BMW Chase Scenes and Martial Arts!

Rating: 9/10 (4 November 2003)

While The Transporter may not be the most provocative action thriller to some, it packs an amazing punch based on two of its action themes that I truly love: intense driving sequences of the ultimate driving machine BMW, and superb martial arts correagraphy. Statham is an up-and-comer with great screen presence and I also hope to see more of Qi Shu in American films. Although the story line could have been more polished, the illegal smuggling of Chinese was an interesting twist and I would enjoy a movie that delves deeper into this all-too horrific reality. The two main characters, Frank and Lai, and their relationship is something that left me wanting more. I would love to see a sequel, perhaps Frank can set up his transporting business state side with Lai helping him out. I really liked this film...bring back the BMWs and the martial arts, and I'll buy a ticket for Transporter 2.