Almost like Commando

Rating: 6/10 (21 March 2011)

Story: Bernie Ross, a chief of a band of skilled mercenaries is asked to do a hard job. He and his man are supposed to overthrow a ruthless general, who is a leader of a small Central American island. General is supported by renegade CIA operative who sees the island as a great opportunity to get wealth and power. He feels strong, but he did not yet meet Ross and his band.
Acting: Well acting in these films is mostly adequate. Some of the cast are not even actors but sportsmen and it is easy to spot, because they are the worst. Stallone himself was never a very good actor but he is adequate in his role. For Lundgren and Statham I can say the same. Only standouts are villains Roberts and Zayas who are much better than the rest, but still only good. Only very good actor here is Rourke whos easily the best actor in the film, he is the real standout. But I have to admit acting is not important in film like this so I do not hold it against it very much.
Direction and camera: Film is fast, full of jokes and Easter eggs and is really over the top. Acting scenes are very good.
Conclusion: This film stayed true to what I expected, this really is a good homage to commando. It is a very good old school action film and must be watched as such.