Bad, VERY bad action flick

Rating: 2/10 (5 November 2002)

While few people go to see an action film for a "deep" story line, most would like to see something that at least makes cohesive sense. And the simple fact of the matter is that The Transporter cannot even manage this. Sure, most of the action sequences are reasonably well choreographed, and Jason Statham is quite engaging as the titular character, but neither of these is enough to save a film that chokes on one of the worst scripts of the year. Luc Besson's fall from grace is complete. Even last year's Kiss of the Dragon was smarter than this - and that really is saying something. By the film's end, every single person I attended the screening with had two major complaints: First and foremost - how completely non-sensical the script was (to the point where Lai Kwai's actions have no motivating basis at virtually any point in the film). Secondly - one of the worst musical scores in film history. Mr Stanley Clarke, stand up and take a bow. Any score that so completely overplays the action scenes to the point where sound effects are actually lost in the mix, is one that is worthy of sincere disdain. There were plenty of other criticisms levelled, but these were the main two that really grated on all of us.
Do yourself the biggest of favours and avoid this tripe at all costs. Maybe, just maybe, The Transporter is worth a late night rental from the video store when you have absolutely nothing better to do and are in the mood to "Spot the flaws". But otherwise, just don't do it.