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The Losers
2010 97 min United States of America, France PG-13 16+
★5.8
Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Sylvain White
📖 Based on the novel
«The Losers»
byAndy Diggle
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Description
On a mission deep in the Bolivian jungle, a team of elite commandos finds itself on the receiving end of a lethal betrayal. Now presumed dead, the men join forces with a mysterious operative named Aisha to hunt down their enemy and even the score.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$23.59M
Worldwide:
$23.58M
Starring
Idris Elba
Actor
Zoe Saldaña
Actor
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Actor
Awards
1 win & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
The Losers is a divisive action-comedy that generally fails to impress critics but finds a dedicated audience among those seeking lighthearted, comic-book-inspired entertainment. While the ensemble cast is widely praised for their charisma and chemistry, the film struggles with a predictable script, perceived low-budget production value, and inconsistent humor.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Chris Evans, delivers charismatic performances that help ground the film's thin material. | |
| Cinematography | The film's visual style, including stylized comic inserts and energetic cinematography, succeeds in giving it a distinct, punchy aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed through a split lens: some find the dialogue snappy and fun, while others dismiss it as clichéd, predictable, and juvenile. | |
| Direction | The action sequences are polarizing, with viewers divided between those who enjoy the kinetic, stylized fights and those who criticize the over-reliance on slow motion and perceived cheapness. | |
| Originality | The film's status as a derivative work is heavily debated; some find its B-movie sensibilities endearing, while others condemn it as an inferior, unoriginal imitation of similar action franchises. |