Pure Fun

Rating: Null/10 (28 October 2002)

Jason Statham is the Transporter. For the right price he will deliver your package wherever it is supposed to go, no questions asked. Unfortunately he makes the cardinal mistake one day and finds out what the package is. His employers take exception to this and the action/adventure slugfest is running at full speed.
This movie has a mediocre plot (the romance that blossoms and the immigrant storyline is somewhat cheesy) that is quite simply saved by the impressive direction and choreography of the action. I have previously seen Statham only in supporting roles but here he proves that he has the ability to carry an action lead. Sure, the character is the familiar quiet man who doesn't want to be pushed, but when push comes to shove he is more than able to deliver.
I found the movie to be well shot, extremely stylish, and somewhat substantive. If anything, it was the best action rush in awhile at the theater.