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moviemitch96Aug 27, 2016

I didn't think it was terrible like most people have been saying simply because I went in expecting nothing more than the usual mindless yet fun popcorn action I've come to expect from Jason Statham and that's exactly what I got. Yes it'sI didn't think it was terrible like most people have been saying simply because I went in expecting nothing more than the usual mindless yet fun popcorn action I've come to expect from Jason Statham and that's exactly what I got. Yes it's certainly far from groundbreaking or amazing, but it's also not the terrible God-awful film everyone else wants you to believe it is. It's still a stupid fun time while it lasts. I feel as though most critics and audiences have been exaggerating their opinions on how terrible they think this film is, maybe that's just me though.… Expand

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herman73trioSep 9, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never though that Statham will perform as Bishop again after The Mechanic in 2011 (that was a disappointment). The reason that i wanna see this sequel is the cast. Is not just Statham alone but along with Tommy Lee Jones (Academy Award winner), Jessica Alba and international martial actress from Malaysia - Michelle Yeoh.

The story begins with Bishop that begin to enjoy his retirement - tired and sick of all the murderers he planned but then a beautiful Thai girl approached him and offering 3 jobs or get killed. but off course Bishop easily handled this girl and the thugs she bring along with her through a brutal hand combat and escape.

Then Bishop move far away to Thailand and warmly welcomed by his old friend - Mei (Michelle Yeoh).Then soon Bishop reluctantly have to save an attractive girl - Gina (Jessica Alba) whom being beaten by a guy named Frank - just to find out that all was just a set up to spying on him. But, Bishop got another plan, since he already know who behind all this, he intend to finish this once and for all.

Then Bishop meet Crain, a man who hold his grudge upon Bishop for so long - but want Bishop to do 3 hard tasks - murder high profiles villains - but with his expertise - the killing must look like accident.

Bishop easily finished his 2 first tasks - but then he realized that Crain got something behind this all schemes. So,he decide to collaborate with the 3rd target - Max Adams (Tommy Lee Jones), the most powerful gun dealers in all Europea Continent.

Again, that this sequel still far from my expectation. I was hope that this sequel will bring more escalation on every aspect, the characters, the conflicts, character development. But, turn out to be only 2 element added to this sequel 1)Bishop's love story and 2)action package.

I do really like some "humour" elements inserted but still not enough to make me Laugh Out Loud. Also i was really keen when Bishop finally find out that Gina reluctantly "working" for Crain, but then just so easily Bishop finally fall in love with Gina. A person like Bishop.

I really enjoy when Bishop create the accident to kill Cook. And that was really original idea (at least from where i belong).

But the funny thing is : the terms of the assignment was the killing must 100% look like accident or Crain will kill Gina. The 1st task was done not really look like accident.

The other thing, i always enjoy Tommy Lee Jones perform as Max Adams. His performance reminds me of his perform in Under Siege...eccentric but i can feel the vicious behind it. But then, that just it..this sequel didn't give enough space to develop Max's character.

Guess, The Mechanic Resurrcetion is just another typical action movie will be soon forgotten as you put your feet into your doorstep or maybe soon as you leave the building.… Expand

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Muskrat147Aug 30, 2016

Nothing more than a mindless action flick, Resurrection has plenty of stunts and visual splendor to make up for its recycled plot and cliched dialogue.

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TheQuietGamerJan 27, 2017

A cliché plot doesn't always mean death for an action movie. As long as the star, stunts, and fights are up to snuff then viewers can still find themselves having a good time. While the movie provides some thrilling moments, Statham'sA cliché plot doesn't always mean death for an action movie. As long as the star, stunts, and fights are up to snuff then viewers can still find themselves having a good time. While the movie provides some thrilling moments, Statham's Mechanic sequel ultimately falls short thanks to a strange focus on acting and storytelling. Both of which aren't handled very well.

Despite his pedigree, Statham isn't unfamiliar with more story-driven action flicks. Take Homefront for example, which did a pretty great job of juggling both character-driven writing and the star's remarkable physicality. Here though the amount of predictability is just painful. The emphasis on the romance between Statham and Abla is where this is most notable. It's also punctuated by awful dialog and the fact that Abla just can't act. The action is mostly solid though. When things finally get going it's almost enough to make you forget about how bad everything else is. It's even quite fun at times. The hits themselves Statham is forced to pull of are quite exciting and inventive. Near the end it starts to rely on formulaic shoot outs, but at least that's better than the writing. Plus you're treated to some gorgeous scenery. Of course even that gets hurt by some bad green screen and CGI work here and there. There are times where you can clearly see the budget restraints. The direction also seems a tad amateurish. Did we really need those lengthy fade to blacks before the next scene? At times though this is actually a strength. It (unintentionally) harkens back to those cheesy action hits of the 80's. When it comes to action movies there are plenty of better alternatives out there. However there are also plenty of worse ones as well. But why waste your time with something so middling? Ultimately this just serves as a reminder of why Statham isn't exactly as big of a name as he could be. He's got the presence and skills, but so far he just hasn't had the movies.

