Fans of action films are well aware of the work of actor Jason Statham, whose historic career has etched his name among the most important in the genre. Having appeared in films such as the Fast and Furious franchise and Adrenaline (2006) and showing his full potential in martial arts scenes, his talent is undeniable.
With that in mind, we've accepted the important and difficult mission of putting together a list of Jason Statham's best action movies. For comparison purposes, we'll use the rating each of them received on the specialized website Rotten Tomatoes, listing them in ascending order, from the one with the lowest rating to the one with the best! Will your favorite film be in first place?
Adrenaline 2 - High Voltage (2009)
In the sequel to Adrenaline, Jason Statham plays the protagonist Chev Chelios who has his heart stolen and replaced by a battery. He needs to recharge his heart with electricity regularly if he wants to stay alive and he also needs to track down the Chinese mobster responsible for his problem in order to solve it once and for all.
With a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Adrenaline 2 - High Voltage did well at the box office at the time of its release, earning 34.6 million dollars worldwide. But the movie will certainly remain in viewers' memories because of Chev Chelios' scene in the hospital when he breaks in looking for a heart. There's so much chaos and adrenaline in this part that it's hard not to mark the viewer, making this one of Jason Statham's best action films.
The Mercenaries 2 (2012)
The Mercenaries 2 is also one of Jason Statham's best action films according to its 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The story featuring the actor in the role of Lee Christmas grossed 315 million dollars when it was in theaters and has established itself in the memory of the actor's fans.
The plot follows a group of mercenaries who need to band together to prevent plutonium from being stolen and used in nuclear weapons. Of course, they also seek revenge after the death of a friend. All the scenes in which Statham's character engages in physical combat are very well executed and enough to leave the viewer open-mouthed with admiration.
Infiltrated (2021)
And once again, Jason Statham impressed audiences with his incredible action scenes in the movie Inside Out, which achieved an average approval rating of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes. In the movie, he plays Harry, a mysterious man who works for a safecar company and moves a lot of money around the city of Los Angeles.
He ends up thwarting a robbery with impressive combat skills that catch the eye of the beholder and reveal the character's dark plan. This scene in itself is quite striking as it surprises the viewer. With 100.1 million dollars earned at the box office worldwide, Inside Out is one of Jason Statham's best action films.
Fast and Furious 8 (2017)
An unquestionable success worldwide, the Fast and Furious franchise has played a major role in the actor's career, so much so that it has been responsible for most of Jason Statham's best action films. The eighth film in the franchise specifically scored 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed 1.239 billion dollars worldwide.
In this installment of the franchise, the characters Dom (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michele Rodriguez) are enjoying their honeymoon when Dom is brought back into the world of crime and speed by a mysterious woman. Statham here plays Deckhard Shaw, a former British military officer turned mercenary. His first appearance in the film certainly made an impression on viewers due to the tension delivered by his performance in the scene.
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
This spin-off of the Fast and Furious franchise is also considered one of Jason Statham's best action films. Here, police officer Luke Hobbs, played by Dwayne Johnson, teams up with the outlaw played by Statham to take on a bomber who has been genetically mutated and is infinitely stronger than a normal human being.
The most memorable scene in this movie is the clash between Statham's character and the villain, without a doubt. All the action that the moment called for was masterfully delivered. This earned the film an approval rating of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and also grossed 760.7 million dollars, ranking it highly among action films starring Jason Statham.
Beekeeper: Revenge Network (2024)
Beekeeper: Revenge Network is a film that tells the story of a man seeking revenge after having his identity revealed as a former member of a clandestine organization called "Beekeepers" that has a lot of power. The film achieved a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed 151.4 million dollars worldwide.
The protagonist, Mr. Clay, is played by Stathan and every fight scene in which he is involved becomes memorable for viewers. The actor's dedication to the role is so well executed that it would almost be a crime to leave this feature out of a list of Jason Statham's best action films.
Fast and Furious 6 (2013)
Returning to Fast and Furious, here we have the actor's first appearance as the character Deckard Shaw. Although it's a short scene, just to make a connection with the next feature in the franchise, it's the most striking scene in the whole movie, which makes this one of Jason Statham's best action movies.
In the story itself, the focus is on Dom (Vin Diesel) who has to assemble an elite group to try to capture a mercenary organization in London led by Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), his ex-girlfriend who, until then, was presumed dead. The film has a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, just like Revenge, but it grossed more at the box office, reaching 788.7 million dollars.
Fast & Furious 7 (2015)
Of all the Fast and Furious films in which Statham appears, it is in the seventh that he shines the most. He is the main villain in this installment of the franchise and impresses with the quality with which he plays the role. The film has an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the second highest of Jason Statham's best action films.
With a worldwide box office of 1.515 billion dollars, Fast & Furious 7 shows Shaw, Staham's character, being placed in the custody of a government agent in exchange for Dom (Vin Diesel) and his group carrying out the rescue of a kidnapped "hacker" of sorts.
The Spy Who Knew Too Little (2015)
And of all Jason Statham's films, The Spy Who Knew Too Little is the best placed, with an incredible 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The title was also a big hit with audiences, as it grossed a total of 235.7 million dollars at the box office around the world.
Here the protagonist is Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy), a CIA base analyst who ends up having to go into the field of investigation to prevent a global disaster. Statham plays Rick Ford, one of the main agents in the agency where she works. Statham's performance here is also very well executed and his action scenes leave nothing to be desired.
Conclusion
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