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Homefront
2013 100 min United States of America R 18+
★6.0
Action, Thriller
Director: Gary Fleder
📖 Based on the novel
«Homefront»
byChuck Logan
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Description
Phil Broker, a retired DEA agent, leads a quiet life with his daughter Maddy, until a school bullying incident draws them into a conflict with Morgan “Gator” Bodine, a local crime boss.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$20.16M
Worldwide:
$51.7M
Starring
Jason Statham
Actor
James Franco
Actor
Winona Ryder
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Homefront is widely viewed as a conventional, nostalgic action film that relies heavily on Jason Statham’s established screen persona. While some appreciate its throwback 90s-style approach to practical stunts and simple storytelling, many critics find the script formulaic and the narrative development lacking.
| Acting | Jason Statham provides a reliable and charismatic anchor that satisfies fans of his established action-hero archetype. | |
| action_sequences | The film delivers solid, practical fight choreography that echoes the grounded, non-CGI aesthetic of 90s action cinema. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for its simplistic, nonsensical plot and reliance on predictable genre clichés. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and editing are frequently panned for utilizing chaotic camera work and jarring, rapid-fire montage techniques. | |
| Acting | Opinions on James Franco’s performance are split; some find his portrayal of the villain 'Alligator' colorful and engaging, while others dismiss the role as weak and lacking in genuine menace. | |
| Originality | The film's tone is divisive; proponents enjoy it as a refreshing, straightforward alternative to modern comic-book blockbusters, whereas detractors view it as a stale and tedious production. |