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The Mechanic (2011)

Directed by Simon West

Crime | Action

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Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 93 minutes

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 | Mark Nutter | David Dahlgren | J.D. Evermore | John Teague | David Leitch | Ada Michelle Loridans | Matt McColm | Chad Stahelski | Aaron Saxton | Dawn Neufeld

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

I’m a big fan of the Bronson original, of which this is a remake.

This version is just too damn politically correct for its own good; it lacks the cynicism that pervaded the original (and seems to be a hallmark of some of the best ‘70s era movies).

Every time it has a chance to go callous, it throws in a bit of redeeming quality for its main character, which just irritated me.

Despite that essential flaw, it’s a very watchable film with some excellent action sequences. It could have benefited from some additional length, especially for character development. I kept wanting some shots to linger longer on the setups to certain scenes, and the aftermaths.

If you’ve not seen the original, do yourself a favor and watch it.

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