THE TRANSPORTER (2002) IS UNDERRATED!! MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching! Jason Statham

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[@AlexisStreams]

It's interesting that you point out how movies like The Transporter played a role in Jason Statham landing a role in Fast & Furious, but I personally think there's another factor worth considering. While it's true that films like The Mechanic and The Transporter helped shape his career, I believe Tyrese Gibson played a significant role in getting Jason Statham into the Fast & Furious franchise. Specifically, I'm thinking of their work together in Death Race (2008). In that film, Tyrese played Machine Gun Joe, and Jason Statham portrayed Jensen Ames. Their chemistry in that movie could have helped Tyrese advocate for Statham's inclusion in Fast & Furious. I’m not saying that Jason's roles in action films didn't influence the casting, but it feels like Tyrese’s involvement might have been a key factor. If you haven't already, I highly recommend watching Death Race-it’s an underrated action film with great performances from both actors. It's just a theory, but I like to think that Tyrese had a bigger hand in bringing Jason on board than people may realize.

[@nicksolari5083]

You guys should watch Cellular. It’s very dated but it has Kim Bassinger Chris Evans Jason statham.

[@k.delpino1124]

Jason Statham is the best action star we have now. Other than working with Sly Stallone on the Expendables series, he starred in 2 movies written by Stallone himself and based on novels. One is the upcoming 'A Working Man' (2025). The other is 2013's HOMEFRONT in which Statham leads a pretty good ensemble cast.

[@gothnate]

First movie I saw with Statham was The One. Great friggin movie! Jet Li, Jason Statham, Delroy Lindo, and Carla Gugino. Definitely give that one a watch. Not many reactions I can remember to it.

[@SuperiorlySubversive]

Every single HoneB visa needs to be revoked, and every single recipient and their entire family needs to be sent packing.

[@James-sc6vx]

Remember that the Transporter film are foreign films, not Hollywood. So the style of filming and the music choices that Luc uses aren't gonna be what you're used too. He has an amazing catalog of films to go through. Please watch Anna at some point.

[@justindaniel3273]

This! I remember loving it when it came out and thinking holy crap that bald dude is ripped

[@DShipp85]

Another great movie Luc was involved in was BRICK MANSIONS! With Paul Walker, RZA, & The Godfather of Parkour David Belle.

[@James-sc6vx]

@DShipp85 definitely. It was Paul's last official role as well.

[@selbythomas5825]

In Transporter all 3 movies whenever Jason Statham fights he uses everything around him as a deadly weapon which reminds me how Jackie Chan would do and both of them always gives us an outstanding performance.

[@OneHuntiBoi]

And its basically always Jason doing his own stunts.

[@rmhartman]

Statham has done two films with Jet Li (outside of the Expendables flicks... i think that makes it four?) I don't think he has ever done one with Jackie Chan. That would be an amazing watch!

[@billykulim5202]

transporter 4 are cast another actor

[@Likeicare96]

Used to watch this movie (and it’s sequels) with my late dad all the time. He was a big Jason Statham fan.

[@fredskull1618]

Jazz fusion legend Stanley Clarke worked on the music score for this movie. My dad is a studio musician who worked on the score with him.

[@joeblankenship377]

"School Days" is an essential fusion album. Along with the Return to Forever stuff.

[@goldenboss9867]

Easily one my most favorite movies growing up. So fun and underrated.

[@Jameswormsley319]

🙌🙌

[@jasongarcia1886]

Same here

[@MotoNomad350]

This film is so satisfying. Hits all the notes you want. Inventive action. Fast paced. Attractive stars. Beautiful location.

[@dabegmister]

I absolutely love when he kicks down the door

[@hinesmaster99]

Transporter 1, Mechanic 1, & Crank 1

[@jasongarcia1886]

The Crank movies were absolutely insane, the Mechanic movies were awesome, the Transporter movies amazing

[@fredfredburger5150]

Crank 1 is fantastic, 2 not so much.

[@shania991]

THESE are the movies that had me obsessed with Jason he is just so bad ass idc if these are cheesy they are freaking fun!

