An eclectic band of misfits is recruited for money to head to South America and depose a dictator in this homage to action films of the 1970/80's directed by the one and only Sylvester Stallone. There is a testosterone rush from the first scenes and the film maintains its relentless pace of toughness, violence and tongue in cheek cheesiness throughout. The Expendables is certainly not a great film but with a roster of stars that includes Sylvester Stallone (as team leader Barney Ross); Jason Statham (as ever romantic Lee Christmas); Jet Li (Yin Yang); Dolph Lundgren (as crazy Gunner Jensen); Mickey Rourke (playing his usual shtick, this time called Tool); Giselle Itie (as the lone female nod, Sandra) and Bruce Willis (as bad guy Mr. Church), everything works well. If you're looking for an A-Team-inspired flick for a night with the boys this is the one to pick. While it is instantly forgettable, it doesn't matter as the goal with this one is nothing more than fun, fun, fun.
My rating 7 out of 10.
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