Hummingbird

Film Review by Scott McKellar | 21 Oct 2013
Film title: Hummingbird
Director: Steven Knight
Starring: Jason Statham, Agata Buzek, Christian Brassington, Vicky McClure
Release date: 21 Oct
Certificate: 15

If you're expecting another manic actioner, you could be disappointed by Jason Statham’s latest, which swaps OTT gunplay for religious symbolism and a broken man struggling to do the right thing.

After being attacked while sleeping on the streets, a homeless ex-soldier (Statham) starts squatting in a rich businessman’s flat and becomes embroiled in the London underworld. As he makes a name for himself, he’s forced to choose between revenge and possible redemption through the love of a young nun who runs a local homeless shelter.

What’s most unexpected about Steven Knight’s film is a very committed performance from Statham, who clearly isn’t afraid to take chances. Yes, there’s some action here and there and a few sly nods to his gay fans, but Hummingbird shows that he’s quite capable of being a credible actor when pushed. It doesn’t all quite come together, but it’s a worthy attempt by the Stath to stretch himself. [Scott McKellar]

Released on Blu-ray and DVD 21 Oct by Lionsgate