The Transporter
The Transporter

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The Transporter

2002
Movie
92 min
English

Former Special Forces officer Frank Martin will deliver anything to anyone for the right price, and his no-questions-asked policy puts him in high demand. But when he realizes his latest cargo is alive, it sets in motion a dangerous chain of events. The bound and gagged Lai is being smuggled to France by a shady American businessman, and Frank works to save her as his own illegal activities are uncovered by a French detective.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users73%
Director: Louis Leterrier, Corey YuenGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Frank Martin, a highly skilled and discreet courier known as 'The Transporter,' specializes in delivering packages without asking questions. When he breaks his own rule to take on a new job, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game involving a kidnapped French heiress and a ruthless smuggling ring. Martin must use his combat skills and tactical knowledge to protect her and uncover the truth behind the operation.

Critical Reception

The Transporter was met with mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, praised for its fast-paced action sequences and Jason Statham's charismatic performance. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's straightforward, adrenaline-fueled entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and well-choreographed fight scenes.

  • Jason Statham's confident and physical performance is a major draw.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and thin character development.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's high-octane action and Statham's tough-guy persona. Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, but the fight choreography and overall excitement were frequently highlighted as positives.

Fun Fact

Jason Statham performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a notable scene where he fights in a tight space while chained to a car door.

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2 reviews
Rob

Rob

Jason Statham's breakout movie. And it's the perfect vehicle for him. Let's face it in almost every movie Statham is just Statham, but that's ok, it's exactly what we want to see. This is basically Luc Besson's version of a Jackie Chan movi...

JPV852

JPV852

Fun action-thriller with Statham in his element. The car chases and fights were decent but would've been made better if not for the choppy editing. But all in all this was entertaining even though I've seen it a few times over the years. **...

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