Jason Stathamhas given us some amazingaction moviesand continues to entertain us by working with some of the acclaimed directors likeGuy Ritchie,David Ayer,Doug Liman,Justin Lin, among many others and has emerged as face of many action-oriented franchises likeThe Expendables,Transportermovies as well as playing a part inFast and Furiousfranchise. But there’s a movie that challenges his on-screen macho persona and it’s making waves on streaming a decade after its release.
Paul Feig’s 2015 action-comedySpyled byMelissa McCarthy, as the titular secret agent, is among the top 10 movies onPeacock, as per FlixPatorl. The movie is on eighth spot, standing tall among films likeThe Wild Robot,Conclave,Nosferatu,Hitpig!,The Equalizer 2,Sing 2, andThe Equalizer.
Spyfollows desk-bound CIA analyst Susan Cooper (McCarthy), who transforms into a field agent when she volunteers to infiltrate an arms deal and stop a global catastrophe with hilarious consequences.Statham stars as Rick Ford, another agent, who jumps in on the case thinking Susan isn’t equipped for the situation. Rick is the typical macho agent who’s done most spy-ish things one can think of like jumping from a high rise, fighting multiple men, being undercover – and constantly undermines Susan in this slapstick comedy, with hilarious outcomes.
The movie also starsRose Byrneas Rayna Boyanov,Jude Lawas Bradley Fine,Miranda Hartas Nancy B. Artingstall,Bobby Cannavaleas Sergio De Luca,Allison Janneyas Elaine Crocker and more. It was well received upon its release and made sizeable profit, making $235 million worldwide against a $65 million budget. It has a95 percent Rotten Tomatoes scoreand makes for a wonderful light-hearted watch.
Where Will We See Jason Statham Next?
Statham is gearing up for his next release,A Working Man, where he reunites with Ayer, after the duo madeBeekeeper, last year. He plays Levon Cade, a legendary former black ops agent, who has decided to settle down into a construction job to look after his young daughter. Things take a turn when he’s forced to rely upon his skills once again. But when he joins the hunt for a missing local college student, it leads him deep into a sinister criminal conspiracy. The movie opens on March 28.
Spyis streaming on Peacock. You can check out the trailer above and stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.
Source:FlixPatrol
