Insult to the action movie fans

Rating: 4/10 (5 October 2012)

This is another example of a completely needless sequel. You go into such movies with a different type of mindset. You want to be entertained and wowed. This fails to do that. The script is as mediocre as it can get which is to be expected. I was expecting a few great one liners but got next to zilch. There is no scope for acting as the camera keeps on zooming in on one face after the other as if the director had to show the emotions of the whole freaking team whenever any bullshit has to be discussed. The action scenes are gripping and partially save the day for the movie. The fight between Stallone and Van Damme is choreographed brilliantly. Maybe this was meant as a tribute to the 80s action movies which had no story and just a bunch of guys blowing up the despots and saving the world. If it is a homage then it works very well because that is the story here too. A waste of time and an affront to the fans of action movies. Expected better things from Simon West who created a terrific remake of The Mechanic. 2 out of 5 for this. Only for those who want to see the world blow up without any logic.