Jason Statham stars in action film Code of Vengeance

The action film ‘Code of Vengeance’, directed by Jean-François Richet and starring Jason Statham, is being characterized as a high-quality B-movie that prioritizes direct action and choreography over complex narrative or heavy special effects.

In the film, Statham plays Cole Reed, a former policeman turned security specialist for a shipping tycoon. After his employer is killed during an ambush in Bangkok, Reed is framed for the crime. He follows a trail of clues that leads him to a cargo ship controlled by a group of mercenaries involved in human trafficking. The film is noted for its focused setting and its reliance on Statham’s established persona as an action hero.