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Transporter 2 (2005)

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Reviews Counted:39

Fresh:12

Rotten:27

Average Rating:3.7/10

Consensus: A stylish and more focused sequel to The Transporter, the movie is over-the-top fun for fans of the first movie.

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Jason Statham returns in his signature role: ex-Special Forces operative Frank Martin, aka "The Transporter." Now retired in Miami, Martin makes a living driving for a wealthy family, including... Jason Statham returns in his signature role: ex-Special Forces operative Frank Martin, aka "The Transporter." Now retired in Miami, Martin makes a living driving for a wealthy family, including twin brothers with whom he has unexpectedly bonded. But when the boys are abducted, Martin must use all his skills to bring them to safety and discover the kidnapper's master plan. -- © 20th Century Fox [More]

Starring: Jason Statham, Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta

Starring: Jason Statham, Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta, Matthew Modine, Jason Flemyng, Keith David, Hunter Clary, Shannon Briggs, Francois Berleand

Director: Louis Leterrier

Director: Louis Leterrier
Screenwriter: Robert Mark Kamen, Luc Besson
Producer: Steven Chasman, Luc Besson
Composer: Alexandre Azaria
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Violent, stunt-filled successor to a popular movie. Older teens.

Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | comment Comment
07/24/08
Cynthia Fuchs
Cynthia Fuchs
Common Sense Media

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Full Review Source: MovieWeb | comment Comment
09/07/07
Evan
Evan "Mushy" Jacobs
MovieWeb
N/R

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08/03/07
Exclaim!

Like a white Jackie Chan, Jason Statham's carefully-choreographed stunt sequences come off as comical this time around, and it all adds up to a major disappointment for fans of the failing franchise.

Full Review Source: Upstage Magazine | comment Comment
05/25/07
Kam Williams
Kam Williams
Upstage Magazine
N/R

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04/24/07
Audio Video Revolution

A great disc to pop in when you want to impress somebody with your HD set-up.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
04/15/07
James Plath
James Plath
DVDTown.com

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07/01/06
Paul Greenwood
Paul Greenwood
DVDActive.com

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05/27/06
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04/01/06
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I'm already in line for the third installment.

Full Review Source: Korea Times | comment Comment
03/13/06
Fred Hong Joo Jung
Fred Hong Joo Jung
Korea Times
N/R

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02/22/06
DVD Review e-zine

The energy and fun of the first movie is lost on the sequel.

Full Review Source: MovieFreak.com | comment Comment
02/09/06
Dennis Landmann
Dennis Landmann
MovieFreak.com

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02/01/06
Liam Cullin
Liam Cullin
Empire Movies
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01/25/06
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Fusion3600
DVD Authority.com

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01/22/06
Brian Oliver
Brian Oliver
Movieman's Guide to the Movies
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01/18/06
Aaron Beierle
Aaron Beierle
CurrentFilm.com

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01/18/06
Quigles
Quigles
DVD Clinic

Like many of its forbearers much of the entertainment derives from laughing at the action.

Full Review Source: CinemaBlend.com | comment Comment
01/15/06
Sandy Maynard
Sandy Maynard
CinemaBlend.com

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01/15/06
Mike Long
Mike Long
JackassCritics.com

At one point in the story, Frank outfights twelve men at once...he has everything but a pair of red-and-blue tights and a capital S on his chest.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
01/14/06
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com
 
 
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