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Mechanic: Resurrection

26 August 2016English1h 39mPart 2 of the Mechanic series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 5 scored reviews · 3 not rated

Statham keeps it watchable, but thin plotting and stale stunts hold it back.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Statham-driven action sequences
  • Criticised: Generic plot and routine stunts

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What 8 critics are saying

Critical reception for Mechanic: Resurrection leans largely negative, with most reviewers finding the film weighed down by a simplistic, clichéd plot and routine action sequences. A handful of critics acknowledged that the film delivers enough intense stunt work to satisfy dedicated action fans and Jason Statham followers. Common criticisms include generic plotting, jaded stunt choreography, and a weak script that hampers even Statham's efforts. Exotic locations and Alba's presence were noted as minor positives, but these were not enough to offset the film's perceived formulaic shortcomings.

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Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

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Critic reviews (8)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    Jason Statham tries hard to stay upbeat with his adrenaline rushing avatar. But somewhere in the middle he gets trapped in bad script and forced action.
  2. CatchNews

    Film review ·

    At the end of the day is this a bad film? Yes. I'll be fair and give credit where credit is due though. But if you love the brand that is Jason Statham, I doubt you're going to pass up the opportunity. Nor should you.
  3. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    The onus is on the stunts (the seen before variety) rather than smarts. Exotic locales and Jessica Alba prettify the experience but routine action, jaded stunt choreography, an irritating background score and typically generic plotting weigh it down woefully!
  4. Bollywood Life

    Film review ·

    Resurrection is a super-charged, stylishly packed action thriller that is mechanical and exhaustively perfunctory with a cliched "assassin" tale.
  5. BookMyShow

    Film review ·

    Packed with intense levels of action and extreme stunts, Statham fans are bound to go crazy over this one. The actor is mysterious, smart and fast with his movements.
  6. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    You can survive it for a while, but you'll never outlive it. Towards the end, the villain finally wakes up to the folly of picking The Mechanic as his adversary (remember The Dark Knight line?), but I wasn't at all sure why Arthur needed to wait so long to rescue Gina. Then, I looked down and understood. The omniscient Arthur was just giving us time to finish the popcorn.

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