Pretty Fun

Rating: 7/10 (4 April 2006)

"The Transporter" is a not bad action flick that, true to the genre, is heavy on the action and not much else.
Don't look here for a plot you can sink your teeth into. The focus is on outrageous and at times downright dazzling set pieces designed to show off the athleticism of star Jason Statham. He's a relaxed and easy to watch action hero, and as long as he's engaged in kicking butt he easily carries the film, but he doesn't have the charm of, say, a Jackie Chan, and he doesn't do as well with the scenes where he's actually required to speak. But fortunately, he's not required to speak frequently, and when he is, he's only asked to deliver a few words at a time. Wise decision by the screenwriters.
You're not going to add any points to your I.Q., but you just might have a good time.
Grade: B+