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'The Expendables 2'
Another entertaining reunion of action movie veterans is supplied by this sequel, with Sylvester Stallone reprising his role as the leader of a band of troubleshooters whose latest mission turns personal when they lose one of their own. The tragedy...Tags: The Expendables 2 (movie), DVDs, Terry Crews, Blu-ray Discs, Bruce Willis
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List of films and release dates in summer 2012
May 4 The Avengers A team of superheroes including Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and Thor unite to save the world. With Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth. Written and directed by Joss Whedon. In Imax 3-D. Walt Disney...
Tags: James Cromwell, Elizabeth Banks, Vince Vaughn, Zach Galifianakis, David Schwimmer
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Reel Critics: 'The Mechanic' lacks purpose, meaning
![Director and producer Simon West has ample experience with hardcore action thrillers. "Black Hawk Down" and "Con Air" are among his many credits. He now tries his hand at directing a remake of "The Mechanic," an old Charles Bronson hitman tale. West wisely uses Jason Statham to upgrade Bronson's role as a hired assassin training a new guy in his nasty profession.](http://www.dailypilot.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-02/59194503-03205254.jpg "Director and producer Simon West has ample experience with hardcore action thrillers. "Black Hawk Down\" and \"Con Air\" are among his many credits. He now tries his hand at directing a remake of \"The Mechanic,\" an old Charles Bronson hitman tale. West wisely uses Jason Statham to upgrade Bronson's role as a hired assassin training a new guy in his nasty profession.")
Director and producer Simon West has ample experience with hardcore action thrillers. "Black Hawk Down" and "Con Air" are among his many credits. He now tries his hand at directing a remake of "The Mechanic," an old Charles Bronson hitman tale. West...Tags: Ben Foster, Golden Globe Awards, Barney's Version (movie), Anthony Hopkins, Elections
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'The Mechanic'
![Jason Statham has established himself as a rugged action machine in such franchises as "The Transporter" and "Crank," and he's back in tough-guy mode in this four-decades-later update of the Charles Bronson melodrama about a professional assassin who becomes an unlikely teacher.](http://www.zap2it.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-05/60869774-17084655.jpg "Jason Statham has established himself as a rugged action machine in such franchises as "The Transporter\" and \"Crank,\" and he's back in tough-guy mode in this four-decades-later update of the Charles Bronson melodrama about a professional assassin who becomes an unlikely teacher.")
Zap2ItJason Statham has established himself as a rugged action machine in such franchises as "The Transporter" and "Crank," and he's back in tough-guy mode in this four-decades-later update of the Charles Bronson melodrama about a professional assassin who...Tags: Ben Foster, DVDs, Donald Sutherland, Documentary (genre), Blu-ray Discs
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Film review: 'The Mechanic' lacks a few tools
Brand XWithout achieving Schwarzenegger/Stallone/Willis levels of superstardom, the hard-working Jason Statham has become arguably the most reliable action star in Hollywood. And, while he's done remakes before (“The Italian Job,” “Death Race... -
Movie Review: The Mechanic
Frankly My Dear - Orlando SentinelJason Statham is put on fine display in Simon West's remake of the Charles Bronson hired-killer thriller, “The Mechanic.” We're treated to the Statham stare, the Statham strut. And the Statham sternum. Because Statham wouldn't be Statham...
Oct 18, 2012
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Apr 29, 2012
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Feb 3, 2011
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Apr 13, 2011
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Jan 26, 2011
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