The Mechanic
Continuing in the action film genre (e.g., “Crank,” “The Transporter”), Jason Statham’s updating reinvention of Charles Bronson’s 1972 “The Mechanic” is a B actionfest. This is popcorn fodder for the testosterone crowd watching high-class hitman Arthur Bishop (Statham) a/k/a a “mechanic,” a master of his profession, and a superior mean killing machine, taking orders from slick businessman Dean (Tony Goldwyn). The next targeted hit is known to Bishop, causing the cool and calculating contract killer to question his morals yet he completes the mission. When Steve McKenna (Ben Foster), rebellious son of Bishop’s tutor Harry (Donald Sutherland) enters his life to be taught the trade, the loner Bishop takes him on as a repaid debt.
Amidst plot twists and contrivances, director Simon West pumps up the action notch by notch to make “The Mechanic” a blast of entertainment. Jason Statham’s unique brand of screen charisma dominates the screen, and he exudes physicality performing arduous stunts with perfection and precision timing. A polished supporting cast complements his amazing prowess. In a cameo, Donald Sutherland is effective as Bishop’s wheelchair-ridden mentor in the revenge flick.
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