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Mechanic: Resurrection
2016 99 min United States of America, Germany, France R 18+
★5.3
Action, Crime, Thriller, Adventure
Director: Dennis Gansel
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Description
Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$21.22M
Worldwide:
$125.73M
Starring
Jason Statham
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Jessica Alba
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Tommy Lee Jones
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Mechanic: Resurrection is generally viewed as a formulaic, subpar action vehicle that relies entirely on Jason Statham's screen presence. While the global locations and specific action set pieces provide some entertainment, they are frequently undermined by a weak, clichéd script and distracting, low-budget visual effects.
| Acting | Jason Statham remains a reliable lead, effectively anchoring the film with his signature physicality and charm despite the repetitive nature of his role. | |
| Production | The film utilizes exotic global locations to create a wider, more varied sense of scope compared to the first installment. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being a collection of tired 80s action tropes, featuring a thin plot and unconvincing character motivations. | |
| Production | The reliance on cheap-looking green-screen effects and CGI often clashes with the film's intended visual scale, resulting in an uneven aesthetic. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the supporting cast are divided; while Tommy Lee Jones is frequently highlighted as a charismatic and standout presence, Jessica Alba's performance and her romantic chemistry with Statham are often described as bland or unnecessary. | |
| Direction | The action sequences provoke conflicting responses: some viewers enjoy the inventive stunts and constant engagement, while others find the staging inferior to the original film and repetitive in execution. |