Jason Statham is the B - movie star of the film . As it is , `` The Mechanic '' is ham-fisted pulp , like Robert Rodriguez 's `` Machete '' taking itself seriously . The key to his success is that he 's so cutthroat , smart and elegant . The implausibility of the film , even on its own genre - movie level , is jaw - dropping .
Jason Statham is the B - movie star of the film . The key to his success is that he 's so cutthroat , smart and elegant . The implausibility of the film , even on its own genre - movie level , is jaw - dropping .