Choose Your Weapon.|Aug. 03, 2010|USA|103 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Adventure;Thriller
Description: The Expendables (2022) is an action-packed film featuring a team of elite mercenaries based in New Orleans. Led by Barney Ross, the group includes Lee Christmas, a blade specialist; Yin Yang, a martial artist; Gunner Jensen, a military veteran; Hale Caesar, a weapons expert; and Toll Road, a demolition specialist. The story begins with the team rescuing hostages from Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. However, Jensen’s reckless actions lead to his dismissal from the group. Meanwhile, Christmas struggles with a personal crisis when his girlfriend, Lacy, leaves him for another man.
Ross and Christmas are later tasked with a mission to overthrow General Garza, a dictator ruling Vilena, an island in the Gulf of Mexico. During their reconnaissance, they discover that ex-CIA officer James Munroe is using Garza as a puppet to exploit drug money for his gain. Sandra, their contact on the island, turns out to be Garza’s daughter but refuses to leave despite the danger.
As tensions rise, Munroe’s ruthless tactics push Garza to anger, especially when Sandra is tortured for information. Meanwhile, Christmas confronts Lacy’s abusive boyfriend, revealing his true profession. The team eventually learns that their mission is tied to the CIA’s covert goal of eliminating Munroe, who has gone rogue.
The film combines intense action, personal struggles, and high-stakes missions, making it a thrilling experience for fans of the genre.
Cast director: Sylvester Stallone
Cast actor: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Charisma Carpenter
Original name: The Expendables