Action packed, Stallone delivers again

Rating: 9/10 (21 August 2010)

My wife and I went with high hopes but low expectations. I must say, we were pleasantly surprised. Sure, you have to adjust your mental gears to settle in and enjoy an action film with 'action characters' adapted to (older, established) film stars strengths and weaknesses. All in all, it was fun, gory, and satisfying. I was proud of how Stallone pieced it all together, and got the most out of this quirky collection of actors. He did a great job. The characters were a bit 'comic book' over the top, especially the main bad guy played by Eric Roberts, but I thought that Mr Roberts was in top form. Sly Stallone, you are like a fine wine; better as you get older, sir. Young kids may not get it, but the older crowd (over 40) will laugh and cheer. Two thumbs up.