Review of The Expendables 3 (2014) by Wes T — 14 Apr 2016

While I enjoyed the first two films, The Expendables 3 is overstuffed and overlong and feels as though the franchise is ready for the retirement home.

This review of The Expendables 3 (2014) was written by Wes T on 14 Apr 2016.

The Expendables 3 has generally received mixed reviews.

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