Fast pace & Lots of action !

Rating: 8/10 (23 August 2010)

When you go to the movie like this, what do you expect ? What should you expect ? To me it's weapons, chases, woman, power, lots of death, massive destruction and of course tough guys who do not fear death (in case of this movie they actually enjoy it). I feel that lots of people lost the sight that this is a reference to the classic action movies of 80' & 90'. There is no reason for you to go to this movie if you want great plot and character development. It's all about constant suspense, explosions and gunfire. A team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator. In fact they are not ordinary mercenaries. All characters are different and individual but they have one thing in common. They have been surrounded by death all of their lives. Some of them are starting to loose it along the way ( you will see what I mean ). The best character in the movie is Tool (Mickey Rourke). Unfortunately his appearance in the flick is somewhat limited. There is some crappy chit chat throughout the movie but one scene with Rourke compensates it all. I will not dwell on the plot because it's very similar to hardcore, kill them all 80' kind of movie like Rambo, Commando etc. All in all it is very nice piece made by Stallone. Only drawbacks are sometimes crappy dialogues and not so good plot development. But again, if you go that kind of movie do you want sensitive moments, empathy for characters, great scenery and music ? Or maybe joyful massive murder all around the place, classic action style and actors ? If you choose the latter I strongly suggest that you watch this movie ! NOW !