Stevenson, who’s played roles in HBO’s Rome, Punisher: War Zone, and both Thor movies, seems to relish his character’s role and brings quality of the both light comedic levity and dramatic poise.
Perhaps the best character in the movie comes from actor Ray Stevenson, who plays Frank’s father, Frank Sr. As it stands, Skrein, talented as he is, comes off as a “so-so” knock-off role in this movie that’s overshadowed by Statham’s Frank Martin Jr.
If this was a different film series or if he started the Transporter series from the beginning, Skrein could’ve had a better reception for this role. Yet, despite Skrein’s attempts to make his own mark on the franchise, it’s very hard to see the character step out from behind Statham’s portrayal. Skrein, who many might recognize as Game of Thrones character Daario Naharis (Season 3) and from the upcoming Marvel movie Deadpool, does the part well, continuing with character’s persona of being calm, cool, and collective as well as being a physical force through various fighting scenarios. With Statham declining to reprise his role (for some good reasons), Transporter: Refueled finds its new lead in actor Ed Skrein for the character of Frank Martin Jr. This result is a cobbled up endeavor that’s makes Refueled tasteless and clichéd. There’s a handful of action stunts and choreography that are noteworthy, but those are few and far between. I kind felt bored with movie, feeling like the feature was pulling from other similar movies that had come before. Refueled tries to emulate that, but fails hits its intended mark. The previous Transporter entries, while not Oscar-worthy, were fun romp of fast paced thrills of action-packed excitement. Delamarre even alludes to Frank Jr.’s past, mention his involvement with Karasov, but that’s dropped quickly and is vaguely mentioned. There’s some side-banter between Frank and his father, which does offer some good chemistry between the two actors, but that’s pretty much it. The movie’s narrative is bland, riddled with cheesy dialogue and half-baked villain (more on than later). Refueled is directed by Camille Delamarre, a film editor for such films like Transporter 3, Taken 2, and Lockout and as directed the movie Brick Mansion. Unfortunately, Frank’s (or now Frank Jr.’s) fourth feature is a humdrum endeavor with mediocre results and a action clichéd overtone. Transporter: Refueled, the fourth movie in the series, tries to reenergize viewers and continue the cinematic adventure Frank Martin. Thus, with the lower quality of these two installments, it appeared that the allure of the franchise had all but gone out. I still haven’t seeing Transporter 3 (because I heard it wasn’t as great as the first two) and I actually didn’t know there was a television series until recently (Anyone seeing it? I haven’t). Yes, it’s over the top action, but its good fun for an action movie, serving up a galore of sweet car chases, fisticuffs showdowns, and strong presence from actor Jason Statham, the series’ leading man. I actually am a fan of the first two Transporter movies (own both of them and loved watching them). is along for the ride, participating Anna’s plan as he and the girls perform their revenge heists against Arkady’s fortune and empire. (Ray Stevenson), a former British spy, and holds him hostage to make Frank Jr. Unfortunately, Frank Jr.’s involvement becomes very involved as Anna changes the agreement terms by kidnapping his father, Frank Martin Sr. (Ed Skrein) for their job, agreeing to his “client job rules” in order to keep his involvement clean.
Looking for a lethal and specialist driver for the mission, Anna hires Frank Martin Jr. Flash forwarding 15 years into the future, Anna (Loan Chabanol) is about to seek her vengeance against Arkady, working with three of his former prostitutes to secretly steal his fortune through a series of careful targeted robberies. In 1995, a ruthless criminal named Arkady Karasov (Radivoje Bukvic) has taken over crime in the French Riviera, amassing a fortune of by exploiting women. Does this movie revamp the series or does its clunk mechanics stall the film’s engine? After a failed attempt to launch a Transporter television series, the Frank Martin is back on the big screen with a new leading actor in the movie Transporter: Refueled. Whether you liked them or not, the Transporter movies were enjoyable to watch, shifting into high gear with fun (and outrageous) stunts and sleek fighting choreography that played to Statham’s advantages. Consisting of three featured installments, this series saw the rise of actor Jason Statham (playing franchise’s main character, Frank Martin) and establishing him as a solid action hero star. Cars, action, and adrenaline kicks were the staple hypes of the Transporter movies.