[@jadedonawa1708]

This movie was my first intro to Jason Statham and ever since then I've loved watching his movies.

[@BlindPeatch]

YES!!! The music is amazing in this. "Unnecessarily funky" is correct, Aaron. Such a good time!

[@ImJamieX]

Casting: we want you for our movie Jason Jason: Can't, I'm busy. Casting: You'll get to swim... Jason: I'll do it.

[@marco.delbusso]

Afternoon, Jason Statham did high diving for Great Britain. He competed in the commonwealth games.

[@ReelRejects]

What's your FAVORITE Transporter Movie???

[@WildanMendi-qy6hp]

The Transporter From Luc. Besson Is Good As Hell 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@Matt_-pd7qv]

Transporter 1 is probably the best but Transporter 2 is so much fun

[@OmegaSaiyan92]

2 is definitely the best, no romantic BS, just a straight up action flick, great soundtrack too

[@StardustandMadness]

I think I actually saw Transporter 2 first so it’s my fave, but I think they’re all fun.

[@WildanMendi-qy6hp]

​@@Matt_-pd7qvAgree

[@wolfie35p]

Jason Statham, great actor, great martial artist, love his movies. Jason used to be an Olympic diver for Great Britain. Jason's first movie was Lock Stock & two Smoking Barrels. Released in 1997. The Mechanic was out in 2011.

[@Bozo2kPL]

Freaking finally... Transporter!!!! This franchise with Jason Statham is freaking AWESOME!

[@joshpaul6417]

the beekeeper is also Jason going full Statham

[@rikmoran3963]

It’s my favourite Jason Statham movie. So much fun!

[@rmhartman]

and going after internet scammers! so satisfying!

[@Divamarja_CA]

In addition to Beekeeper, I also really enjoyed him in The Bank Job and Spy. Showing range and I’m here for it!

[@joshpaul6417]

@ in SPY he was funny as F

[@Kevmaster2000]

Super underrated movie.

[@gandalainsley6467]

Was it? I am pretty sure it did very well. Like this was/is considered one of Jason Statham's best movies and basically made him huge action star.

[@guillaumepgt41]

Here in France it's a classic one clearly 👌​@@gandalainsley6467

[@kuivia]

@@gandalainsley6467 I mean considering it's rating a lot of people seems to have disliked it, which is fair but it's still pretty enjoyable

[@aj897]

One of the most popular movies of its time. 😂

[@aj897]

@@kuivia That doesn’t mean it’s underrated.

[@moisesBTW]

15:19 an alternate universe where Vince leaves Torettos' crew, quits the street racing scene to become a kingpin with a terrible haircut

[@justinpitcock5312]

Hell yeah😂😂!!

[@alwayzchillin0714]

"No one likes the tuna here!"

[@StardustandMadness]

I think my favourite Jason Statham movie of all time is Death Race, but for a while I loved everything he did. Love him in The Italian Job and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, loved Crank (the first one at least), The One, Mean Machine and so many others. I think he was a bit underrated as an action star.

[@Scoobay]

Was? He’s still dropping ‘em. Beekeeper was pretty recent. Good shout on Death Race, idk if it’s my favourite but I used to love it and this comment has made me wanna revisit it. I like the J-Lo one too-forgot its name.

[@StardustandMadness]

@ Sorry, I meant back then, he was underrated and overlooked for better movies. I think he’s still going strong. I just think the movies he’s offered have gotten better. I loved the first couple of Expendables, too. Then they got super silly instead of just silly.

[@Scoobay]

@@StardustandMadnesssilly can be good sometimes. The Crank movies are two of the most ridiculous movies I’ve ever seen and they’re a great time. Good news though; we’ll have a new Statham movie in March, and it looks like a movie perfectly suited for him. David Ayer and Sylvester Stallone wrote the script and Ayer will be directing. It’s called “A Working Man” and it’s based on a novel called “Levon’s Trade”. I’m pretty excited for it, cast looks great too.

[@dillonoickle5841]

Crank and Crank 2 are in my opinion some of the most underrated action flicks of all time. the story is so over the top ridiculous the over the top shit he has to do is very funny and the action is on point. very very fun movies. not enough movies are just fun.

