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The Mechanic (2011)
Director: Simon West
Cast: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden
6.5
54%Runtime93 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2011 film The Mechanic, directed by Simon West, received mixed reviews from critics, with a 54% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it found more success with audiences, earning a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a generally positive public reception.
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For fans of gritty action thrillers and the signature style of director Simon West, The Mechanic (2011) offers a taut, morally complex tale featuring a standout performance from Jason Statham as an elite assassin forced to take on an apprentice with a thirst for vengeance.
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The Mechanic is a 2011 American action thriller film directed by Simon West, and starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, and Donald Sutherland. A remake of the 1972 film of the same name, it centers on Arthur Bishop (Statham), a professional assassin or 'mechanic', who specializes in making his hits look like accidents, suicides and petty criminals' acts.
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