The Dependables: A Mixed Bag of Action and Nostalgia

So, here I am, munching on my kanelbulle while trying to process The Dependables. This flick, starring the likes of Lou Ferrigno and Bo Svenson, is one of those films where you just scratch your head, wondering how they got these faces together. It’s like bumping into your favorite childhood actors at a kvarterskrog and not knowing what to say.

Picture this: a group of senior citizens, veterans if you will, embarking on a rescue mission. Yeah, that’s the gist. We’ve got these war vets going after the grandson of a character played by Fred Williamson. It’s a bizarre melange of exaggerated action and senior citizen charm. Kind of like when my Farfar tried parachute jumping… unintentionally hilarious with a heartwarming twist.

Chuck Zito, folks, gets his moments too—a bit like finding a forgotten gem in your gamla vinylskivor collection. But somewhere along the line, the story loses its grip, kind of like a soggy macka on a rainy day. The narrative’s a bit clunky, like trying to navigate through Stockholm’s city centre during rush hour.

It’s directed by Sidney J. Furie, a name not too alien, but not Spielberg either. He lets the old guard shine, at times, but there are moments you’d wish for a tighter script; maybe one less explosion and more knarringly good banter.

Now, the charm lies in its nostalgia. For those evenings with your morfar talking about heydays, it fits alright. But, let’s be fair – it’s not setting any new standards. Maybe watch it on a stormy Friday night when all you want is some feel-good grumpiness wrapped in vintage action spirit. But don’t expect more than what it gives; it’s an odd mix but in some odd charming way, it kinda works, you know?

Check the trailer below