The Mechanic (2011)
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Leah Rozen
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.
Una LaMarche
The Mechanic is like a Beretta loaded with blanks -- quick and brutal but ultimately empty.
Rafer Guzman
Clinging to false heroism and terrified of anything too dark, The Mechanic is a tough-guy movie for wimps.
Bruce Diones
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.
Stephen Whitty
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.
Mark Jenkins
Betrayal, sympathy and regret are central to the story, but there's hardly any room for such feelings amid the clockwork carnage.
Critic reviews
Leah Rozen
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.
Una LaMarche
The Mechanic is like a Beretta loaded with blanks -- quick and brutal but ultimately empty.
Rafer Guzman
Clinging to false heroism and terrified of anything too dark, The Mechanic is a tough-guy movie for wimps.
Bruce Diones
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.
Stephen Whitty
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.
Mark Jenkins
Betrayal, sympathy and regret are central to the story, but there's hardly any room for such feelings amid the clockwork carnage.
Mary F. Pols
The interplay between dry Arthur and crazy, caustic Steve is what makes the movie fun.
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Cast and credits
Actors | Ben Foster, James Logan, Donald Sutherland, Tony Goldwyn, Mini Anden, Jason Statham, Jeff Chase, Christa Campbell |
Producers | Rene Besson, David Winkler, Bill Chartoff |
Director | Simon West |
Writers | Lewis John Carlino, Richard Wenk |
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Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
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Run time
92 minutes
Rating
R
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