Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is renowned as one of cinema's finest actors, boasting three Academy Awards to his name. Yet, he can't claim to have performed the daring feats Jason Statham accomplished in a single film, such as choking someone with casino chips, knocking out an adversary with a coin, killing with a spoon, or punching a man in the fist with his own head. Statham's action-packed performances have solidified his status as a leading action star of the 21st century. To celebrate the release of his latest film, A Working Man, let's dive into some of the most memorable and thrilling moments from Jason Statham's illustrious career. After all, until the Oscars start recognizing feats like walking through fire, blindfolded water-skiing, or late-life piano mastery, celebrating Statham's unique talents is the least we can do.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever wondered if Jason Statham's action heroes could take down three opponents with their hands tied behind their back? In Homefront, Statham proves it's possible, showcasing his prowess by annihilating three foes under such constraints. It's an electrifying start to our list.

11. The Beekeeper

In The Beekeeper, Statham shows a softer side by allowing some scam call centre employees to escape before blowing up their building. However, he quickly reverts to his action-hero roots by tracking down the call centre manager, strapping him to a truck, and sending it off a bridge, dragging the villain behind it. It's a dramatic reminder that even if bumblebees struggle to fly, they do so better than a plummeting 1967 Ford F-100.

10. Wild Card

Returning to the film mentioned in our opening, Wild Card didn't shine at the box office, but it's packed with some of Statham's best fight scenes. Directed by the mastermind behind Con Air, and featuring a cameo from Stanley Tucci with hair, the film's climax sees Statham dispatch five armed goons with nothing but a spoon and a butter knife, unscathed. Truly, Jason Statham reigns supreme in the realm of "knifey spoony."

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson may not have won many awards for his video game adaptations, but his work on Death Race deserves recognition. This 2008 film, with its practical effects and Mad Max-esque car crashes, showcases Statham outsmarting the Juggernaut with the help of his rival, highlighting the film's best moment.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's cinematic highlights would be complete without his epic battle with a megalodon in The Meg. Statham not only slices the prehistoric shark from teeth to tail with a metal spear but also rides it as it leaps into the air, piercing its eyeball. The giant beast falls to its doom, consumed by smaller sharks, proving that no predator is too big for Statham.

7. The Transporter

At number seven, we have one of Statham's most iconic roles as Frank Martin in The Transporter. The original 2002 film, directed by Corey Yuen, is packed with intense action scenes. Among the many memorable fights, the oil fight stands out, where Frank uses grease to slip past his enemies before defeating them with bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's transition from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious series was initially controversial, but with Fast 9 revealing he didn't kill Han, fans can now appreciate his heroics guilt-free. A standout moment from The Fate of the Furious is his Hard Boiled-inspired rescue of Dom and Elena's baby, blending action with humor in a way only Statham can.

5. The Expendables

In Sylvester Stallone's Expendables series, Jason Statham's Lee Christmas stands out among Hollywood's toughest. From kicking Scott Adkins into a helicopter to a memorable basketball court brawl, where he takes down his girlfriend's abusive ex and his friends in seconds, Christmas proves he's a force to be reckoned with.

4. Spy

In the comedy Spy, Statham's portrayal of Rick Ford, the unkillable agent, steals the show. His comedic timing shines brightest when he recounts his legendary escapades to Melissa McCarthy, boasting about driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire.

3. Transporter 2

The barrel roll in Transporter 2 is unforgettable. Frank Martin calmly flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, demonstrating the cool confidence of a man brushing off a speck of dust. It's a testament to Statham's ability to make the impossible look effortless.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank 2, after surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios faces a new challenge when his heart is stolen. His hallucination of fighting as a giant kaiju version of himself at a power station, complete with a mask of his own face, is a testament to the film's wild creativity.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Jason Statham, in just his second film role, delivers some of the movie's most memorable lines. Amidst a cast of Hollywood heavyweights, Statham's performance as Turkish, especially his quip about guns and Germans, cements his place as a standout talent.