In The Losers, the bullets fly just as fast as the punch lines. So if you’re in to action movies, it’s definitely a winner. That being said, if you’re looking for a sound plot, interesting characters, decent acting, and editing that won’t make you dizzy, you might want to look elsewhere. The Losers is one of those films that knows exactly what it is and doesn’t strive to be anything more, lets it all hang out and just has fun.
We meet The Losers, a Special Forces unit, on a mission in Bolivia. The team of misfits is lead by Colonel Clay played effortlessly by Jeffery Dean Morgan. If he looks vaguely familiar, it’s because he played The Comedian in Watchmen, which was about the only good thing in Watchmen (but that’s a whole other review altogether). The rest of his team consists of a few recognizable faces including Chris Evens from Fantastic Four and Idris Elba from HBO’s The Wire. Overall, the Losers get along smashingly, which is the strength of the movie. With exception to Colonel Clay and his right hand man, Roque, the rest of the team bicker and crack jokes, leaving you laughing in the slow parts and the shoot-outs.
Back to the story, The Losers are on a mission in Bolivia when they get double-crossed. Presumed dead, they are stuck in Bolivia until a stranger offers them a chance to get revenge and their lives back. Zoe Saldana, who seems to be in every movie made this year, plays the stranger with a secret motive of her own. She also facilitates the “love story” that is so silly I refuse to use any more digital ink to talk about it. So the Losers with their femme fatale travel all over the US to chase down the villain Max, who much like the rest of the cast, takes every opportunity to be over-the-top and keep things absurd.
Let’s face it: this isn’t rocket science. But it’s definitely fun. The Losers is a great pick if you want to turn off your brain and throw back some popcorn. You won’t remember it when you leave but you’ll have fun while you’re there.
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More Information
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http://www.movieweb.com/movie/the-losers-2010
http://www.the-losers.com
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480255
