The Mechanic

Name: The Mechanic
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: January 28, 2011
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 49
Cast: Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham

2011

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CBS Films | Release Date: January 28, 2011 | R

Starring: Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham

Summary: Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry is murdered, Bishop is anything but detached. His next assignment isArthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry is murdered, Bishop is anything but detached. His next assignment is self-imposed - he wants those responsible dead. His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve (Ben Foster) approaches him with the same vengeful goal and a determination to learn Bishop's trade. Bishop has always acted alone but he can't turn his back on Harry's son. A methodical hit man takes an impulsive student deep into his world and a deadly partnership is born. But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems become problems themselves. (CBS Films)

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Director: Simon West

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 92 min

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Dana Stevens

Jan 28, 2011

Feels fresh and satisfying. Maybe it's the presence of Jason Statham, the British action star who has a physicality like no other actor out there right now. Read full review

Josh Modell

Jan 27, 2011

Couple that with actual acting-Statham is the most winning action hero around, and Foster brings some nuance that the script probably doesn't deserve-and it's bloody fun. Read full review

Movieline Stephanie Zacharek

Jan 26, 2011

Mostly, The Mechanic creaks and groans as it goes through the motions, and not even its lavish violence - which includes much smashing of heads and a nasty screwdriver stabbing - is particularly electrifying. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Jan 26, 2011

As it is, The Mechanic is ham-fisted pulp, like Robert Rodriguez's "Machete" taking itself seriously. Read full review

Tom Russo

Jan 27, 2011

An intermittently arresting, mostly standard action entry that deals death noisily more than cleverly - a lot like the original. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Jan 28, 2011

The only bit of machinery that makes the film move is Jason Statham, who's provided the steely saving grace in so many modern action movies. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Jan 27, 2011

What's remarkable about the remake is its nastiness. Read full review

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kingshahid

Sep 26, 2011

This was a great movie with action and some minor twists as a thriller. After seeing a few of Jason Statham's other movies I was expecting a great movie and it lived up to it. It actually superseded my expectations as he was playing the role of hitman.

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Amp191

Feb 2, 2011

I really enjoyed this movie. Not perfect but a great action packed thriller. Special effects were cool and the actors did a great job. No complaints. Solid movie! Go see it!

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

khvivi

Dec 30, 2013

A typical action movie, with guns, fights and explosions, but a lot of fun to watch. Some fairly brutal fighting as expected from almost any movie with Statham in it, worth watching.

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sinadoom

Oct 2, 2011

It's a typical Jason Statham film. Simple, short and lots of action. Although it was good the ending is dissapointing. Nevertheless, the film is fast-paced with no pointless bits in it. You can't go wrong with 88 minutes of action.

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GarrettTanner

Feb 7, 2011

At this point, when I go to a Jason Statham movie it is very hard to be disappointed.

The list of things that will be contained in such a film is short and sweet: car chases, gun fights, fist fights/martial arts and the occasional nude scene. Occasionally, there is a surprise where hisAt this point, when I go to a Jason Statham movie it is very hard to be disappointed.

The list of things that will be contained in such a film is short and sweet: car chases, gun fights, fist fights/martial arts and the occasional nude scene.

Occasionally, there is a surprise where his films really kick it up a notch, like anytime Statham worked with British director Guy Ritchie or the very well conceived â… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

TVJerry

Feb 2, 2011

This is probably Jason Statham's worst film yet (and I'm a fan). He plays the typical hit man: a cold-blooded loner of few words who likes classical music. He teams up with Ben Foster (to add a bit of acting) and they pull off a few absurdly implausible kills. The atmosphere is glum and theThis is probably Jason Statham's worst film yet (and I'm a fan). He plays the typical hit man: a cold-blooded loner of few words who likes classical music. He teams up with Ben Foster (to add a bit of acting) and they pull off a few absurdly implausible kills. The atmosphere is glum and the action is violent without being particularly inventive.… Expand

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duffeknol

Apr 10, 2011

This movie suffers from a really big problem: not enough Statham. Seriously. I was expecting a Jason Statham movie. What I got was an extremely weak buddy movie about some other guy we don't know anything about, except for that his dad got shot. Jason Statham works best alone. Crank? SoloThis movie suffers from a really big problem: not enough Statham. Seriously. I was expecting a Jason Statham movie. What I got was an extremely weak buddy movie about some other guy we don't know anything about, except for that his dad got shot. Jason Statham works best alone. Crank? Solo act. Transporter? Solo act. This? Crap. Statham barely does anything cool throughout this entire movie, his sidekick either gets the good scenes or completely ruins everything with Jason in it. Not recommended, not even if you really, really like Jason Statham.… Expand

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