Review of The Transporter (2002) by Steven V — 22 Dec 2009

Luc Besson presents yet another stylish action movie that should please fans of undemanding, macho fare. This movie works so well for a number of reasons. First of all, the pacing is perfect with an action beat every few scenes up until we get to the final continuous sequences.

There are plenty of great stunts and fight moments, exactly what you would expect from the teaming up of Luc Besson and Corey Yuen. Secondly, the movie is absolutely all about Jason Statham and he carries it off with aplomb, bringing a real edge and physicality to the lead role and cementing himself as someone who can definitely fistfight his way through hordes of henchmen.

Round things out with a good, pulsating soundtrack, a fantastic turn from Matt Schulze as the kind of smug, unflappable baddie that we always enjoy watching and and almost Casablanca-like relationship between Jason Statham's character and Inspector Tarconi (wonderfully portrayed by François Berléand) and you have enough plus points to cover over any uneven patches.

A great, fun action movie.