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Jason Statham Stars in Intense New Action Thriller Set on Cargo Ship
French director Jean-François Richet’s new action film starring Jason Statham is set on a cargo ship, featuring intense, tightly choreographed combat scenes. Statham plays a former British cop seeking revenge after his employer’s murder, with the story unfolding almost in real time.
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- 01Jason Statham stars in a new action film set entirely on a cargo ship.
- 02The movie is directed by Jean-François Richet, known for efficient, no-frills action.
- 03Plot involves ex-soldiers turned mercenaries with a backstory in Afghanistan.
- 04Statham plays a former British cop turned bodyguard seeking revenge.
- 05The film runs 95 minutes and uses the ship’s layout for varied action scenes.
- 06Richet’s style focuses on choreography and editing over plot logic.
The film continues Richet’s style of efficient, testosterone-driven action following his earlier plane-set movie.
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