Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis, celebrated as one of the greatest actors in cinematic history, boasts three Academy Awards, surpassing his fellow English actor, Jason Statham, by exactly three. However, while Day-Lewis excels in dramatic roles, Statham has carved out a unique niche with his action-packed performances. Has Day-Lewis ever choked a man with casino chips, knocked someone out with a coin, killed with a spoon, or punched someone in the fist with their own head? Jason Statham did all these in the same movie, showcasing his unparalleled action prowess. There's simply no contest when it comes to sheer action spectacle.

Statham has solidified his status as one of the 21st century's most reliable action stars. With his latest film, A Working Man, hitting the screens, it's the perfect time to celebrate his career's most memorable moments. Until the Oscars start recognizing feats like walking through fire, water-skiing blindfolded, or mastering the piano later in life, highlighting Statham's achievements is the least we can do.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever felt that Jason Statham's action heroes could take down three opponents with their hands tied behind their back? That's exactly what happens in Homefront. Statham's character effortlessly annihilates three foes despite being bound, setting a thrilling tone for our list.

11. The Beekeeper

While The Beekeeper might seem too lenient on some scam call center employees, Statham redeems himself by trailing the manager, strapping him to a truck, and dramatically sending the vehicle off a bridge, dragging the villain behind. This scene proves that even bumblebees fly better than a 1967 Ford F-100.

Returning to Wild Card, a film that didn't shine at the box office despite its director's previous success with Con Air and Stanley Tucci's cameo. The movie features some of Statham's finest fight scenes, including a final showdown where he dispatches five gunmen using only a spoon and a butter knife, emerging unscathed. Jason Statham: the undisputed king of knifey spoony.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race may not have garnered critical acclaim, but it deserves recognition for its practical effects and action. Statham's strategic victory over the Juggernaut, in collaboration with his rival, stands out as the film's highlight, showcasing the power of practical effects over CGI.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's standout moments would be complete without his epic confrontation in The Meg. Statham not only spears a megalodon but also rides it as it leaps from the water, delivering a fatal blow to its eye. This scene reaffirms that if it bleeds, Statham can kill it, no matter the size.

7. The Transporter

Statham's iconic role as Frank Martin in The Transporter offers countless action highlights. From the container fight to the oil-slicked brawl where Frank uses bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks, the 2002 film exemplifies Hong Kong-style action choreography at its best.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's transition from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious series is marked by many memorable moments, but none more so than in The Fate of the Furious. Statham's airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's son, blending gun-fu with humor, stands as a testament to his versatility and action prowess.

5. The Expendables

In Sylvester Stallone's Expendables franchise, Jason Statham's Lee Christmas shines brightly. From kicking Scott Adkins into a helicopter to the brutal basketball court beatdown, Statham's action scenes are unforgettable. Christmas may come once a year, but when he does, he delivers a swift and brutal justice.

4. Spy

Statham's comedic talents shine in Spy, where he plays Rick Ford, the unkillable agent with a flair for the dramatic. His tales of driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire are not just humorous but also showcase his ability to blend action with comedy seamlessly.

3. Transporter 2

The barrel roll in Transporter 2 remains one of the most iconic moments in Statham's career. With calm precision, Frank Martin flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, demonstrating his mastery over both action and physics.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank 2, after surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios faces off against Chinese gangsters who stole his heart. The hallucination of a giant, kaiju-sized version of himself fighting at a power station is a testament to the film's wild creativity and Statham's unique action style.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Statham, in only his second film, holds his own against Hollywood heavyweights. His character Turkish delivers some of the movie's most memorable lines, including the classic exchange about carrying a gun for protection. Statham's performance in Snatch cements his place as a versatile and charismatic actor in the action genre.