Mechanic: Resurrection

Plot synopsis:
In this sequel, after faking his death, Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) has been living quietly in Rio de Janeiro as Mr. Santos. One day during lunch, he is approached by a mysterious woman (Yayaying Rhatha Phongam). She states that her employer wishes for Bishop to come out of retirement to kill three targets and stage them as accidents. The woman also brought a group of assassins with her. Bishop takes a picture of her on his phone as she reaches for a gun. He pushes the table against her as the other hitmen approach him. Bishop fights all of them before running onto a tram car. The woman chases him and almost gets him until he makes his escape by jumping on the back of a hang glider.Bishop retreats to a nearby location to hideout with help of his friend Mae (Michelle Yeoh) investigates the woman and learns her employer is Riah Crain (Sam Hazeldine), a former childhood friend of Bishop's.By the shore, Bishop sees a beautiful woman, Gina (Jessica Alba). Later at night, on the ocean, Bishop sees a boat and hears Gina sounding like she's being attacked. Bishop heads over to the boat and kills the attacker before bringing Gina back to the shore for safety. Bishop later watches a video of Gina teaching children in Cambodia. When she wakes up, Gina explains that a friend of hers was taken by Crain, and he threatened to harm the children if she didn't do what he wanted. Bishop keeps Gina close and takes her by a bar where Mae works. This brings the two of them closer as they bond, unaware that Crain's men are watching them.Eventually, Crain's men corner Bishop and Gina on the beach. While Bishop fights the hitmen, Gina is taken.Bishop is brought in to meet with Crain after a long absence. Crain has an axe to grind with Bishop after he felt that Bishop abandoned him when Crain needed him. Crain orders Bishop to kill the three targets, or else Gina will die. Bishop reluctantly agrees. The first target is a warlord named Krill (Femi Elufowoju Jr.), who is being kept locked up in a Malaysian prison.Bishop travels to Malaysia and gets himself arrested in order to get in the same building as Krill. While on the inside, Bishop stops a man who was already planning on killing Krill. Later, Bishop meets with Krill inside his little hut by the prison yard. As Krill discusses his plan to rule Africa once he gets out of prison, Bishop sneaks up on him and chokes him with a wooden rod by pressing it against a bar on the window. He sets up the "accident" by having Krill sit at his table to appear as though he was in the middle of a prayer. The guards are alerted to the incident and witness Bishop on the security cameras. Bishop creates a bomb that blows a hole through the prison walls. He walks through and jumps into the ocean to escape.Bishop is contacted by Crain through his tablet to speak with Gina. She tells him that he only has 36 hours to kill the next target or she will be eliminated. Crain tells Bishop that the next target is a man named Adrian Cook (Toby Eddington), who runs an underage trafficking ring.Bishop finds Cook's apartment and carefully sets up his trap. Cook goes for a swim in his glass pool outside his apartment while Bishop is hooked to a wire as he scales the building. He uses a device to break the glass in the pool, causing the water to spill out with Cook plummeting to his death. Once again, Bishop makes a clean getaway.Somehow, time has run out for Bishop, and he is forced to kill the last target immediately. The man is Max Adams (Tommy Lee Jones), a billionaire who owns a bunch of submarines. Adams finds Bishop waiting for him in his safe room, but instead of killing him, the two of them get along and decide to work together. Bishop has Adams fake his death by blowing up his equipment and telling Crain that the job is done. They arrange a meeting so Crain can give Gina back. However, Crain is planning to have Bishop killed.Bishop waits for Crain's men as they get off land and head to kill him. He shoots them all dead before heading toward Crain's boat. He shoots, stabs, and blows up more hitmen before getting to Crain. He finds Gina, and they discover that Crain has the boat rigged to explode. Bishop puts her in a chamber to let her escape while he finishes Crain. The two of them go head-to-head and fight as time is running out. Crain pulls Bishop down with the anchor chain, but Bishop manages to pull it off and tie Crain down with the chains. Bishop runs away moments before the boat explodes, killing Crain. Gina resurfaces in the chamber and sees the wrecked boat. She is rescued and treated by paramedics, and she learns there were no survivors.Gina returns to Cambodia to continue teaching. She writes a letter to Mae to let her know she is safe and doing what she loves. Gina is then surprised when Bishop shows up. They embrace.The last scene shows Adams reviewing security footage. He sees that Bishop found a chamber to sneak into before the boat exploded. He got out once that piece of the boat was recovered. Adams laughs and deletes the evidence.

