Human interest is a strange thing. For instance, I didn’t really like The Transporter all that much (I didn’t hate it… but I didn’t find it memorable either). And yet, for some reason I find myself really looking forward to seeing The Transporter 2. Maybe it’s because ever since I saw Snatch I’ve been a fan of Jason Statham.
The critics seem to be just about evenly split on this one. As of this moment it has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 51%. That usually means “if you like this sort of movie… you’ll like it. If you don’t like this sort of movie… you won’t like it”. Here’s what some of the critics have to say:
“Despite some serious flaws, and issues with the plot, “The Transporter 2″ is a fun, silly, over the top, action film, that contain some truly inventive moments.”
Michelle Alexandria, ECLIPSE MAGAZINE“The sequel is a better film than the original, as if writer-producer Luc Besson had a clearer idea of what he wanted to do (and didn’t want to do).”
Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES“The greatest thing about the movie is Statham, a charismatic silent, deadly type who deserves to take the wheel behind a better franchise.”
Gregory Kirschling, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY“Transporter 2 moves fast but goes nowhere — it might be the first film to use a jet ski to jump the shark.”
Colin Covert, MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
So there you have it. Good action, martial arts and even a HALF decent story will have me walking out of the theater satisfied with this one… let’s see if it delivers.
