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Transporter 2, The
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Mixed or average reviews
Based on 29 critic reviews
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Action | Crime | Suspense/Thriller
Written by:
Luc Besson
Robert Mark Kamen
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Release Date:
Theatrical: September 2, 2005
DVD: January 10, 2006
Running Time: 88 minutes, Color
Origin: France / USA
Summary
RATING: PG-13 intense sequences of violent action, sexual content, partial nudity and brief language
Starring Jason Statham, Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valletta, Katie Nauta, Matthew Modine, Jason Flemyng, Keith David, and Hunter Clary
Jason Statham returns in his signature role as ex-Special Forces operative Frank Martin, aka "The Transporter." Now retired in Miami, Martin makes a living driving for a wealthy family, including the young son, with whom he has unexpectedly bonded. But when the boy is abducted, Martin must use all his skills to bring him to safety and discover the kidnapper's master plan. (20th Century Fox)
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
LA Weekly Scott Foundas
This ridiculously entertaining sequel is that rare part deux that leaves you hankering for part trois. The action is, in a word, spectacular, but also playful, inventive and witty.
Read Full Review >Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert
In fact the sequel is a better film than the original, as if writer-producer Luc Besson had a clearer idea of what he wanted to do (and didn't want to do).
Read Full Review >Film Threat Michael Ferraro
Transporter 2 was directed by Louis Leterrier and he exemplifies a perfect style for this type of film by showing us the action without editing it to bits.
Read Full Review >Variety Lisa Nesselson
Slick kidnapping yarn starts off like a bat out of hell and never sags.
Read Full Review >Salon.com Stephanie Zacharek
That a movie can run on empty and still be so obscenely enjoyable is a pretty slick stunt in itself.
Read Full Review >Washington Post Stephen Hunter
Statham isn't the best thing in Transporter 2; he's essentially the only thing.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club) Scott Tobias
Chucks the laws of logic and physics out the passenger's-side window, and it's all the better for it.
Read Full Review >Dallas Observer Luke Y. Thompson
The computer-enhanced vehicle chases look fake, but the hand-to-hand combat scenes are the best of the year.
Read Full Review >New York Post Kyle Smith
It busts the credibility meter early on, quickly becomes preposterous, and then really lets its imagination rip.
Read Full Review >Chicago Tribune Robert K. Elder
Stands a triumph of stunts over plot, of style over substance--of the wool we pull over our own eyes. It's brainless, high-speed, popcorn fun.
Read Full Review >USA Today Mike Clark
But certainly this is a movie for fans of Willis-style action with a little James Bond and probable instant obsolescence thrown in.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Laura Kern
Purely shallow but never dull, the film wisely pushes the limits of absurdity to the extreme, making it easier to submit to its sheer camp.
Read Full Review >Empire Chris Hewitt
Another all-kicking, punching, shooting and exploding dose of Besson born action, and Jason Statham proves that his action mettle in the first instalment was no fluke.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly Gregory Kirshling
The greatest thing about the movie is Statham, a charismatic silent, deadly type who deserves to take the wheel behind a better franchise.
Read Full Review >San Francisco Chronicle Peter Hartlaub
If you can get past the impossibilities it is a fun time at the movies.
Read Full Review >Charlotte Observer Lawrence Toppman
I just saw The Transporter 2 on the way home from the lobotomy clinic, and boy, is it enjoyable. What a difference a simple operation makes!
Read Full Review >Miami Herald Peter Debruge
Like a cross between "Man on Fire" and "Bad Boys 2," this demolition derby delivers eye-popping action sequences that would make even the Roadrunner roll his eyes in disbelief.
Read Full Review >Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea
For high-speed action, eye-popping locales, and chopsocky fight-fests galore, watch The Transporter - on video.
Read Full Review >Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sean Axmaker
When the spectacle turns ridiculous, the movie just becomes another big-screen video game.
Read Full Review >Chicago Reader Andrea Gronvall
The original movie's lean production complemented its pell-mell fights and car chases; here, third-rate CG effects make the strained action sequences look even more improbable.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Matt Singer
Choreographer Corey Yuen's use of a fire hose is far more creative than anything in the stale kidnapper plot.
Read Full Review >Boston Globe Wesley Morris
A sequel that makes it clear that the outrageous antics of the first movie had a one-time-only charm.
Read Full Review >Premiere Ian Ritter
Jason Statham is back as the fast-driving, fast-kicking Frank Martin, but this sequel fails to deliver the charm of its predecessor.
Read Full Review >Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov
The only glimmer of actual characterization in the entire film comes – all too briefly – from Frank's old boss Inspector Tarconi (Berléand).
Read Full Review >TV Guide Maitland McDonagh
If not precisely charismatic, Statham brings authentic athleticism and a certain cheeky presence to his lightly written role.
Read Full Review >New York Daily News Jami Bernard
This stripped-down premise made the first "Transporter" fun: It's all about driving skills and choreographed fights, not logic. Even with so few requirements, Transporter 2 runs on empty.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 6.1 (out of 10) based on 48 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Fábio L. gave it a0:
This is the worst film I ever seen, Don't waste your time.
Russ gave it a7:
As Dr. Evil once said, "Why must I be surrounded by frickin' idiots?" That is exactly what Frank Martin (Jason Statham) must feel like in Transporter 2. Transporter 2 is the sequel to the 2002 movie about Frank Martin a former Special Ops Agent who is a transporter of sorts who ends up getting involved with people who are in the business of transporting Asian slaves. This time around the child of his temporary employers who was under his care has been kidnapped by a group of people with a need to poison and kill a bunch of leaders evolved in drug enforcement. Just like the first movie, this movie boasts a number of action scenes that range from the insane to the absurd, all of which are completely fun to watch and make the movie completely watchable despite the numerous flaws. Like I said, Frank Martin seems to be surrounded by a host of stupid and incompetent supporting characters minus Audrey Billings (Amber Valletta) and Inspector Tarconi (François Berléand). It is obvious that Frank and Audrey are constantly frustrated by idiocy of the other characters in the movie. Why? How does a poor script and terrible acting suit you as a good reason? The plot is simplistic, the majority of the acting is terrible, and the writing is full of fail. Even Jason Statham is suck with some pretty weak one liners. Overall, the action scenes alone make this movie worth the time. Some people will find most of the scenes overly ridiculous and will most likely be turned off by them. But ff you are willing to turn off your brain for 90 minutes, you will find this movie enjoyable. If you are looking for a masterpiece, you'll probably be disappointed and should look elsewhere.
Jason gave it a1:
Tired bang-em-up, shoot-em-up, bull-crap I've seen this movie like so many times since childhood. Completely unbelivable scenes. Someone wrote this movie on coke.
Jan K. gave it a2:
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. The so-called story is totally absurd and far-fetched, the characters are as uninteresting as possible and the stunts may be cool if you like unrealistic action, but they are so ridicoulus that I laughed when seeing several of them. If you are about to buy the DVD, you better put the money in your next meal and eat it, because the movie is as senseless as doing that. At least. But eating money more fun.
Josh T. gave it a5:
no where near as good as the first one but still has an entertaining value to it. it has some great scenes but also has some down-right fake and quality-ruining scenes. Great acting and a decent plot make this film bearable.
Matt B. gave it a1:
What the world really needed was another movie about an unarmed guy who kicks and slugs his way through teams of armed FBI agents and drug Czars. This movie was difficult to endure. Don't waste your time.
Larry M. gave it an8:
This is a must buy movie!! Love all the action the only thing that I did not like was the car it did not get a scratch on it how dumb is that!
