Critics Polarized by Jason Statham's New Action Thriller 'Mutiny'

Jason Statham's latest R-rated action thriller, 'Mutiny,' has received mixed reviews from critics, polarizing opinions on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers describe the film as a formulaic yet watchable action flick, with some noting its predictable nature.

19 Aug, 13:00 — 19 Aug, 16:18

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Jason Statham is a well-established action star known for his particular brand of tough-guy roles. The polarized reception to 'Mutiny' suggests a potential shift in audience or critical expectations for his films, or perhaps a misstep in a genre he typically dominates.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Mutiny review – Jason Statham’s fight-by-numbers action thriller just about stays above water

The hard-working action hero gives us exactly what we expect, and often want, in this sturdy cargo ship-set caper The dog days of August have already seen the trotting out of some usual suspects from a junky Eli Roth horror to a belated nostalgia comedy sequel to a Mike Pence-approved Ronald Reagan drama. This weekend, yet more howls will be heard in cinemas with a lower-tier horror instalment and an even lower-tier girlies on tour comedy being shuffled out. It’s all amounting to a rather rub...

By Benjamin Lee

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varietyMostly Factual4h ago

‘Mutiny’ Review: Jason Statham Dies Hard on a Cargo Ship in a Thriller of Impeccable Bring-the-Pain Timing

"Mutiny," a revenge thriller set aboard a giant cargo ship, shows that there’s life in the "Die Hard on a Boat" concept. The film makes you think of Bruce Willis in other ways too, since its star, Jason Statham, boasts a macho chrome dome and offs his enemies with a blithe viciousness that evokes Willis at his ruthless best.

By Owen Gleiberman

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screen-rantMixed2h ago

Jason Statham's New R-Rated Revenge Thriller Mutiny Polarizes Critics On Rotten Tomatoes

Jason Statham's new revenge thriller underwhelms critics and leads to a disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its August release.

By Fariba Rezwan

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First report: variety · 19 Aug, 13:00|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

variety19 Aug, 13:00First to report

‘Mutiny’ Review: Jason Statham Dies Hard on a Cargo Ship in a Thriller of Impeccable Bring-the-Pain Timing

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screen-rant19 Aug, 15:15

Jason Statham's New R-Rated Revenge Thriller Mutiny Polarizes Critics On Rotten Tomatoes

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The Guardian19 Aug, 16:18Latest update

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Critics Polarized by Jason Statham's New Action Thriller 'Mutiny'

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Mutiny review – Jason Statham’s fight-by-numbers action thriller just about stays above water

‘Mutiny’ Review: Jason Statham Dies Hard on a Cargo Ship in a Thriller of Impeccable Bring-the-Pain Timing

Jason Statham's New R-Rated Revenge Thriller Mutiny Polarizes Critics On Rotten Tomatoes

Coverage Timeline

‘Mutiny’ Review: Jason Statham Dies Hard on a Cargo Ship in a Thriller of Impeccable Bring-the-Pain Timing

Jason Statham's New R-Rated Revenge Thriller Mutiny Polarizes Critics On Rotten Tomatoes

Mutiny review – Jason Statham’s fight-by-numbers action thriller just about stays above water

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