The Expendables 2
Seen it?2012 | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (67% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$315 million worldwide on a $100 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Simon West
- Sylvester StalloneBarney Ross
- Jason StathamLee Christmas
- Jet LiYin Yang
- Dolph LundgrenGunner Jensen
- Chuck NorrisBooker
- Jean-Claude Van DammeJean Vilain
- Bruce WillisChurch
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerTrench
- Terry CrewsHale Caesar
- Randy CoutureToll Road