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Hummingbird
2013 100 min United States of America, United Kingdom R 12+
★5.7
Action, Thriller
Director: Steven Knight
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Description
Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity, transforming into an avenging angel in the process.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$36,895
Worldwide:
$8.35M
Starring
Jason Statham
Actor
Agata Buzek
Actor
Vicky McClure
Actor
Key opinion
Hummingbird subverts audience expectations by prioritizing a somber, character-driven narrative over the high-octane action typically associated with Jason Statham. While some viewers appreciate this departure into gritty drama, others are disappointed by the film's slow pace and lack of conventional action set-pieces.
| Originality | The film functions more as a dark, character-focused study on redemption than a traditional action vehicle. | |
| Acting | Statham delivers a performance defined by internal struggle and melancholy rather than his usual high-energy persona. | |
| Theme | The narrative's focus on a complex relationship with a nun provides a surprising amount of thematic depth for the genre. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is highly divisive; some find the contemplative, slow-burn approach gripping, while others view the lack of consistent action as monotonous and depressing. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the film's identity are split: those seeking a standard Statham action flick find it lackluster, whereas those looking for a gritty subversion of the genre find it memorable. |