- Trans 2 doesn't take itself too seriously and it shouldn't. That's one thing you could accuse the first film of. Also, the pacing of the sequel is better with less down time and more lunacy.
- There are action sequences that are so implausible that I actually laughed out loud a number of times throughout the movie.
- Jason Statham does have a degree of screen presence; he just needs to find better material.
- While many of the stunts are ridiculous, there are a few segments that are actually quite well done- particularly a fight sequence involving a fire hose.
- Trans 2 could be a pretty fun time with a bunch of people and an abundance of alcohol.
Lows
- This movie is so ridulously over-the-top that it's almost an insult to the original Transporter...if that's possible.
- The attempts at creating any real drama or emotion are completely washed away by how silly the rest of the movie is.
- The character Tarconi is inexplicably turned into a bumbling idiot this time around. He also flies to Miami, stays for one night and then returns to France the following day for no apparent reason.
- There's a scene at the end of the film involving an out-of-control airplane that features some of the worst special effects I've seen since those alligators in The Eraser.
- Matthew Modine and his silly children's glasses.
Torrey's Opinion:
5- Strongly Recommended
4- Recommended
3- A Mixed Bag
2- Sub-par
1- Don't Bother
Random related fact: A sequel was greenlit only after The Transporter posted strong sales on DVD.
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