Parker

  • A (INDIA)
  • 2013


MOVIE IS curious original uninspired enjoyable pointlessly
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38 %
40 % Rotten
$ 46 Million
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Positive Reviews 43
Negative reviews 43
Average Rating 2.5/5
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2.0
Its admirable that Parkerdirected by Best Director nominee Taylor Hackford, of Ray famewould rather be Out Of Sight (or at least The Bank Job) than a .. Av Club
2.0
The movie is a morals free procession of bang bang bang! and blood blood blood!, and men slamming each other with blunt objects and slicing each other .. EW
1.9
Worst of all, the film is flat out dull everything seems to take three times longer than it should and lacks the tautness a film like this needs to su .. Rogerebert
2.0
The whole movie, in fact, seems like an exercise in casting big name stars with talent in a film thats mediocre at best. Common Sense Media
2.5
There are things about the movie worth applauding, but in the end it is largely forgettable. We Got This Covered
1.5
Truth be told, I havent loved one of Hackfords movies since his Mikhail Baryshnikov/Gregory Hines Cold War dancing buddy movie White Nights. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Overall, it gets by, but bets are hedged when single minded efficiency and ice in the veins would have been enough. Time Out
1.9
The joke, albeit one the movies almost certainly not in on, is that Jason Statham will always look like Jason Statham10 gallon hats, affected drawls, ..
1.5
Too much of the time, though, the film, a rare genre outing for director Taylor Hackford, offers only sketchy characters, cliched dialogue and uninvol .. Screen Daily
3.0
Too much of the time, though, the film, a rare genre outing for director Taylor Hackford, offers only sketchy characters, cliched dialogue and uninvol .. Screen Daily
1.5
But weve seen too many movies like this before, and it never quite shakes its problems often enough to deliver on its premise. Collider
3.0
Director Taylor Hackford delivers a routine thriller with Parker, a perfectly pedestrian piece of entertainment fine for watching on a flight or on ca .. IGN
3.0
But Ive found its best not to over think things too much in movies like this.
3.0
Lopez, who hasnt made a good movie since Out Of Sight, is an inspired foil for Statham, her characters klutzy nature nicely juxtaposed with Parkers co ..
2.0
(The memory of her fine performance in the infinitely superior Out of Sight hovers over this movie like an angry ghost.) Ny Daily News
2.0
Its his worst film in a long time, and a real missed opportunity, as given the source material and the talent involved, this should have been a lot of .. JoBlo
2.5
When all is said and done, Parker just doesnt reach the comfortable middle ground between satisfying action junkies looking for exhilarating, witty th .. Screen Rant
3.1
Occasionally, the director hits the right note of desiccated humour like that bone dry joke about unwittingly asking a crack shot to pop balloons but .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
And moreover, itas tiring to sit through the entirety of this film (two hours too long), annoying to have to put up with an uneven pace and a seriousl ..
