The Transporter (2002) ★★★

5STAR, 9pm

This preposterous action-thriller, co-written by Luc Besson, gives gravel-voiced Jason Statham another chance to flex his muscles. He plays criminal courier Frank Martin, asked to deliver a package. Things go predictably awry, and violence is the answer. The action is relentless, and all nuance forgotten; still, it will entertain the adrenalin lovers, and is far better than the three risible sequels.