Over the span of 13 years, the Transporter series has morphed into a modest little franchise – with emphasis on the “little” portion of that statement, since three combined installments have barely surpassed $200 million (total), worldwide. Still, conservative budgets allowed for tolerant box office turnarounds, thus leading to future sequels.
At the same time, the conservative budget finally cost the franchise its leading man – Jason Statham, who started in all three of the previous films. However, Statham has gone on the record as saying he wanted to do more, but didn’t sign on for future sequels due to poor pay and the inability to see scripts ahead of time. So, what does any moneymaking franchise do without their acting lead? They …show more content…
The story shifts several years into the past – where Frank is still a well-respected Transporter. His latest assignment comes from a disgruntled former “woman of the night,” named Anna (Loan Chabanol), who has concocted a scheme, with her female cohorts, to financially punish her former owner (yes, owner), Arkady Karasov (Radivoje …show more content…
Yes, if you were a fan of Jason Statham (like I am), you will miss his smug charm and scruffy face. But then something funny happens – Skein begins to grow on you. He isn’t as smooth with his deliveries or confident in his appearance as Statham, yet Skein proves to be athletic and intriguing enough to partially fill the deep shoes of his predecessor.
Skein, the former (and reportedly dismissed) cast member of HBO’s Game of Thrones, certainly has his moments to shine – visible in the finely choreographed fight sequences. One ludicrous scene in particular shows Skein going toe-to-toe with a handful of nightclub employees in a randomly tight hallway full of small, compartmental drawers. Kudos to whomever concocted the preposterous idea, because as absurd as it is – it’s certainly entertaining to watch.
In past films, Frank’s character rightfully commands the vast majority of the screentime, and on that front, very little changes in this production. Still, Transporter films are not exactly known for their multi-dimensional supporting cast and finely writer villains. With that said, Refueled doesn’t offer viewers much dramatic substance – so if you were expecting a rich story, don’t hold your
At the same time, the conservative budget finally cost the franchise its leading man – Jason Statham, who started in all three of the previous films. However, Statham has gone on the record as saying he wanted to do more, but didn’t sign on for future sequels due to poor pay and the inability to see scripts ahead of time. So, what does any moneymaking franchise do without their acting lead? They …show more content…
The story shifts several years into the past – where Frank is still a well-respected Transporter. His latest assignment comes from a disgruntled former “woman of the night,” named Anna (Loan Chabanol), who has concocted a scheme, with her female cohorts, to financially punish her former owner (yes, owner), Arkady Karasov (Radivoje …show more content…
Yes, if you were a fan of Jason Statham (like I am), you will miss his smug charm and scruffy face. But then something funny happens – Skein begins to grow on you. He isn’t as smooth with his deliveries or confident in his appearance as Statham, yet Skein proves to be athletic and intriguing enough to partially fill the deep shoes of his predecessor.
Skein, the former (and reportedly dismissed) cast member of HBO’s Game of Thrones, certainly has his moments to shine – visible in the finely choreographed fight sequences. One ludicrous scene in particular shows Skein going toe-to-toe with a handful of nightclub employees in a randomly tight hallway full of small, compartmental drawers. Kudos to whomever concocted the preposterous idea, because as absurd as it is – it’s certainly entertaining to watch.
In past films, Frank’s character rightfully commands the vast majority of the screentime, and on that front, very little changes in this production. Still, Transporter films are not exactly known for their multi-dimensional supporting cast and finely writer villains. With that said, Refueled doesn’t offer viewers much dramatic substance – so if you were expecting a rich story, don’t hold your