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      The Transporter

      PG-13 Released Sep 13, 2002 1 hr. 32 min. Action Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for The Transporter: Trailer 1 List
      54% 128 Reviews Tomatometer 73% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 22 Buy Now

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      The Transporter delivers the action at the expense of coherent storytelling.

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      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 Cody W To put a lot of car chases and multiple action sequences into one 90 minute movie, that's a lot of hard work. But I'm really glad that THE TRANSPORTER was able to pull it off. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Forged S Rewatched the movie that launched Jason Statham's career as an action star. Before this movie, Statham was known for his roles in Guy Ritchie films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, so to say, I was not prepared to see how amazing he was at martial arts would be an understatement. The story is passable, but I don't expect much from a "showcase film" or a film used to demonstrate the physical abilities of the principal actor. And what a showcase it was. Unfortunately, like most 2000s-era American-released EuropaCorp movies, the sequels were subpar at best and straight awful at worst. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Audience Member Over 20 years later I remember seeing it with my sister opening weekend It managed to make made $25 million and had a huge life on home video This was my first introduction to Jason Statham in his first leading role, had no idea he was French Louis Letterier who is the same person who directed 'Professional' and 'Le Femme Nikita' along with Corey Yuen Statham plays Frank Martin; he’s a transporter by literal definition His job is to take calls from clients and deliver them by an established set of rules: no names, never change the deal, and never open the package Things change though when Frank breaks one of his own rules after he unzips a bag holding a woman inside named Lai She’s part of a much bigger plot involving smuggling people in containers and Frank’s latest client wants to snuff him out for getting involved Yet Frank used to be a trained soldier and they have no idea he’s no ordinary driver He might also have help from a French detective named Tarconi The film has very fun action and a simple yet silly plot despite so many things that are implausible My first introduction to Shu Qi as well, didn't know she was Taiwanese The movie is 'James Bond' meets 'Professional' as an entertaining popcorn flick Statham makes for a fun, suave action hero Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/23 Full Review Cowni F I enjoyed it. It's just a bit of brainless action fun. If only the dynamic between Jason Statham and the female lead wasn't so cringy... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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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      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
      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
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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