Overview

The Transporter introduces Frank Martin (Jason Statham), a professional “transporter” who delivers packages without questions, rules, or attachments — a man who lives by a strict personal code. Based in the French Riviera, Frank’s routine life of high-speed driving and carefully planned operations is thrown into chaos when he discovers one of his packages is a human — Jackie (Shu Qi), a young woman with dangerous connections. Forced into a web of criminal intrigue, corruption, and high-octane action, Frank must rely on his combat skills, ingenuity, and driving prowess to survive.

The film blends slick martial arts, car stunts, and crime thriller suspense, establishing Jason Statham as a major action star.

Highlights

Jason Statham defines the role with charisma, physicality, and precise stunt work.

High-octane car chases and driving stunts, especially Frank’s precision maneuvers through traffic and city streets.

Martial arts combat choreography, blending hand-to-hand fighting with inventive use of the environment.

Stylish cinematography and editing, emphasizing speed, tension, and sleek European locales.

The code of conduct concept adds depth, showing Frank’s moral compass amidst criminal chaos.

Most Memorable Moments

Frank’s signature car chase sequences — speeding, dodging, and strategic driving.

The fight in Jackie’s apartment, blending hand-to-hand combat with clever improvisation.

Frank’s calm, calculated dismantling of enemies, showing intelligence and skill.

The scene of Frank crashing through traffic in reverse, a mix of suspense and adrenaline.

Final confrontation revealing the criminal mastermind, combining action and strategic tension.

Verdict

The Transporter is a fast, stylish, and thrilling action film that launched Jason Statham as a modern action icon. With a strong combination of stunts, martial arts, and suspense, it remains a standout early-2000s action movie that balances sleek style with grounded, physical action.

Rating: 8/10