Jason Statham is a tough guy with a history; he’s a cop who used to go undercover with biker gangs. His new life in a small Louisiana town is endangered when he crosses paths with a smarmy meth cook named Gator (James Franco). And what if I told you the screenplay was written by Sylvester Stallone? Homefront is surprisingly watchable: The stakes are refreshingly low, and the action is fast and dirty. The script doesn’t sing or anything, but Stallone doesn’t embarrass himself, either. (PAUL CONSTANT)