Jason Statham is one of the best-known actors in modern action films. The remake of a 1986 action film is now available on Amazon Prime. In it, he follows in Burt Reynolds’ big footsteps
When William Goldman’s novel Heat was first made into a movie, the author was also responsible for the screenplay. Goldman returned for the remake with Jason Statham. He was therefore able to ensure that his story was properly realized for the second time. The result is an action drama that allows Statham to give his character more depth than in previous knockabout films.
Wild Card with Jason Statham is now available in the flat rate on Amazon Prime Video.
Wild Card on Amazon Prime: Jason Statham is dragged back into the gangster world
This is what Wild Card is all about: Nick Wild (Jason Statham) wants to finally emigrate to Italy and enjoy the good life. However, due to a lack of money, partly caused by gambling addiction, he stays in Las Vegas and ekes out a living as a bodyguard and odd jobber. When his ex-girlfriend Holly (Dominik García-Lorido) asks him for help after being badly beaten up, he tracks down the gangster responsible, Danny DeMarco (Milo Ventimiglia). This draws him back into the world he actually wanted to escape from.
(Wild Card with Jason Statham)
There are only three action scenes in the movie Wild Card. For actor Jason Statham, that is below average. After all, Statham is known for his elaborate fight scenes. However, the action scenes are fantastically choreographed and shot in typical Statham style.
The rest of the movie is much more about his character Nick Wild. The action drama gives Jason Statham the opportunity to show more facets than a grim look and two hard fists.
The first and even better Wild Card: Burt Reynolds played Nick in Heat – Nick the Killer
In the 70s and 80s, Burt Reynolds was not only an action icon, but also a sex symbol. Although Heat – Nick the Killer was not a success at the box office, it has gained a few fans over the years. This is probably due in no small part to Burt Reynolds himself. He played his character with wit and charm. For many fans, the remake with Jason Statham doesn’t come close to the original.
Moviepilot users gave the original a better overall rating of 6.2 than the remake with Jason Statham, which scored 5.5. However, Wild Card is probably better known today than the film with Burt Reynolds, which is why action fans should also take a look at the original. Nick – Heat the Killer is available to buy on DVD from Amazon.
For Statham fans, however, the remake Wild Card is also worth a look. Moviepilot user diceman writes:
Not just a good Jason Statham movie, but simply a good movie. A real neo-noir.
If you want to see for yourself, you can now watch the action drama Wild Card on Amazon Prime Video.
