If you recall any movie starring Jason Statham, he’s always an assassin hiding somewhere. Well, “Shelter” by Ric Roman Waugh is yet another addition to this Stathamverse
“Shelter” (2026) follows Mason, a solitary man living in self-imposed isolation on a remote coastal island. His quiet life changes when he rescues a young girl from a violent storm at sea — an act of compassion that unwittingly triggers a dangerous chain of events.
As the girl’s presence draws attention, violence soon follows, forcing Mason to emerge from seclusion and defend them both. The threat culminates in a brutal attack on his home, pushing him to confront the haunted past he’s been running from while doing everything he can to keep the girl safe.
It’s essentially a survival-driven action thriller with themes of redemption, protection, and facing one’s own history amid high-stakes danger in a stark, isolated setting.
Now, if there was an official template on how to make studio films, this one would fit each and every one of them. It has everything that one requires in a surface level film.
One lonely character who is hiding because a government organisation is looking for them but they don’t really know who he is. A side character to give him an emotional angle and add tension to the film. Some dark history. Action. But if we try to look beyond that, we will undoubtedly find it to be disappointing.
But, if we look at the movie from a relaxing watch standpoint, this film actually feels like a light hearted action thriller that fulfills its purpose of existence – entertainment.
The cinematography is beautiful and the film feels immersive. At no point in time did I find it to be slow. The characters are underdeveloped but they surely are interesting. The film would’ve benefitted more if there were proper arcs of every character as being too templates makes everything feel AI generated at times, and there are a lot of times the film actually feels like it could’ve been benefitted if it was written better. If you’re watching this film for its story, then nope, it will disappoint. But good technicalities is why I feel like it does end up being a one time watch.
In conclusion, “Shelter” is a fun entertainer that doesn’t hit beyond surface level but sure manages to stay interesting.
