The Transporter DVD Review

"THE TRANSPORTER" reviews

DVD

THE TRANSPORTER

Author

anonymous

Date reviewed

2005-11-18 16:32:20

Provider

DVD Review

Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch actor Jason Statham takes on more roller-coaster action in this fast-paced crime flick produced by Luc Besson.

Frank Martin (Statham) is an enigma. Living in a converted lighthouse on the French Riviera, he has a shady past and makes his money as a 'transporter', taking people and parcels from A to B with no questions asked but always abiding by his own strict rules.

One seemingly routine job is about to transform his life though, as a double cross leaves our hero's prized BMW a burning wreck and Frank rather miffed. Hungry for revenge, he pursues the bad guy who barbecued his motor but soon finds himself caught up in an international people-smuggling ring.

Boasting a seat-of-the-pants opening, during which Statham's character is a getaway driver for a gang of bank robbers, this is a cracking ride that will have speed freaks and action junkies gagging for more as Statham proves he can really cut the mustard.

The disc also contains audio commentary by Jason Statham and producer Steven Chasman, original 'Making Of' featurette, a look behind the scenes, extended fight sequences, multi-angle storyboard and a sneak preview of The Transporter 2.