Fresh
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.
Leah Rozen, TheWrap
The Mechanic
Someone has to fix the problems.
2011 · 1h 33m · R
Action, Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Simon West
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
54%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The Mechanic is like a Beretta loaded with blanks -- quick and brutal but ultimately empty.
Una LaMarche, New York Observer
Rotten
Clinging to false heroism and terrified of anything too dark, The Mechanic is a tough-guy movie for wimps.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Fresh
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.
Bruce Diones, New Yorker
Fresh
The new stunts are explosive, over-the-top and a sign of the times -- action fans aren't happy these days, it seems, unless at least one scene involves a jackknifing 18-wheeler and a fireball.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
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