Expend4bles
Expend4bles

Expend4bles

2023Movie103 minEnglish

Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world’s last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give “new blood” a whole new meaning.

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IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes16%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users52%
Director: Scott WaughGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

The Expendables are reassembled with a new, younger generation of fighters to face a new threat. When a deadly arsenal of mercenary weapons falls into the hands of a nefarious arms dealer, the team must race against time to retrieve the weapons before they can be used to ignite a global conflict. This mission will test their limits and their camaraderie as they confront a formidable enemy.

Critical Reception

Expend4bles received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the action uninspired and the plot predictable. While some acknowledged the star power of the cast, the film was criticized for its lack of originality and underdeveloped characters, failing to recapture the appeal of its predecessors. Audiences also expressed disappointment, with many finding the film a weak entry in the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a star-studded cast, the film suffers from a weak script and uninspired action sequences.
  • The plot is derivative and predictable, offering little in the way of fresh ideas.
  • Fails to live up to the franchise's potential, feeling more like a generic action flick than a proper Expendables installment.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated the return of familiar action stars and the overall concept, many felt the movie lacked excitement and innovation. Common complaints include a lackluster story, poor CGI, and a general sense of staleness.

Fun Fact

The film marks the return of Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross, though his role is significantly smaller than in previous installments, with Jason Statham taking a more central role.

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5 reviews
TinaAdams

TinaAdams

I was not impressed by this addition to The Expendables series directed by Scott Waugh. This might be the very last one since the entire hook of these movies is a homage to old skool action stars from the decades 80s and 90s kicking as...
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Expend4bles'</em> is a mixed bag. I was never entertained, though I was also never all that bored - odd. I think it's ever so slightly watchable because of those who are in it, given they all fit their roles to the T. However, I can...
kipo

kipo

I love all 3 parts before this 3rd class movie. The story is classic not bad not good for this type of movies and lots of actors from the previous movies are missing, but they bring us Megan Fox and ruin everything. I hope that this will la...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

A B grade action flick masquerading as a A list title. That's my reaction to Expendables 4. Yes, its a tired formula but at least previous Expendable films in this cheesy action franchise, showed a little genuine enthusiasm and included ...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

To be honest, there's very little new in this formulaic action adventure. It's the usual old who has got the launch codes mystery that sees Sly Stallone's "Barney" recruit his best mate "Christmas" (Jason Statham) and their lethal gang of e...