Review of The Expendables (1988) by Thomas M — 17 Dec 2012

At first I was disinterested, but then my father brought it and it was amazing.

This review of The Expendables (1988) was written by Thomas M on 17 Dec 2012.

The Expendables has generally received mixed reviews.

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