A remake of the 1972 “The Mechanic.” The Mechanic centers on Steve McKenna (Ben Foster), a young man who becomes an apprentice to a hitman (Jason Statham).
And the poster:
I have to be honest here and admit I have not yet seen the original to this film, but I must say ever since I saw Ben Foster in Alpha Dog I’ve wanted him to be in a film with Jason Statham. The trailer looks descent enough to spark my interest in the film itself but I am waiting for some footage that shows a little more ass kickin’. Even though I’m sure this film won’t be amazing I’m hoping it will make a good fix for my needed dose of testosterone.
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Dan: You really should check out the original w/Charles Bronson & Jan Michael Vincent. Hardcore 70’s feel w/a mind-blower of an ending. Give it a try; it’s good retro fun.
I’ll never understand why Ben Foster keeps getting movie roles, he’s just not a good actor (IMO).
While watching The Messenger, all I could think was “There’s Ben Foster, trying to act tough and mentally distraught”. 3:10 to Yuma – “There’s Ben Foster again, trying to act like an intimidating outlaw”.
I seem to be alone in these sentiments though, everyone else seems to love him.
You really are the only one, haha (probably not, but at least on this board).
I liked him in Pandorum.