The mighty Jason Statham stars in this violent remake of the 70s Charles Bronson movie, The Mechanic.

But I have no doubt that its an ability he actually possesses.

The stunts and action are refreshingly grounded and free from the lazy clutches of CGI and noticeably so.

4 stars

Elsewhere, Tony Goldwyn provides the obligatory (if you live in our home) He did it!

chorus, as a man who may, or may not, be entirely trustworthy.

I do wish Hollywood would stop casting such incredibly notorious screen rotters time after time.

4 stars

If anything, casting should play with stereotypical typecasting.

I even quizzed my less Stath-biased other half on the rating it should receive and she agreed whole heartedly.

Heres hoping that Wests follow-up,Medallion, which sees him reunited withCon Airstars Nicolas Cage and M.C.

4 stars

Gainey, proves just as entertaining.

Film:

The Mechanicis out now on Blu-ray andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.

Rating:

3 out of 5

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