This is the original version of "The Mechanic" and I have not seen the remake....mostly because I am not a big fan of remakes. I do know the remake has a different ending
The film follows the exploits of Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson), a hired killer or 'mechanic'. Much of the film just shows the complex way that Bishop plans and executes the killings...as if his actions as works of art. And, in most cases he wants to make these deaths look like accidents. But this very cold and calculating killer lets his guard down a bit when he takes a young apprentice under his wing. Steven McKenna (Jan-Michael Vincent) is actually the son of one of Bishop's contracts...and like Bishop, Steven seems to have little conscience or remorse. To see where all this is headed, see the film.
Considering the plot, it isn't very surprising that is a violent action film. However, the violence wasn't generally gratuitous and the plot quite exciting. Not Bronson's best, but among his best...though I am pretty sure many will hate the downbeat ending. I actually thought the ending was great.
The film follows the exploits of Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson), a hired killer or 'mechanic'. Much of the film just shows the complex way that Bishop plans and executes the killings...as if his actions as works of art. And, in most cases he wants to make these deaths look like accidents. But this very cold and calculating killer lets his guard down a bit when he takes a young apprentice under his wing. Steven McKenna (Jan-Michael Vincent) is actually the son of one of Bishop's contracts...and like Bishop, Steven seems to have little conscience or remorse. To see where all this is headed, see the film.
Considering the plot, it isn't very surprising that is a violent action film. However, the violence wasn't generally gratuitous and the plot quite exciting. Not Bronson's best, but among his best...though I am pretty sure many will hate the downbeat ending. I actually thought the ending was great.