Tags: revenge, murder, violence

Review:
The content is too non logical, Jason has no reason to scarify his life for a 2 days met girl.For short, this film is only for watching some action scenes.
If he doesn't look these people within a certain time frame, his female acquaintance will be in danger.Though "Mechanic: Resurrection" is an action film, it looks more like a pop feel good film because of its beautiful locations and its movie logic that defies common sense.
It should only be watched if you want to get the exact idea how NOT to write a script, direct a movie, act in a movie and especially how NOT to cut the scenes and shots together (it just feels like the whole post-production work was missed or at least rushed).
Bad acting (predominately by Alba and Lee Jones), combined with unconvincing story line (superficiality of good and, especially, bad characters) and mixed with non-imaginative CGI sequences turned this film into my first 1-star movie on IMDb.Luckily, I brought a phone with me so I could play some games during this projection..
Nothing more than that.Jason Statham is back and though this is not a good movie, it is a fun one and if you expected more than that you have no one else to blame but yourself.Ill rate the movie with my usual ratingssystem which contains rating a few aspect of the movie with an overall total score at the endActing: 5/10.
If Jason Statham looking stoically at everyone/everything isn't enough, we got jessica alba being used as a sex symbol first and an actress second.
They have done some promising things in the past, Statham did great in Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Jessica Alba was pretty good in that time she appeared in The Office and she was promising in Dark Angel, which I gave up on quite quickly.
The story is exactly the same with the same lead actor: -A hit-man who makes his kills look like accidents stars in both movies -A loved one is captured -The antagonist tells the protagonist to kill three targets and the loved one will liveThat's how generic this is: it's been done exactly the same years ago.
Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a very professional hit man who always works alone , he is the number one killing people with a bullet whose reputation has caught up with him.
Furthermore, appears a nice secondary cast such as Jessica Alba as Bishop's love interest, but the romance isn't what this movie offers , it is about action and violence and director knows his work , as well as Sam Hazeldine , Michelle Yeoh , John Cenatiempo and special mention for veteran Tommy Lee Jones in a brief appearance as the millionaire Max Adams .
This is an acceptable film about a deadly rivalry among killers , thrilling kidnapping and restless rescue that will appeal to Jason Statham fans and action lovers ..
(perhaps one who had her fighting in it, but let her get cut because she is a far superior action star and upstaged Statham??)All in all, an absolute travesty of a movie.
And let's not forget the beautiful scenery, and I'm not talking about Jessica Alba here, even though she has quite a few Action scenes as well and isn't just the Damsel in Distress.All in all, it's a great Jason Statham movie, with fun Action and a beautiful and diverse scenery.
But if you're in the need for a dumb yet entertaining Action movie, Mechanic: Resurrection is just the thing you're looking for.
but the movie is great to watch with a few friends and riff on.The whole plot is just so bland and far fetched, actions are sometimes so illogical and the movie doesn't even follow it's own rules (for instance, from the trailer we learn he has to assassinate a few people and make it look like an accident.
So watch this movie if you are a Jason Statham fan and love action a lot..
Much better than first one.Actions are really good and has it all- Knives, Guns, Punches, Technology so go for it.After all its Jason Statham movie.
I always liked his movies and his fighting styles.Just a little boring love drama for around 15 minutesIts full enjoyable and worth to watch from starting to end.......
Have sex with your girlfriend after watching this movie, hell bang each other while you're watching and pretend you're both Jason Statham and Jessica Alba and have the greatest time of your life.
With a movie like Mechanic: Resurrection, you won't expect Oscar worthy acting or dialogue and it certainly isn't going to reinvent the action genre or an established formula.This unexpected sequel, is another decent entry into Stathams filmography and further cements him as one of the top action stars of this generation.
Ben Fosters performance and his chemistry with Statham added more to the film and story whereas the sequel may have a great cast on paper, the supporting roles and characters they play are either forgettable or little used.
Tommy Lee Jones is there but only to give impression of a bad guy not so bad.In all, nothing wrong in watching once and may be twice if action is the generation of your favorite movie lists..
"Mechanic: Resurrection" was actually a worthy follow up to the 2011 movie.Without being blinded by enjoying Jason Statham's movies, then it should be said that you know what kind of movie that you are in for here, as his movie are essentially made from the same recipe; much like Steven Seagal, Jean Claude Van Damme, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone back in the day.
