Parents' Guide to A Working Man

Statham delivers a solid performance in this familiar yet gripping thriller about a man who will stop at nothing to rescue a vulnerable young woman. Co-written and produced by Sylvester Stallone, A Working Man feels like the kind of film Sly himself would have headlined decades ago. As expected, the film glamorizes both its brutal violence and Levon's military prowess, making it easy for audiences to justify the relentless body count—after all, Levon is doing it for a girl who's like family.

The screenplay occasionally veers into heavy-handed speeches about duty, honor, and loyalty—not just from Levon but also from the film's villains, including Russian mobsters with a penchant for dramatic monologues. Statham (who, as always, is entirely convincing as the last man standing in a room full of armed adversaries) plays this type of role with practiced ease, but at times, it feels almost too routine. Rivas' Jenny proves remarkably resilient despite her dire situation; David Harbour makes the most of his brief but pivotal role as Levon's wise, former comrade; and Isla Gie stands out as Levon's sharp-witted daughter. But Peña is underused, relegated to a few scenes of trauma-induced anguish. Ultimately, even though A Working Man isn't the most refined addition to the revenge thriller list, it delivers enough action to satisfy fans of both Statham and the genre.