There is an actual plot with nice little twists and turns-not always the case in an action movie-but they also packed a lot of action into a fast 96 minutes. Their banter is one of the things that gives this action-packed story a warmer feel than many shoot-em-up pics. Senior, who keeps insisting he's just a retired Evian salesman, is a charmer who clearly knows his way around a black op, handling firearms and airplanes with equal aplomb. Junior is the kind of guy who can take out a bunch of baddies and never wrinkle his snazzy black Dior suit. It's a fun ride: think James Bond with more heart. In this prequel to the Transporter trilogy, director Camille Delamarre ( Brick Mansions) promises that " The Transporter Refueled is more than a reboot it's a whole new story." Skrein is taking over Jason Statham's role, playing a younger Frank, and he fills Statham's shiny black shoes with ease. But when one delivery sets him up as an accessory to a crime and his new "boss" puts Frank Sr.'s life in danger, it's obvious that this is going to be more than just another day at the office. delivers packages: no names, no looking in the package, no changing the deal. ( Ed Skrein, The Sweeney) is expecting to do a little father/son bonding with his newly-retired dad, Frank Senior ( Ray Stevenson, Divergent), something comes up at work.
Isn't it always the way? Just when Frank Martin, Jr. Rating: PG-13 (sequences of violence and action, sexual material, some language, a drug reference and thematic elements)Ĭast: Ed Skrein, Loan Chabanol, Ray Stevenson, Gabriella Wright, Lenn Kudrjawizki, Radivoje Bukvic Theatrical Release Date: September 4, 2015