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Summary: Great ACTION, low on GORE...A+++
Review: About half way through this movie something hit me like a city bus...I noticed, in all this action, no one was getting killed. I also started noticing in all the areas where most movies enhance the violence and gore this movie stops and leaves it to the imagination. MANY CUDO'S FOR THAT. I could only imagine some of the horrible things that happened, I didn't have to see it. That's actually makes more of an impact on the mind. GREAT IDEA! It's like a scary movie, if you don't know where the killer is or if you haven't seen the monster that's lurking it's much scarier. If the movie was a little deeper in plot and dialog I'd give it an easy 5 stars. A few times it just had bad dialog, but it'd never seemed to ruin the movie for me though. The amazing action sequences is worth the money alone. I loved the bullet flares, or flashing, they added, it almost looked like Star Wars or some kind of Sci-Fi. Pretty cool touch.
Thinking back, I don't even remember any cursing. If I'm right about that, then that's a shocker. Movies like FORMULA 51, Back to the Future trilogy and PREDATOR 2(and hundreds more) are ruined by all the foul language. It is refreshing to watch a movie made in the year 2002 with this consideration. Some may argue, all the reasons I liked this movie take away from the reality of it. I say to that, "IT'S A MOVIE, NOT REALITY!" That's why the POPCORN industry is booming. Have you heard the way kids talk today? Talk about a bunch of foul mouth punks! I'm sick of violence, gore and cursing in movies and as ACTION-PACKED as this movie is, the GORE/VIOLENCE/CURSING factor is very tame. I LOVE THAT about this movie. That is the main reason it will remain a permanent member of my DVD collection. If you like action and want a break from the gore factor for once, this movie is a must for you. PS. Popcorn is a must.
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Summary: Awesome Action, Shaky Story
Review: This is a great action movie. It has fast paced, funny car chases, excently choreographed fight scenes, and plenty of explosions. Jason Statham plays the cool, stiff English hero well, but without the deadpan sarcasm he pulls off so well in Guy Ritchie's movies. The other actors are fine when they are fighting, but terrible when they open their mouths. After a great opening sequence of chases and fights, the movie gets a little slow when it tries to develop a story, but fortunately the director quickly seems to give up on that and finishes with a lot more action. As long as you're expecting a classic man's movie, and nothing more, this movie should work for you.
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Summary: At the top of the class!
Review: Not usually a fan of violent films, I happened on this movie as a desperate attempt to be entertained. And what a happy jolt it was to discover probably one on the best action movies ever made. Though slight on story, THE TRANSPORTER is creatively choreographed in its fight scenes, contains one of the best car chases ever filmed (aided with the splendid background of Nice, France), and gives full reign to the VERY fine Jason Statham - an actor with enough charisma, looks, and acting ability to put him in the lineup with the best of the usual suspects for these genre films. His controlled, exacting presence as a hired 'transporter' of questionable 'goods' is bolstered by what appears to be his own participation in the beautifully choreographed, though implausible, fight sequences. Francois Berleand is also fine as a crusty, wise French detective. The remainder of the cast is only adequate, but it matters little with the power of the presence of Jason Statham and the direction of Corey Yuen. Not deep, not thought-provoking, but a very worthwhile diversionary evening!
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Summary: Stupid...
Review: ...yet darn entertaining! But I was expecting this going into the movie so I wasn't disapointed at all. Be warned, this movie has no story, but you don't see this movie for that; you see it for the AMAZING car chases and stuning fight scenes. If that stupid corny underwatery scene had been cut out I would've given this 5 stars.Overall I really liked this movie and would recommend it to anyone who likes fast paced action movies. I think this movie has the most amazing car chase scene (the one in the beginning) I have ever seen in a movie before (even topping Ronin and that tank chase in 007: Goldeneye). If you're one of those picky people who takes movies apart after watching them this is not for you. It's one of those "check your brain at the door" movies.
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Summary: Movie for Action Junkies
Review: The Transporter is a movie for guys that like movies. It has all the essential elements of a testosterone charged flick: car chases, guns, damsel in distress, explosions, and marshal arts. This all wrapped around a weak plot about smuggling Chinese slaves into France. Jason Statham is in the lead role as the transporter, a ex-military guy making a living transporting packages for dubious individuals. All is good until he breaks one of his golden rules about never looking in the package. When he does, he finds Asian beauty Qi Shu. She eventually helps to persuade him to join her cause and free the smuggled slaves. As I said though, the plot is more of an excuse for the action. The movie itself is fun and reminiscent of a Hong Kong style action flick. I'm sure that was the intent of director Corey Yuen, a veteran of HK action movies. Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, The Professional) adds to the talent serving as co-writer and co-producer. The disc contains both widescreen and full screen version of the film in dolby 5.1. The picture looks great. The sound is pretty good, but I did think the bass track should have been a little more pronounced, particularly during the many explosions. Maybe I'm being too picky here. The extras include some extended action sequences. They are unfinished, but do include an interesting commentary track from Statham and producer Steven Chasman. There's also a making of feature. No doubt about it, the Transporter is an action junkie's movie. Guys will definitely enjoy it, and it is a worthy addition to your action film library. Fans of HK style action flicks will also be pleased. Others will be content to rent it.
