Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis, celebrated as one of the greatest actors in cinematic history, has indeed secured three Academy Awards, surpassing fellow English actor Jason Statham, who has none. Yet, while Day-Lewis's performances are legendary, has he ever matched the sheer audacity of Statham's on-screen feats? In one film alone, Statham's character choked a man with casino chips, knocked out another with a coin, killed someone with a spoon, and punched a man in the fist with his own head. It's clear that in the realm of action, Statham reigns supreme.

As a testament to his status as one of the 21st century's most reliable action stars, Jason Statham's latest film, A Working Man, is now in theaters. To celebrate, let's revisit some of the most thrilling and comedic highlights from his illustrious career. After all, until the Oscars start recognizing feats like walking through fire, water-skiing blindfolded, or mastering the piano later in life, showcasing Statham's on-screen prowess is the least we can do.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

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12. Homefront

Ever wondered if Jason Statham's action heroes could take down adversaries with their hands tied? In Homefront, Statham proves it's possible by annihilating three foes with his hands bound behind his back. It's an explosive start to our list.

11. The Beekeeper

In The Beekeeper, Statham's softer side is evident when he allows some scam call center employees to escape before demolishing their building, simply because they apologized. However, he quickly regains his edge by chasing down the call center manager, strapping him to a truck, and sending it off a bridge, dragging the villain behind. While bumblebees may not be the most efficient flyers, they certainly outperform a 1967 Ford F-100 in this scenario.

10. Wild Card

Let's revisit Wild Card, the film mentioned earlier, which, despite its box office failure, boasts some of Statham's best fight scenes. Directed by the mastermind behind Con Air, this movie features Statham taking down five armed goons in the final showdown using nothing but a spoon and a butter knife. Jason Statham: the undisputed king of unconventional weaponry.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson may not have a stellar track record with video game adaptations, but Death Race stands out for its commitment to practical effects. Statham's cunning defeat of the Juggernaut, with the help of his rival, is the film's highlight, showcasing a dedication to real stunts that predates Mad Max: Fury Road by seven years.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's memorable moments would be complete without his epic battle against a megalodon in The Meg. After slicing the beast open, Statham surfs it as it leaps into the air, plunging a spear into its eye. As the giant shark falls back into the water, it's devoured by smaller sharks, proving that if it bleeds, Statham can kill it.

7. The Transporter

Sliding into the seventh spot is Statham's iconic role as Frank Martin in The Transporter. With a film filled with Hong Kong-style action from director Corey Yuen, picking a single highlight is tough. Yet, the oil fight stands out, where Frank uses grease to slip away from his foes before using bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to turn the tables.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's transition from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious series was controversial, but his redemption was solidified when it was revealed he didn't kill Han. One of his standout moments is the airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's baby in The Fate of the Furious, a scene that blends action with humor.

5. The Expendables

In the Expendables series, Statham's Lee Christmas holds his own among Hollywood's toughest. His memorable basketball court beatdown in the first film, where he swiftly takes down six men, is a testament to his action prowess. Christmas may come once a year, but when he does, he brings a knife list instead of a nice list.

4. Spy

In Spy, Statham's comedic talents shine as Rick Ford, the seemingly invincible agent. His recounting of driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire to Melissa McCarthy is not only hilarious but showcases his versatility as an actor.

3. Transporter 2

How could we forget the iconic barrel roll from Transporter 2? Frank Martin calmly flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, demonstrating the cool confidence that defines Statham's characters. It's a move that defies physics and expectations.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank: High Voltage, after surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios faces Chinese gangsters who've stolen his heart. The hallucination of a kaiju-sized fight at a power station, featuring a giant version of himself, is a testament to the film's wild creativity.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Statham, in just his second film role, delivers some of the movie's most memorable lines. His character Turkish's witty response to Tommy's gun in his trousers ("What is a gun doing in your trousers?" "For protection." "Protection from what? Zee Germans?") is a highlight in a film full of quotable moments.