Transporter 2 (2005)
TOMATOMETER
AUDIENCE SCORE
Critic Consensus: A stylish and more focused sequel to The Transporter, the movie is over-the-top fun for fans of the first movie.
Transporter 2 Videos & Photos
Movie Info
Driver and muscle for hire Frank Martin returns in this sequel to the 2002 box-office hit. Frank Martin (Jason Statham) is a former special-forces officer who will transport anything anywhere for a price, and his latest assignment is acting as chauffeur for Jack Billings (Hunter Clary), the young son of politician Jefferson Billings (Matthew Modine), who has garnered no small amount of controversy for his aggressive efforts to stamp out the trade in illegal drugs. One day, Frank is to take Jack … More
| Rating: | PG-13 (for intense sequences of violent action, sexual content, partial nudity and brief language) |
| Genre: | Action & Adventure |
| Directed By: | Louis Leterrier |
| Written By: | Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen |
| In Theaters: | Sep 2, 2005 Wide |
| On DVD: | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Box Office: | $43.0M |
| Runtime: |
People Who Like this movie also like
Cast
as Frank Martin
as Gianni
as Audrey Billings
as Lola
as Mr. Billings
as Dimitri
as Stappleton
as Jack Billings
as Max
as Tarconi
as Rastaman
as Dr. Sonovitch
as Vasily
as Tipov
as Techie at Billings
as Commander
as Car Jacking Girl
as Car Jacker
as Car Jacker
as Car Jacker
as Car Jacker
as Hoffman
as Receptionist
as TV News Announcer
as Receptionist
as Dr. Koblin
as Marshall Smith
as Marshall Brown
as Agent at Billings Ho...
as Government Doctor
as Robot Tech
as Robot Tech
as Security Agent
as Security Agent
as Security Agent
as Tech in Van
as Billings Aide
as Marshall at Robot Si...
as Nurse
as Marshall at Stakeout
as Sniper
as Phone's Man
as TV News Announcer He...
as Marshall at Robot Si...
Friend Ratings
No Friends? Inconceivable! Log in to see what your friends have to say.
LoginCritic Reviews for Transporter 2
All Critics (122) | Top Critics (32) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (58) | DVD (25)
"Transporter 2" is cheap, shiny, indefensible junk, a Hot Wheels hot rod encased in a glossy plastic blister pack. But come on -- you know you want it.
There is absolutely nothing subtle about "Transporter 2." But if you like your action movies to be ACTION movies, this one is fast-paced, unapologetic escapism.
Much like a James Bond movie, only more playful and entertaining than that series has managed in many years, Transporter 2 isn't a continuation of the last one, it's another action enterprise unto itself.
In essence, it's more of the same.
Just like its predecessor, this isn't an action film meant to be taken seriously. All you'll need to do is sit back, embrace the absurd craziness and enjoy the ride.
Is a lot of fun, and I enjoyed it in all its ludicrous devices, and idiocy...
Audience Reviews for Transporter 2
[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img]
Transporter 2 does everything that The Transporter did but better. However the original wasn't worth writing home about anyhow so the compliment is minimal. It split opinions, this sequel has caused the same debate. The problem at heart with The Transporter movies is that an opinion on them depends on patience and sympathy towards non sensical, over the top, illogical exploitation movies. The first film worked within an inch of it's teeth, simply, because Jason Statham was in it. Genuinely he's just a guy who's good at what he does. He was the perfect man for the lead in this franchise. If there is anyone who can play a post hero man on the edge, I would point him out of the crowd. On the technical side of things, this is loads more slicker than the original. It's more action packed (that's saying something), has better acting, and producer Luc Besson actually puts a plot into the mix. But the cartoonish and lightfooted second unit directing and illogical plot points genuinely test your patience. The first film did the same but not to this extent. There's only so much you can get away with. Luc Besson has managed to escape narrative logic on many occassions eg. Taken, District 13. Thankfully, he does it again here. The film allows you to relax into it's absurdities before going all out fantastical on you. It's also a bonus that the direction is superior to it's predecessor due to the addition of visual flare. It's definitely worth pointing also that supporting villian Kate Nauta is brilliant. Overall, it's better constructed than the first one and succeeds overall as light hearted entertainment. At least for me anyway, due in most part to my belief in Statham, and that he fits into the role like a jigsaw. However if anyone else played the transporter character, it would never have worked the first time. I've unashamedly got a bit of a soft spot for the absurdidness fun of this franchise, but that's more than I can say for a number of people.
Super Reviewer
JASONSTATHAMDRIVES80MPH,FLIPSHISCARINTHEAIRWHILEHITTINGTHEBOMBATTACHEDTOHISCARTOBLOWUPINSMITHERINES. yup, that's the movie
Super Reviewer
These type of movies, sum up everything that is a guilty pleasure in films for me. Cheesy Martial Arts, where our here is rarely hurt, predictability and a handsome lead star, all the main reasons I tend to avoid certain films, but hey, this is easy watching entertainment, which does exactly as it says on the tin.
Super Reviewer
Discussion Forum
Discuss Transporter 2 on our Movie forum!
