Does Exactly What It Says On The Tin

Rating: 7/10 (18 September 2010)

'The Expendables' looked like it was going to be the film of a lifetime for me. All the greats in one film. What was better? And while it didn't blow me out of the water it still thrilled me. I think when a film's hyped up to much it exceeds your expectations like this one did. That's not to see I didn't enjoy it. I loved it, just thought it could have been better. Jet Li's my idol, so to see him lose against Dolph Lundgren was a let down, especially as he could probably serve every one of the cast members single handed. Everyone in it did what they were paid to do. Kick ass. These aren't really actors they're action stars so acting's not they're speciality. It was nice to see Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger in cameo roles, though performing a little action wouldn't have hurt. The fight scenes are well choreographed and I was pleasantly surprised to read that veteran martial arts choreographer Corey Yuen was behind some action. 'The Expendables' won't change cinema but it was certainly exciting stuff and a must for any serious action fan.