If you're a fan of Jason Statham action films, you'll be happy to know his latest movie, a remake of The Mechanic, opens January 28.  Like the 1972 Charles Bronson film that it's based on , Statham plays a 'mechanic', "an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets."   Unlike some remakes that stray far from the original, Statham's remake uses the same plot, but updates all the technology and kills.  Also, Simon West directed (Con Air, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) the film so the action is well done.

While not an expert Stathamologist, I thought The Mechanic was a lot of fun and having Ben Foster play the apprentice was a smart move as he's a very talented actor that brings a lot to the role.  Anyway, we've been given four clips from the film, so hit the jump to check them out.  I've also provided the official synopsis:

Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets.  It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business.  But when his mentor and close friend Harry (Donald Sutherland) is murdered, Bishop is anything but detached.  His next assignment is self-imposed - he wants those responsible dead.

His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve (Ben Foster) approaches him with the same vengeful goal and a determination to learn Bishop's trade.  Bishop has always acted alone but he can't turn his back on Harry's son.  A methodical hit man takes an impulsive student deep into his world and a deadly partnership is born.  But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems become problems themselves. The Mechanic also stars Tony Goldwyn, Jeff Chase, and Mini Anden.

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