I'm not an action movie buff by any means. Most are devoid of plot, are at times redundant, and the over the top action results in a roll of the eyes rather than fill me with excitement. Most cinema snobs find testosterone laced violent films to be all about visuals and no story, but oddly enough those same folk will praise a musical for doing the same thing.I plopped in the disk for 'The Expendables' expecting nothing. Actually I was pretty set in my mind that it would suck, but I gave it a go on the recommendations of a few.
It delivered exactly what it promised. The plot was thin at best, but the characterization made up for it. This script has a sense of humor about itself. It's attempts at humor were largely successful and the cast is brilliant. The action wasn't too hokey and the fight scenes were impressive. It's hard to recommend this as I'm sure very few will put up with lack of narrative, but when one leaves their brain at the door to have some fun they will find themselves having as good a time as the filmmakers. This is steroid laden testosterone fest doesn't dissapoint.
Shit blew up, and it blew up what good.
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"Expendables is the closest thing to movie Viagra yet invented. It's reprehensible. It's stoopid violent. It's a lot of unholy fun." - Ty Burr
3 comments:
The Expendables was the best example of stuff getting blow'd up I've seen in a long long time.
In terms of just having things get blow'd up, it's up there with Robocop. Sure, it lacks the commentary and wit of Robocop, but hey, Robocop is a fine piece of film.
This was the best thing Stallone has done in years.
Hmmm I will admit I did want to see this....even though I'm sure all they do is blow stuff up....
I do want to see this too, even though it is chock full o testosterone. ;)
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