2.0
A middling action movie, neither great nor terrible...efficient but completely unexceptional. One Guys Opinion
2.0
Hollywood hasnt butchered Parkerwhich is to say that it has let him remain a butcher. Village Voice
1.9
Its one thing to not literally repeat previous films of an oft filmed tale. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Parker delivers just about what the average viewer would expect from it: a Jason Statham flavored action thriller (as opposed to, say, a Matt Damon fl .. ReelViews
2.0
Parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief who lives by a personal code of ethics: Dont steal from people who cant afford it and dont hurt people .. Blu Ray
2.5
Parker may have a certain appeal, but that can only get one so far. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Director Taylor Hackford (Ray, The Devils Advocate) is just good enough to give it a tart, pulpy spin. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The film has some bone crunchingly good action sequences, one decent one liner and its all daftly watchable, but one suspects that this is more of a c .. Radio Times
1.3
Thats it a formula action movie that hits its formula marks as if no one expected more. Rolling Stone
1.0
Too bad the committee couldnt just settle for a serviceable horse and instead went for a completely ungainly camel. The Wrap
3.1
This is classic grindhouse material pretending to be something its not. News Day
0.6
As a result, Parker winds up with the worst of both worlds: Its pointlessly violent and nauseatingly cute. News Day
2.5
And, at least for the first half, this action flick looks like it might result in a new franchise for Statham. New York Post
3.5
Taken on its own terms, the film is a taut, believable and beautifully played film noir. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Parker can be the most ruthless of killers, but he has to have a really good reason to take a life. Npr
1.9
Its not very often you can blame a bad movie on a secondary character. Toronto Star
2.0
Taylor Hackfords Parker is based on the 1999 crime novel Flashfire by Richard Westlake, and bears a resemblance to the 1967 John Boorman classic Point .. Guardian
2.0
Apart from Lopezs appealing performance, the only fresh cinematic pleasure comes from Stathams lengthy spell impersonating a Texas oilman: the accent .. Flim List
2.0
While the movie is dedicated to his memory, its a blessing that Donald Westlake never lived to see it. Susang Ranger
1.3
For an old fashioned crime thriller, you need real pros. Mr. Statham is to acting what Taco Bell is to nutrition. Observer
1.5
Isnt the point of crime on film to provide extreme, escapist fantasy, a dirty dream of a not boring nine to five job, a setup and payoff delivering mi .. Movies
4.5
A cool, violent, efficient adaptation of the taciturn anti hero (the creation of Donald E. Westlake, writing as Richard Stark), whos out to restore or .. New Yorker
1.0
We like you, Jason.Youre perfectly acceptable in near silent, pseudo Asian action nonsense. The Irish Times
3.0
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3.0
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3.5
Hackford keeps up the pace admirably well, even though the movie is a half hour too long. Tony Medley
2.3
One of those movies that may have looked better on paper and probably should have stayed there.
3.0
A veteran Hollywood director, a major co star, a solid script is Statham finally breaking out of the cycle of endless remakes and unnecessary Transpor .. Nj
3.1
So while the story might feel slightly conventional, its the confident execution that elevates Parker a few steps above the typical revenge flick. Movies Tv Guide
1.0
The combination of Statham and Lopez is curious at best, but Statham doesnt rack up an impressive body count or engage in smartly choreographed warfar ..
3.0
Stathams Parker is a master thief with varying levels of compassion and an arbitrary code of ethics: I dont steal from anyone who cant afford it, and .. Cine Vue
2.0
He presented a tantalising spin on genre material with 1997s The Devils Advocate, but here theres nothing remarkable to make Parker stand out from its .. Digital Spy
3.5
Still, theres more than enough here to recommend to fans of Westlake or Statham. Screen Crush
3.5
Far better made than it has any right to be, this cheesy 70s style thriller is given a thoroughly engaging kick by veteran filmmaker Hackford working .. Contact Music
3.0
not masterpiece, but its fun, its clever, and it manages several surprises as Stathams cinematic persona becomes a man of brains as well as muscle Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
In a cinema world defunct of really manly men playing really manly action heroes (Dwayne Johnson being the exception), Statham is a welcome throwback .. Matts Movie Reviews
1.5
Too bad it lacks either their nasty streak or their creative misanthropy. The Filmy Ap
1.9
John J. McLaughlins script is laughably bad, while David Buckleys original score cant seem to find any solid footing and sure doesnt seem to be existi ..
