15 Years Later, Jason Statham's 'The Mechanic' is Better Than Ever

On Jan. 28, 2011, one of Jason Statham’s bloodiest and most entertaining action movies premiered in North America. Here, Jason Statham’s character, Arthur Bishop, is known as “The Mechanic” because he is a skilled hitman who specializes in making his kills look like misfortunes, suicides, and ordinary criminal acts. 'The Mechanic' Kills the Original Film and Takes Its PlaceCBS FilmsTalk of a superior remake. Such a realism-based approach makes The Mechanic stand out, especially in the post-John Wick action era of modern action thrillers, where every action hero is too good for the enemy. Simon West’s The Mechanic is also a precise action film, a perfect Jason Statham vehicle, which fits everything into a perfect 90-minute running time.