Jason Statham, François Berléand, Natalya Rudakova, Robert Knepper, Jeroen Krabbé ...( see more  see more... ) , Alex Kobold , David Atrakchi , Yann Sundberg , Eriq Ebouaney , David Kammenos , Silvio Simac , Gregory Loffredo , Mike Powers

Frank Martin returns to Marseillies and continues running his business as a covert "courier", until one night he is captured and forced to deliver package, with an explosive device attached to his wri...( read more  read more... )st which will detonate if he moves 50ft or more away from his car. Accompained by a mysterious woman on the job, chased by government assassins and his minders, Frank must uncover the puzzle to his predicament before the wrist device blows him to pieces.

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37% liked it

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PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Olivier Megaton

Release Date: November 26, 2008

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DVD Release Date: March 10, 2009

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  • January 24, 2010
    Its the transporter lol, you know what your expecting everytime and this doesnt let you down, non stop action but not the best of the series imo although the action is very well done and I think Robert Knepper makes an excellent bad guy but in this was slightly let down
  • January 19, 2010
    Follows the same formula as the last 2, forced to go from A-B, taking cargo, some good fight scenes, good car chases etc. It's ok and as good as the first 2 but they need to vary it if there is going to be a 4th??!
  • January 10, 2010
    A spectacular and adrenaline-charged action-packed thrill-machine from start to finish. The best Transporter film so far, it's in the territory where the sequels get better every time. A smart, stylish, pulse-pounding, wickedly cool and explosive adventure. Loaded with even more ...( read more)great eye-popping stunts, incredible car chases and awesome fight sequences. A clever and brilliant plot laced with heart-pounding non-stop action. A solid, well-written, character driven and well-crafted action movie. Jason Statham is fantastic, he's a mixture of James Bond and Jason Bourne rolled into one riveting kick-ass action hero. Delivering in his performance and his dedication to the stunts. Robert Knepper is excellent, playing a very clever and vicious villain. A terrifically entertaining and absolutely exhilarating action flick. A very enjoyable and very fun movie. It's a total blast. It's Bond for the twenty first century. This film delivers in every way. A bullets blazing, fist-flying, pedal to the metal and full-throttle action-adrenaline classic.
  • December 13, 2009
    I know that the Transporter series is all about mindless, ridiculous, over-the-top action. I thought the second movie was great, and the first one was ok. With that said, The Transporter 3 was just abysmal. For the first 20 minutes, I was bored, but hopeful. For the next 30 or so...( read more), I was anxiously wishing that the movie was over. During the remainder of the time, I was just completely in awe at the massive cajones that the producers, director, and distributers must have to even think of releasing a movie this terrible and CHARGING people MONEY to see it.

    My biggest complaint has to be the video editing during the action sequences. It deserves its own paragraph. Why in God's name would anyone choose to use such a choppy, disorienting style? It was just like listening to a scratched CD skip, except much more annoying. The rest of the movie could have been fantastic, but I still would have hated it, just based on how completely stupid the editing was.

    But don't worry, that's not the case. The rest of the movie is equally awful. The actress who played Valentina was certainly beautiful, but every single time she opened her mouth, awful came out. A terrible actress plus terrible dialogue is not a good combination. The story is so throw-away that they really shouldn't have even bothered with it, the fight choreography is a noticeable step backwards from The Transporter 2, and Jason Statham doesn't even make an effort to appear as though he's not in the movie solely to collect a paycheck. After seeing him in The Bank Job (where he actually got to ACT, and did a good job of it), it's particularly jarring to see him in such a one-note role.

    I really hope that this is the end of the Transporter series. Jason is too talented to muck around in movies like this, and there are other mindless action films that have taken over this genre, now. I HATED this movie.
  • December 8, 2009
    Okay, but completely horrible acting by the girl and truthly choppy director killed some of the fun of the action sequences.
  • February 9, 2010
    Very very average. Lack of depth in this one, and in all Transporter films...
  • February 7, 2010
    I love Jason Statham in all of the Transporter 3. He is an excellent action actor
  • February 7, 2010
    not as good as the other 2 but jason statham is in it yum yum lol
  • February 3, 2010
    Way too romantic for Jason Statham, ruined the Transporter Trilogy...
  • January 28, 2010
    love it not as good as the 1st one but hay oh good to watch

Critic Reviews


December 3, 2008
Armond White, The New York Press

Forget the Oscar bait, Transporter 3 is the only movie you need to see this season. full review

November 26, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Somehow Statham comes out of this improbable thriller with his dignity intact. With classic action-hero qualities and dry wit, he seems woefully under-employed as a deliveryman. full review

November 26, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The Transporter movies are considered by many to be a guilty pleasure, and maybe I'd feel that way, too, if I ever felt any guilt at the movies. full review

November 26, 2008
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

If you're going to a no-frills action film, though, at least you want the action to be entertaining, which is where Transporter 3 falls down. full review

November 26, 2008
Kyle Smith, New York Post

If things get much more dismal for the Transporter, he'll be running pizzas for Domino's. full review

November 26, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Although Megaton's CGI fight scenes are as chopped up and incomprehensible as the current norm, he mostly avoids the Queasy-Cam and uses a stable camera while only the action moves. How about that. full review

November 25, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

The franchise takes a good turn in Transporter 3. full review

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Comments


  • gvanci666
    April 19, 2009
    The girl is really ugly. Jason has always been stunning, but I think there is not much connection among the three parts of this movie. I mean, there are different females and I do not like that. To sum up, special effects and acting is wonderful, but lack of sophistication.
  • emrypatrick
    April 10, 2009
    I like this Man, he is one of my favorites
  • tatamks
    March 13, 2009
    asyikk buanget tuh
  • kololee
    February 21, 2009
    This movie had no right to work, especially with the lead redhead actress who can't speak English. But it was totally awesome!
  • reyroslinda2000
    January 17, 2009
    fantastic action........
  • jhoie
    January 8, 2009
    Define JAmes bond?

    ..u get jason statham....
  • william012012
    December 14, 2008
    vrg good..........oh...hahaha
  • spoiltpurrincez
    December 3, 2008
    I just seen this movie like last nite.. It was GOOD.. Seeing Jason topless *faint faint* Gosh~ I like the romance bit in this movie but the girl's face is just a mess. Everytime I look at her face, its always the frickles that catch me eyes! (oh please don't let me have them just because I criticise them ~_~) It was cute, the way she asked for sex! Deep down, I wish it was me. Haha. But I know I won't have his kiss until...I'm out of this world. Sad but, whatever! I fancy you Jason!!!!! xoxo

    p/s: I'm a girl!
  • yoedhASYIK
    November 30, 2008
    ouw yeah !!
  • luisgtorres1
    November 25, 2008
    One of the best action films around.

    I still say he should of have been the New James Bond !

    Not that other bimbo.

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