Expendable movie saved by an unexpendable cast

Rating: 6/10 (31 August 2010)

A movie with an all-star cast, what can go wrong? The movie plays out like a typical 90's action movie: guns, a larger than life hero (or multiple like in The Expendables) , high body count , explosions, and a very beautiful women that's on the side of the hero. Is the Expendables a good movie? Only if you don't set your expectations too high. Yes you could expect more for a movie with so many stars, yet we all kind of knew this wouldn't be more then a glorified shoot em' up flick. The expendables would definitely be rated lower if there were only no name actors playing in this. But then again the star cast adds to the charm and what is also a major plus is that the movie never takes itself too seriously. I loved all the little jokes. So ultimately The Expendables is a guilty pleasure. Preferably, The expendables should be watched with a group of friends and a lot of beer. 6/10.