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Summary: Transport This!
Review: In The Transporter, Jason Statham (Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels/ Snatch/ The One) proves he can handle the action star persona that Vin Diesel isn't quite up to, even if the movie he displays it in ain't so hot. The most disturbing problem (and by disturbing, I mean it irritates ever other second) with The Transporter is it's poorly constructed soundtrack. During the action sequences it attempts to implement off genre songs (in hope of irony, maybe?), as done in Office Space or Sexy Beast, but it doesn't work well in this setting. The most despicable part of the soundtrack, however, is the overly dramatic mood music used during the "emotional" scenes. This is about enough to make you want to throw popcorn at the screen. That brings me to another problem with the film: namely it's alternation between "emotional" and action sequences, with no real story to drive either of them (not that the action needs a story, it does fine without one here). I can see what the director was aiming for, only showing you things from the perspective of the main character--who doesn't know the story himself--but the practice of this idea doesn't play very well. Still, this is an action movie, and thus, delivers better in that area than any other this year (though The Bourne Identity is a better film overall). The chase scene in the beginning is nothing short of stunning in every imaginable aspect and the fight scenes (especially the one involving oil) are brilliantly choreographed and directed. See it while it's in the theaters for these things alone and you won't be disappointed, I doubt you'll want to watch it much past that.
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Summary: Transport Doesn't Go Far
Review: Rule Number 1: Don't expect even veiled attempts at realism.Rule(s) Number 2: Enjoy the French, martial arts, and don't take yourself too seriously. Rule Number 3: If you can't follow the first two rules, then don't go to this movie. But if you can, then you'll be pleased to find a fun romp though the countryside with enough high caliber fire, head splitting martial action, and curvaceous female attractions to keep you entertained for the duration. Here's the lay down. Ex Special Forces operator, Frank (Jason Statham ) is the transporter, a deliver anywhere, anytime, anything kind of guy. Frank goes about his business with strict rules: no names, no changing the deal, and no opening the merchandise. He's so good at following the rules that the police know he's involved, somehow, just can't prove it. As the previews share so well, Lai (Shu Qi ) is the merchandise. Once Frank breaks his own rule, opening the package, he has let the Lai out and calamity follows. Of course that's what we wanted, and apparently, that's what she wanted too. The chase scenes aren't measurably close to what the fast car connoisseur will be willing to settle for, that is unless you like seeing ample abuse being given to a BMW. The stunts don't register, either. Parachute jumping and bullet dodging have long since been taken to their reasonable ends. The fight scenes are enough reason, in and for themselves, to go and see this movie. Nothing new, granted, and you can find yourself getting tired of the narrow corridor scenes until you see interesting uses made of metal doors. Every decent martial arts movie needs a fight sequence to hang it's belt on, and you'll find one here, and never look at a drum of oil the same again. Apart from that, don't look for a plot. I still haven't figured out how the girl ended up in the bag. The characters do a well enough job of smoothing things over, though. The street savvy French investigator, Tarconi (played by veteran François Berleand) pairs up well with the quiet and athletic Frank. Shu is a stunning surprise.
Rating: 
Summary: Originality
Review: Guy movie. An action-filled, wonderfully choreographed martial arts spectacle while still lacking an above-average storyline. Statham suprisingly succeeds as an action "hero" and leading man. As I said, the plot suffers unnoticably for it is overwhelmed with BMW chases, RPG's, and original and excellent martial art sequences. All of the above are done with new style and backed with a refreshingly calmer soundtrack as opposed to the head-banging thrashers we've memorized all to well. While not for everybody, "The Transporter" offers a stylized, modern action-drama that is a welcome treat from "Ballistic"'s repetitive exploding train cars.
-KZ
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Summary: Explosive!
Review: I have been waiting for a long long long time for a credible action movie. With a great leading man and awsome action sequences and the time has finally come in the form of the Transporter. The Transporter is about a ex-British army officer, Frank Martin. He's grown cynacle about his life in the army. That's why he now does a don't ask don't tell jobs of "transporting" goods for dubious characters. He is very precise and strict. This is what has kept him alive so long. That is until he breaks his rule of not opening the package. Jason Statham is a kick back to action heroes of the 1960's. No male posturing, mouthing off or trying to look pretty. He just does what he has to do. Nuff said.The action sequences---especially the martial arts are incredible. It really is a marvel to watch Statham in fight scenes. The reason I am giving this film 4 stars instead of five is because the last third of the movie decends into silliness. This film makes up in spades for the atrocious XXX. I hope that Jason Stratham is a permanent fixture on the Hollywood. Heaven knows he's what we need.
