The British actor Jason Statham has become a staple in the movie is kind of action lately. This buff, very friendly English insists HD actually do all his own stunts and fight scenes themselves without any support. Statham was born in Sydenham, London, singer and dancer. As a child he played sports, especially football, but has a passion for diving and was a member of the British National Diving Team for 12 years. Perhaps, his athletic ability and love for the sporthas contributed to the action roles he has subsequently taken on during his acting career. Here is a list of some of Statham's greatest hits; you can catch most of these flicks in HD of course, on satellite TV.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels: This movie marks both Statham's break out role and that of his director, Guy Ritchie as well. Both were relatively unknown at the time-in fact Statham was working as a model for the French Connection, when he was introduced to Ritchie who cast him to play the role of Bacon. The movie was a critical hit and you can often catch in on any movie channel on satellite TV.
Snatch: This movie marked Jason Statham's second collaboration with director Guy Richie. In it, Statham plays a boxing promoter called Turkish, who finds himself in the grip of a crazy gangster named Brick Top. The movie also stars Brad Pitt as an incomprehensible Irish boxer, Benicio Del Toro as Frankie Four Fingers and Dennis Farina. The movie is similar in style to Smoking Barrels, with its swift pace and ironic twists.
The One: This 2001 movie places Statham in the shoes of cop from the future. He stars alongside Jet Li. While the film didn't garner any awards, it is an entertaining martial arts affair, worthy of watching in HD for the action scenes.
The Transporter Films: These movies made Statham even more popular than he already was. Director Luc Besson picked the English actor himself to star in these action vehicles as Frank Martin, a criminal transporter. Martin used to be in the military, but has sense retired and put his skills to more financially sound jobs. This hugely lucrative series of movies is definitely packed with thrills and lots of high definition action.
The Italian Job: Statham was still relatively unknown when he took part in this movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron. In the movie, he plays an expert driver called Handsome Rob. The driving theme seems to be recurrent in Statham's Oeuvre.
Revolver: This film was actually the third collaboration with Statham, Guy Ritchie. This time he played another tough gangsters. Although the film has not been found rave reviews, in fact, is not shown in the United States, is more expensive, a little 'more than other films Statham.
Crank: In this high-octane film Statham plays a criminal killer to keep his adrenaline flowing constantly to stay alive. This fast-paced film is a great visual experience kinetics. It 'keep you on the edge of your seat. Watch in HD for best effect.
