Great Film: The Mechanik
CG junkies need not apply
The Mechanik is a solid bare-bones action movie. If amazing special
effects and an all-star cast are required to enjoy a movie, look
elsewhere.
Nick Cherenko (Lundgren) previously of the Russian special forces, has
his family brutally killed by Russian Mobsters. Now he is offered a
reward to recover the daughter of a millionaire, forced into
prostitution by the same men. The plot is a no-brainer, its a simple
revenge story which has been done a thousand times. While the acting
varies, the locations give a real presence in the film. Wide soviet
countryside and wartorn villages help thicken the atmosphere.
Action is paced, with some nicely executed shootouts. The violence is
depicted as gritty - bricks chip and windows shatter as mercenaries
fall. Deaths come with an abundance of blood and gore.
Overall, an entertaining flick with nice camera work and solid action.
One of the better Dolph movies.
Cast
- William Burton played by Ben Cross
- Achmed (as Raicho Vassilev) played by Raicho Vasilev
- Nikolai Cherenko played by Dolph Lundgren
- Aleksandr 'Sasha' Popov played by Ivan Petrushinov
- Julia Abramoff played by Olivia Lee
- Yuri played by Assen Blatechki
- Serie played by Antony Argirov
