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United Artists Releasing presents a film directed by Guy Ritchie and written by Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies, based on the film “Le Convoyeur.” Rated R (for strong violence throughout, pervasive language, and some sexual references). Running time: 118 minutes. Now showing at local theaters.
Spoiler alert: We don’t.
Tired, uninspired and meandering, “Wrath of Man” is a step backward for Ritchie, a step sideways for the stoic-for-life Jason Statham (reteaming with Ritchie for the first time in 16 years) and a misstep for anyone who invests their time and money on 118 minutes of such convoluted and forgettable nonsense. This is the kind of movie where even the poster isn’t consistent with the film itself; the advertising artwork depicts a bruised Statham in a beautifully tailored suit, indicating he might be playing some sort of high-end bodyguard or elite jewel thief or millionaire mercenary, when in fact his character shambles about in Dad Khakis, black zip-up sweaters and security guard uniforms.