
The Mechanic
2011, Action/Mystery and thriller, 1h 32m
167 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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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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Cast & Crew
Arthur Bishop
Steve
Harry
Dean
Burke
Sarah
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Critic Reviews for The Mechanic
All Critics (167) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (89) | Rotten (78)
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The Mechanic gets a low score even by the abysmal standards set by Statham and the kinds of films he assembly-lines.
April 3, 2019 | Rating: 1.5/5 | Full Review… -
Statham, he of the chiseled physique and sexily receding hairline, holds his own here, doing what he has to in scenes and no more -- which is perfect for a movie like this.
October 7, 2011 | Full Review… -
The Mechanic is like a Beretta loaded with blanks -- quick and brutal but ultimately empty.
April 4, 2011 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Clinging to false heroism and terrified of anything too dark, The Mechanic is a tough-guy movie for wimps.
February 19, 2011 | Full Review… -
Statham is a model of control; he's steely and graceful in his action scenes, and his interplay with the wiry Foster delivers the goods.
February 7, 2011 | Full Review… -
An efficient thriller with certain intellectual pretensions.
January 31, 2011 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Mechanic
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Apr 16, 2015I haven't seen the original film but this one's pretty good. It's thrilling and action-packed. And full of surprises.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Apr 04, 2014Jason 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.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Sep 30, 2013The 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.Red L Super Reviewer
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May 11, 2013A 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.Dann M Super Reviewer
The Mechanic Quotes
Harry McKenna: | You're a goddamn machine. You see things. You view people differently than I do, differently than anybody does. But you have a problem, Arthur. You need companionship. |
Arthur Bishop: | I have you Harry |
Harry McKenna: | Oh, then you're in deeper shit than I thought. |
Dean Sanderson: | I'm going to put a price on your head so big, that when you look in the mirror your reflection's gonna want to shoot you in the face. |
Arthur Bishop: | Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment. |
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