Stars: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Sam Hazeldine, John Cenatiempo, Toby Eddington, Femi Elufowoju Jr., Anteo Quintavalle, Rhatha Phongam | Written by Philip Shelby, Tony Mosher | Directed by Dennis Gansel
Living with a Jason Statham “superfan” (aka my wife) means that his version of The Mechanic – a remake of the Charles Bronson original – has become something of a legend in our household. I have seen the film more times than I care to admit and more times than any other Statham-starring feature. Which means, honestly, that excitement level for this sequel, Mechanic: Resurrection, was at an all time high.
This time round Arthur Bishop, aka ‘the mechanic’, is settling into retirement when a vicious crime boss, Crain, offers him an assignment. After Bishop turns him down, Crain kidnaps Bishop’s new girlfriend Gina and sets him a near-impossible task to get her back: he must kill three...
Living with a Jason Statham “superfan” (aka my wife) means that his version of The Mechanic – a remake of the Charles Bronson original – has become something of a legend in our household. I have seen the film more times than I care to admit and more times than any other Statham-starring feature. Which means, honestly, that excitement level for this sequel, Mechanic: Resurrection, was at an all time high.
This time round Arthur Bishop, aka ‘the mechanic’, is settling into retirement when a vicious crime boss, Crain, offers him an assignment. After Bishop turns him down, Crain kidnaps Bishop’s new girlfriend Gina and sets him a near-impossible task to get her back: he must kill three...
- 12/22/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The mere existence of Mechanic: Resurrection, a sequel that no one asked for, serves as a reminder to a time before the internet could show you anything and everything. A time where a certain kind of cheap action flick played late at night on an early iteration of HBO (back when Cinemax was called“Skin-emax”). Low-budget productions that contained set-pieces wrapped in a lame plot. The odd thing about this specific genre is that these low expectations can sometimes lead to magic; in essence, the concept is pre-sold and a rouge director can run wild provided they deliver the goods. This freedom sadly does not exist in Dennis Gansel’s paint-by-the-numbers product, which ought to have been released directly to VOD.
Jason Statham returns as Arthur Bishop, a hired gun whose escaped from the dead only to resurface in Rio. This introduction exists only to establish our hero is a wanted man,...
Jason Statham returns as Arthur Bishop, a hired gun whose escaped from the dead only to resurface in Rio. This introduction exists only to establish our hero is a wanted man,...
- 8/29/2016
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
It’s supposed to be intense, but it’s just silly. Unless it’s secretly about one woman ridding the world of notorious arms dealers through sly manipulation. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): hated the first movie
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
About halfway through the idiotic dumbness that is Mechanic: Resurrection — the unasked-for sequel to the cesspit of unthinking nihilism and misogyny that was 2011’s The Mechanic — I found myself drifting into a feminist reverie. What if (I imagined, fancying myself in a better, smarter, kinder world) Jessica Alba’s Gina here were the mastermind pulling all the strings behind the scenes? What if, instead of the damsel in distress she appears to be, she is in fact manipulating all the overgrown boys with guns who get off on throwing violent tantrums, twisting them so that instead of spewing...
I’m “biast” (con): hated the first movie
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
About halfway through the idiotic dumbness that is Mechanic: Resurrection — the unasked-for sequel to the cesspit of unthinking nihilism and misogyny that was 2011’s The Mechanic — I found myself drifting into a feminist reverie. What if (I imagined, fancying myself in a better, smarter, kinder world) Jessica Alba’s Gina here were the mastermind pulling all the strings behind the scenes? What if, instead of the damsel in distress she appears to be, she is in fact manipulating all the overgrown boys with guns who get off on throwing violent tantrums, twisting them so that instead of spewing...
- 8/29/2016
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
“Mechanic: Resurrection” is a dumb movie. A bag of hammers might provoke more intellectual discussion than the latest from German director Dennis Gansel (“The Wave”). But it’s not oblivious. There’s a faint twinkle in its eye. There’s not a lot happening upstairs, but Gansel and screenwriters Philip Shelby and Tony Mosher are at least willing […]
The post Jason Statham’s Franchise Is Broken Beyond Repair In ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ [Review] appeared first on The Playlist.
