The Mechanic
United Artists | Release Date: November 17, 1972 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
51
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Charles Bronson, who has recently started to enjoy a long-delayed superstar status, is very good and slit-eyed as the mechanic, and the movie's premise is a nice one with a lot of neat twists toward the end. Read full review
60
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Michael Winner keeps the tempo at fever-pitch despite deficiencies of feature’s opening sequences. Read full review
50
The New York TimesVincent Canby
I suspect that another, tougher director might have made something quite interesting of the same script. Read full review
50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
A glossy, violent, pointless movie from the team who later perpetrated Death Wish; mildly entertaining if you want to watch Bronson suggesting silent, brooding menace for the umpteenth time. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Though extremely violent, the film is surprisingly boring in spots. Read full review
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