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This is adapted from the novel Flashfire written by Donald E. Westlake. Parker is a thief with a strange code of ethics. After his team double crosses him and leaves him for dead, Parker decides to hijack the crew's latest heist. Parker finds himself taking in the assistance of Leslie Rodgers for this job.
This film was directed by Taylor Hackford. This film is very generic and predictable for a crime thriller film. The story is changed up by creating a thief with Robin Hood like ethics. The villains are highly predictable, and easily understood. The main bad guy that everyone fears, in the end, appears way too weak. With a highly powerful main character, that can never actually be stopped (no matter the injury), there is no reason to fear the villains. Leslie is the brought in purely for comedic relief and eye candy. Without any real danger, and clean cut violence, the film becomes a bore rather quickly. However, there is plenty of blood in this film. The action, even if it is clean cut, is good on screen. Interestingly, there is nudity in this film, but it only hints at sex. However, the actors did fit their roles really well. Jason Statham played the role of Parker. Bringing his action star into this film was great. He made the character believable on some level, and invincible. He showed the character's determination through all forms of bodily damage. Jennifer Lopez played the role of Leslie Rodgers. She was good in her generic role. She kept her character non-glamorous, but very comical. Michael Chiklis played the role of Melander. He was great as the villain opposing Statham.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It is a decent action film full of comedy and violence. This film is highly generic and predictable.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It is a decent action film full of comedy and violence. This film is highly generic and predictable.
Answer to last blog: Actor Michael Pena, End of Watch, starred in the 2011 film The Lincoln Lawyer.
Que: What animated feature did actor Michael Chiklis lend his voice to?
Que: What animated feature did actor Michael Chiklis lend his voice to?
Metropolis
Haunted Castle
Spirited Away
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