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Summary: Blistering action, awesome soundtrack, a must see!
Review: I just returned home from a sneak preview of this film at my university. It is truly a lot of fun. It provides one hell of an adrenaline rush. The star of the film, Jason Stratham, is sure to appear in more films to come after whooping some serious ass in this European fight fest. Watch out Vin Diesel; this dude is one tough ... Shu Chi, Taiwanese hottie and porn star, make this sweet eye candy on all levels. The cars are hot, the fights are sick, and the music (Stanley Clark) keeps you one the edge of your seat from the very first scene. If you like Luc Besson (he's the screenwriter) stuff, I highly recommend you check this one out.
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Summary: Nothing New, just East-meets-West
Review: I happened to catch this one on a VCD...(Yeah, for real). Since Jackie Chan and Crouching Tiger broke barriers between the Hollywood and Hongkong industry. movie-makers have been capitalizing on the East-meets-West action market. Jason Statham is a promising new action star. But this Luc Besson/Corey Yuen movie is formulaic and weak. It has the classic French espionage theme that Besson is famous for crossed with mindless action scenes from Hongkong director Corey Yuen. Apparently, Jason Statham learned to bulk up and star in his own movie after a confusion as to who the REAL STAR was in Snatch, where Brad Pitt hail victory of course (Well DUH!). I thought the Chinese girl (Shu Qi) was annoying and had zero chemistry with Statham. I liked Statham in Long Stock And A Smoking Barrel, and Snatch especially. But if you don't see this one, you ain't missin much. I would just wait for the DVD to come out. But watch it if you enjoyed movies like Rush Hour, Kiss Of The Dragon, or The Professional.
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Summary: The Transporter 'Rules'!
Review: Another action flick from the "Hong Kong school of filmaking"(i.e. THE BIG HIT-Kirk Wong and FORMULA 51-Ronny Yu), THE TRANSPORTER is co-directed by Corey Yuen. It's a lot less cartoony than the other films mentioned, but it still has its share of humor and great action. Jason Statham (SNATCH) again has screen presence but his character is a little too stiff and the plot of the film is weak and lame. Stratham plays Frank Martin, a retired military special forces officer who is a hired 'Transporter' with a set of rules (meant to be broken in order to move the plot along in the film). He delivers 'packages' or drives the proverbial getaway car. His new assignment gets himself involved with a female asian hostage and deep into a plot to smuggle illegal Asians into France. There are some minor twists and turns that might seem incoherent that involves the motives of the Asian hostage, but otherwise, it's a straght forward action film with some great stunt work and fight sequences. Stratham gives a good (though cardboard) performance (mainly his fighting stunt work) and the rest of the characters are atypical of the genre. The standout performance is that of François Berléand as the sympathetic and mild-mannered French detective Tarconi who is on to Frank Martin, but can't prove anything. Overall, the film has good location shots, first rate production values, good action sequnces and a couple of solid performances (Sratham and Berléand). These elements save the film from it's weak story,plot and script.
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Summary: Girl Porn
Review: Jason Statham, shirtless, greased up in a bus station kicking ass. Oh.my.god. This movie has a crappy plot & silly dialogue, but I own in because Mr. Statham is the hottest British guy ever. The action sequences are really good, and he does his own stunts. If Jason Statham & Vin Diesel made a movie together where they get in a fight & accidentally kiss, I would be in heaven.
Rating: 
Summary: hahaha soo bad
Review: the first scene was good but it just went downhill from there, a very steep hill. bad acting, bad story line, bad everything
Rating: 
Summary: powerful and deeply moving
Review: wow amazing plot
amazing cast
amazing storyline
powerful visuals
funny scenes at times
and also very moving
brilliant cinematics this movie brings to the screen
give this movie a chance if you haven't already
I would say that the transporter is more of a good guy then bad in this movie. I really really like this movie. and will watch this priceless action movie again and time again. :)
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