Review: Mechanic Resurrection

Mechanic Resurrection is loaded with exhilarating action sequences which include gunfights and eye-popping stunts, the film takes off from its prequel -- the 2011 released "The Mechanic". The concept isn't original and the plot, gapping with bullet-ridden holes is a pea-headed, brawn's delight. It propels into action after about one-third of its run time, when the retired ruthless hitman, Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham), in order to avoid being dragged into criminal activities, escapes from Brazil to Thailand. In Thailand, he rescues Gina (Jessica Alba) from an abusive relationship only to realise that she has links with his foe Crain (Sam Hazeldine), who is attempting to utilise his services. But since Bishop is reluctant to follow Crain's orders, Crain threatens to eliminate Gina. Left with no choice, Bishop visits Crain, who instructs him to finish off his three enemies: Krill (Femi Elufowojo Jr) - an African warlord who is holed up in a Malaysian, high-security prison; Jeremy (John Cenatiempo). The instruction for the execution comes with a warning - "Each case should seem like an accident or else Gina dies" along with a time limit. What follows is a high speed, globe-trotting, save Gina mission. The result is obviously predictable and with no twists and turns along the way, the film lacks the elements of a mystery.