The Mechanic (review)
Charles Bronson was excellent in the 1972 original. Statham is okay in the remake, but no Bronson. The original story was heavily reworked for the remake, but it was not effective. Although the technology was updated, the plot was skewered to change the motives and personality traits of the main characters. That was a mistake. The original had greater credibility because the motives make more sense. My full review of the original version can be found at:
http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1013632/content_539414007428
My full review of the remake can be found at:
http://www.epinions.com/review/The-Mechanic/content_539354435204