The Expendables (2010)
Times change, but somehow (yes, nostalgia included) there is something special about the action films of the 1980s. They were singularly over the top, oozing a little too much machismo but also had quips and were just unadulterated fun to watch. Nothing like some extreme examples of men kicking the everloving snot out of hordes of nameless enemies. Sure, that age came to a halt with the advent of 'Die Hard' and the focus on more 'realistic' heroes, but that silly exaggerated stuff still works just for funsies. So imagine the idea that a plethora of action stars from the past team up with some fresher faces ànd a couple of real life MMA- and wrestling stars to bring a throwback to the insanity of the 80s? Thank you so much, mr Stallone. You truly are a gift to the world. The entire setup is as classic as can be: a group of mercenaries (the best there are, the best there were and the best there'll ever be - bonus points if you get the reference) goes all over the w...
