Review of The Mechanic (2011) by David P — 30 Dec 2011
Time well wasted! If people are expecting something like Harry Potter when viewing "The Mechanic" these people will be gravely disappointed! The Mechanic is an action movie, not a drama, and a remake of the 1972 classic.
The Mechanic as a remake, does not follow the predecessor completely or deviate too much from the original that the storyline is destroyed. Furthermore, The Mechanic is not like the Omen remake where it follow the first movie's story line exactly.
However, if one does watch the predecessor first, the key plot twists will be ruined. Well directed and acted. The Mechanic is an exciting ride with modern over the top video game style action. Jason Statham shines in his role as Arthur Bishop, and Ben Foster plays a great demented side kick.
The movie is over the top, but I still like it. Three out of five stars.
This review of The Mechanic (2011) was written by David P on 30 Dec 2011.
The Mechanic has generally received mixed reviews.
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