But with that being said, then I will say that I enjoy these types of movies as I grew up with them, and Jason Statham rarely fails to deliver.The story in "Mechanic: Resurrection" is about Arthur Bishop (played by Jason Statham) who has put his turbulent past behind him and is living a quiet life in Asia.
But it was still very entertaining and enjoyable, because there is a lot of action throughout the movie, and it is kept in a very fast pace, which ensures lost of adrenaline and thrills.The acting in "Mechanic: Resurrection" was good.
This is my review of Mechanic: Resurrection (spoiler free)*** (3/5)Cast: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee-Jones, Michelle YeohPlot: Arthur Bishop (Statham) thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life (Alba).
Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.A lot of people say that whenever Statham is in a new movie the only person he can play is himself, but maybe that isn't so much a bad thing.
But because of the wobbly scripting it turns out that the performances aren't particularly great either, although Statham tries to the best of his abilities but the real performer is the action, the stunts and the bullets, also the story is a little bit flat it does take a while for the action to get started, although in some areas it starts pretty much immediately but it takes a while for him to get the assassinations sorted, and finally when it gets to them they are too quick to end not necessarily a bad thing.
Of course just like in the first one Bishop is very clever especially when he uses surveillance to scope out the people he wants to kill, but that's another story he is clever in the way he devises his plans to end people's lives mainly his enemies, and also the use of explosives which is the key element to this movie but then that is the key element to action movies, well some actioners.
There is a way this film is done better this is kind of like the first one as well everywhere Bishop goes it is absolutely stunning with the gorgeous landscapes and the beautiful women, but he doesn't go there for women, he's not James Bond.
Well not really, not much anyway there is a little bit to learn about the characters especially one of the targets, which strangely enough Tommy Lee-Jones' Max Adams in his most ridiculous outfit yet, but also he doesn't say much which again is weird because in most of his movies he's quite the talker.Now finally the one thing that is missing for all you Statham fans there is no martial arts, whenever Statham stars in a new film there is loads of martial arts spectacles to behold but unfortunately that is the one thing that is missing but don't let that disappoint you there is still plenty of blood filled, guns blazing action to peel your eyes at.
I'm sure many people would find this movie unwatchable, but not meBecause it has Statham, Alba & Michelle Yeoh.It also has Tommy Lee Jones, but I won't hold that against the movie - 7 out of 10.
This film is the standard action Jason Statham film, and for fans of him, they know what to expect.
The rest of the movie, however, is pretty rough around the edges.The story falls apart on several points as character's only motivation to behave as they do is to morbidly push the plot along, which is especially frustrating when deaths that are supposed to look like accidents are clearly murders.
The motivations of characters are foggy at best, especially the impetuous relationship between Jason Statham and Jessica Alba's characters.In addition to the poorly conceived plot line, the effects department and production team failed to blend green screen stages, background sets and simple explosions in a convincing manner.Have a watch if you're looking for a quick action film with lots of people getting shot, large amounts of time dedicated to fruitless attacks that result in getting characters nowhere they want to be and lots of Jason Statham without his shirt on, punching people in the face..
Probably Not. Because Jason Statham is one of those Mumbling Action Heroes that is Fun to Watch Ply His Trade.
Worth a Watch for Statham Fans and Action Enthusiasts, but the Potential is Wasted and Delivered so Dry it becomes like so much Bright and Shiny Wallpaper.
Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a retired assassin who faked his own death to get away from all that madness is contacted to kill 3- people, but must make it look like an accident.
Now late into the movie we see Tommy Lee Jones (I didn't know he was in this until I saw someone who almost looked like him) as Max Adams, who is supposed to be the 3rd kill.
See, it can be done.To be fair Jason Statham is a very good actor and deserves more credit than he is given for these Action-Hero movies Jessica Alba is just now returning to the movies and we are glad of it.
And Tommy Lee Jones is always a breath of fresh air.But, here's the thing: we see Jason Statham's name and we just know we will see fantastic fighting choreography and spectacular CGI and we are not disappointed as it was okay, but the wasteful preparations to make the kills and a no-go chemistry between Bishop and Gina bring all this down.
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.
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.
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.6/10.
I'm a Statham fan and I tried my best to not take this too seriously, but unfortunately I don't think anyone behind the movie took it seriously either which is a shame as the Bishop character, like The Jackal, is a great character.Running Time: 5 The Cast: 4 Performance: 4 Direction: 5 Story: 2 Script: 2 Creativity: 4 Soundtrack: 3 Job Description: 1 The Extra Bonus Point: 030% 3/10.
