King of Merc.Films !
This flic has so much going for itself :
-action
-cast
-literate script
-a morality tale
-suspense
-male bonding or esprit de corps
-twists 'n turns
-politics
-greed
-coherence
-relevance
etc.
Dark of the Sun is probably a more accurate look at mercenaries, in terms of character. This is more like a Soldier of Fortune magazine fantasy, though well made.
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