The Transporter
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Movie Reviews of The Transporter
Movie Review: WOW!!
Summary: 5 Stars
What action? What car chase scenes? What Explosions? What Kick Butt fighting scenes? This movie had it all.I don't do a lot of reviews on Movies because I never want to give away to much, some times its better if you don't know what to expect. Like I did ((smile)) I didn't know what the HECK this movie was about my boyfriend and I saw it this weekend. He selected it because he happens to like the Producer (the dude who did Le Femme Nikita)and the Director other works (he does the Martial Arts choreography for some of Jet Li's and Jackie Chans movies). Anyway needless to say I didn't know what to expect so all I could be was either pleasantly surprised or hate it. LOL
The role of the "hero" is played by Jason Statham from "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch" although in the previous flicks he didn't have as much Martial Arts action as he did in this one. Plot not much kind of far fetch and not clearly pointed out but the ACTION!! this guy is incredible! The movie opens with this slamming car chase scene the music in it was the BOMB!! (very Hip-Hop) it never took a lull (in my opinion) you were on a Fast Pace ride.
He is a transporter of anything.... NO QUESTIONS ASKED. He is good at what he does, precise and meticulous. Of course something happens while he doing a job and ALL HELL BREAKS loose. There is a woman Qui Shi (Japanese action fans will remember her from "A Man called Hero" fame) that's thrown into his world and with her comes trouble (same ole scenerio)but here is where the plot gets fuzzy and suspended belief needs to come in. You never really know if he should trust her or not and their are some stunts scenes that are you need to use your suspended belief theory here in order to still enjoy the movie. Overall a good movie I recommend seeing. Had a very Euro feel to it, the setting is beautiful Nice, France.
Understand that the 5 Stars is for the Action and the Soundtrack if I had to take into account the Plot I would probably take it down to a 3 1/2- 4 but seeing as it is one I liked enough to say immediatly after the movie I will buy this DVD when it comes out..... I figure that is a pretty good sign for 5 Stars.
Respectfully Reviewed
Movie Review: This package gets delivered 100 percent!
Summary: 5 Stars
How do you rate action-martial arts movies? This one developes most of its characters and has real story telling qualities, something that is rare in this genre. However, the current pace is to "push the envelope" in action sequences ever further. This is becoming "designer martial arts." I would have to say "Kiss of the Dragon" with a phenomenal performance by Jet Li has set the pace. This is why "The Transporter" is so entertaining, as it is the same basic Chinese-French connection and crew at work. Corey Yuen's choreographed action sequences are at the same high standard again. Corey this time is the movie director. Jason Statham is phenomenal. It has always been abundantly clear that Jason maintains himself in top physical condition. This film demonstrates his physical agility through many extended, mind boggeling martial arts sequences. That mad french crew of stunt men from "Kiss of the Dragon" are also back to be creatively beaten up again. I can't help but notice that some of the stunts must have actually hurt. From kicking a bad guy through the front door, to beating up the entire houseful of thugs, to a sequence shot with everyone greased up in motor oil, to everyway possible to fight within a truck cab, this movie "delivers" on action. However, the beautiful photography of France, the amiable French Inspector, and the beguiling Chinese damsel in distress raise this movie way beyond the norm. Jason really fits the part of a perfectionistic, ex-military transporter, and the stunt driving is also phenomenal. Between the martial arts, stunt driving, beautiful photography and just plain, excellent story telling, this film is unbelievable. That is why so many of my friends and I are watching it several times, as you just can't believe what you see the first time.Movie Review: One of the Best Action Movies of the Year!
Summary: 5 Stars
The great thing about The Transporter is that the action never stops. It only takes a breather for a few minutes at a time to develop the plot. The fact that it HAS a coherent plot sets it apart from most action movies I've seen recently. The one liners aren't too cheesy, the action is just enough over the top to entertain you without insulting your intelligence, and the trailer didn't give away even a fraction of the great scenes in the movie. The good guys are likable, the bad guys are detestable. The character interaction is enjoyable at all times. Jason Statham is certainly establishing himself as an action movie leading man. I hope more roles like this will follow for him. Qu Shi was beautiful as the "package"Well the movie finally started and right away I was pleasantly surprised , I even commented to my wife as we were watching , " I'm really liking this movie". Statham plays an interesting character as an ex Special Forces type that retired on the coast of France, taking work on the side as a transporter of extremely hot illegal packages that even the criminals would not want to transport themselves. He is a no questions asked one man Federal Express type transporter of illegal goods. He is just the right person for the job too, highly experienced ex military , quick thinking , organized and effective and can't be pushed around by even his hardest core customers. Now Statham is a meticulous professional that takes pride in his work, who lives by a set of simple rules. 1) Once you agree to the contract, it does not change, 2) No names / no questions asked 3) never look in the package.
Well the story is basically what happens when he breaks rule # 3. I will leave at that for those who may not have seen the movie yet.
If you like action, this movie is a MUST SEE!
Movie Review: Delightful chases, fights, actors and locations
Summary: 5 Stars
OK - a good deal of fight scenes and chases cross the lines of belivability (after all, it is just a movie), but both the chase scenes and the fight scenes are delightful to watch as are several of the actors.
Jason Statham, plays Frank - a transporter who will transport anything without asking any unnecessary questions and following few simple rules - one of which is never to look into packages he is transporting.
His problems begin when he decides to take a look, because in the package he was transporting there was obviously something alive and moving. The package is a chinese girl Lai (played by delightful Shu Qi), whose father is involved in smugling Chinese slaves. She wants to stop his father and in a process involves the transporter, who happens to be very well trained in combat. Here the chase and the non-stop action begin with one good guy fighting against a whole organized gang of bad guys.
Other than the chases and fight scenes, and in spite of the unbelievable scenes, I liked the Frank's character - his head is screwed on right - he is focused on what he is doing, he is well-organized, he plans whatever can be planned and when things don't work out, he just moves on - there is no waste of time or energy on bemoaning one's destiny or planning vengance for damages suffered. If something is gone, you simply create a new thing and a new life - a healthy attitude.
Movie Review: Perfect for what it is -- Beautifully shot, Non-stop Action
Summary: 5 Stars
The Transporter is very entertaining, because of an explosive mix both on and off-screen. Off-screen, French directing teams (some from Ronin) created awesome cinematography and driving scenes, mixed with Yuen-driven (the credited director) hand-to-hand action scenes, all mixed with--of course--Jason Statham's fighting prowess.On-screen, Statham has a rare combination of actual acting and physical prowess. Shu Qi is beautiful, and her character has more going on than just to be saved by Statham (some viewers apparently missed this). There is also an apparently well-known French actor who works as a semi-friendly inspector, and he does a great job.
Problems with the movie are predictable for something so action-oriented: plot holes, some impossible stunts. It also has some unique problems, which add to the movies's charms: such as French criminals high and low speak American English (?), Statham tries to do the same (and gives up halfway, like Costner in Robin Hood but reversed), and Shu Qi and the French inspector are at times unintelligible.
But at a basic level, the movie is all about Statham kicking ass, about Shu Qi looking beautiful, and lots of explosions over a sunny European seaside setting. It all comes together nicely (if often absurdly), and is highly recommended to those who need a truly nonstop action title to round out their collections.