Judging by his roles in films like The Italian Job and the Transporter saga (that’s right, we’re calling it a saga), Jason Statham likes to go fast. No wonder he signed on for his latest — he plays a hitman (with the only-in-the-movies name Chev Chelios) who wakes up one morning and finds himself juiced with a poison that’ll stop his heart…unless he can keep his adrenaline level through the roof. And before you say ”Why not just strap into a Stairmaster?” he’s also gotta figure out who poisoned him, find an antidote, and put the moves on Amy Smart. Clock’s ticking, Chev.
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