[@filmfangirls9163]

​@@Scoobaycount me in!!

[@ajaneesmith02]

Me and my sister loved all these movies when we were younger we used to watch them like every weekend 😂

[@Pierreyoung24]

Jason Statham: Definition of BADASS!

[@filmfangirls9163]

YES

[@Pierreyoung24]

@filmfangirls9163 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Basedbeauty3]

I love the Andrew/Aaron combo. Authentic easy flowing vibe

[@LeiruD]

Andrew combo is automatic gold

[@lareh5501]

How is this an underrated movie? It's what made Statham a worldwide star *_and_* had sequels. 🧐🤨

[@OneHuntiBoi]

Underrated outside of Europe maybe as it isn't a Hollywood made film.

[@shania991]

Still not really his biggest movies yes they made him a star by getting him more screen time and recognition but again they aren't his biggest movies alot of people didn't even know he started with the transporter franchise.

[@jackson_craft_gamingscates9324]

16:54 - bro that Orangina is everywhere in the UK and its amazing! its like if Fanta was actually good and not carbonated

[@rmhartman]

I've seen it here in the states, too. although not recently.

[@Nevae_696]

Not carbonated so like just juice ?

[@jackson_craft_gamingscates9324]

@Nevae_696 not really..... i guess in the states i would equate it more to like ocean spray type thing..... its "juice" but when u read the label its like 3% juice in actuality.... but i could be wrong and the Orangina could be 100% juice? it was in 2002 when i was there and had it, it was super tasty tho i will say for certain, they had it on every corner in every bodega type store and soda machines all over, it is a Pepsi product i do believe?

[@Nevae_696]

@@jackson_craft_gamingscates9324 If it’s not carbonated and it has fruit juice in it it’s juice, since lack of carbonation don’t make it soda. Unless it’s in it’s own category I’ve never seen before.

[@konstantinosmichos5749]

Since you went to the Transporter, you should consider the Taxi film, by Luc Besson

[@rogersjgregory]

That whole fight sequence in the garage, starting on the bus, was amazing. Covering himself in oil, then using the bicycle stirrups for traction was great.

[@codyt821]

No hate but the music fits this movie so well, its one of the best things about this movie. It compliments the action perfectly and gives the movie a real sense of fun

[@michaelsandoval714]

I'm glad you guys mentioned that there were 2 trucks at the end, but they only saved one. For some reason, that always bothered me. It's like "eh, saving 50% isn't bad." It doesn't take anything away from the movie because I still love it.

[@rmhartman]

actually both trucks are visible in the scene where the truck stops, and the bad guys catch up to him.

[@michaelsandoval714]

@rmhartman - really? Nice. Gives me an excuse to watch it again. Thanks!

[@3DJapan]

I saw this with a friend who drove us there on his motorcycle. Leaving the theater I said "OK, no driving like in the movie".

[@evilalex87]

whole trilogy is fun , watch them all

[@kaibricturner8836]

Jason Statham was a natural fit for F&F because of The Transporter films and Death Race with Tyrese Gibson.

[@jasongarcia1886]

Two other Jason Statham movies you guys might like are Home front and Safe

[@jasongarcia1886]

I love the entire Transporter franchise mainly the Jason Statham movies but I also liked the series with Chris Vance and a little bit of the one with Ed Skiren. All three variations of Frank Martin are badass primarily Jason's

[@TMNerdy]

Reaction Recommendations: - Good Will Hunting - Saturday Night - Clerks 1, 2, & 3 - Mallrats - Chasing Amy - Dogma - Road Trip - Loser - Gone in 60 seconds - Almost Famous - The whole nine yards - The whole ten yards - High Fidelity - There's something about Mary Love your reactions ❤️

[@tonyyul703]

In the shot where, one of the heat seeking missiles travels towards the kitchen, Jason injured his back, while sliding towards the counter.... To this day that injury plagues him...

[@Arrynek01]

Shu Qi was one of my childhood crushes. Goddamn is she beautiful or what?

