Mel Gibson is the best aspect of the film. Going younger and cheaper whilst bringing in new blood may have seemed like a good plan at first but the adverse results are plain to see. But producers were driven to lock-up a newer audience demographic. The gimmick upon which the first two Expendables movies built an audience was this 'family reunion' style casting of old action movie stars. Gina is way cuter, her MMA comes across better on screen and she is a passable actress. They should've got Gina Carano if they wanted an MMA star. Her characterization is composed of rolling her eyes, shaking her head and squinting in an insipid characterization given by an irritating, crass and unattractive individual with no previous acting experience. Since words can't fully describe (but I'll try) how bad Rousey's performance is they won't be ready for what they see. Audiences will want to judge for themselves if her acting is as terrible as they have heard. But that will inevitably be part of the draw of the movie. I've seen better acting from Tough Actin' Tinactin. MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, who portrays Luna - one of the young mercenaries, is sure to be nominated for a Razzie as 'Worst New Star' for her acting. Plenty have already seen it and told others not to bother. It is also why box-office receipts won't be very impressive. Millions have already downloaded it and spread the word about how bad it is and in particular how bad the younger actors in it are. A pirated copy of this third entry was leaked online (by someone who WILL be caught and dealt with) in late July predating the August 15th, 2014 official theatrical release which is why the derision has come so fast and furious in advance. Aging mercenaries portrayed by aging action stars team with younger mercenaries to battle an international arms dealer (Mel Gibson) in a poorly written, badly shot and cut, muddled mess of an action film - the third entry in the series/franchise/action hero seniors tour begun by Sylvester Stallone (already having milked his Rocky & Rambo franchises for remaining crumbs) in 2010 with a decent first entry.
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