Parker (2013)

Discussion in 'TV & Media' started by JoeZhang, Oct 4, 2012.

  1. JoeZhang

    JoeZhang Vice Admiral Admiral

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    So 2013 brings the first Parker* film:


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnN_NgFIBOw


    As a bit fan of the books I'm not keen on the idea that Parker is someone who 'lives by a code of honor that includes never stealing money from people who need it' but I'll take what I can get**...




    * (where the character is actually called Parker rather Walker Porter, Stone, McClain or Macklin).

    ** Jason's Texas accent is em.. unique..
     
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2012
  2. Lonemagpie

    Lonemagpie Writer Admiral

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    looks fun, if nothing special
     
  3. the G-man

    the G-man Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    I saw it last night. That's exactly what it was.

    JLo was the weakest link, but not because of her acting (she's actually a pretty good actress, as Selina and Out of Sight demonstrated). Her character was written in a way that her motivations came off as forced simply to move the plot along.

    I have to admit, however, while Statham was okay, I sort of wished they'd reversed the roles and Michael Chiklis had played Parker instead of the antagonist. A "Vic Mackey" style Parker would have been great.