3.0
Parker Synopsis A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double crossed by his crew and left for dead. Movie Web
4.0
Sexy when its trying to be sexy, cool when its trying to be cool and admirably bloody when it gets its hands dirty, Parker might not an ambitious acti .. The Shiz Nit
2.5
Isnt as fun as weve come to expect from a typical Jason Statham movie, and isnt as classy as weve come to expect from an atypical one. Crave Online
3.0
Sure, theres an uneasy collision of ideals between the comic relief and the brutal violence, but Parker is nevertheless a moderately entertaining, no .. What Culture
3.0
Its an uneven but fairly enjoyable ride, one that benefits from Stathams cool, capable presence. No La
2.0
Poor J Lo: there was a time when she co starred with George Clooney, but 15 years on from Out Of Sight shes just a third wheel in this uninspired veng .. Metro
3.0
Nevertheless Parker is an enjoyable actioner with a likable star and enough dick swinging to lift the spirits that ham fisted plotting sometimes threa .. The Ooh Tray
3.0
Randomly in the future youll come upon it late one night on Starz, watch twenty minutes or so, then change the channel. Movie Mezzanine
1.5
Which gets us back to a version of the first question: When youre having great fun at a movie and suddenly youre not, wheres the fun Chase Williamson .. Wsj
3.8
Under Hackfords direction, there is more to Parker than explosively staged action sequences (though there are plenty of those). Seattle Times
2.5
Oh Jason Statham, will you ever stop making the same movie over and over again
3.0
So, while Parker is hardly a fine work of art, it is perfectly enjoyable, the way a Big Mac and fries tastes really good now and then. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.0
Still, this crime thriller is a slight departure for the Brit star. Daily Star
4.5
Once he trusts you, and hes such a perfectionist, hes never ready to stop.
3.1
Parker will come as no surprise to fans of Jason Stathams other R rated actioners. Its the assemblage of this ensemble piece thats a pleasant surprise .. Qc Times
3.0
But to return to the original point, any action film, especially those released in January and February, that doesnt insult your intelligence and deli .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
Under Taylor Hackfords efficient direction, Parker delivers on all counts. Sky
1.5
The opening credits are a major clue that this early in the year release was going to be decent. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
Parker roars into a dull January and enlivens the movie landscape, and thank the action movie gods, because we needed a little something to wake us fr .. Miami
2.0
Though not her fault, its this character that highlights the many reasons why Parker misses being an enjoyable action flick: silly, over the top and u .. Schmoes Know
3.0
Poster quote: Parker, a film thats a little better than youd expect! Film.com
1.0
Things get off to a flying start, but you just know your luck isnt going to hold. Little White Lies
4.0
Parker is well executed, ultimately entertaining and totally consumable but hardly groundbreaking as action thrillers go. Hey U Guys
2.0
But this ethic isnt kept at the top of Parkers list of priorities. Birmingham Mail
1.5
Other than a few minor chuckles and some decent performances, there isnt much here to enjoy. Alternative Lens
2.5
Hackford does supply some genuinely hard boiled thrills, including the briskly efficient opening heist and a bruising hotel room tussle for Parker and .. Movie Talk
2.0
If Statham harbours ambitions of making a career defining action thriller, Parker has to be seen as another opportunity lost.
2.5
Parker wants to be more than a standard action film, and those efforts, ironically, are what sabotaged any chance the film had to be good as a pure ac .. Atlantic City Weekly
3.0
A standout crime thriller at the beginning and end, but takes some ill advised, not very interesting detours in its middle third. Technology Tell
3.0
Hackford brings a sense of style and sure handedness to the proceedings that is uncommon for films of this genre. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
2.0
Parkers not very good. Its not worth seeing on a lark. Its probably not even worth seeing on disc. Its just a muddy mess of a thing, and the only thin .. ScreenAnarchy
3.0
If the gross outs fall short of the very best, well thats all right.Its happy just to entertain. Bloom Berg
2.0
Theres little to distinguish Parker from a host of other generic Jason Statham pictures. National Post
1.0
Much gunplay and bloodletting ensues. The body count is high. Intrigue is low. Montreal Gazette
0.6
It starts off as a generic heist gone bad film, and then turns into GIGLI during the second half, when Lopez shows up. Film Geek Central
3.8
Solid performances overcome silly plotting and pathetic special effects to keep the thing mostly watchable. Co Ed
1.3
Parkers vengeance isnt thrilling, theres a pointlessly developed non love triangle, even the glam settings look cheap, and the tough guy exchanges are .. Feeds Boston
2.0
We see Parkers lifeless and bloody body.But lo and behold, Parker the title character played by the big star does not die in act one. Canada



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