Adapted from Flashfire, the 19th Parker novel, written by Donald Westlake under the name Richard Stark, 'Parker' succeeds by arresting it viewer effectively. A Kick-Ass Action Crime-Thriller, that doesn't lack the bite!
'Parker' Synopsis: A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist.
'Parker' is good enough entertainment. Its got the pace & the zing one expects from an action crime-thriller nowadays. John J. McLaughlin's Adapted Screenplay moves on a fast-pace & offers some terrific sequences, particularly in the second-hour. Taylor Hackford's Direction is perfect. Cinematography & Editing are decent. Action-Sequences are well-executed.
Performance-Wise: Jason Statham as Parker, is game, as always. Jennifer Lopez does well, although she's awkward initially. Michael Chiklis makes for a worthy nemesis. He's first-rate. Nick Nolte adds tremendous weight to his part.
On the whole, 'Parker' is worth watching.
'Parker' Synopsis: A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist.
'Parker' is good enough entertainment. Its got the pace & the zing one expects from an action crime-thriller nowadays. John J. McLaughlin's Adapted Screenplay moves on a fast-pace & offers some terrific sequences, particularly in the second-hour. Taylor Hackford's Direction is perfect. Cinematography & Editing are decent. Action-Sequences are well-executed.
Performance-Wise: Jason Statham as Parker, is game, as always. Jennifer Lopez does well, although she's awkward initially. Michael Chiklis makes for a worthy nemesis. He's first-rate. Nick Nolte adds tremendous weight to his part.
On the whole, 'Parker' is worth watching.