Statham first cut his teeth on bad 1970s knockoff action films. "The Meg" may be bigger and flashier, but it's still all about the fight scenes.

Great whites have ruled shark movies for decades, but here comes the megalodon. "Meg 2: The Trench" spotlights an intimidating prehistoric predator.

LOS ANGELEs, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Meg was a fun summer shark movie with a sense of humor about being a shark movie decades after Jaws. Meg 2: The Trench, in theaters Friday, is more like Jaws 2 if ...

The Englishman has made a career as the cunning, tough guy who loves to fight. After defeating every man in his path, Statham went to the sea for a new challenge in “The Meg.” ...

Four years after that, "Jaws 2" was released in theaters, followed by two more sequels. B-movies featuring sharks hit the small screen, capitalizing on "Jaws'" success, tropes and one-liners.

Great whites have ruled shark movies for decades, but here comes the megalodon. "Meg 2: The Trench" spotlights an intimidating prehistoric predator.