The post Jason Statham’s Franchise Is Broken Beyond Repair In ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ [Review] appeared first on The Playlist.
- 8/29/2016
- by Will Ashton
- The Playlist
Ryan Lambie Published Date Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 11:34
Creativity's an oft-overlooked commodity in action movies. The likes of John Woo and Sam Peckinpah knew how to stage an exciting shoot-out, but they also knew that their violent set-pieces also had to have an original idea in there somewhere to keep them interesting.
British action icon and Den Of Geek favourite Jason Statham has appeared in more than his fair share of clever, inventive action scenes, from the expertly-choreographed, oiled-up brawls of The Transporter to the completely bonkers shoot-outs of Crank. On the face of it, Mechanic: Resurrection gives Statham another chance to do what he does best: bust heads, discharge firearms and look cool and sinewy while he does so.
And yes, there are some splashes of creativity that an action film needs to keep things interesting: a high-wire sequence involving a swimming pool - which we aren't spoiling, since...
Creativity's an oft-overlooked commodity in action movies. The likes of John Woo and Sam Peckinpah knew how to stage an exciting shoot-out, but they also knew that their violent set-pieces also had to have an original idea in there somewhere to keep them interesting.
British action icon and Den Of Geek favourite Jason Statham has appeared in more than his fair share of clever, inventive action scenes, from the expertly-choreographed, oiled-up brawls of The Transporter to the completely bonkers shoot-outs of Crank. On the face of it, Mechanic: Resurrection gives Statham another chance to do what he does best: bust heads, discharge firearms and look cool and sinewy while he does so.
And yes, there are some splashes of creativity that an action film needs to keep things interesting: a high-wire sequence involving a swimming pool - which we aren't spoiling, since...
- 8/27/2016
- Den of Geek
With Mechanic: Resurrection hitting this Friday, you might think you’ve seen all there is to see at this point, but the film has a new clip that kicks off the drama between stars Jason Statham and Jessica Alba in a rather surprising way.
Whether it is ultimately something that seems like a positive sign for the film, this might not be what you were expecting to see from Jessica Alba’s character, especially considering where Arthur Bishop (Statham) is, as a character, after the first film.
Plus, Tommy Lee Jones will be around, and after Jason Bourne (and several others), he’s almost carving a niche in high-octane efforts.
Check it out above, and let us know what you think about this one.
Arthur Bishop [Jason Statham] returns as the Mechanic in the sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman [Jessica Alba] force him to...
Whether it is ultimately something that seems like a positive sign for the film, this might not be what you were expecting to see from Jessica Alba’s character, especially considering where Arthur Bishop (Statham) is, as a character, after the first film.
Plus, Tommy Lee Jones will be around, and after Jason Bourne (and several others), he’s almost carving a niche in high-octane efforts.
Check it out above, and let us know what you think about this one.
Arthur Bishop [Jason Statham] returns as the Mechanic in the sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman [Jessica Alba] force him to...
- 8/23/2016
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Stars: Mila Jovovich, Dylan McDermott, Angela Basset, James D’Arcy, Robert Forster, Frances De La Tour | Written by Philip Shelby | Directed by James McTeigue
Often times in Hollywood it seems like filmmakers are either working from the same script, or are unable to see past the success of a previous film. Which is why film when a film like Olympus Has Fallen (or the very similar, and frankly better, White House Down) finds a modicum of success and popularity – enough to spawn a sequel in fact – it can have such a heavy influence on other action movies. Which leads us to Survivor.
The front of the UK DVD and Blu-ray are emblazoned with the slogan “From the makers of Olymps Has Fallen” and with good reason. This UK-set film follows the same story formula as the Gerard Butler-starrer, with and underdog government employee Kate Abbott (Mila Jovovich) pitted against...
Often times in Hollywood it seems like filmmakers are either working from the same script, or are unable to see past the success of a previous film. Which is why film when a film like Olympus Has Fallen (or the very similar, and frankly better, White House Down) finds a modicum of success and popularity – enough to spawn a sequel in fact – it can have such a heavy influence on other action movies. Which leads us to Survivor.
The front of the UK DVD and Blu-ray are emblazoned with the slogan “From the makers of Olymps Has Fallen” and with good reason. This UK-set film follows the same story formula as the Gerard Butler-starrer, with and underdog government employee Kate Abbott (Mila Jovovich) pitted against...
