Review of The Expendables (2000) by Gabriel H — 23 Aug 2012

The Expendables gives you just enough plot to let you know who the good guys are and who the bad guys are. Then you sit and watch them all kill each other.

This review of The Expendables (2000) was written by Gabriel H on 23 Aug 2012.

The Expendables has generally received mixed reviews.

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