The Expendables

Name: The Expendables
Released: 2010-08-07T00:00:00-04:00

R 2010 Action, Adventure, Thriller · 1h 43m

Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.

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About The Expendables

Barney Ross, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, leads The Expendables, a team of highly skilled mercenaries. The team includes Lee Christmas, the knife expert played by Jason Statham, and Jet Li as Yin Yang, a martial arts master. The team also includes Dolph Lundgren as Gunner Jensen, a loose-cannon sniper. Hale Caesar, the heavy weapons specialist, is brought to life by Terry Crews, and Randy Couture plays Toll Road, the demolition expert. When the enigmatic Mr. Church commissions them to assassinate a ruthless dictator on a South American island, Barney and Lee venture into the island's heart to scout the landscape and recognize the true nature of the conflict consuming the city, setting the stage for an explosive confrontation.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Sylvester Stallone, The Expendables boasts an ensemble cast of action icons. Sylvester Stallone stars as Barney Ross, the seasoned leader of the mercenary group. Jason Statham delivers a charismatic performance as Lee Christmas, the knife expert and second-in-command. Jet Li showcases his martial arts prowess as Yin Yang, the team's agile hand-to-hand combat specialist. Dolph Lundgren portrays Gunner Jensen, the volatile sniper with a troubled past. Eric Roberts plays the villainous Monroe, a former CIA operative who has gone rogue. Randy Couture embodies Toll Road, the demolition expert and a valuable asset to the team.

What people like about The Expendables

Audiences and critics alike praised The Expendables for its high-octane action sequences, the strong chemistry between its ensemble cast, and its nostalgic throwback to classic 80s and 90s action films. Many reviewers highlighted the impressive practical effects and the film's commitment to delivering a pure, unadulterated action experience. The charismatic performances of the cast, particularly Stallone and Statham, were also frequently mentioned as standout elements of the film. Viewers particularly liked the intensity and realism of the battles.

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Movie Score

63%

Released

August 3, 2010

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Film Series

The Expendables Movies

Cast

Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture

Genre

Action, Adventure, Thriller

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