Action movie fans rejoice! Jason Statham is back in the spotlight, and his hit action thriller The Mechanic, originally released in 2011, has just landed on Netflix's Top 10 US chart, over 13 years later!
The Mechanic's Netflix Success
This isn't just any action flick; The Mechanic raked in $76.3 million at the box office and has managed to garner significant views on Netflix, landing at number 5 during the week of September 30th-October 6th, 2024! This is particularly interesting as Statham has starred in other big hits, like The Expendables franchise and the Meg duology!
The Plot of The Mechanic
If you are wondering why this movie has this sudden jump back to popularity. Let's look at the storyline!
The Mechanic shows the world Arthur Bishop, a deadly assassin who works in secret, doing his killings so cleanly, he is highly sought after!
In one particularly important moment for the film, his trusted mentor Harry McKenna is murdered, which throws Arthur into a mission for revenge. The big action isn't just revenge, though. Along the way he forms an unlikely partnership, and what could potentially be the best storyline of the film. With Harry's son, Steve McKenna, played by Ben Foster they set out on a perilous path full of thrills and spills! This duo isn't interested in just revenge, but trying to be true to their skills as well. So instead of being messy about their revenge, they try to execute it through seemingly random accidents!
Why The Mechanic is a Netflix Hit
The movie wasn't critically acclaimed initially and barely broke even but despite this, it boasts some pretty awesome action sequences that are a visual feast. The film isn't seen by many critics as one of Statham's top-tier action flicks; That honor goes to Spy (2015), which sports a whopping 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. But even if it is considered slightly less impressive than his most popular movies it's managed to be super successful on Netflix which suggests something awesome - action film fans still appreciate this thrilling spectacle.
Statham's Future Action Projects
This sudden renewed interest in The Mechanic has created excitement around what Statham might do next! This is all due to Statham's big action series having such massive viewership.
Statham has two brand new projects that fans can look forward to:
- Levon's Trade - (Written by Sylvester Stallone and directed by David Ayer) - Statham is playing an ex-black ops agent whose espionage work is being continued by an unexpected source.
- Mutiny -Statham plays a former Special Forces member working in security. This new project looks pretty intriguing as he's framed for the death of his millionaire boss.
Both coming out in 2025, Statham continues his iconic style as fans can enjoy!
The Lasting Impact
The Mechanic might not be the highest-grossing Statham movie, even when compared to his later action roles in sequels such as Mechanic: Resurrection (2016), but its success on Netflix shows Statham's consistent power to deliver awesome action! Fans who enjoy Statham's style might find this action movie a real crowd-pleaser with some really cool, exciting moments!
With The Mechanic on Netflix, you've got an easy chance to binge this awesome, fun thriller that continues to gain popularity over time and also gets fans excited about the potential of Statham's next set of high-octane thrillers.