[@jasongarcia1886]

Same here especially with her in this movie

[@jeffrym9625]

This was the type of action fighting stunts that qualified Statham as a Expendable bad ass

[@k.delpino1124]

And those movies need a RR reaction.

[@SummerSolstice621]

The film that made me love JS. I watch all his movies because of this.

[@WildanMendi-qy6hp]

Me Too

[@francisco_m7849]

When it comes to the music for this movie, I think that is what I liked the most because it was strangely not traditionally fast-paced music you would associate with a fast paced action so that contradiction made it pop out even more

[@stoneygamer]

Ok yall stepped the game up with these movies lately 🎉❤

[@massimosaffioti8798]

Stanley Clarke is a renowned Jazz Rock bass player

[@ClaudioTV2005]

He also did Passenger 57 with Wesley Snipes

[@joeblankenship377]

@@ClaudioTV2005 And he did "Little Big League" along with Jeff Beck. That one surprised me when I rewatched it as an adult. It's a fun movie, kid owns a MLB team, then I saw Stanley Clarke and Jeff Beck in the credits and I was like "Whaaaaat?!"

[@DVendetta843]

Another movie to watch besides this one is Kiss of the Dragon with Jet Lee. Very underrated as well.

[@k.delpino1124]

Same writers too.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

The ONE starring both is geat, too.

[@wrobel2222]

Talking about French movies (Luc Besson), any one remembers Taxi 1, 2, 3 and 4? Had similar awesome chase sequences.

[@jarrahello877]

Remembers? I still love them! Also District 13

[@wrobel2222]

@@jarrahello877 Yes man, that movie was so cool. They even made 2 of them, i think 2nd one wasn`t so good. So hard to find copy of it now

[@EkaterinaDirko]

loooove them, lost count how many times I've seen them, esp the 2d and the 3d one

[@independentsabadi]

You must Reaction Jason statham : CRANK

[@francisco_m7849]

If memory serves me right, orangina is similar, but not exactly like our version of either Fanta orange or Sunkist orange

[@k.delpino1124]

That's right.

[@cheekyboomboom8973]

41:41 Statham did get some attention previously from his roles in the Guy Ritchie movies "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch" but this one basically did put him on the map yeah, particularly as an action star.

[@AdeboFunkyVoodoo]

I did not know that Stanley Clarke did movie scores. I know him from his Jazz and Funk music. Most notably the Clarke Duke Project with George Duke (great album). He's a bass player. He's also worked with Paul Mcartney, Aretha Franklin, Ronnie Wood to name just a few. Turns out he also did the score for Passenger 57, Boyz in da Hood and Romeo Must Die along with loads of TV and lesser films.

[@k.delpino1124]

He has an album somewhere of his best pieces of movie work.

[@ErikByrge2025]

17:39 Kick the Door!

[@sw33tnothing]

Yes. Jason Statham action ❤ This and Transporter 2, and now The Beekeeper are my favs

[@bluej511]

You should see Redemption/Hummingbird with Jason in it, so underrated to me.

[@WildanMendi-qy6hp]

The Mechanic Safe Parker With Jennifer Lopez

[@OHB666]

Its not underrated, you’re just watching it 23 years later 😂 everyone knows this films a banger

[@JadeK297]

Underrated as in it didn’t gross lots at the box office.

[@collinschoenfelder677]

I would love a reaction to Crank and Crank 2

[@WildanMendi-qy6hp]

" My Name Is A Chev Chelios "

[@ramarwriking82]

You know we got jokes Andrew 😂😂

[@Vulcanerd]

I know it's an early 2000s movie, but this movie has such 80s and 90s action movie tropes and cliches along with Jackie Chan-esque energy with always a bit of humor to said action, the love interest/plot that kinda crops out of nowhere (and tends to be kinda unbelievable), etc, but it's all in the name of fun and I think this is one of Statham's best.

[@TheWebcrafter]

3:13 - STANLEY CLARKE is an American bassist, composer and founding member of Return to Forever, one of the first jazz fusion bands. Clarke gave the bass guitar a prominence it lacked in jazz-related music. He is the first jazz-fusion bassist to headline tours, sell out shows worldwide and have recordings reach gold status. Clarke is a 5-time Grammy winner, with 15 nominations, 3 as a solo artist, 1 with the Stanley Clarke Band, and 1 with Return to Forever.

