Action as action should be!!!

Rating: 7/10 (31 August 2010)

Over the last 10/15 years action films have fallen by the wayside, and by that i mean the typical action film, not films with action in them.
I'm talking about the action films of old, the good old fashioned 80's action flick!!
When CGI Explosions were something of the future and the only way to portray a man flying through the air after a vehicle blowing up was to throw a stuntman through the air after blowing a vehicle up!!!
The Expendables is a nod to the action pictures of old and it doesn't apologise for that.
If you go to this movie expecting a compelling storyline or Oscar worthy acting, then you will be disappointed, However if you go into this film expecting lots of shooting, stabbing, explosions, guys doing things ni-on impossible then you will love it!!
I was psyched when i heard this was being made and even more when i had heard who was in it. However, do not expect that "scene" to make the movie as it doesn't, it makes you giggle as "subtle" jibes are made at each actor, but it is comedic.
I just think they should have kept the cameos under wraps but hey ho...
And... Where the hell was Chuck Norris?!?!?!?! He would have made this the ultimate retro action picture...
I loved it and you will too if you like the Die Hards, Lethal Weapon, Tango & Cash, Delta Force, MIA and any other 80's action film you know and love..
All the actors play their parts well.. I actually think Statham is the best in this film and that is saying something coz this guy cannot act.
So all in all a great movie i would recommend to everyone.. But not girls!!! ;)