Liam Neeson Stars In Retribution, A New Film That Looks Like Speed With A Bit Of Saw

A mysterious caller wants to play a game with actor Liam Neeson's character in the official trailer for Retribution, an action film that appears inspired by Speed along with a smidge of Saw. That said, the thriller is a remake of the same-named Spanish movie from 2015.

The Hollywood Reporter says Neeson stars as Matt Turner, and he's driving with his son and daughter when he receives an unexpected call. The person on the other line informs Turner that a bomb is underneath his seat, and if he leaves the vehicle, it will explode.

But that's not all, unfortunately. At one point in the Retribution trailer, Turner is also tasked with shooting his apparent best friend or else his own car will be blown up. It's a tactic not far from what Jigsaw likes to do with his victims in the Saw franchise.

Thankfully, Turner seems to have a particular set of skills as well near the end of the trailer. He threatens the antagonist after his daughter is apparently harmed, adding that he will kill him.

Along with Neeson, Retribution also stars Matthew Modine (Stranger Things), Jack Champion (Avatar: The Way of Water), and Noma Dumezweni (The Little Mermaid). Nimród Antal is directing the action-thriller, having previously helmed Predators as well as episodes of Stranger Things.

Retribution will premiere in theaters on August 25.