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Although British starJason Stathamhas build his report as an action specializer , the 56 - yr - former has also featured in many less action - oriented projects . While his most prominent use , such astheTransporterfranchise , theMechanicandCrankmovies , and latterly major blockbusters likeThe ExpendablesandFurious 7have all made full use of Statham ’s telling physicality , other share prove that he ’s a more various performing artist than it may ab initio seem . Even if his resume is n’t as drama - heavy as many actors , he still has a more diverse portfolio than some fans might expect .
Even withinJason Statham ’s action movies , the star has found a way to incorporate unlike genres and shade . project such asGhosts of MarsandThe Italian Job , for instance , variously blend activeness with repulsion and heist convention . While many Jason Statham movies are advisedly ego - serious , he ’s also been capable to insert funniness into his action roles – especially in project likeSpy . However , while many of his features use action as a ground to explore other figure of speech , someJason Statham moviesignore action altogether – with motley answer .
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Year
Rotten Tomatoes evaluation
purpose
Lock , Stock , And Two Smoking Barrels
1998
75 %
Bacon
abduct
2000
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74 %
Turkish
Mean Machine
2001
34 %
Thelonious Sphere Monk
London
2005
14 %
Bateman
The Bank Job
2008
80 %
Terry Leather
Truth In 24
N / A
storyteller
13
2010
7 %
Jasper Bagges
Gnomeo & Juliet
2011
55 %
Tybalt
Truth In 24 II
2012
913 (2010)
A misfiring remake
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Despite being free-base on a critically successful original film,13is widely regard as a total loser . star an ensemble cast , the striking thriller focused on a virulent game of Russian Roulette gone awry , where dissimilar parties are seek to rig the game against one another . However , this potentially thrilling assumption is n’t enough to save13from ignominy .
Although the film does showcase a comparatively rareJason Statham villain performance , this is about13 ’s only full point of interest . The movie is let down by a tenuous script and badly drawn characters , trammel any sense of jeopardy . look at the reputation of the original movie,13 Tzameti , this 2010 project is a particularly scummy ebb in Statham ’s vocation .
8London (2005)
A misguided depiction of male bonding
publicize as a romantic comedy , Londonsees Statham play completely against case as an unscrupulous drug dealerwho offer Chris Evans amatory advice while the pair spend a company locked in a can . devote Statham ’s orientation for no - nonsense offense fighters , this is a bold role for the genius . However , despite offering a point of difference in his career , the ease of the movie fails to give up .
( London ) cursorily becomes tiresome as Statham and Evans are link by a sequence of unlikeable characters
The film ’s primal vanity of being set for the most part within a single cramped way has the potential to be interesting . However , it quickly becomes tiresome as Statham and Evans are join by a succession of unlikeable characters . Londonmade just over $ 20,000 at the box berth , highlight its lack of resonance with audience .
Jason Statham has appeared in a few motion-picture show franchises over the path of his career , and here ’s every one of them rank from regretful to best .
7Truth In 24 II (2012)
A rehash of an earlier documentary
Much like its predecessor , accuracy in 24,Truth in 24 IIis an in - depth look at one of the most gruelling competitive sporting events – the 24 - 60 minutes raceway at Le Mans . Told from the perspective of the Audi team , it is in many elbow room a rehash of the former moving picture , following the squad ’s trial and tribulation in the hint up to and during the wash . While engrossing for motorsport lover , this repetition limits its shock .
WhileTruth in 24 II(and the previous motion picture in the series ) are ably made , it ’s difficult to argue that either movie establish a choice example of Statham expanding beyond action roles , since he does n’t actually come out on screen in either project . For bothTruth in 24films , Statham serves as the narrator , giving the activity a gravelly heft . While he sure heighten the drama , neitherTruth in 24norTruth in 24 IIare traditional examples of non - action Jason Statham roles .
6Truth In 24 (2008)
An intriguing look behind the scenes for motorsport fans
While its appealingness may be limited to those with a specific pastime in the subject , Truth in 24is nonetheless an illuminating looking at at Le Mansfrom the perspective of one of its most successful competitors . Centering on the Audi squad as they adjure to win their fifth successive championship , the film search the complex relationships between the drivers , car-mechanic , proficient financial support and everyone in between . The result is a comprehensive and engross documentary .
As is the case withTruth in 24 II , Statham ’s involvement is limited to narration . While this means that the movie technically counts as a non - action Jason Statham part , it is not necessarily the best example of his versatility . Nevertheless , while this fix how extremely it can rank in the star ’s CV , the movie itself is an piquant smell under the cowling of Le Mans .
Jason Statham is one of the most talented action heroes in Hollywood with a long list of roles under his belted ammunition , but only one can be the good .
5Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
Statham showcases his voice-acting abilities
regrettably , despite Statham ’s performance , other face ofGnomeo & Julietfall insipid . The moving-picture show ’s trust on self - referential humor polarized critic – resulting in its middling 55 % sexual conquest on Rotten Tomatoes . Despite this , however , the movie was a hit with audiences , pretend an telling $ 194 million against a $ 36 million budget .
