Statham is one of the only remaining old-school movie stars in Hollywood.
It was the second cinematic adaptation of William Goldmans 1985 novelHeatafter the 1986 version starring Reynolds as the gambler-turned-bodyguard.
Statham is arguably better suited to this role than Reynolds was.
Reynolds shares Stathams movie-star charms, but hes less convincing in the role of a tough guy.
BothWild CardandHeatare predictable action movies that rely on recycled tropes and cliches from previous entries in the genre.
But whereHeatis a lukewarm, by-the-numbers affair,Wild Cardhas a stylish verve imbued byCon Airdirector Simon West.
Statham is arguably better suited to this role than Reynolds was.
Reynolds shares Stathams movie-star charms, but hes less convincing in the role of a tough guy.
Goldmans book wasnt the right vehicle for Reynolds, butit was a perfect vehicle for Statham.
