Jason Statham’s sci-fi action thriller is already climbing the streaming charts after moving house four days ago

Action film legend Jason Statham’s 2008 sci-fi thriller impresses in its new streaming debutjust four days after the platform change. Statham rose to fame when he was cast as Bacon in Guy Ritchie’s directorial debut. Lock, storage and two incense barrelsand worked with him again for a lead role in Snap. The critical and commercial success of the films led to him playing the lead role The transporter trilogy and films like crank, The Italian job new edition, humming-birdAnd securewhich further cemented him as one of Hollywood’s leading action stars.

Statham has continued to carve out a niche for himself in the action-thriller genre, with some out-of-character appearances, such as a supporting role in the romantic drama Londonand an unforgettable supporting role in the action comedy spy. In 2010, he played the role of Lee Christmas in The consumablesa role he played in all four films The consumables franchise and starred in creature films MegAnd Meg 2: The Trench. But One of Statham’s most underrated sci-fi action thrillers came out in 2008 and was a remake of a 1975 classic that took streaming platforms by storm.

Death Race Runs well at max

The high-octane thriller is storming up the charts

Director: Paul WS Anderson, Death Race was released in 2008 and grossed $76 million on a budget of $45-65 million. The film is is considered a remake of the 1975 cult classic Death Race 2000and co-stars Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson and John Wick Star Ian McShane. The dystopian film was not as successful as expected and, unlike many Statham films, did not achieve enough box office success to launch a franchise. However, Death Race has found a new home on the streaming platform Max and is doing well there.

Just four days after his assignment with Max, Death Race is currently ranked No. 8 on the streamer’s Top 10 Movies Today chart. The film is above Megamind at #9 and Ninja assassin at number 10, while it is currently below that The Goonies at #7, The Polar Express at #6, Clash of the Titans at number 5, documentary Yacht Rock at #4, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at #3, darlings at #2, and Eleven at No. 1. How long the film will stay on the charts remains to be seen, but it’s definitely a strong debut for the film.

Our verdict on Death RaceStreaming success

The film offers explosive escapism

It may seem strange for a film like this Death Race I want to hit the charts so close to the holidays, but I think the film is so deliciously over-the-top that it provides viewers with a much-needed escape. One of the main reasons for Statham’s career success was his revival of the action genre in the 2000s and 2010s as people sought more escape from their films and similar films Death Race They’re perfect to put on without having to think about it, providing a mental respite from the stress that comes with holiday planning.

Source: Max

Death Race is a 2008 action and thriller film starring Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Joan Allen and Ian McShane. Written and directed by Paul WS Anderson, the film shows inmates fighting for their lives and freedoms by taking part in a special high-speed car-based race called the “Death Race”.

director

Paul W.S. Anderson

Release date

August 22, 2008

Studio(s)

Universal images

Sales partner

Universal images

writer

Paul WS Anderson, Robert Thom, Charles B. Griffith, Ib Melchior

Pour

Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez, Max Ryan

Duration

111 minutes

budget

$45-65 million

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