Asymmetric warfare, occupation, and desperation.
Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay, originally intending to star in it himself before passing it to Statham. You can feel the "old school" sensibilities in the writing. It has a classic 80s action structure: a peaceful man is pushed too far and must unleash his skills. Homefront
Statham on the Homefront: Why This Action Thriller Still Packs a Punch Asymmetric warfare, occupation, and desperation
That weekend, the town of Ypsilanti didn't rest. Clara led a scrap drive, pushing a rusted wheelbarrow through the neighborhood. Children gave up their lead soldiers; elderly men surrendered their decorative iron fences. Clara watched as Mrs. Gable, whose son had been MIA since North Africa, handed over her heavy copper cooking pots with a steady hand. Homefront