4Mean Machine (2001)
An enjoyable remake of a Hollywood classic
A comedic sports movie localise in a British prison , Mean Machinesuccessfully update many figure of speech within the genre for a modern audience . Despite getting a frosty reaction from critics , this Vinnie Jones - led take onThe Longest Yardstoryhas become a rage classic . This is , in no little part , due to the strength of its supporting cast – including Jason Statham .
As the psychotic goalkeeper , Monk , Statham demonstrated his aptitude for funniness ahead of time in his career . WhileMean Machineis much more mutant - centric than later Statham films , the film is an interesting herald to the forcible comedy see inmovies likeSpyand , to a less extent , riotous and Furious Presents : Hobbs & Shaw . Mean Machinemay not be a chef-d’oeuvre , but it ’s an important marker in Statham ’s blanket story .
3Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Jason Statham’s impressive debut
Lock , Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a British crime film directed by Guy Ritchie . Released in 1998 , the film follows a mathematical group of friends who become embroiled in the London underworld after a eminent - stake card game goes wrong . Their attempts to repay a significant debt lead them into intersecting criminal activities affect a variety of eccentric character . The ensemble cast include Jason Flemyng , Dexter Fletcher , Nick Moran , and Jason Statham .
Despite beingJason Statham ’s first movie role , Lock , Stock , and Two Smoking Barrelsremains one of his safe . Guy Ritchie ’s industrious crime caper expertly weaves together ostensibly disparate patch threads – a stylemark that would continue in the director ’s late projection . As part of a hapless group of ally drawn into the criminal underworld , Statham not only test pivotal to the action , but also highlights how stereotypical activity hero are not his only strength .
As the rogueish Bacon , Statham is the perfect avatar for Ritchie ’s witty script , helping bring the moving picture ’s effervescent negotiation to life .
As the rogueish Bacon , Statham is the complete avatar for Ritchie ’s witty script , helping bring the movie ’s effervescent dialog to lifetime . Alongside the likes of Jason Flemyng and Dexter Fletcher , Statham established himself as a breakout star postdate the film ’s liberation . WhileLock , Stock ’s reputation among critic is more motley , the movie remains a sports fan best-loved and is an important factor in Statham ’s bear popularity .
author - director Guy Ritchie was one of the primary contributors to making Jason Statham a movie star , and their collaboration has continue for decades .
2The Bank Job (2008)
Statham delivers thrills without relying on violence
The Bank Job is a heist picture where little - time car dealer Terry , play by Jason Statham , is drawn into a daring architectural plan by Martine , a model from his past , to overcharge a bank . Unbeknownst to the thieves , the heist uncovers secrets involving London ’s underworld and British authorities .
While Statham has featured in many offense thriller over the years ( such asThe Italian Jobremake ) , most projects resort to the actor ’s action strength to maintain audience involvement . The Bank Job , however , is unlike . The 2008 thriller , purportedly found on a true floor , is much more grounded , spinning a complex conspiratorial webwithout resort to the explosive set pieces that have defined Statham ’s calling .
Because it is comparatively downplay , The Bank Joballows Statham ’s qualities as an actor to shine . As Terry Leather , he is much more vulnerable than his common superhuman on - cover persona , induce the character reference a more empathic comportment as a consequence . The fact thatThe Bank Jobis one of themost critically acclaimed movies of Statham ’s calling – model at 80 % on Rotten Tomatoes – underscores its quality .
1Snatch (2000)
Guy Ritchie’s thriller improves on the Lock, Stock formula
WhileLock , Stockestablished Guy Ritchie ’s aptitude for telling multiple cooccurring stories and creating vivid ensemble casts , Snatchis the best example of his mode . Featuring Statham alongside Vinnie Jones , Benicio del Toro , Stephen Graham , and Brad Pitt , Snatchis an enjoyable blend of criminality and clowning , with palpable darkness bubbling just below the film ’s surface . The result is perhaps Ritchie ’s most emotionally nuanced moving-picture show to date .
Statham stars as an surreptitious fisticuffs promoter who becomes embroiled in the dangerous deplorable underworld that encircle his diligence . While his story ostensibly rotate around an upcoming fight , he soon becomes involved in everything from blackwash to diamond thievery . As Turkish , Jason Stathamis a wry , swaggering presence at the heart and soul of the script , relying on his natural good luck charm rather than press art to take the report forward .
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a British crime film directed by Guy Ritchie. Released in 1998, the film follows a group of friends who become embroiled in the London underworld after a high-stakes card game goes wrong. Their attempts to repay a substantial debt lead them into intersecting criminal activities involving a variety of eccentric characters. The ensemble cast includes Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, and Jason Statham.
The Bank Job is a heist film where small-time car dealer Terry, played by Jason Statham, is drawn into a daring plan by Martine, a model from his past, to rob a bank. Unbeknownst to the thieves, the heist uncovers secrets involving London’s underworld and British authorities.
