Okay, so now I've watched the newest edition of " The Mechanic ", and it's time to compare this remake versus the original to decide which is superior! Two of the advantages the remake has are: better special effects, and Jason Statham 's physical prowess. However, early on we see that this version of 'Mr. Bishop' is not the cold-blooded, ultra-meticulous killer like Charles Bronson 's was. It seems they've (the writers? the studio big-wigs?) softened him up to make him more 'accessible' to the 'emo' audience of today, who require at least some redeeming quality in the protagonist.