A revving start for an a Nascar-like action career

Rating: 7/10 (24 February 2020)

Probably the first movie with Jason Statham that I saw deliberately. Of course he had pretty iconic roles before this, although they didn't bring out the legendary masculinity that is praised all over the world.
Luc Besson has created the image of a somewhat ideal man: a confident guy capable of doing almost everything, wearing neat stylish suits and driving fast gorgeous cars. Almost James Bond on a secret mission to deliver whatever you desire. The set of rules professed by the Transporter gives a certain charm as operating within boundaries requires a quick wit and ingenuity, plus it always looks badass when you break the rules with righteous intentions.
The movie is a perfect example of a well balanced action flick that incorporates an interesting story with incredible choreography of fights and smart scene planning. In my opinion this film is an official breakthrough for Jason Statham and a solid beginning of a franchise that makes all men produce buckets of testosterone and forces women to open windows to reduce a sudden temperature spike in the room.