News — Jason Statham

Film Review: Wrath of Man (2021) - USA Reviewed by Andrew CHAN (Film Critics Circle of Australia)  Help me reach one review per day in 2021. 2021 Review count - 25/365 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Adapted from the 2004 French film "Le Convoyeur" (aka "Cash Truck"), the latest Guy Ritchie’s action thriller contains plenty of positives and nothing more so than a standout vehicle for action star Jason Statham to impress. “Wrath of Man” manages to grip on to the thrills and rides as Statham brings a gravity and steel like presence to the role that makes him a perfect action icon....

The Meg (2018) - USA / China   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)     The premises of action star Jason Statham taking on a mega shark seems like a perfect disaster B-movie. Little did anyone expected it to become a worldwide box office hit with taking of over US $500 million to date. Coupled with headlining the film with bankable Chinese star Li Bing Bing, the film highlights one of the few success story for a Hollywood and Chinese co-production and perhaps a formula template for similar successes in the future. For the Hollywood generation...

The Fate of the Furious (2017) - USA Reviewed by Andrew ChanThe eighth film in the highly successful series managed to kick out the box office storm with over USD 1 billion worldwide. It almost goes without saying that the Fate of the Furious is star-studded. Vin Diesel, The Rock, Jason Statham and Charlize Theron are all action icons in their own rights. What sets Furious apart from its competition is that over the top and unbelievable car stunts are their motto. Apart from some allusions to the so-called family themes, the film doesn't take itself too seriously and aims...