The Mechanic vs The Raid 2
The Raid 2 has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.5/10 for The Mechanic). The Mechanic is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 30m. The Mechanic is the older of the two (2011 against 2014). Both are action, crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Mechanic
The Raid 2| The Mechanic | The Raid 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 2h 30m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Thriller | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Simon West | Gareth Evans |
| Main cast | Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Mini Anden | Iko Uwais, Kenichi Endo, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Oka Antara |
Synopsis
The Mechanic
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly…
The Raid 2
After fighting his way through an apartment building populated by an army of dangerous criminals and escaping with his life, SWAT team member Rama goes undercover, joining a powerful Indonesian crime syndicate to protect his family and uncover corrupt members of his own force.
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