The Mechanic (DVD, 2002)

One of Charles Bronsons best films and did very well at the box office. In
the movie, Bronson plays a hit man for the organization and always works alone.
But when willing acolyte, Jan Michael Vincent, proves he has the stuff that
aspiring killers are made of, Bronson agrees to train him-though without "the
Organizations approval". They decide Bronson has exceeded his authority, after
a hit is blotched, and it appears like it might be a case of the pupil overtaking the master though, as Vincent begins to get some peculiar ideas
of his own. When Bronson finds a "hit" book on himself, action ensues and
great surprise ending. A night full of entertainment in this movie that most
will enjoy if you like Action Classics and Mystery type movies.

This is a must have DVD/movie for any and all Charles Bronson fans. The Mechanic has action and adventure with all the great things that made the 1970's a time to remember. This movie is a classic and not only features many great actors in their early days, but also pushes the limits of film making. If you like action, adventure, drama and suspense then you need this movie in your collection. Highly recommended!

Check this out! Charles Bronson and Jan Michael Vincent are terrific in it. Great action, pretty good ending. I liked it better than the Death Wish movies. Definitely recommended.

well acted by both charles bronson and jan micheal vincent. excellent movie.well worth owning.very hard to find on dvd or vhs.

This is vintage Charles Bronson. He is the sure-footed, cold-blooded, ice man - A contract killer. He leaves nothing to chance. He is Mr. Meticulous. He carefully formulates his plan and with exact precision, executes his skill. His bosses are mostly the mob commission, but he is also an independent contractor. The son of a friend, Steve (Jan Michael Vincent), figures out what Bronson does and wants to learn from the best. Bronson likes Steve because he reminds him of himself, only years earlier. Steve knows that Bronson killed his father, but since he inherited his wealth, he doesn't have a problem with it. The truth is, he too, is also cold as ice. Bronson take Steve in tow and starts teaching him his trade. He teaches him his precision, and meticulousness. When he takes Steve as a partner on his next job, and things get kind of sloppy, his bosses are upset because he never asked their permission to use Steve. Bronson sort of has a hunch that he may be in trouble with them and formulates an alternate plan, just in case his hunch is true. The next job is out of the country and when he and Steve complete the job they have a drink just before leaving to return to L.A. Bronson immediately knows that he has made a mistake. The glass was laced with an undetectable poison, and while he was dying, he knew that his worse fear was true. He knew that the bosses had also given Steve a contract on him. Bronson was anguished that he had let Steve get the best of him, yet somehow surprised by Steve's cleverness. Steve returns to L.A. and moves into Bronson's home and all but assumes his life. Steve is summoned by the bosses and when he gets into his car, he notices a note left for him by Bronson. . ."Boom"!