Review of The Expendables (2010) by Oxana — 23 Aug 2014
Lots of shooting, one-expression-men and tough talking action.
Entertaining, remotely funny (there is some comedy in the beginning, but it just... fades away after that).
Stallone's Barney Ross isn't very interesting or lively. Jet Li'sLots of shooting, one-expression-men and tough talking action.
Entertaining, remotely funny (there is some comedy in the beginning, but it just... fades away after that).
Stallone's Barney Ross isn't very interesting or lively. Jet Li's Yin was funny, entertaining, yet hard to grasp, and many of the other characters in their team just didn't get enough time to make a name for themselves. I would have to say that Statham's Christmas was the best character of all, with his attitude, humor, personal issues and all. I liked him a lot.
With men of steel and guns to shoot with, what else is missing than the enemy - and a beautiful girl to rescue? Both are found on an island called Vilena, where a dictator has taken over and her daughter is a one-woman opposition to it all. Of course dear daddy is simply a pawn and controlled by an ex-CIA American, who is motivated by money, profit, and creed.
The plot isn't original. What makes the difference - or should - is the men, their witty comments and dysfunctional relationships.
Even though the movie is in the end pretty mediocre, I enjoyed it and didn't get bored while watching it. Nothing new here, but if you are happy with explosions, mercenaries and Stallone & gang... this is for you.
This review of The Expendables (2010) was written by Oxana on 23 Aug 2014.
The Expendables has generally received mixed reviews.
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