18) The Housemaid (2010) and 19) The Mechanic (2011)

18) The Housemaid (2010) Dir: Im Sang-Soo Date Released: January 21, 2011 Date Seen: January 23, 2011 Rating: 3.75/5

19) The Mechanic (2011) Dir: Simon West Date Released: Date Seen: January 24, 2011 Rating: 1.5/5

The Housemaid is a surprisingly strong remake in spite of some problems I have with it. The Mechanic is shit. See my reviews of both at Nomad Wide Screen.

5) The Mechanic (1972)

5) The Mechanic (1972) Dir: Michael Winner Date Released: November 1972 Date Seen: January 12, 2011 Rating: 1/5 

Oy vey. See my review for the New York Press.