“Isn’t as fun as we’ve come to expect from a typical Jason Statham movie, and isn’t as classy as we’ve come to expect from an atypical one.” William Bibbiani, CraveOnline

“The performances aren’t to blame here, but unfortunately everything else is: bad story, worse script, and useless subplots make Parker an action ride for which you won’t want a ticket.” Mark Ellis, Schmoes Know

“They make Statham talk too much. And Lopez? Thanks for stripping.” Roger Moore, Movie Nation

“The most distinctive thing about Parker is its title.” Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

“A formula action movie that hits its formula marks as if no one expected more. I do expect more. So do Westlake fans. This Parker spits in our collective eye.” Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

“Parker should have stayed parked.” Adam Graham, Detroit News