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Shelter (2026)


Shelter (2026) follows a former special operative forced to take down the same organization that once employed him. The story is cookie cutter and very familiar, so the burden falls on the acting and character moments to keep things engaging. It borrows heavily from the John Wick style of action design, and while it never reaches those highs, it stays watchable.

The, Ric Roman Waugh, keeps the pacing tight and the action clear, even if the storytelling never rises above standard protection thriller territory. The film understands its lane and does not try to reinvent it, which helps prevent it from completely falling apart when the script goes predictable.

Jason Statham, known for The Transporter and The Beekeeper, does exactly what you expect. He brings physical credibility and efficient screen presence to the role. The emotional side of the character is thinner, but the action work carries his performance and keeps the film moving.

Bodhi Rae Breathnach, recognized from Hamnet, is the emotional core of the movie as the girl he is fighting to protect. Her performance adds weight and sincerity that the script alone would not have achieved. She is a big reason the movie is more memorable than its plot suggests.

Bill Nighy, known for Love Actually and Pirates of the Caribbean, plays the big bad. He brings his usual sharp delivery and menace, though his very thin appearance is a bit distracting. Still, his presence gives the villain more personality than the writing provides.

Overall, Shelter is better than okay but not by much. Familiar story, solid action, one strong supporting performance, and reliable work from Statham make it passable. Result: B-

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