Transporter 2 (2005)

Mercenary Frank Martin, who specializes moving goods of all kinds, surfaces again this time in Miami, Florida when he's implicated in the kidnapping of the young son of a powerful USA official.

Director:

Louis Leterrier

Writers:

Luc Besson (characters), Robert Mark Kamen (characters)

Stars:

Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Statham	...	Frank Martin
Alessandro Gassman	...	Gianni Chellini
Amber Valletta	...	Audrey Billings
Kate Nauta	...	Lola
Matthew Modine	...	Jefferson Billings
Jason Flemyng	...	Dimitri
Keith David	...	Stappleton
Hunter Clary	...	Jack Billings
Shannon Briggs	...	Max
François Berléand	...	Inspector Tarconi
Raymond Tong	...	Rastaman
George Kapetan	...	Dr. Sonovitch
Jeff Chase	...	Vasily
Gregg Weiner	...	Tipov
Gregg Davis	...	Techie at Billings

Storyline

Frank Martin is the best in the business. The ex-Special Forces operative hires himself out as a mercenary "transporter" who moves goods--human or otherwise. Very simple, he delivers, no questions asked. Frank has relocated from the French Mediterranean to Miami, Florida, where as a favor to a friend, Frank is driving for the wealthy Billings family. There's very little that can surprise The Transporter, but young Jack Billings has done just that; Frank has unexpectedly bonded with Jack, age 6, who he drives to and from school. But when Jack is kidnapped, Frank must use his battle-tested combat skills to retrieve the boy and thwart the kidnappers' master plan to release a virus that will kill anyone with whom it comes in contact.

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | ex soldier | kidnapping | driver | french | 

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Taglines:

The Best In The Business Is Back In The Game.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, sexual content, partial nudity and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Europa Corp. [France] Official site [Germany]

Country:

France USA

Language:

English French Italian

Release Date:

2 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

A szállító 2.

Filming Locations:

Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$919,809 (France), 19 August 2005

Opening Weekend USA:

$20,104,608, 4 September 2005, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$43,095,600

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$88,978,202

Company Credits

Production Co:

EuropaCorp,TF1 Films Production,Current Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Only Nokia mobile phones are seen. Among them, the phone used by Frank in the car is the 8910 model, which was discontinued at least a couple of years before the release of the film. The 8910 cannot be used in the United States because it only works on 900 and 1800 GSM bands. There are only two GSM bands in the US, 850 and 1900. The other phone (when Frank opens the glove box to reveal 2-3 more 8910's) is a Nokia 6620.

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Goofs

The pipe used to beat up the thugs in the garage is supposed to be metal, judging by the "clang" noise and sparks when it hits other objects. The pipe flexes badly when it strikes anything else and is obviously made of rubber.

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Quotes

Frank Martin: It was just a favor. I don't usually do this sort of a job.
Audrey Billings: I thought you were a professional driver?
Frank Martin: A different kind of driver.

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Crazy Credits

In the opening credits, the actors names appear to be hanging from the ceiling of the parking garage.

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Alternate Versions

French uncensored DVD includes all violence and sexuality. Additionally some of the really bad CGI effects shots were completely revamped.

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Connections

Referenced in The Grand Tour: Operation Desert Stumble (2016)

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Soundtracks

Say Party
by Matthew Corbett (as Matthew R Corbett) and Mike Wilkie
(c) Illustration musicale/Brutton Music
With Courtesy of Koka Media

User Reviews

Thoroughly Enjoyable

Shakespeare it isn't, but it's not for the plot that I watch the Transporter movies. The action is excellent and is even better if you are able to suspend your disbelief for an hour or so. There are a number of scenes that are so outrageous that you need to decide if you're going to buy in or get out. I bought in. There were also a couple of obvious blue screen moments and several stunts that were totally telegraphed, but otherwise fast and clever. The only disappointments for me were wardrobe related - he had too much stubble and wore way too many clothes. There was plenty of T&A for the guys but we waited in vain for the movie to give even a little something to the ladies... no such luck. In spite these minor failings, I highly recommend that you go along for the ride. I'll certainly be back again - Transporter 3 anyone?