Review of The Expendables (2010) by Dustin M — 20 Jan 2013

Willis and Arnold were too highly promoted for the little bit of time they were in the movie.

This review of The Expendables (2010) was written by Dustin M on 20 Jan 2013.

The Expendables has generally received mixed reviews.

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