'Transporter' -- High-Def Digest review

[PeterB]

Finally checked out 'The Transporter'

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/transporter.html

Really impressive transfer and soundtrack -- definitely the best MPEG-4 encode I've yet seen on either format. Still, little in the way of extras though, which may be a deal-breaker for some collectors.

[MovieMinded]

It's very annoying that Fox isn't putting many special features on discs that are being touted for their high capacity. I still find it inexcusable for a Blu-Ray title not to have the same special features of the standard DVD version, especially when Fox is charging a premium $40 price tag for each release. The picture and audio could be great but if there are barely any features I feel cheated by the $40 price. Fox either needs to start releasing the features of the standard DVD on Blu-Ray or lower their prices.

[Kenshiro]

My feelings are screw special features, I never watch them, probably never will. I already have this on DVD but it looks like I'll be picking up this BD also.

[krammer]

My Canadian copy of The Transporter lists the specs as,

Single-Layer BD-25
Mpeg-2
18 Mbps

Um,

Is this a misprint. It is Canadian packaging with both french/english on it.

[hmurchison]

Originally Posted by Kenshiro

My feelings are screw special features, I never watch them, probably never will. I already have this on DVD but it looks like I'll be picking up this BD also.

At $40 MSRP I want the damn extras on there regardless of if I watch them or not.

[alfbinet]

Originally Posted by hmurchison

At $40 MSRP I want the damn extras on there regardless of if I watch them or not.

If you screw the extras what benefit is a BD50 disc?

[Tejstar]

Looks good - one to put on my list when I get my PS3. Not seen the film but heard good things about it!

[Chris Beveridge]

I love the Transporter. I saw it on HBO when it first premiered there and it just felt like the perfect no-brainer movie. It's exactly as Peter describes in the review. I caught it and Transporter 2 on Cinemax HD recently and they both looked good but the BD here really shines all around. Two of my true guilty pleasure movies that I just had to own.

[Tejstar]

Originally Posted by Chris Beveridge

I love the Transporter. I saw it on HBO when it first premiered there and it just felt like the perfect no-brainer movie. It's exactly as Peter describes in the review. I caught it and Transporter 2 on Cinemax HD recently and they both looked good but the BD here really shines all around. Two of my true guilty pleasure movies that I just had to own.

How does the sequel compare to the first movie?

[DeSade]

Originally Posted by Tejstar

How does the sequel compare to the first movie?

I enjoyed the sequel, mainly because I really like Statham and his character. It did follow the "Bigger and Louder Must Be Better" trap that most sequels bring about. Big explosions, impossible stunts, good car chase scenes, very implausible plot line, you know, the usual great stuff we like from these kinds of movies.

I liked it, own both of them on DVD (I also have Transporter 2 on HD). If you can deal with the humanly impossible stunts and fights, then you should be able to find some enjoyment from this.

I personally kind of think of the Transporter character as a superhero with no tights.......

[Tejstar]

Originally Posted by DeSade

I enjoyed the sequel, mainly because I really like Statham and his character. It did follow the "Bigger and Louder Must Be Better" trap that most sequels bring about. Big explosions, impossible stunts, good car chase scenes, very implausible plot line, you know, the usual great stuff we like from these kinds of movies.

Sounds perfect for HD then! Will definitely look to pick these up once I get my PS3!

[PrismaticRealms]

Hi all.

I absolutely LOVED this film when I watched it at the theatre. I had a great time and couldn't wait for the DVD. When I finally bought it, I was so disappointed. Yuen decided to hack up the movie to reduce the rating from R to PG, and I thought that I lost it's groove. The fight scene in the bus lost a lot of it's knife footage, the quick-kicking scene in between the buses was reduced to almost nothing and the rocket deflection with the silver platter was removed completely (among other things).

Can anyone tell me if the Blu-Ray version is missing these scenes as well?

Very sad.

[jdm127x]

I dont understand why the video quality got a 4 1/2 star rating. It is absolute garbage. Extremely grainy. Casino Royale looks better and only got a 4 star rating. Anyone else agree?


Good movie by the way.

[Anaconda]

It wasn't the best of blu-ray that's for sure. I would give it a 3.5/5 in PQ. But that's just me. Also again great movie.

[RichGardner]

I have always liked Jason Stathan and finally picked this up yesterday. (2 for $30 with Gattaca) I think the PQ on this one is awesome. One of the better in my collection. I do agree though, that Casino Royale did look a tad better. But, there is definitely nothing wrong with this one. Now I just need to find a good deal on Transporter 2!