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Rating: 9/10 (25 August 2012)

Yes, I gave it 9 out of 10. I normally don't do that. Why did I give it 9 out of 10? Not out of sentiment. I gave it 9 / 10 because Expendables 2 is simply hilarious and entertaining from start to finish.
STORY
well, the trailer pretty much covers the entire story when Stallone says: 'find em, track em, kill em'. Yes, no Oscar work here. but who cares? The bad guys have stuff that the good guys don't want them to have. Both sides have craploads of weaponry. You can see where this is going.
CHARACTERS
Basically, everyone plays a version of themselves from a 90-ies action flick. In essence, we have Rambo, Crank, John mcClane, the terminator, Walker Texas Ranger, He-Man and assorted dudes in 1 film. JcvD gets to play the bad guy. And does so quite well. don't expect any superb acting or character development though.
SPECIAL EFFECTS
lots and LOTS of explosions. That about covers it. Oh, and 1 crappy CGI helicopter getting shot down by an unmanned CGI motorcycle. Yes, you read that right. this -is- the Expendables, after all.
THE GOOD STUFF
So why is this movie so much fun to watch? you have to go see this movie if you re from the Delta Force / Rambo / terminator Die Hard generation. Seriously. the movie contains tons of jokes and references to those old action movies. Thats 1 strong point.
2nd strong point: this movie does not take itself seriously, nor do the actors. and thats why there's so much magic in the air. You can see the energy beaming off all the old skoolers doing their thing. Some 1 liners are so hilarious you actually choke. Best one goes to (who else but) Chuck Norris shortly after he is introduced.
3rd strong point: the most obvious one. the participating actors. so much win in 1 film. the magic. it's simply so much fun to see all the old schoolers going at it in the same movie.
4th strong point. the plot twists.
No, not really. Seriously, no.
TL: DR;
Expendables 2 is VERY entertaining. It delivers more than its prequel, and then some. Willis and schwarzenegger get bigger roles. even Norris has a lengthy cameo. there's over the top action, 1 liners, winks and references to old movies. I've no idea how long it was but time flew by and after the 275289456359th explosion it was already over and left me wanting for more.
A must see if you want to have some old school fun, no strings attached.
do leave your brain at the door and don't be a critic. Do so and you'll have a blast.