[@RatelRegalement]

16:52 'Orangeena' Pretty much goes along with Tango in the 'fizzy orange soda' category (and similarly known over this way for some pretty crazy adverts) . Oddly for a carbonated drink, it's tagline was "Shake the bottle, wake the drink" :D

[@filmfangirls9163]

Every time I see Oringina I think of Daphne from Frasier 😂

[@ianjardine7324]

There's a good reason for that Orangina is simply pure orange juice with pulp carbonated. So just like plain orange juice you have to shake it to mix the sediment back into the drink.

[@helenledwith7016]

Remember seeing this for the first time. We rented it and were so blown away. The oil bike peddle fight is one of my favorite fight scenes ever. So inventive.

[@joeblankenship377]

Stanley Clarke is a legendary jazz-fusion bassist. He was in the group Return to Forever with Chick Corea. He's done the score for a few movies. He did "Undercover Brother". And one that surprised me was "Little Big League" that he did along with Jeff Beck, one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.

[@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938]

rumor has it, this movie was the inspiration for Diddy oil.

[@swig_gigolo]

My mom always reminds me that I wouldn’t ever stop saying “transporter” as a kid. Haven’t seen it since then.

[@jonathanmorris891]

Stanley Clark ( Soundtrack) one of the worlds best jazz musicians plays bass , he does a lot of soundtracks, 38 so far

[@ravenlockhart0925]

The Transporter, The Beekeeper, and Crank are my top three favorite Jason Statham movies

[@CodeCineMaestro]

3:38 lol.... c'mon Andrew focus! 😂

[@tonihickmon5260]

The editor's cut to Fallout was perfect! 😂

[@rev_szn]

Need a reaction to the “Crank” films. They are so absurd and entertaining.

[@izzyraj]

3:39 yep🤣😅

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

To answer your question, Aaron, this is absolutely the movie that made Jason Statham a star. He'd been in other stuff before, but this film was his breakout role and I've been a fan ever since. It's too bad Shu Qi didn't become more well known, though. I know she's famous in China, but I was hoping she'd make it big in Hollywood too. I hope you guys watch the sequels.

[@thijsvandrenth5947]

Growing up I was always on the lookout for unique fighting scenes. I found Jackie Chan first, but Jason Statham has also become one of my favorites when it comes to very fun and interesting ways to film action scenes. The one in this movie with the oil is certainly one of the more memorable of any movie for me.

[@tonyyul703]

BTW THE BAD GUY IN THIS... IS IN FAST AND THE FURIOUS. HE PLAYS THE CHARACTER "VINCE" I FAST AND "THE FURIOUS".

[@DestroIABM]

This was the first time seeing Statham in an action role. He was a fast talking gangster before but this made him a huge action star

[@nlhiserbooks]

I love the Transporter movies. Also, for action films. I think you'd really like Unstoppable with Denzel Washington & Chris Pine. They really stomp on the gas and never let up. And Hitman with Timothy Olyphant. That one has a Jason Bourne meets Transporter meets 007 vibe.

[@WildanMendi-qy6hp]

Yass My Favourite Luc Besson Movie

[@rmhartman]

the bike cleats on oil sequence was freaking fantastic

[@RFReactions]

the movie "CRANK" with Jason Statham is a wicked movie

[@MyUnsecretIdentity]

51:51 lol we gotchu Aaron 🖐🏽👏🏽😂

[@alexhaas9653]

Great movie, I think it's a good thing, it being a European production. Looks different, feels different than a US-production, which I do enjoy, but not all the time. I enjoy the more "realistic" chases with less CGI than in the F&F series (especiallythe last few parts). Feels actually for me more thrilling - like in the amazing movie "Ronin". After Snatch and Lock, Stock....this really put Statham to superstardom. Even though mostly cast in similar roles, I enjoy what he's doing (like Status Quo and AC/DC ... always pretty similar, but that's what fans enjoy...and me as well). I also like that fact that Matt Schulze (also in The Fast and the Furious) is actually a good fighter here and a challenge, not just a big-mouth (he is, but not just that). The sequels are good fun as well, I always enjoyed the relationship between Frank Martin and Tarconi, which is further explored in the sequels.

