Transporter, The (2002) - Special Edition

Movie

Rating: PG-13 (violent sequences and some sensuality)
Length: 94 minutes

Video

Widescreen 2.35:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Full Screen

Audio

ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 2.0
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 2.0

Captions

English, Spanish

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Plot

The "transporter's" job is simple, deliver packages from one destination to another with the proper payment and the following rules:

Never change the deal, a deal is a deal.
No names.
Never look in the package.

As you have probably figured out, he forgets to play by his own rules and all hell breaks out.

Pros

I love the opening driving sequence; it's a lot like I would do while playing one of the GTA (Grand Theft Auto) games though it would take me more than one attempt to pull off what they did. The good and bad guys are well defined and they play their roles appropriately. The banter between characters is clever and well timed. For the men, Qi Shu is hot! For the ladies, if you're patient enough, you'll get to see Mr. Statham shirtless while kicking butt. Whether or not this is a good thing is for you to decide; I can obviously only speak for the men in the audience and for us, life is good. :-)

Cons

The end action scene was a little to "James Bondish" for my taste and I should know since I've seen every Bond movie more than once. Some of the acting also left a lot to be desired.

Extras

Commentary Featuring Actor Jason Statham and Producer Steven Chasman
Extended Fight Sequences with Optional Commentary by Actor Jason Statham, Producer Steven Chasman, and Director Cory Yuen
Production Featurette
Theatrical Trailer

Recommendation

Simply put this is a clever little action film that requires absolutely no thinking; just sit back and enjoy.