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eagleeyevikingAug 8, 2017

While the action set-pieces set on exotic locations are admittedly thrilling, Jason Statham’s sequel to 2011’s The Mechanic falters with an insane amount of plot holes, as well as a first act that poorly sets up the film to follow.

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TVJerrySep 5, 2016

After going underground at the end of the 2011 flic, hired assassin Jason Statham returns to kill again. He's backed into a corner, thanx partly to his quick romance with Jessica Alba, who's basically reduced to being the damsel in distress.After going underground at the end of the 2011 flic, hired assassin Jason Statham returns to kill again. He's backed into a corner, thanx partly to his quick romance with Jessica Alba, who's basically reduced to being the damsel in distress. As expected, he kicks ass and kills plenty, but this sequel has him setting more traps and creating elaborate schemes. There's less hand-to-hand fighting, which is his strength. What fights are there, aren't often special. Statham fans will probably enjoy his steely character and some good moves, but will find less cool action than expected.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Aug 16, 2017

An action "R" film with Statham and Alba, but alas, there's no b00b. Yes, Jessica as Gina plays his love interest in this serviceable fight/assassin film but at 36 yrs old Jessica is still playing 16. Yes, there's a love scene but it'sAn action "R" film with Statham and Alba, but alas, there's no b00b. Yes, Jessica as Gina plays his love interest in this serviceable fight/assassin film but at 36 yrs old Jessica is still playing 16. Yes, there's a love scene but it's heavily darkened/shadowed, why even cast her? She has the draw of Keanu Reeves. Not a waste, yet not a thrill.… Expand

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LeZeeDec 4, 2016

Falling in love is a trap, but some men risk everything for it.

This is an unexpected sequel. Actually, I was looking for other sequels from Statham's filmography, particularly the third 'Crank'. I think the idea of going for it was good andFalling in love is a trap, but some men risk everything for it.

This is an unexpected sequel. Actually, I was looking for other sequels from Statham's filmography, particularly the third 'Crank'. I think the idea of going for it was good and the film was not that bad, if your purpose of a watch is time pass. The story was so bad, but the filmmaking was excellent. Because it was made by a renowned German director. Only if he had got a better script, the outcome would have been different. So it's the actors and the director makes it watchable. Other than that, this film falls into the average category.

The story follows after Arthur Bishop was found living in Brasil by some people who know him. Then he narrowly escapes from there and lands in Southeast Asia, where he meets Gina, a woman struggling from domestic violence. But he soon discovers that's a setup. After she was taken captive by an international criminal, now he has to follow his instruction to set her free. So the action begins where he takes a series of missions across the globe and how it all ends follows in the rest of the narration,

It's good to see Jason Statham back to his signature role. This is what he's good at. Even if the story is not good, that's okay, because Statham's presence is a very comfortable to watch without any trouble. Jessica Alba as well, I haven't seen her in any major hit film at the recent time. Even though the film was received below average, it kind of puts them both back on the track.

Definitely they both needed this breakthrough. There's a third film is coming, it's not official yet, but the conclusion was a hint where Tommy Lee Jones can be seen in an important role in the next part. You won't like this film, but surely enjoy it if you are a Statham's fan, that's the only reason to go for it.

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jamessDec 6, 2016

If you're in the mood, Mechanic Resurrection is a great guilty pleasure. No one was clamoring for a sequel of Jason Statham's remake of the 70's Charles Bronson assassin flick, but here it is anyway. The opening is a kind of homage/rip off ofIf you're in the mood, Mechanic Resurrection is a great guilty pleasure. No one was clamoring for a sequel of Jason Statham's remake of the 70's Charles Bronson assassin flick, but here it is anyway. The opening is a kind of homage/rip off of a James Bond open, with an actually well staged fight in a restaurant that moves to the top of a suspended railcar and ends with our hero jumping off and landing on the back of a passing hang-glider (holy Roger Moore!). From there, Statham meets activist Jessica Alba, where after an evening of giggling (which I guess passes as chemistry) they fall into bed/love together. She gets kidnapped and Statham is forced to assassinate three targets to make up the rest of the movie. The "hits" are rushed, for time, and a lot of detail is looked over. The prison hit alone could have been a movie by itself. And for an assassin that specializes in "accidents", he sure kills A LOT of people in the traditional ways, plenty of gunfire. Statham attacks the villain's boat at one point, kills about 50 henchmen, gets captured, and is forced to perform the last hit (after killing about half of the villain's men). It's that kind of movie.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeAug 26, 2016