[@francisco_m7849]

You guys are surprise me every once in a while. One the fact that you guys pull out a movie that is very dear to my heart because it is just good old-fashioned, action, fun, and silliness and to the fact that as for as many years as you guys been on and as many videos, you guys have not done the transporter yet

[@SilentBob731]

A great series of Action Flicks, and really cemented Statham as a Bankable Action Star. Plus, Dude is friggin' hilarious. 3:36 Squirrel! 16:25 16:34 30:23 45:32 Andrew making some compelling and well thought-out points right here. And Qi Shu (or Shu Qi) is still a Honey. 😻 21:05 Well Andrew my friend, a quick Google search will show you precisely how great "everything" is, and you are not wrong.😉

[@macieksuski8691]

After watching all Transporter movies you should definitely watch Luc Besson's Taxi series 😁

[@BadgerB33]

I rewatched the first two movies in the series during the week, then see you're reacting to them. This always happens to me 😂

[@taniar523]

I am so glad you guys reacted to this! It's such a hidden gem. I first discovered Jason Statham through Transporter. He is so good in this!!

[@francoisf4226]

In this era of French movies, the Kiss of the dragon with Jet Li is a must watch.

[@Lbeydgwy12]

Jason S. Was actually really close to being in the Olympics in 1988. Really good at swimming and fighting.

[@michaelschaub4267]

That drink box music drop is hilarious

[@sarahconely1971]

Italian Job!! If you haven’t seen it, it’s amazing. The cast is packed with stars including Jason Statham. Also probably one of THE best improv scene EVER!! Great movie!!

[@lauraosgood6243]

The legendary Hong Kong actor and director Corey Yuen was co-director on this film. He did the action choreography. He also did the the martial arts fight choreography for Transporter 2.

[@marco.delbusso]

I think they knew because of the hole in the tape...

[@GreatDiniGaming]

Oh man, I forgot how "good" the music was in this movie. I really do love it, its got such a unique feel to it.

[@BumpyBaluga]

10:21 "What the hell is in that bag, whatchu got in dat bag!!" -Ludacris

[@rhiannonliddell]

I think the final fight scene had been burned into my brain growing up with just how cool Jason Statham is purely because of how he can fight and move ! He is a legend and I love all his transporter films but they do get a bit generic at times seeing how many there are lol 😂, but These are great staples that showcase his talent to the max and I do remember thinking that when I was younger , and that stayed with me . ❤

[@TheKingkong2468]

I honestly love this series

[@silverb4ck192]

Feels like you guys are getting a cultural shock because of the music… Let’s not forget that Luc Besson is behind movies like the 5th element, Leon The Professional, Lucy… he dealt with actors like Bruce Willis, Scarlett Johanson, He launched Nathalie Portman’s career, back when Statham got to start with him he was already far from being a newbie.

[@venus3393]

The 'Clarke/Duke Project' album was played on repeat in my house growing up.😊

[@sheldonlamey7010]

All Transporter movies should have the Year Make and Model of the Car in the credits since they contribute so much to the movie and are so iconic.

[@filmfangirls9163]

I love the Transporter films!!! As long as they have Jason Statham 😂

[@iflostpleasereturn6135]

omg FINALLY! Transporter trilogy is still my favorite out of all Jason Statham movies. He is especially the hottest in the 3rd one 😭

[@rmhartman]

this movie is pretty much the one that put him on the map, although he was in a few flicks before this, including "Snatch", "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels", "The One" (with Jet Li), and ... "Ghosts of Mars".

[@anyone4acupoftea]

As someone with OCD, this movie was everything to me as a kid 😅

[@ianlove1215]

There was an end credits bit. Frank, the girl & the cop in a boat doing some fishing. The 3 films are separate films, not a continual storyline.

[@tonyyul703]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF HIS....