- 10/17/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
If there’s a thriller to be found in international travel regulations, this is not it. Makes a mockery of the unsung heroes it’s meant to celebrate. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
If there’s a thriller to be forged out of the bureaucracy of international travel regulations, Survivor is not it. Not even from the guy — James McTeigue — who brought us V for Vendetta.
Not even from Milla Jovovich (The Three Musketeers, Stone). She’s a badass security consultant — that’s a thing, it seems — riding a desk at the U.S. embassy in London, and she is on the lookout for suspicious physician and pharmaceutical types trying to travel to the United States, because bombs can be made from stuff you find in the Or . I’m sure that’s true…...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
If there’s a thriller to be forged out of the bureaucracy of international travel regulations, Survivor is not it. Not even from the guy — James McTeigue — who brought us V for Vendetta.
Not even from Milla Jovovich (The Three Musketeers, Stone). She’s a badass security consultant — that’s a thing, it seems — riding a desk at the U.S. embassy in London, and she is on the lookout for suspicious physician and pharmaceutical types trying to travel to the United States, because bombs can be made from stuff you find in the Or . I’m sure that’s true…...
- 6/4/2015
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Director: James McTeigue; Screenwriter: Philip Shelby; Starring: Milla Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan, Dylan McDermott, Robert Forster, Angela Bassett, Frances de la Tour, James D'Arcy; Running time: 96 mins; Certificate: 12A
There's little to enjoy about this daft spy thriller beyond the sight of Pierce Brosnan looking vaguely like a Spanish pimp when he wears a pencil-thin moustache as a disguise. Survivor is played straight, but laden with laughs that are entirely unintentional and make you feel somewhat sorry for the impressive cast.
You can vaguely understand why actors of the calibre of Brosnan, Milla Jovovich, Dylan McDermott, Robert Forster, Angela Bassett, Frances de la Tour and James D'Arcy signed up to the project. After all, the basic premise is an intriguing one, involving the capture of an American soldier in the Middle East leading to severe repercussions in London.
Security expert Kate (Jovovich) notices something suspicious at the Embassy, propelling her into...
There's little to enjoy about this daft spy thriller beyond the sight of Pierce Brosnan looking vaguely like a Spanish pimp when he wears a pencil-thin moustache as a disguise. Survivor is played straight, but laden with laughs that are entirely unintentional and make you feel somewhat sorry for the impressive cast.
You can vaguely understand why actors of the calibre of Brosnan, Milla Jovovich, Dylan McDermott, Robert Forster, Angela Bassett, Frances de la Tour and James D'Arcy signed up to the project. After all, the basic premise is an intriguing one, involving the capture of an American soldier in the Middle East leading to severe repercussions in London.
Security expert Kate (Jovovich) notices something suspicious at the Embassy, propelling her into...
- 6/4/2015
- Digital Spy
During a more than 60-year acting career, Michael Caine has had a lot of highs and lows. One of his most embarrassing moments was a supporting role in the reviled sequel Jaws: The Revenge – a film that came out the same year he picked up an Academy Award for Hannah and Her Sisters. In one of the actor’s most enduring interview quotes, Caine said of the sequel that he had never seen the film. “By all accounts, it is terrible,” he said. “However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific.”
Caine’s droll attempt at transparency routinely came back into this reviewer’s mind during Survivor, a film that is cluttered with action movie clichés and may be most fondly remembered by its principal cast for helping them renovate their homes. Despite the presence of director James McTeigue (V For Vendetta) and thriller author...
Caine’s droll attempt at transparency routinely came back into this reviewer’s mind during Survivor, a film that is cluttered with action movie clichés and may be most fondly remembered by its principal cast for helping them renovate their homes. Despite the presence of director James McTeigue (V For Vendetta) and thriller author...
