Transporter 3

Name: Transporter 3
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2008-11-26
Cast: Jason Statham, Natalya Rudakova, François Berléand, Robert Knepper, Jeroen Krabbé

2008 | 104 min | Action, Thriller, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Lethal Weapon or Lethal Weapon 2, start here.
The mood: Tense, gritty.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Frank Martin puts the driving gloves on to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$109 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 118K people sought it out in the past year