Not As Good As It Could've Been But Still A Fun Ride

Rating: Null/10 (6 November 2014)

Serving as a homage to the blockbuster action films of the 1980s & 90s while also paying tribute to the action stars of past & present era, The Expendables is an adrenaline shot of old-school action extravaganza as well as a casting powerhouse featuring some of the biggest & baddest names in the Hollywood industry that solely relies on nostalgia to make its mark & pretty much succeeds.
The story of The Expendables concerns a group of elite mercenaries who are hired by a CIA operative & assigned a new mission to overthrow a Latin American dictator from his regime. While scouting the location, they discover the true nature of their mission with the help of a local & find out that the dictator is merely a puppet controlled by a ruthless ex-CIA officer.
Directed by Sylvester Stallone, the film suffers in its storytelling aspects for no time is utilized in developing its plot or characters & it's right down on business early on in the picture. The performances aren't any special either yet the charm of seeing so many notable actors working together casts its own spell & makes you enjoy the ride without giving much damn about the story.
The action is over-the-top yet finely choreographed, the scene featuring Stallone, Schwarzenegger & Willis together is a money-shot in itself, the entire cast clearly seems to be having great fun together but one thing I did wish it had was a formidable villain. On an overall scale, The Expendables is a film for those who grew up watching First Blood, Predator or Die Hard, and despite its lack of story, remains an enjoyable experience.