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Summary: Jason Statham finally makes his mark...
Review: Looking like a Brit version of Bruce Willis, Jason Statham made his debut back in Guy Ritchie's classic crime caper/comedy "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels." Since then he has been given a few side roles here and there in "Snatch" (or Lock, Stock 2 as I like to call it), John Carpenter's "Ghosts of Mars", and then he teamed up with Delroy Lindo to track two Jet Li's in "The One." But who would've guessed that he finally got his own film, and a kick [butt] action film at that. Ever since Corey Yuen and Luc Besson collaborated on "Kiss of the Dragon," I knew that any film they did together from then on would be golden. And "The Transporter" definitely lives up to that standard. Sure there's nothing new here: how many times is a bad guy gonna get a change of conscience over a hot chick, right? And unlike the others, there is actually some good chemistry going on between our hero and his damsel in distress. Basically, the film combines some great European atmosphere (The beautiful southern coast of France) with some incredible fight and action sequences. Corey Yuen could pretty much create a fight scenario out of virtually any environment. Now I know you could easily replace Staham with Jet Li, but you know what? He really proves that he can hang with the big boys in this film. I mean, he did ALL HIS OWN STUNTS. How awesome is that? Not even our great American action actors like Sylvestor and Arnold can say that. My only criticsim of the film is that I think they should of beefed it up a little bit and went for the R rating. Other than that I think it's a great little action/martial arts movie with a European flavor. It will definitely make you reminisce over the days when Van Damme and Seagal used to make great Action fliks. I can't wait to see what Turkish has in store for us next. Ladies and Gentlemen, a new action star has been born.
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Summary: Suspend your disbelief, loosen up your shirt, and have fun!
Review: I had no idea what to expect from this film, other than a vague but semi-cool trailer. This movie caught me right from the beginning, and other than a few slow-moving parts, never let go. I never noticed once that the plot may have been thin, as I saw it as a basic deal-gone-sour/revenge movie. Not sure what the nay-sayers were even talking about there- Maybe they were expecting Oscar material. Jason Statham's character is as cool, collected, and thorough as he is lethal. I was totally shocked to see that with all his physical prowess, Statham is not a martial artist per se'. I have seen it 3-times already, and it's a welcome addition to my DVD collection.
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Summary: Genuinely enjoyable
Review: From the trailers, you wouldn't know it. But not only is this film fun and frantic, it's inventive and well-choreographed in a Jackie Chan-esque way. The hero is not one dimensional, but is surprisingly likeable and sympathetic. We see his nature unpeeled throughout the film (well, as much as is possible in such a film, anyway), for example, his strange reticence regarding killing his opponents, and his struggle between the discipline of following his rules and breaking them. The French Inspector is another likeable and intelligent character (I guess he didn't vote for Chirac), and their standoffish relationship provides another touch of human interest and heart to the film - more so than the female lead, whom I found somewhat annoying - mainly her voice/accent and screaming. There are a couple of minor twists, nothing shocking.
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Summary: The Next Action Film Super Star
Review: This movie is a must see. It is a refreshing break to see a good action film without all the technological gimicks. Transporter is not some super spy guy out to save the world, it's about a former soldier who only wants to make a living delivering packages (on time, no questions asked)for a tidy sum of money. He lives by his own strict rules, but breaks one of his rules by opening the package which happens to be a female, and this leads to his adventure. My kind of guy. Good action adventure film that can be believed.
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Summary: Not Your Average Parcel Delivery Man
Review: Die hard action fans, prepare yourself for The Transporter. What has probably been the best action DVD of 2003, delivers ample amounts of adrenaline pumping fun. The Transporter serves up martial arts and shoot outs in abundance, and should keep just about anyone who enjoys this genre on the edge of their seat.
Before this film, lead actor Jason Statham was unknown to me. This film definitely put him on the map for me, and should hopefully rocket his career into many more films. Mr. Statham backs his cool, calm acting method in this film with solid sequences of fighting finese.
As for the lead actress, well...WOW!
Stylish and slick, this action masterpiece is one of my MUST SEE films for all fans of the genre. Rent it, buy it, see it...you won't regret it. 5 out of 5 stars.
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