Review of The Expendables (2000) by Tom G — 09 Sep 2012

Sets a new bar for all no-brainer action flicks. BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM.

This review of The Expendables (2000) was written by Tom G on 09 Sep 2012.

The Expendables has generally received mixed reviews.

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