It is what it is.

Rating: 7/10 (27 August 2010)

Don't try to over-think or over-analyze this movie. It's an excuse to get all the great action stars together and blow stuff up - A lot. It contains just enough of a thin plot to tell a cohesive story. The love story sub-plot with Stallone is just enough to provide a sense of motivation for the main character, other than being strictly mercenary. And there is just enough humor to lighten the mood between gun fights, car/plane chases, and big explosions. Eric Roberts as the bad guy was a brilliant choice, as he never takes himself too seriously, so you feel okay rooting against him but you never quite come to hate him. I do feel, despite the R rating, that the movie pulled it's punches (sorry) with the language and other adult content. If you're going to make a big budget R rated action movie explosion-fest, then go all out with it! It's worth seeing, but not on a date. Get the guys together, go out for steaks and beers, then sit back and enjoy.