Parker (Jason Statham) - Blu-ray Forum

bainbridge's_stache · 10-03-2012, 07:18 PM

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Based on the series of novels created by Donald E. Westlake, Parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief who lives by a personal code of ethics: Don’t steal from people who can’t afford it and don’t hurt people who don’t deserve it. But on his latest heist, his crew double crosses him, steals his stash, and leaves him for dead.

Determined to make sure they regret it, Parker tracks them to PalmBeach, playground of the rich and famous, where the crew is planning their biggest heist ever. Donning the disguise of a rich Texan, Parker takes on an unlikely partner, Leslie (Jennifer Lopez), a savvy insider, who’s short on cash, but big on looks, smarts and ambition. Together, they devise a plan to hijack the score, take everyone down and get away clean.

Release date January 25, 2013
Director: Taylor Hackford
Starring Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chicklis, & Nick Nolte

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SirMontyPython · 10-03-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bainbridge's_stache

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Release date January 25, 2013
Director: Taylor Hackford
Starring Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chicklis, & Nick Nolte

Trailer
Parker Exclusive Trailer (Starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez) [HD] - YouTube

What's this movie rated? PG-13? Some J-Lo nudity??

tigertron · 10-03-2012, 07:35 PM

Mmm, J-Lo in her undies. Looking forward to this.

SirMontyPython · 10-03-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

Mmm, J-Lo in her undies. Looking forward to this.

You certainly missed "the shower scene"

tigertron · 10-03-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SirMontyPython

You certainly missed "the shower scene"

Not sure if they're going to show much in the shower scene, but hey, it's all good.

Decado · 10-03-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SirMontyPython

What's this movie rated? PG-13? Some J-Lo nudity??

If this is a good actioner and R-rated, I'm in. I like Statham and occasionally one of his small/moderate budgeted actioners turns out to be entertaining.

I'd like to see him as the star (not part of an ensemble piece, ala Expendables) in a hard-R action film with a more talented writer and director involved, though.

BluPat · 10-03-2012, 07:57 PM

I love Jason Statham. I still need to get 'Safe' on Blu.

SirMontyPython · 10-03-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

Not sure if they're going to show much in the shower scene, but hey, it's all good.

Even more eye-candy!

legendarymatt92 · 10-03-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Decado

If this is a good actioner and R-rated, I'm in. I like Statham and occasionally one of his small/moderate budgeted actioners turns out to be entertaining.

I'd like to see him as the star (not part of an ensemble piece, ala Expendables) in a hard-R action film with a more talented writer and director involved, though.

Whoa, Taylor Hackford is a pretty talented director - Against All Odds was one of the best neo-noirs I've ever seen, Ray, although a pretty standard biopic, was one of the most emotional and dramatic films of 2004 and An Officer and a Gentleman, although cliched and pretty uneven in places, is one of the most iconic and truly all-American films ever released. He's even president of the Directors Guild of America at the moment. He's one of the most experienced directors around, so I can't imagine a better person to helm a film right now.

Regardless, this film might be alright if it's played tongue-in-cheek.

EPlay · 10-03-2012, 10:19 PM

The late Donald E. Westlake was my favorite author, and his Parker series is great. Yes, I can buy Statham as Parker. Wish it was another actress in this, though.

Decado · 10-04-2012, 04:13 AM

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Whoa, Taylor Hackford is a pretty talented director - Against All Odds was one of the best neo-noirs I've ever seen, Ray, although a pretty standard biopic, was one of the most emotional and dramatic films of 2004 and An Officer and a Gentleman, although cliched and pretty uneven in places, is one of the most iconic and truly all-American films ever released. He's even president of the Directors Guild of America at the moment. He's one of the most experienced directors around, so I can't imagine a better person to helm a film right now.

Regardless, this film might be alright if it's played tongue-in-cheek.

*shrugs* All that proves is that a decade ago he could make good dramas. His last movie was a stinker and the only action film he made also sucked. There are dozens and dozens of better choices than this guy.

legendarymatt92 · 10-04-2012, 06:58 PM

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*shrugs* All that proves is that a decade ago he could make good dramas. His last movie was a stinker and the only action film he made also sucked. There are dozens and dozens of better choices than this guy.

I agree that there are better directors to handle action, and that he might not be the right director for this particular project, but Hackford should come back into his own sometime soon with another film - maybe this might be his one? If not, it'll join the ever-growing pile of Statham movies that are terrible. I'm just saying that Hackford has the experience and film knowledge to at least make a decent and passable film.

