In fact, that's probably the very best merc film, THE PROFESSIONALS. But older badass soldiers turned killer for hires? Well, we haven't had a terrible lot of films exploring this group of professionals. I have known a few Navy SEALs in my life, and most of them come across a bit like Jason Statham in this film. Now I can't even pretend to know what mercenaries are like. After the opening Pirates showdown, the team returns back to their base of operations in New Orleans. In fact the over all structure of the film was a bit more insane than I was expecting. You expect the film to just go nuts immediately - but it doesn't. Sam always was reported to say, "Start with an explosion and build!" - well here, beginning with this kind of crazy awesome. well, that's INSANE and it's the Sam Fuller of the movie. When the first key act of violence takes place moments after it starts and involves a man being blown in half and his top part flying backwards. my sack would suddenly have a third ball floating along with my cherished pair. The three key names missing from the mixture for me, are Kurt Russell & Harrison Ford & Mel Gibson. These are the action icons of our lives - spanning OLD SPICE ads to some of the greatest action films ever made. Let's face it, that's what this is all about.
I actually feel THE EXPENDABLES is actually the cheery on top of this amazing evening of all things MAN. After watching DEMOLITION MAN, I COME IN PEACE & DIE HARD.
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