An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Eddie J. Fernandez
- Lara's Guard
- (as Eddie Fernandez)
Mark Nutter
- Mr. Finch
- (as Mark Anthony Nutter)
Lance E. Nichols
- Henry
- (as Lance Nichols)
JD Evermore
- Gun Runner
- (as J.D. Evermore)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe illegal arms dealer's mugshot is simply the actor's face photoshopped onto David Bowie's mugshot from a drug-related arrest in Rochester NY.
- GoofsEpinephrine and Adrenaline are the same thing. In the movie they are portrayed as 2 different compounds.
- Quotes
Arthur Bishop: Good judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
- SoundtracksSchubert: Trio in E-Flat, Op.100: Andante con moto
Written by Franz Schubert
Arranged and Performed by Stephen Edwards (as Stephen James Edwards) (ASCAP)
Courtesy of sixfeetfive music
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Not sure I like this one
I am one of the original Jason Statham fans. I loved the Transporter, Crank and his collaborations with Guy Ritchie like Revolver and even tolerated some of his less glorious efforts such as Death Race.
For me what makes his movies so enjoyable is the tongue in cheek humour and the likable side of the tough guy. We all know he's not a great actor but the lovable rogue is his trademark and that's why we keep going back for more.
"The Mechanic" is about a ruthless hit man and it gives Statham no opportunity to smile or engage in banter, nor make us laugh. It's a non- stop action film with a few goofs and a script with holes big enough to drive a bus through. Normally I would forgive and forget, because I like him, but he didn't make me laugh nor make me wish I could be like him this time.
There were no characters to like in this film, but there was plenty of action which makes it instantly forgettable. I know you want to read the movie was great but I wouldn't be honest if I pretended it was. Worth watching but don't expect another Transporter.
For me what makes his movies so enjoyable is the tongue in cheek humour and the likable side of the tough guy. We all know he's not a great actor but the lovable rogue is his trademark and that's why we keep going back for more.
"The Mechanic" is about a ruthless hit man and it gives Statham no opportunity to smile or engage in banter, nor make us laugh. It's a non- stop action film with a few goofs and a script with holes big enough to drive a bus through. Normally I would forgive and forget, because I like him, but he didn't make me laugh nor make me wish I could be like him this time.
There were no characters to like in this film, but there was plenty of action which makes it instantly forgettable. I know you want to read the movie was great but I wouldn't be honest if I pretended it was. Worth watching but don't expect another Transporter.
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- mike-3842
- Jan 27, 2011
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $40,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $29,121,498
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,422,006
- Jan 30, 2011
- Gross worldwide
- $76,130,093
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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