Jason Statham’s new action film flops on Rotten Tomatoes.

Jason Statham, the king of mid-tier action flicks, has a new film hitting the screens this week. While *Mutiny* won’t officially premiere until Friday, early critic reviews are already in, and they’re not painting a pretty picture for Statham’s latest venture.

Directed by Jean-François Richet, known for his work on 2023’s *Plane*, *Mutiny* features Statham as a character with a mysterious background, possibly an ex-cop or special forces operative, who finds himself on a human trafficking boat. As expected, he takes on the bad guys with his signature fighting style. Clocking in at a brisk 95 minutes, the film prioritizes action over depth. *Mutiny* adds to Statham’s impressive lineup, which includes titles like *The Transporter*, *The Mechanic*, *The Beekeeper*, *A Working Man*, and *Shelter*.

While Statham’s action films usually have their own unique charm and have garnered praise in the past, *Mutiny* seems to be missing the mark. Currently, it holds a 41% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 22 reviews, marking it as certified rotten. Critics have not held back their criticism, with one review stating the film “has so little personality that you could place it in a bus station, and the experience wouldn’t change one bit. Nobody involved seems to care, and neither should we.” Matt Goldberg noted that *Mutiny* “feels like a waste” of Statham’s talents, highlighting the fine line between enjoyable schlock and disappointing fare, with this film leaning towards the latter.

However, not all reviews are negative. Owen Gleiberman mentions that “It’s all in the timing — the rhythm of revenge murder that’s perfect, because it’s done by any means necessary. Jason Statham is keeping that dream alive.” Ian Sandwell captures the essence of *Mutiny*, suggesting that “It won’t convert anybody who foolishly isn’t a fan of ‘Jason Statham gets revenge’, but everybody else will have a damn good time.” This sentiment likely helps readers decide if *Mutiny* is for them. If you enjoy Statham taking down foes on a boat, you probably already know you’ll have a good time.

*Mutiny* hits theaters on August 21.

*A Working Man* is currently streaming on Prime Video, but also on this jet I’m on.