Here are the best scenes of Jason Statham’s career, and how they compare to one another.
Paul W. S. Anderson’sDeath Raceis a bombastic racing film that stars Statham as Jensen Ames aka Frankenstein.
The sequence is as over-the-top as the rest of the movie, as to be expected.
The action is grounded by cuts to Statham, who stays firmly in character despite the chaos.
It’s that natural charm and underspoken heart that elevates him.
Not all stars possess that, and it’s something that helps Statham stand out from the crowd.
It’s a short and silly scene, where a young Statham highlights his skills at understated comedy.
It’s an element the film relies on repeatedly to break the tension set up by other characters.
Turkish wasn’t Statham’s first role.
The chase scene is a blast, and Statham is a deceptively big part of it.
It’s a stand-out action scene in that entire franchise.
and is a great example of how Statham can pull off a sprawling fight scene.
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The real draw of the scene though comes from Statham’s comedic timing, which elevates the sequence.
He’s able to steal laughs from a single frustrated look at Hobbs.
It’s a great little beat that highlights what makes that character dynamic so surprisingly fun.
The Transporter is an action film directed by Louis Leterrier and Corey Yuen. The movie stars Jason Statham as Frank Martin, a highly skilled driver who specializes in transporting packages without questions. His carefully maintained code of conduct is jeopardized when he breaks one of his rules, leading to a dangerous series of events. Featuring high-octane sequences and elaborate car chases, the film explores themes of loyalty and professional ethics.
This builds to an epic final action sequence that plays with the absurdity of the situation.
It’s another example ofStatham infusing a basic character archetype with a surprising bit of humor and humanity.
3The Meg (2018)
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Eventually proven right, Jonas is tasked with helping combat the creature as it goes on a rampage.
This all builds to the end of the film.
It’s a truly bonkers film, but one that embraces its B-Movie ancestors.
Rick Ford’s best scene inSpycomes during a chat with Melissa McCarthy’s first-time field agent Susan Cooper.
Doubting her abilities, Ford lays out some of his most memorable missions.
It’s a litany of good jokes that areimproved immensely by the intensity and sincerity of Statham’s performance.
Written and directed by Paul Feig, 2015’s Spy features Jason Statham, Jude Law, and Melissa McCarthy in an Action, Comedy, and Spy setting. McCarthy plays a CIA employee relegated to a desk that helps her field agent partner remotely until she’s forced into action to help keep everyone safe.
Eventually, Martin finds himself in a bus depot and forced to contend with a number of threats.
The bus depot is a perfect example of what makesJason Stathamone of Hollywood’s best action stars.
Featuring high-octane sequences and elaborate car chases, the film explores themes of loyalty and professional ethics.
The sci-fi action movie The Meg follows a group of scientists who encounter a living Megalodon while exploring the Mariana Trench. The cast includes Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor, Li Bingbing as Suyin, and Rainn Wilson as Jack Morris.