- 5/26/2015
- by Jordan Adler
- We Got This Covered
"If you get her in your sight, do no hesitate." Pierce Brosnan took the hero role in last year's action thriller The November Man, but this year he's in villain mode for a new action thriller called Survivor. This time it's Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) on the run as she's being framed for a terrorist bombing that Brosnan's infamous assassin character executed. It seems like a pretty generic plot, but Brosnan is doing some pretty slick stuff in this trailer. In fact, he seems to get more screentime than Jovovich, which doesn't really seem fair to the actress, but Brosnan is a James Bond veteran, so he'll help sell the movie too. Watch? Here's the first trailer for James McTeigue's Survivor, originally from Yahoo: Survivor is directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta, Ninja Assassin, The Invasion, The Raven) and written by Philip Shelby (Mechanic: Resurrection). After being mysteriously framed for a terrorist bombing,...
- 4/2/2015
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
It has been in development since at least February, but the sequel to the 2011 Jason Statham-led action thriller remake The Mechanic has now pencilled in a name – Mechanic: Resurrection – and a couple of co-stars to aid (or possibly hinder) The Stath in his hit man endeavours, with Tommy Lee Jones and Jessica Alba signing up.German director Dennis Gansel has long since been attached to take the megaphone over from Simon West, and he’ll pump cinematic life into a script by Philip Shelby, Tony Mosher, Rachel Long and Brian Pittman.As the sequel kicks off, Statham’s Arthur Bishop has tried to quit the business, clearly forgetting the first rule of movie hit men: you can never leave and trouble will follow you if you do. In this case, the arrival of someone from his past forces him back into the business, and Bishop has to complete an...
- 11/9/2014
- EmpireOnline
Filming begins today on "V for Vendetta" director James McTeigue's thriller "Survivor" in London.
Philip Shelby script follows a State Department employee (Milla Jovovich) newly posted to the American embassy in the UK. Given responsibility for stopping terrorists from getting into the Us, she is soon targeted for death, framed for crimes she didn’t commit, and on the run.
Not only must she clear her name, but she must also stop a large scale terrorist attack targeting Times Square on New Year's Eve. Pierce Brosnan, Dylan McDermott, Angela Bassett and Robert Forster also star.
Irwin Winkler, Charles Winkler, Boaz Davidson and Matt O’Toole will produce.
Source: Screen...
Philip Shelby script follows a State Department employee (Milla Jovovich) newly posted to the American embassy in the UK. Given responsibility for stopping terrorists from getting into the Us, she is soon targeted for death, framed for crimes she didn’t commit, and on the run.
Not only must she clear her name, but she must also stop a large scale terrorist attack targeting Times Square on New Year's Eve. Pierce Brosnan, Dylan McDermott, Angela Bassett and Robert Forster also star.
Irwin Winkler, Charles Winkler, Boaz Davidson and Matt O’Toole will produce.
Source: Screen...
- 1/20/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Thriller from V For Vendetta director stars Milla Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan and Dylan McDermott.
Production started today in London on Survivor, a thriller starring Milla Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan, Dylan McDermott, Angela Bassett and Robert Forster.
James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) is directing from a screenplay by Philip Shelby.
Survivor is a thriller about a State Department employee newly posted to the American embassy in London, where she is given responsibility for stopping terrorists from getting into the Us. That puts her in the line of fire: targeted for death, framed for crimes she didn’t commit, discredited and on the run. She must find a way to clear her name and stop a large scale terrorist attack set for New Year’s Eve in New York’s Times Square.
The producers are Irwin Winkler (The Wolf of Wall Street, Rocky, Goodfellas), Charles Winkler, Boaz Davidson and Matt O’Toole.
Executive producers are Jason Bloom, Avi Lerner, [link...
Production started today in London on Survivor, a thriller starring Milla Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan, Dylan McDermott, Angela Bassett and Robert Forster.
James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) is directing from a screenplay by Philip Shelby.
Survivor is a thriller about a State Department employee newly posted to the American embassy in London, where she is given responsibility for stopping terrorists from getting into the Us. That puts her in the line of fire: targeted for death, framed for crimes she didn’t commit, discredited and on the run. She must find a way to clear her name and stop a large scale terrorist attack set for New Year’s Eve in New York’s Times Square.
The producers are Irwin Winkler (The Wolf of Wall Street, Rocky, Goodfellas), Charles Winkler, Boaz Davidson and Matt O’Toole.
Executive producers are Jason Bloom, Avi Lerner, [link...
- 1/20/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.