The underwater swimming sequence was great to see as Jessica can hold her breath forever as she has said in the extra's section for the movie 'Into the blue'So if you like good action movies, ignore the silly criticisms on here and watch for yourself..
I guess having an intelligence of anything more than a brick is not required for this film.No, 3 minutes after opening credits, the first stupidity took place and it continued throughout.Jason Statham movies are either supposed to be action with a sense of almost non-stop as kicking or dark sarcastic humor - where he is either a good guy or a bad guy.This boarders on stupidity throughout much of the film and actions by somebody who is being hunted should never do - strictly for the sake of avoiding any conflict or attention...but then if that were the case of the plot, I guess this movie would not exist.Bad actions taken in circumstances where they definitely should not be - and avoiding any attention of any sort is required...I guess the writers, director, producers, actors and editors overlooked that small important and very crucial part of the plot..
Tommy Lee Jones is looking for a easy pay day and Jessica Alba has never been much of an actress, Jason Statham tries to deliver but falls flat as well.
This combined with the standard of acting makes this movie almost unbearable.Has to be the worst Statham movie ever!I'm sure 90% of people who watched this film feel ripped off!Cannot believe that this movie grossed more than 3 times its budget!.
The action in this is really fun to watch but really no better or worse than his other movies.
The stunts and action in this are really fun to watch but again, this is really no better or worse than his other movies.
I write to those who write very bad reviews about Jason Statham's Mechanic movies.
Mr. Statham's movies do make money so (like myself) fans of his works can enjoy..
I get that sex sells and that some men take their mate to action movies so theres a need for a romantic aspect but would this movie not have been better had they cut the whole jessica alba aspect out?If u like statham, obviously check it out.
Watching this movie, you get the nagging feeling that the filmmakers were just going through the motion of creating a generic action film and could care less about presenting anything new on the screen.To say the bad guys were one-dimensional and derivative would be the understatement of the year.
Movie Review: "Mechanic: Resurrection" (2016)As main cast Jason Statham and Jessica Alba seem up for this action task, director Dennis Gansel stumbles over a shallow script even worse sequence editing as not one single action scene is able to reach the superior standards of the 2011 Simon West directed remake of a Charles Bronson starred relatively un-appreciated 1970s action flick.
Jason Statham performs his usual, action packed, indestructible man who can do it all sequence, but the plot is terrible.
Why doesn't someone come up with a good script for Jason Statham, who is definitely the best action movie actor around?.
Too bad Jason f***ing Statham, who is, imo, a very talented actor, chose to act in this poor movie.
When you want to watch a movie with Jason statham, out at looking for some action.
I recently watched the first Jason statham mechanic film and I found it okay but now I have seen the sequel and this film make the first one look great because of how bad resurrection is.
As mentioned before Jason statham plays the lead in this film and you get what you expect, he is very brooding in this and plays the tough guy well, which helps sell him in the action scenes.
The style of the film though was pretty cool, the action scenes were all filmed really well and it was fun to watch statham come up with these unique creative kills.
Jason Stratham the star is a player in the movie industry and has made some impressive films based on his ability to make fighting look good.
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, so if you're looking for a fun, action story, this is the one to see..
Usually I love anything with Jason Statham in it as the films to date have been made to a standard thats worth watching.
I understand that story is not really a focus in a Statham flick but come on, it's established that he makes his hits look like accidents but all I am seeing is crazy action scenes in very public places with tons of witnesses!
The writing in this movie is bad from beginning to end.Like myself you are probably here to enjoy a decent Jason Statham action flick and this movie is anything but decent.
the morning after I bought and watched it.Says it all really.Silly Story nonsense in most scenes, never ending bullets, very poor CGI, I love a Jason Statham flick and you get what you expect on so many levels ..
It's action pack and we'll what more do you guys want good movie overall and I went into the movie thinking I wasn't gonna like it.
Jason Statham has a monopoly on the action movie market because he seems to be in every single one of them and seems to play the same character every time.
Mechanic Resurrection is as about cliché as action movies get: a bad guy kidnaps Statham's girlfriend so he has to do some assassinations in interesting ways on far away locations.
The fight scenes are descent but like I said nothing you haven't seen before in another Statham film.