by The Transporter is a 2002 French action thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier and Corey Yuen, and starring Jason Statham as Frank Martin, a mysterious driver for hire who will transport anything, anywhere, for the right price. The film was a critical and commercial success, spawning a franchise that includes four sequels, a television series, and a video game.
The film opens with Frank Martin driving a black Audi A8 through the streets of Marseille. He is a professional driver who will transport anything, anywhere, for the right price. He has a strict set of rules: he never opens the packages he transports, he never asks questions, and he never gets involved.
One day, Frank is hired by a mysterious woman named Lai Kwai to transport a package from Marseille to Paris. The package is a young woman named Lai Kwai’s daughter, Sylvie. Sylvie has been kidnapped by a group of Chinese gangsters, and Lai Kwai needs Frank to get her back safely.
Frank agrees to help Lai Kwai, but he soon realizes that he is in over his head. The Chinese gangsters are ruthless, and they will stop at nothing to get their hands on Sylvie. Frank must use all of his skills and resources to protect Sylvie and get her back to her mother safely.
The Transporter is a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that features some of the most impressive car chases ever filmed. Jason Statham is perfectly cast as Frank Martin, and he brings a cool, calm, and collected demeanor to the role. The film also features some excellent supporting performances, including Shu Qi as Lai Kwai and François Berléand as Inspector Tarconi.
The Transporter is a must-see for fans of action movies. It is a stylish, well-made film with plenty of action, suspense, and humor. If you are looking for a thrill ride, then The Transporter is the perfect film for you.
Here are some additional details about the film:
The film was shot on location in Marseille, France.
The Audi A8 that Frank Martin drives in the film was specially modified for the film. It had a reinforced chassis, bulletproof glass, and a hidden compartment in the trunk.
The film’s car chases were choreographed by martial arts expert Yuen Woo-ping.
The Transporter was a critical and commercial success. It was the third highest-grossing French film of all time at the time of its release.
The film spawned a franchise that includes four sequels, a television series, and a video game.
The Transporter is a classic action thriller that is sure to entertain fans of the genre. It is a stylish, well-made film with plenty of action, suspense, and humor. If you are looking for a thrill ride, then The Transporter is the perfect film for you.
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