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On DVD: May. 21, 2013 | On Blu-ray: May. 21, 2013

Parker Review

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1.5

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  • 3.0
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  • 30

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    The essence of this grindingly violent movie can be summed up by what Parker says of his handgun to a terrified clerk at a check-cashing service: "It's small, but it hurts."

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  • 38

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times

    The best things about Parker are the two lead actors. Although working with material that is lackluster even by his standards, Statham manages to demonstrate a commanding screen presence that cannot be dismissed.

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  • 42

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    The movie is a morals-free procession of bang bang bang! and blood blood blood!, and men slamming each other with blunt objects and slicing each other with blades.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Betsy Sharkey

    If you're going to saturate a film with so much violence, at least it's nice to see an action hero - or antihero - actually feeling the pain.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    ReelViews James Berardinelli

    The action scenes are crisply directed, brutal, and invigorating.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety Brian Lowry

    Crisp and efficient, with the occasional clunky moments, Parker also shows off Jennifer Lopez (literally) to good effect, while mostly squandering the rest of its first-rate cast.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times A.O. Scott

    Parker...is not a great movie....But Parker is nonetheless great fun. It is part of a welcome trend, or counter-trend, in action filmmaking, an effort to strip away the apocalyptic bloat and digital fakery that have overtaken the genre and return to its pulpy, nasty, mechanical roots.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Stephen Farber

    The picture is far from great, but it's a serviceable B-movie with some A-list talent on a slumming expedition.

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5

Move over, Bond by Reel_Deal_Gal
I really liked it a lot and am now a huge Jason Statham fan. Action, excitement, - totally kept me engaged and entertained - even at the 10:20 pm starting time. I see a sequel. I hope that isn't just wishful thinking. James Bond, move over. We have a new sheriff in town, and his name is Parker. 4 stars out of 5 for the amount of entertainment I got from it. There are some pretty grisly scenes, but not gratuitous, IMO. For anyone who likes the Bourne, Bond, etc. films.....I think you'll dig it.

3

The second half is good. by pedsarq
This is really two movies, a really bad one during the first half and a pretty good heist film during the second half. There's plenty of revenge and butt-kicking Jason-Statham-style. There are also plenty of interestingly idiotic bad guys who seem to pull off the impossible with genius, only to ultimately mess things up like retards. Anyway, if you can make it past the first 45 minutes, you'll be glad you stayed for the second half. Unfortunately, this isn't enough recommend the movie because the first half was bad enough to clear out 4 people from the audience I saw it.

4

PARKER by BEBER
We always love Jason Stratham, and his films. Love Jennifer Lopez, but, this part was beneath her acting talents. It did not make sense, she had street smarts, but, was dumb in so many other ways. She must learn to modulate your voice, it is too high pitched. I think the screenwriter could have written a better part for Jennifer, as she is so talented and beautiful. Patti Lupone's part was not very good, terrible acting, and again she has talent. May be something was lost in the editing? Over all we enjoyed the movie, it kept our interest, I recommend seeing it! BEBER

5

Great Movie by djjj
This movie gives all the entertainment needed in an action movie, terrific acting, excellent storyline that stays ahead of you, and an actor worth watching. If you are looking for fun, sexiness, and action, see this movie. I give it a 9 out of 10 :)

5

PARKER by imabigmoviefan
It was a fantastic, action packed movie. I was so glad J-Lo wasn't his love interest in this movie. There wasn't much sex, just lots of action and blood; like all of Jason Statham movies! GO SEE!!

5

PARKER by 4myeyezonly
Jason Stratham is an excellent actor. This movie was great from the beginning to the end. Action packed. Great story line and deliverence. Will see again.

4

good movie by Kenilar45
the Violence is NOT good, and the guns are not good, So I feel there should be more gun control in Hollywood and I feel there should be more rules on the guns also.

4

Go by MovieMeister66
Though the movie dragged a bit I found the action scenes, humor, and story interesting. Plus Jennifer Lopez did a great job with her character. I say Go.

4

Parker by hine76
Saw it last night. Jason was his usual bad-*** self and did not disappoint in the action department. But Jennifer Lopez?? She was totally useless. All she did was f**k things up for Jason. She wasn't even a love interest since they made it clear early on that he had someone! This movie would have been 10 times better if they had left her on the cutting room floor. Better yet, not even put her in the script to begin with!!

4

Doesn't Disappoint...Good Plot, Well Executed...Lots Of Action. by Alon Patterson
Jason Statham's movies are always action packed and this one is no exception. A better story here than most of his past attempts, coupled with Lopez, makes for a fine film. Although a bit formulaic as crime dramas go, it's easy to forget that when immersed in the action. All-in-all this one is definitely worth the price of a ticket. See it. You won't be disappointed.

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