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The Transporter

Play trailer 1:26 Poster for The Transporter PG-13 Released Sep 13, 2002 1h 32m Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ex-Special Forces operator Frank Martin (Jason Statham) lives what seems to be a quiet life along the French Mediterranean, hiring himself out as a mercenary transporter who moves goods - human or otherwise - from one place to another. No questions asked. Dangerous complications ensue when he is hired to kidnap the feisty daughter of a lethal Chinese crime lord who's smuggling his fellow countrymen into France.
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The Transporter delivers the action at the expense of coherent storytelling.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Pure popcorn pleasure for older teens and up. Rated: 4/5 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Hank Sartin Chicago Reader Jason Statham uses his smoldering charisma to great effect. Apr 16, 2008 Full Review Time Out The acting might be shoddy, the plot nonsense and the dialogue clunky, but the fighting is exquisitely done. Inventive, athletic, fun, stylish and tight, it's everything the rest of the film isn't. Feb 9, 2006 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Mainly succeeds in being unintentionally hilarious - which oddly adds entertainment value the creators couldn't have planned for. Rated: 6/10 Nov 9, 2020 Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com ... long action scenes that cascade into one another-the style that Hong Kong cinema used to be so good at. Jul 16, 2016 Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files More than a decade later, no action series has quite managed to capture its blend of silky smooth action thanks to Statham's turn as the debonair hero for the new generation. Rated: 8/10 Sep 1, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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David Y Not Jasons worst, but not the best either. Half the film is too slow and then when the action comes it is unrealistic and choreographed in wierd ways. More Jackie Chan on a bad day. With the asian actress whith terrible english this was clearly targeted for a chinese market with their love of complex fight choreography. But entertaining overall. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Audience Member The acting is okay,the plot almost nonsense ,but the fight scenes and car chases are amazing jason never disappoints Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/24 Full Review Georgan G All action, no plot. Some hot stuff driving, but mostly Statham showing his skills at Chinese martial arts, kickboxing, and karate. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review Audience Member Had me laughing at some parts while still being serious and action packed Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Leo M "The Transporter" delivers with its action and set pieces, but hardly delivers with anything else. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Hargie M While the plot may follow some familiar action movie tropes and themes, such as betrayal, redemption, and moral ambiguity, "The Transporter" distinguishes itself with its stylish direction, well-choreographed action sequences, and memorable characters. Additionally, the film's exotic locations, sleek cinematography, and pulsating soundtrack contribute to its overall appeal. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ex-Special Forces operator Frank Martin (Jason Statham) lives what seems to be a quiet life along the French Mediterranean, hiring himself out as a mercenary transporter who moves goods - human or otherwise - from one place to another. No questions asked. Dangerous complications ensue when he is hired to kidnap the feisty daughter of a lethal Chinese crime lord who's smuggling his fellow countrymen into France.
Director
Corey Yuen
Producer
Luc Besson, Steve Chasman
Screenwriter
Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
TF1 Films Productions, EuropaCorp
Rating
PG-13 (Violent Sequences|Some Sensuality)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.3M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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