A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist.
Parker, a skilled thief with a strict code of ethics, is double-crossed by his crew after a heist and left for dead. He seeks revenge, tracking them down to Florida where they've planned another big score. To get close to them, he assumes a new identity and teams up with a savvy real estate broker who becomes an unlikely accomplice in his pursuit of justice.
Parker received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it a competent but unremarkable entry in the action-thriller genre. While Jason Statham's performance as the stoic anti-hero was generally praised, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot and derivative nature, failing to bring much new to the table.
Google audience: Audiences found "Parker" to be an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, action film. Many appreciated Jason Statham's consistent portrayal of a hardened criminal and the film's straightforward revenge plot. However, some viewers felt the movie was somewhat forgettable and lacked a unique spark.
The character of Parker was originally created by author Donald E. Westlake under the pseudonym Richard Stark, and has been adapted into films multiple times before, most famously as 'Point Blank' (1967) and 'The Hunter' (1980).
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