Undiluted 80's Throwback Joy !

Rating: 8/10 (22 August 2012)

With a who's who of eighties action stars The Expendables 2 is a step up from an uneven but enjoyable first film. Slightly more to do for Bruce and the "Governator" as they get to exchange hilariously cheesy one liners. Sly and the rest of the soldiers of fortune get a meatier storyline involving avenging a fallen comrade and a sub-plot about oppressed villagers and captive slave labourers.
Highlights include am insanely funny cameo from Chuck Norris and Bruce and Arnie pinned down in the airport battle scene.
Totally enjoyable for all boys/men who appreciate more boom & bang for your buck. Go and see it and appreciate Sly & the boys for refusing to age gracefully - anymore soft focus on Stallone's face and he would be out of focus - and then go nuts on your favourite shoot-em-up video game.