2007: Transporter
However, for a tight, unique blog post, I’ve written a tribute to (the year Transporter 2 was still everywhere on DVD and the games launched). Enjoy. Why Transporter 2007 Was Peak Action Movie Cool Let me paint you a picture. It’s a Friday night in 2007. You walk into Blockbuster (RIP). The shelves are half-stocked with 300 and Spider-Man 3 , but your eyes lock onto a black DVD case. There he is: Jason Statham in a perfectly tailored black suit, standing next to a modified Audi, looking like he just delivered a package that might explode.
Not the original The Transporter from 2002 (which is a classic), but the era . By 2007, Transporter 2 had been out on DVD for over a year, playing on repeat on Spike TV, in dorm rooms, and on portable DVD players. Frank Martin—ex-Special Forces, driver for hire, rules: “Never change the deal” and “No names”—had become an icon. transporter 2007
What’s your favorite Transporter moment? Fire hose fight? Garage jump? The oil fight from the first film? Drop it in the comments—and remember: never change the deal. #JasonStatham #Transporter #ActionMovies #2000sNostalgia #DVDera #CarChaseMovies However, for a tight, unique blog post, I’ve
2007 was the last year before the Marvel machine fully took over. Before every action movie needed a post-credits scene and interconnected universe. Frank Martin was a simple man: drive fast, fight dirty, wear sharp suits, and deliver the goods—literally. Transporter 3 came out in 2008 (less good). The TV series with Chris Vance flopped. And the 2015 reboot with Ed Skrein was a non-starter. Statham moved on to Fast & Furious and The Meg . It’s a Friday night in 2007