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The Mechanic

Someone has to fix the problems.

6.5 / 10

93 minutes

2011-01-13

English

US

Actors :

Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden, Tony Goldwyn, Christa Campbell, Katarzyna Wolejnio, Jeff Chase, Eddie J. Fernandez, John McConnell, Lara Grice, Ardy Brent Carlson, James Logan, Joshua Bridgewater, Joel Davis

Description

Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

Reviews

Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonsson

5/16/2024, 3:21:15 PM

When Jason Statham is good he is very good. In this movie I think he is very good as the silent, deadly killer for hire. It is a straightforward killer/action/thriller. The story is nothing new but it is a well working story which is nicely executed. The story is, as I wrote above, not very original. Killer for hire finds out that his next target is his mentor and friend. As the professional he...

The Movie Diorama

The Movie Diorama

6/23/2021, 3:58:32 PM

The Mechanic is unable to fix its mechanically mundane plot. “Amat Victoria Curran - Victory Loves Preparation”. Foreshadowing words engraved on the glossy barrel of Sutherland’s powerful pistol. Euphemism aside, West presents a remake of the Bronson-led action thriller that coincidentally features no vehicle mendings. That’s because, for those of you who aren’t subjugated to criminal organisation...