The Expendables 4 Review: Explosive Action and Nostalgia

“The Expendables 4 marks the fourth entry in the Expendables series, revolving around the core team embarking on a fresh mission. This time, they’re joined by a new crop of members, each with their distinct styles and strategies, needing to integrate with the seasoned veterans. Directed by Scott Waugh, this movie assembles a remarkable cast of action icons, both familiar faces and fresh talent, to deliver an experience that lives up to the franchise’s reputation.

The action sequences in the film are nothing short of breathtaking, featuring a variety of awe-inspiring set pieces ranging from intense shootouts to brutal hand-to-hand combat. The choreography is top-tier, and the practical effects bring an authentic and visceral intensity often absent in contemporary action cinema.

Moreover, “The Expendables 4” pays homage to the classic action films of the past by including clever references and nods to iconic moments from the stars’ illustrious careers. This nostalgic touch is sure to delight fans who grew up watching these legendary actors in action.

While the film boasts a strong final act, its first hour is notably slow-paced. It doesn’t shy away from graphic violence, featuring plenty of blood, gore, and guts. Sylvester Stallone assumes a smaller role, with Jason Statham taking the lead.

Returning to its R-rating, the franchise reverts to its original tone after the PG-13 rating of the previous installment, “The Expendables 3,” which faced criticism for this departure.

Despite a budget of $100 million, the film’s modest earnings of $214 million have cast doubts on the franchise’s future. Plans for an all-female spinoff titled “The Expendabelles” have been put on hold.

Scheduled for a September 22, 2023, theatrical release, the movie narrowly secured the top spot at the mainland China box office during a relatively quiet weekend.”

The IMDB rating of the Movie stands at 5.1/10

Hollywood Xtreme gives 8/10

The first installment of The Expandable 1 is streaming on Prime Video in select regions– It is more likely to come on Netflix. The IMDB rating of the first installment is 6.4. Hollywood Xtreme’s Rating is 8/10

The second installment of the movie The Expandable 2 is streaming on Prime Video in select regions.- It is more likely to be streamed on Netflix. The IMDB rating is 6.6/10 and Hollywood Xtreme’s rating stands 9/10

The third installment of the movie The Expandable 3 is streaming on Prime Video in select regions.- It is more likely to be streamed on Netflix. The IMDB rating is 6.1/10 and the Hollywood Xtreme’s rating is 8/10