Added to Plex on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 Parker, directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez, is based on the novel Flashfire, the 19th in the Parker series by Donald Westlake under the pseudonym Richard Stark. The plot follows Parker (Statham), a professional thief who lives by a unique code of ethics: he doesn’t steal from the poor or harm innocent people. After being double-crossed by his crew and left for dead, Parker assumes a new identity. He forms an unlikely alliance with Leslie (Lopez), a savvy insider, to hijack his former crew’s latest heist in Palm Beach, Florida.
Length: 1h 58m
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
This Title is: Exciting and Gripping
Parker is New on Plex in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Jason Statham as Parker
- Jennifer Lopez as Leslie
- Michael Chiklis as Melander
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Violence, language, and brief nudity
Trivia
- The movie is based on the 19th novel of the Parker series by Donald Westlake, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark.
- Director Taylor Hackford described the movie as a departure into film noir.
- Jennifer Lopez’s character, Leslie, was created to bring a unique dynamic to Parker’s world of crime.
Our Review
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Parker combines the thrill of a heist movie with the depth of character-driven drama. Jason Statham delivers a compelling performance as Parker, a thief with a unique ethical code, which sets the movie apart from typical action thrillers. Jennifer Lopez provides a strong supporting role, adding an interesting dynamic to the plot. While the movie delivers solid action sequences and suspense, some critics found the storyline predictable at times. Despite this, Parker’s unique blend of action, character interplay, and moral dilemmas makes it an entertaining watch, especially for fans of the genre.
Critic Scores
Parker has received a mixed positive review by the critics