Nothing much seen in Mechanic: Resurrection. I believe it has a little pair of good things and bad things at the same time, but when I saw this one, I had no idea what they were going for and what's the goal in this film. It's like they'reNothing much seen in Mechanic: Resurrection. I believe it has a little pair of good things and bad things at the same time, but when I saw this one, I had no idea what they were going for and what's the goal in this film. It's like they're trying to cut right into the conclusion. An additional pair of 30 minutes should've been used here. Maybe that might make this a somehow better movie.… Expand

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GetDaRekM8Aug 28, 2016

If you want to judge this movie plot wise, you'd give it a big fat 0. The Story makes no sense what so ever, new characters jumping in every 10 minutes leaving the typical movie goer clueless. But when it comes to action scenes, this movieIf you want to judge this movie plot wise, you'd give it a big fat 0. The Story makes no sense what so ever, new characters jumping in every 10 minutes leaving the typical movie goer clueless. But when it comes to action scenes, this movie really does it very well. It's a typical Jason Statham action flick where he just goes around killing people and blowing **** up with really nothing else happening. For any action drunk person i would recommend watching this movie.… Expand

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kinokriticSep 6, 2016

Этот фильм является типичным фильмом Джейсона Стетхэма, сюжет примитивный, актёрская игра удручает, в фильме нет какой-либо динамики. Из плюсов я могу отметить только сцену с бассейном, она получилось довольно крутойЭтот фильм является типичным фильмом Джейсона Стетхэма, сюжет примитивный, актёрская игра удручает, в фильме нет какой-либо динамики. Из плюсов я могу отметить только сцену с бассейном, она получилось довольно крутой

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skeptic303Oct 3, 2016

Mechanic: Resurrection is the Hitman: Agent 47 of 2016 with a moderate upgrade: it is at least much better when Jason Statham is killing people.
Maybe if it was continuous action the way Hardcore Henry was, I would have spared it a greatMechanic: Resurrection is the Hitman: Agent 47 of 2016 with a moderate upgrade: it is at least much better when Jason Statham is killing people.
Maybe if it was continuous action the way Hardcore Henry was, I would have spared it a great deal of trouble. But alas, that's not the case when a dreadfully boring love story is at play between the five and forty-minute marks. Yep, like all cliché Hollywood action films these days, there has to be a love story taking up a third of the entire movie that serves as pointless filler in order to make the concept somewhat human. Did the scriptwriter forget about flashbacks and the creation of mystery while making this film?
As with many action movies in this category such as this movie, the characters are one-dimensional cut-outs and the plot is quite stupid. Except for entertainment value from Jason Statham and the plot after the forty minute mark, nothing else was at least good in this movie.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

Mechanic Resurrection
Une énorme déception
Le scénario démarre bien. Mais à un moment il y a un piège, l[spoiler] e piège dit qu'elle est un piège [/spoiler] et le héros saute dedans sans raison.... Bla-bla-bla... Voilà la baseMechanic Resurrection
Une énorme déception
Le scénario démarre bien.
Mais à un moment il y a un piège, l[spoiler] e piège dit qu'elle est un piège [/spoiler] et le héros saute dedans sans raison.... Bla-bla-bla...
Voilà la base du scénario....
Pour le reste les méchants son pas très futé ... il ne tire pas, il monte les escaliers sans écouté d'ou vienne les tires enfin bref j'ai plu suffisamment de souvenirs tellement il ne ma pas choquer. Mise à par certaine phase d'action ce film ne vaut pas grand-chose...
Une musique je ne sais plus....
Effet spécial, ouille sa pique les yeux....
L'acteur "Jason Statham" était la seule raison pour laquelle je suis allé au cinéma et puis c'est tout, si vous aimez Jason Statham alors vous pouvez aimer. Allé le voir si vous éte fan de Jason Statham
Sinon aller voir autre chose ;)… Expand

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