Iffy for 14+
Smash-up action sequel is a little rough for young teens.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that, like its predecessors, the third movie in the Transporter franchise features extensive, visceral martial-arts action (not to mention constant violation of any conception of safe driving). There are shootings, explosions, mutilations, and more. Also expect a good bit of strong language (including "f--k") and some kissing and partial nudity (buttocks). The female lead takes Ecstasy mixed with vodka at one point, and other characters smoke and drink. While the film nominally has a pro-environmental regulation message, it's paper-thin wrapping around a slick, glossy package of violence and velocity.
- Families can talk about Frank's moral code of professionalism and honor ... while conducting illegal activity. How does his precision represent a relative decency, compared to the other characters/groups in the movie? Do you think the filmmakers are trying to convey any real messages, or is the point of the movie just to entertain with over-the-top action? Parentsof kids learning to drive might also point out the stunts are not to beimitated.
The good stuff
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Messages: The plot revolves around a toxic-waste disposal scheme that sees a high government official's daughter kidnapped to coerce her father into clearing multiple shipments of illegal waste for docking and, presumably, dumping. Nominally, the movie's message is meant to be pro-environmental regulation. Extensive violation of the rules of the road. Public urination.
What to watch for
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Violence: Extreme and near-constant violence. Extensive martial-arts violence, with metal pipes, knives, articles of clothing, fire extinguishers, and more used as weapons. Shootings, many lethal, are often solely to make a point. Two supporting characters are shown murdered and mutilated by toxic waste. Characters are fitted with explosive bracelets that will detonate if they move too far from their vehicle. Deaths by explosion. Extensive vehicular action, including chases and crashes.
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Sex: A woman in peril notes in broken English that "I want to feel sex one more time before I die." When the object of her affections demurs, she asks if he is "the gay." Kissing. Nude male and female buttocks. Implied lovemaking. A character is coerced into a "strip-tease." Some discussion of a character's taste for "the rough stuff" in lovemaking.
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Language: Some harsh language, including "s--t," "ass," "gay," "f--k," and "hell."
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Consumerism: Some brands mentioned and shown on screen -- particularly Audi automobiles.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Characters drink wine, champagne, beer, and hard liquor. A character takes what's implied to be Ecstasy (MDMA) during a life-threatening set of circumstances, chasing the pills with vodka. Some cigarette smoking, plus discussion of Dean Martin's signature look of "holding a drink and a cigarette."
Fan Reviews provided by
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Transporter 3 Slows Down, Faster than before by Myomovies
Transporter 3 the third installment of the transporter franchise,with a new director.The main reason the director of the first two films did not return to direct the third one is because the studio did not want him to. He wanted (thought) the main character (was) should be gay.He says his coming out was when he told Amber Valetta in the second film he could not be with her, (he tells her "It's because of who I am") The third film makes a point of convincing the main character Frank Martin (Jason Statham) is not gay.
Though the 3 film is different than the first two films in several different ways (His Rules,Women, Way it was Filmed) he Frank Martin sticks to his character and does not disappoint in showing us what we want to see, Action, Adrenaline Action.
Not only is the action satisfactory but there is also a story which develops throughout the movie. The story is somewhat obvious and cliche , but for an action movie it does the job of keeping ones attention between, action scenes.
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Transporter 3!! by SADDY82
It should have only been Transporter 1 & 2, Because honestly we didn't need a 3rd movie. I was perfectly happy how the other 2 movies ended before & the stories were good also, but this one just let me down bad. The fighting was ok, the car chases were ok also. To bad for Jason Statham because he is such a great action actor. If you need to see it wait for it to come out on DVD or HBO...
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Woww Not Worth It by umustfollowme
Like the others say, don't waste your money! Wait to rent it.
The action was awesome but the dialogue was TERRIBLE!
And the main actress was.... let me say.... ****ING TERRIBLE!!!!!
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Transporter by darkknight1
This is an okay movie, but I thought it could have been better. The 1st one is definitely the best and this 2nd one is a little better than this one.
5
transporter 3 by pchef
Great action movie
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Transporter 3 by angus1745
Great movie. Statham on form as usual. Some amazingly over-the-top stunts. Nice to see a return to european locations in this one, lots of interesting plot twists, anything but predictable.
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not worth admission by ronaldo224
Big fan of Jason Statham but this one left me dissapointed. Women will love the shirtless scenes Yes there are still the action scenes but less than first two and the plot was very weak. The woman traveling with him constantly annoyed you after awhile and the movie could have gone without the love story. The bright spot is the of course statham kicking *** and the guy from prison break as the villian but still this is the worst of the three, however still recommend it just not as a first option. Could have waited till it came out on dvd
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Transporter 3 by arau31
It was a good movie. A little exagerated on the driving. I did not like the part where he broke his car's window. I thought it was supposed to be bullet proof. I did not noticed when the window was fixed back to normal. Overall I liked it.
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Good by dallascowboys249
This movies was cool. Great Action Scenes. I have seen the 1st Transporter, and I would say that is kind of better than the 3rd, but this was pretty good. The last 40 minutes were awesome, full loaded with action. The first hour good but not great the last 40 minutes, well worth it! This is a must see. Great Action movie and Well Worth your money!
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As good as the original. by filmweasle
If you enjoyed the first installment, you'll like this one as well. Nothing is new, fight scenes, car chases, and stunts galore... but this one is better made than the second movie. Great movie for those looking for an "action fix".