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.
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.
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.
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