Homefront (2013)
While Homefront (2013) isn’t a traditional sci-fi film, it presents a grim vision of small-town America plagued by drug cartels, corruption, and violence. Jason Statham stars as Phil Broker, a former DEA agent trying to live a quiet life with his daughter, only to be drawn into a deadly conflict with a local meth dealer (played by James Franco). The film’s portrayal of crime networks and the decay of law and order gives it a dystopian edge.
Statham’s performance as Broker is one of his more grounded roles, with his character driven by the need to protect his daughter and escape his violent past. The film’s action sequences are brutal and intense, with Statham delivering his signature physicality in hand-to-hand combat and shootouts.
Homefront explores themes of survival, family, and justice in a decaying society, with Statham’s character embodying the fight to maintain integrity in the face of overwhelming corruption. It’s a more personal, emotionally driven role for Statham, but it still delivers the action fans expect.