Directed By: Louis Letterier
Written By: Luc Besson & Robert Mark Kamen
Cinematography By: Mitchell Amundsen
Editor: Christine Lucas Navarro & Vincent Tabaillon
CAST: Jason Statham, Amber Valetta, Matthew Modine, Kate Nauta, Keith David, Jason Flemyng, Alessandro Gassman, Francois Berleand, AnnaLynne McCordThe film is so ridiculous that you can’t help but let it win you over. It is over the top action from beginning to end there is hardly anytime for a break. From the opening action sequence with the hand to hand combat car jacking to the underwater action ending.
I actually enjoyed this film more then the original. Even though the villain is weak his Lover/Henchwoman more then makes up for it she is the live wire that keeps this film alive.
Even though he only writes these movies and movies of this type Luc Besson needs to make a comeback and direct one of these movies he writes his fingerprints are all over them I know they make money for him by just writing and producing. He doesn’t have to go through the extra work and pressure of directing but I miss him from the directing scene. Plus I know he usually makes classics of action oriented filmmaking some of these wouldn’t be a bad addition to his resume. At least his film how ever ridiculous are fun and entertaining and let you know up front they are ridiculous and colorful
I also like the fact that there is a attraction between the driver and the mother of the boy he is saving. But they don’t fall in love or really make a romantic connection probably due to the fact she is still married and the film takes place in one day and most of it is spent trying to prove his innocence and save the child.
I like that this is less hand to hand action then the first one and more guns and explosions I guess each film has it’s set action pieces of what it will emphasize more.
It’s a film that is better not to think too much about but I can guarantee that you won’t get bored and since it is short and moves so fast you will be shocked that it ended so soon.
The only reason this sequel was made was that even though the first film did ok at the box office it did so well on DVD that the studio decided they had to make a sequel it was originally going to be a R Rated film but it was decided to make it PG-13 for a wider audience. Incidentally the movies original cinematographer died in a auto accident which is ironic considering how many car chase scenes and stunts there are in this film.
The scenes like taking the explosive off of his car in mid-air or the fighting between him and the henchwoman while swinging on chains are over the top but is part of the movies charm. Which is also shown by having Jason Statham and Jason Flemyng co-starring together a mini LOCK,STOCK & TWO SMOKING BARRELS reunion.
The story is about the driver has relocated to the united states and has taken a job as a favor for a friend as a chauffeur for a senator’s son who he bonds with but soon is taken hostage and the driver is framed for it so soon not only does he need to prove his innocence but also to save the child.
I can honestly say this is a worthy addition to your DVD collection.
