The Expendables Franchise Becoming An In-Expendable Action Buffett

Rating: 9/10 (3 September 2012)

Yes, "All You Can Ask For..." in an action movie with the biggest action stars and breath-taking action scenes. What I found most priceless was seeing Arnold, Bruce, and Sly walking together side-by-side as the gunned-down the bad-guys. In all honesty this edition was slightly better than the first.
Now you can't forget JCVD! His performance as a bad-guy traces right back to early film roots (No Retreat, No Surrender, and Black Eagle). Needless to say, JCVD plays a much better "Villian" than a good guy. His French accent and cold demeanor gave him a powerful presence in each of his scenes.
The writing had it's inevitable weaknesses, but displayed some keen wit at times as well. One brilliant stroke was having Chuck Norris reprise his major film debut role as CIA Black-Ops Agent John T. Booker (Good Guys Wear Black) with a touch of J.J. McQuade (Lone Wolf McQuade).
Stallone has been known to have a phobia of letting someone else sit in the directors seat in His films, but that may change after this outing. Rumor has it that a 3rd movie is in the works using the same writer as #2 in Dave Callaham. Rumor also has it that Nicolas Cage may be entering the fold of what is becoming an action all-star retreat.
Once again Stallone has amazed us with his brilliance in originality as well as his well-known "never-say-die" approach which gives him "the- edge" among film makers. This film (along with film #1) is a must-see, and/or a must collectors item in your film library. Expect #3 to be out in 2 years.