Ill_Be_Back · 10-04-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bainbridge's_stache

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Release date January 25, 2013
Director: Taylor Hackford
Starring Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chicklis, & Nick Nolte

Trailer
Parker Exclusive Trailer (Starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez) [HD] - YouTube

Looks good, will consider watching it... Though I will watch The Last Stand before this

maverick22 · 10-04-2012, 07:39 PM

typical Statham movie--doesn't bother me as I'm a fan and enjoy most of them anyways

Kevin Holly · 10-04-2012, 07:51 PM

Finally, a Parker movie where the character's name isn't arbitrarily changed (the actual reason is that Westlake didn't want a movie being made unless it was going to be a series). Hopefully they do a few of the novels, if the movies are half as good the books, this could be a Statham franchise better than Transporter, Crank or Expendables.

Decado · 10-10-2012, 01:46 AM

Yay. Rated R for "strong violence throughout."

Templar · 10-10-2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by EPlay

The late Donald E. Westlake was my favorite author, and his Parker series is great. Yes, I can buy Statham as Parker. Wish it was another actress in this, though.

Statham will be right at home as Parker. I thought Mel Gibson did a great job in Payback, but this looks great.

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Originally Posted by Kevin Holly

Finally, a Parker movie where the character's name isn't arbitrarily changed (the actual reason is that Westlake didn't want a movie being made unless it was going to be a series). Hopefully they do a few of the novels, if the movies are half as good the books, this could be a Statham franchise better than Transporter, Crank or Expendables.

Anyone know what book/s this is based on?

AndyD · 10-10-2012, 07:45 AM

Typical Statham movie.

Statham = Good
Chiklis = Good
Nolte = Good
Lopez = horrible

I'll probably still see it even though Lopez is in it

Michael1989 · 10-10-2012, 09:29 AM

I enjoy all of Stathams films so count me in

,deeii · 10-10-2012, 04:20 PM

Jason Statham movies are always great fun to watch, they never bore me.
The poster however looks really dull and boring.

10-03-2012, 07:35 PM	#3
tigertron Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Weston-super-Mare, UK Blu-ray collection:153 DVD collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:24	Mmm, J-Lo in her undies. Looking forward to this. Letterboxd: http://letterboxd.com/tigertron/ Blu-ray Wishlist: Rush Hour 2, US version of The Island, Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, After the Sunset, Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights. PS3/Xbox 360 wishlist: GTAV, The Last of Us, Saints Row IV, Beyond: Two Souls and Remember Me.

10-03-2012, 07:57 PM	#7
BluPat Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:455 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:67	I love Jason Statham. I still need to get 'Safe' on Blu. Blu-ray WishList: 'Seconds'(1966) 'The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane'(1976), 'Mildred Pierce'(1945), 'Legend of Lizzie Borden'(1975 TV Movie), 'The Howling'(1981), 'Valley of the Dolls'(1967), 'A Place in the Sun'(1951), 'Sunset Boulevard'(1950), and many films of Joan Crawford, Rock Hudson, Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, etc.

10-04-2012, 07:51 PM	#15
Kevin Holly Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Canada	Finally, a Parker movie where the character's name isn't arbitrarily changed (the actual reason is that Westlake didn't want a movie being made unless it was going to be a series). Hopefully they do a few of the novels, if the movies are half as good the books, this could be a Statham franchise better than Transporter, Crank or Expendables. I'm the one you should be listening to! Do you think dropping an anchor in the middle of a storm makes any sense whatsoever? -Charles McCullough I just clicked Show Post so I could see what Troll-istc, inane thing you had to say. You're on my female cleansing product list. -Spottedfeather A good article: http://old.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/feature/102

10-10-2012, 07:45 AM	#18
AndyD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ireland, Dublin Blu-ray collection:326 PS3 collection:38	Typical Statham movie. Statham = Good Chiklis = Good Nolte = Good Lopez = horrible I'll probably still see it even though Lopez is in it Hooray for blu-ray PSN ID = andydlp (add me....IF YOU DARE!) Proud member of the Blu Clan Sir Alex Ferguson = greatest manager/coach of all time

10-10-2012, 04:20 PM	#20
,deeii Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Netherlands SteelBooks™: 44 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:210 PS3 collection:13 Trading Score:4	Jason Statham movies are always great fun to watch, they never bore me. The poster however looks really dull and boring. Andy. A world of pounding beats, pure melodies, and euphoria. A State of Trance.

10-03-2012, 10:19 PM	#10
EPlay Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:1214 Trading Score:41	The late Donald E. Westlake was my favorite author, and his Parker series is great. Yes, I can buy Statham as Parker. Wish it was another actress in this, though.

10-04-2012, 07:39 PM	#14
maverick22 Special Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas Blu-ray collection:253	typical Statham movie--doesn't bother me as I'm a fan and enjoy most of them anyways

10-10-2012, 01:46 AM	#16
Decado Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009	Yay. Rated R for "strong violence throughout."

10-10-2012, 09:29 AM	#19
Michael1989 Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Nottingham, United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:320 PS3 collection:1	I enjoy all of Stathams films so count me in

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