If you squint, I look almost as cool as Sigourney Weaver in Aliens. Statham’s no great emotional actor, yet his steely glare and dry wit ensure he has a legion of loyal fans, and his films definitely revolve around what limitations he has as an actor. By remaining out of the majority of A-grade action films, he’s built up a legacy of quirky, highly entertaining little B-movies to keep himself occupied, all of which feature his “acting” ability at it’s very best.
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For some reason, however, either by choice or sheer bad luck, Statham’s career has steadily remained at the B-movie action level, and while perhaps not exposing his full talent to all audiences, it’s actually worked a little in his favour. His sarcastic delivery and obvious screen chemistry had him primed to become the next major screen legend. Films like Snatch and The Italian Job seemed to point to him straddling the broad action-star label once held by Stallone and Schwarzenegger, and pummelling it into the earth. For some reason, Statham’s career hasn’t blossomed into the A-Grade star I thought he would become. Dean thought about winding the window up and driving away, but realised it probably wasn’t worth the aggravation.īefore I review the film itself, let’s just allow ourselves a little moment of clarification. Say that again, sunshine, and I’ll get really, really mad. So, sitting down with a small pile of DVDs, Transporter 2 happened to be the top of the pile, and so, it was with a joyous heart, that I stuck it in the Toshiba and cranked up the projector. Plus, I had enjoyed all the Statham films that had been released in recent times, including Crank and Chaos (reviewed elsewhere on this site), so I figured I was in with a pretty good chance of enjoying this film on a purely primal, testosterone-laced basis. Seriously dude, aren’t Snatch and Lock Stock the same movie? She could see his eyes wandering, but she didn’t care any more. Admittedly, I recall having a vaguely fond memory of the original Transporter movie, with Jason Statham starring in that film on the cusp of a Hollywood career. So, caving in to the pressure, I grabbed the DVD and checked it out. Well, probably not winking, but at least giving me the powerful “watch me you moron” stare. I was wandering past the weekly shelf at the video store the other day, and I saw a copy of Transporter 2 sitting there, winking at me. What we think : Superior to the original, Transporter 2 delivers another cracking Statham rock-sock-em action flick, all utterly ludicrous, but thoroughly enjoyable.
Synopsis: Frank has returned to America – to Miami – where he transports a high profile politician’s son around the city. Principal Cast : Jason Statham, Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valetta, Kate Nauta, Francois Berleand, Keith David, Hunter Clary, Shannon Briggs, Matthew Modine, Jason Flemyng, Robert Baptista, Bryan Brock.
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