Actor: Jason Statham
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD

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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

238 reviews
Sales Rank: 2415

Format: Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 92
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5

MPN: FOXBR2239592
UPC: 024543395904
EAN: 0024543395904
ASIN: B000ICLRIY

Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: November 14, 2006
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Product Description
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 movies goods - human or otherwise - from one place to another. No questions asked. Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 09/23/2008 Starring: John Statham Run time: 92 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Louis Leterrier

Amazon.com
Move over, Vin Diesel, because The Transporter, Hong Kong action veteran Corey Yuen's English-language directorial debut, is revving up to steal your thunder. As the other top-billed action star to emerge in 2002, British hunk Jason Statham--previously seen in Snatch, Ghosts of Mars, and The One--plays a hard-driving courier for well-heeled underworld clients. He follows simple rules: (1) Stick to the deal; (2) Don't ask names; and (3) Don't look in the packages he transports. All's well until he violates rule 3, discovering a Chinese beauty (Qi Shu) in the trunk of his tricked-out BMW, and foiling a deadly plot to smuggle Chinese slaves through the port of Marseilles. The first hour is ass-kickin' fun, and the stuntwork is impressive throughout, even as the plot degenerates into a predictable series of bone-breaking showdowns. Statham boasts an appealing combination of brains and brawn, suggesting the suave versatility of a promising career. Coproduced by action auteur Luc Besson and filmed on dazzling French locations, The Transporter is an action fan's delight. --Jeff Shannon

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3 out of 5 stars

Seen worse December 4, 2008
Well this was entertaining, you can't deny that, and in various parts of the film there were some subtle moments between the action sequences.

It only just merits 3 stars for me. Jason Statham is not a great actor, but as Frank he does this part as well as I've seen him do anything. The actor who played the French Police Inspector was by far the best thing on the screen.

So its certainly a 'high-octane' thriller, and in places it doesn't take itself entirely seriously (which I like). However this is not in the same league as say the original Die Hard. Rent it first or buy cheap, as you may be dissappointed.

5 out of 5 stars

Fast moving action & quality stunts November 30, 2008
Very cool Jason Statham stars as a hard fight, ace driver criminal. There's some brilliant action here and it gets just about everything right. This is a top quality action film & great fun - strongly recommended.

3 out of 5 stars

The Transporter Movie Review from The Massie Twins November 26, 2008
The Transporter tries to be a thrilling James Bond-like adventure, but ultimately turns out to be prime material for an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Unrealistic, but more importantly poorly constructed, this gauche thriller only succeeds in being unintentionally hilarious - which oddly adds entertainment value the creators couldn't have planned for.

Frank (Jason Statham) only has three rules for transporting: 1. Never change the deal; 2. No names; 3. Never open the package. For the right price and proper dimensions he'll get the job done, no questions asked. And his ex-military skills ensure that his getaways are clean - and look good. Although he's not unaccustomed to breaking the law and aiding criminals, Frank has morals that betray the often iniquitous business of professional transportation.

So when Wall Street (Matt Schulze - going along with the no names policy, apparently, several of the characters are only given generic monikers in the credits) hires him to transport a package that turns out to be the bound and gagged young Asian woman Lai (Shu Qi), his mixed feelings get him involved in helping her uncover a smuggling operation run by gangsters who will stop at nothing to see him dead.

Frank is prepared for every single situation, which makes his careful pre-planning more than convenient. Scuba gear for a hasty underwater escape and the knowledge of truck routes for following enemy vehicles are the least of his uncanny abilities. Every scene is merely a setup to get from one stunt location to the next, and it doesn't take long for the viewer to realize that Frank's constant unlikely reappearances are beyond good luck. During his journey from jail to office buildings to bus yards, he's accompanied by irksome music that makes each coincidence noticeably more intentional.

The action itself is frequently amusing, with excellent choreography and riveting stunts, especially when he kicks down doors to get to baddies, fends off axe attacks, and slickly maneuvers in massive oil fights. Frank likes to lose his shirt during every other scene, volley with Shu Qi's laughable dialogue, and deflect rockets with cookie trays (a scene in the trailer that never made it to the theatrical cut). Statham's not the typical action star, but he has a certain intrigue all of his own. What he lacks is the silly and catchy one-liners that usually plague these kinds of generic action films - for which there are countless moments that they could have been aptly applied.

In the tradition of cheesy action flicks, The Transporter's car chases, martial arts and stunts are quite enjoyable; plus there's a delightfully witty show-stealing performance by police inspector Tarconi (Francois Berleand) - if only that annoying storyline didn't keep popping up. But maybe that's expected from director Corey Yuen, recognized for his martial arts choreography on X-Men and Lethal Weapon 4.

- Mike Massie

4 out of 5 stars

The transporter November 23, 2008
DVD is good quality, has a glitch in the first 2 min. of play, but cleaning it helped somewhat. Otherwise great flic, and seller sent it quickly.

4 out of 5 stars

Great Movie, Good Bluray Disc November 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a great action flick that has received a pretty good conversion for Bluray. The visuals are solid and the sound upgrade is above average. This is a definite buy if you don't already on it on DVD, and if you are a Statham fan, it's worth upgrading for.

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