Review of The Mechanic (1972) by Jack G — 07 Feb 2009
Charles Bronson and director Michael Winner made several movies together before hitting paydirt with the Death Wish films. In this Bronson plays a lone hitman who takes Jan Michael Vincent under his wing.
The scenes of Bronson preparing and executing his hits are the main redeeming value, even if they are a little overly complicated. When Jan Michael shows up, the cheesy dialog goes into overdrive. It also never really establishes why Bronson's loner would give a shit about JMV, or have any interest in messing with the good thing he's got going by working with him.
Note: Fred Watkins talked about the opening scenes establishing Bronson's character several times in class, but none of what he said was in the movie. Figures.
This review of The Mechanic (1972) was written by Jack G on 07 February 2009.
The Mechanic has generally received positive reviews.
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