In many ways,Expend4bleswas a passing of the torch from Stallone to Statham.
TheRockystar still appeared in the fourth installment, but gave the limelight to his co-star.
However,whyExpend4bles’failedmay not be entirely on Statham’s shoulders.
In reality, the disappointment started long beforeExpend4bles.
On Rotten Tomatoes,The Expendables 3earned 32% from critics and 48% from audiences.
This was quite a fall from grace afterThe Expendables 2earned 67% andThe Expendablesearned 42%.
There is a reason thatThe Expendables 3’scritical reaction was halved from one movie to the next.
According to reviews,The Expendables 3lacked the stunning action scenes to make up for its weak storytelling.
The movie could not sustain itself on just celebrity appearances.
In this way,Expend4blesdidn’t learn its lesson, leaving the franchise to flounder.
Ultimately,The Expendablesfranchise lost the magic that originally boosted it to success.
The actor inherited a franchise that was already starting to falter.
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Furthermore, Statham didn’t really have the power to do such a thing.
So, Jason Statham was doomed to star in a poorly received movie.
Jason Statham’s next confirmed movie is 2025’sLevon’s Trade.
IfThe Expendablesimproves in these key areas, it can move beyondExpend4bles’failure.
Source:Rotten Tomatoes
The Expendablesis an American action film franchise created by David Callaham and Sylvester Stallone.
Known for its ensemble cast and explosive action,The Expendablescelebrates both classic and modern action heroes.
