The Transporter 2
The Transporter 2 Review
I don't know if Jason Statham has been brushing
up on his martial arts and stunt abilities, but this guy is literally a
superhero in The Transporter 2. If you are the type of moviegoer
that is willing to stretch the realm of believability, if just a little,
than you will probably have a great time with this film. Featuring a better
story, a better cast and better action segments than the original, The
Transporter 2 is a solid way to finish off the summer action blockbusters.
In Transporter 2 we see the return of Jason Statham [Snatch] as
Frank Martin, an ex-special ops that has taken up the profession of being
a contract driver for a living. However, for the current month, Frank is
doing a friend a favor and playing chauffer for a powerful family living
in Miami. During his stay, Martin unexpectedly forms a bond with their young
boy, who later becomes a target for Columbian drug cartels. During a scheduled
doctor visit, Frank encounters a team working for the cartel whose single
mission is to get their hands on the boy. After an impressive shootout in
the doctor's office, Frank gets forced into giving the boy over. However,
now it is the cartel that has a problem, as Frank promised the boy that
he would never let him get hurt, and Frank doesn't go back on a promise.
From the abduction of the boy till the end of the film we encounter Frank
searching out those responsible for the abduction while also running from
authorities; they believe he was in on the abduction. Though the film does
feature a few easy laughs thanks to Miller's new French friend from the
original Transporter, Tarconi [François Berléand], the most emphasis
is easily placed on action, stunts and then more action.
Kate Nauta and Jason Statham face off.
Luckily, this was my biggest issue with the film. What came as a real surprise
was that the story and characters offered a vast improvement over the original
Transporter. The Asian chick with the horrid accent from the original
was just too much to take. In her place we have Audrey Billings, who plays
the role of the separated mother perfectly. Matthew Modine, who I thought
would have been big for Transporter 2, played the role of the powerful
government official and father, but seemed to only be walking through his
part.
Besides the action and story, one of the best additions was Lola played
by model Kate Nauta. Playing the part of sexy assassin, Lola was a character
that guys would rather fascinate about than try to hurt. Wearing extremely
naughty outfits, Kate Nauta is the eye candy for the film.
The best way to sum up The Transporter 2 is whether or not you
like the original. Even though Transporter 2 is so many levels
above the original, the film still has a lot of the same elements. If you
thought Transporter was just OK, you are most likely going to like
The Transporter 2. If you enjoyed The Transporter, then
you should love the sequel.
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