Mercenaries (2014 film)

Mercenaries is a 2014 action film directed by Christopher Ray. It features an ensemble cast of female action stars portraying a team of highly skilled female mercenaries who are tasked with rescuing the kidnapped daughter of the U.S. President from a heavily fortified prison in Eastern Europe.

The film is often noted for its low budget, direct-to-video release, and perceived similarities to the film The Expendables, but with a female cast. Its cast includes Kristanna Loken, Brigitte Nielsen, Vivica A. Fox, Cynthia Rothrock, Zoë Bell, Nicole Bilderback, and Tim Abell.

The plot revolves around the team's mission to infiltrate the prison, rescue the President's daughter, and escape while battling various enemies and overcoming numerous obstacles. The film relies heavily on action sequences, including gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and explosions.

Reception of Mercenaries was generally negative, with critics citing poor production values, weak writing, and unconvincing performances. It has been described as a low-budget imitation of higher-profile action franchises. Despite the negative reviews, the film has gained a cult following among some viewers interested in B-movie action films.