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      The Mechanic

      2011, Action/Mystery & thriller, 1h 32m

      168 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      Jason Statham and Ben Foster turn in enjoyable performances, but this superficial remake betrays them with mind-numbing violence and action thriller cliches. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      One of an elite group of assassins, Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) may be the best in the business. Bishop carries out his assignments with precision, detachment and adherence to a strict code, but when Harry (Donald Sutherland), his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Bishop vows revenge. Harry's son (Ben Foster) comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

      • Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Some Sexual Content|Strong Brutal Violence)

      • Genre: Action, Mystery & thriller

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Simon West

      • Producer: David Winkler, William Chartoff, René Besson

      • Writer: Richard Wenk, Lewis John Carlino

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $29.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: CBS Films

      • Production Co: Chartoff-Winkler Productions, Nu Image

      Cast & Crew

      Jason Statham
      James Logan
      Eddie Fernandez
      Richard Wenk
      Irwin Winkler
      Robert Chartoff
      Avi Lerner
      Danny Dimbort
      Trevor Short
      Boaz Davidson
      Eric Schmidt
      Todd E. Miller
      T.G. Herrington
      Mark Isham
      Richard Lassalle
      Jason Hamilton
      Leonard R. Spears

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      • Apr 16, 2015

        I haven't seen the original film but this one's pretty good. It's thrilling and action-packed. And full of surprises.

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      • Apr 04, 2014

        Jason Statham stars in this remake of the 1972 film of the same name. I seriously disliked the casting and acting, plot was superficial and predictable. The action wasn't fun enough to catch my attention and it's just overall a bad production and bad ensemble.

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      • Sep 30, 2013

        The Mechanic is very similar to The Transporter. Same loner doing jobs without asking questions. In this case, instead of transporting, he is killing. The problem is when the questions won't go away.

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      • May 11, 2013

        A well-crafted thriller, The Mechanic is an intense and action packed film from director Simon West. Starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, and Donald Sutherland, the film has a strong cast that delivers good performances. The story follows an assassin who takes on a protege, but is forced to go rogue when he's betrayed by his employer. The material is familiar, but the writing is able to keep the film engaging. Though it's not that original, The Mechanic is a solid action film.

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