Who Are You, Jason Statham?!?
Incredulously, another Jason Statham film is being released. I use the word "incredulous" because I have no idea who Jason Statham is. I mean, I know he's an actor who specializes in action movies. I know this because I go to the movies a lot, so I see a lot of movie posters, and coming attractions, and ads for movies. And a couple of times a year, for the past few years, I see the name Jason Statham associated with these motion pictures.And yet: I've never seen a Jason Statham film. I don't know anyone who has seen a Jason Statham film. (And I know a lot of people—including myself—who are not high-brow filmgoers. I saw the Deuce Bigelow sequel in the theater. And enjoyed it!) I've never seen a Jason Statham film mentioned in a newspaper, magazine, or Web site article. I've never seen a box-office tally saying anything remotely like "Statham does it again!"
So what I want to know is: Who is making these movies? And why do they keep making them? I'm reminded of Pauly Shore's string of flops in the early 90's. They kept bombing, but they kept getting made. One crucial difference: I had at least heard of Pauly Shore. He had that whole "Hey buuuuuddy. The weeeea-sel!" thing. I have never heard of Jason Statham. Does he have a catch phrase? Has he dated a Spice Girl? Is he a TV star in some faraway land?
Who are you, Jason Statham?!?
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posted by Jack Silbert at
8:35 PM
15 Comments:
Okay, Jack, I'm going to play devil's advocate here, or perhaps Statham's sophist would be more accurate. I have seen a Jason Statham film, or at least a film in which he was a prominent star. The film was "The Italian Job" and I enjoyed it very much. The movie went on to make $176 million at the box office.
Now, I know what you're thinking, "that's not a Jason Statham film" per se. Fair enough. However, in looking up Mr. Statham's other films where he is the main draw, one cannot deny that financially speaking he is a bankable box office success.
Here are his three big headliner films along with their financials...
1. The Transporter - $44 million worldwide (budget... $21 million)
2. The One - $72.6 million worldwide (budget.... est. $49 million)
3. The Transporter 2 - $85 million worldwide (budget.... $32 million)
Over $375 million in worldwide box office receipts. Not too shabby.
All that said, I have zero idea where he came from or what his appeal is. But Hollywood doesn't care about that. Money. Bottom line.
1. He's good looking.
2. Look at imdb. He got his start in Mr. Madonna's movies. Those are quite popular and well known.
OK, OK, I also saw and enjoyed The Italian Job remake. And, sure, he's a good-looking-dude, but only Bruce Willis can get away with that hairline as an action star.
Very astute assessment. Willis pulls off bald better than anyone since Yul Brenner in my opinion.
I'm waiting for Jason Statham to chime in.
It would also be cool if Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets were to chime in after Chris and Paul.
Meanwhile, on my Facebook posting of this, my friend Moom says:
Jason Statham is my man-crush! Ever since I saw him in The Transporter, I have loved him. There's a scene where he's covered in motor oil fighting all these men. Yowza.
The term 'man-crush' is really unnecessary.
Ah, but Bernie, my female friend prefers women, so "man-crush" says a lot.
I still think it says enough if she says she has a crush on Jason Statham.
Agreed. Does anyone else think these lines sound better if read in the voice of Andy Rooney??
So what I want to know is: Who is making these movies?
I have never heard of Jason Statham. Does he have a catch phrase? Has he dated a Spice Girl? Is he a TV star in some faraway land?
hey jack, are you a wily stealth promoter for jason statham? if so, good job! between your post and the bit i heard on your beloved npr, i really want to see this movie. now if only i can find 17 babysitters.
Oooh, you heard his name read aloud? So is it STAY-tham? Or does it sound more like staph infection?
[Joke involving babysitters, the age of 17, and clandestinely-taken cellphone photos deleted by author.]
The online trailer for that movie splashes "The BJ" in huge letters before filling in the rest of "BJ" with "Bank Job".
yet another pet peeve...
he's a workout freak too. http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=fitness&category=workout.plans&conitem=c33c8cd0a5aa5110VgnVCM10000013281eac____
i love the disclaimer that basically says, here is his workout, it is designed for Jason Statham and YOU ARE NOT him
From Reuters:
Critics did love one new release but moviegoers were less enthused. The heist thriller "The Bank Job" opened at No. 5 with a modest $5.7 million from 1,603 theaters. The film, based on the 1971 robbery of a Lloyds bank in London, stars Jason Statham.
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