The Losers

Name: The Losers
Director: Sylvain White
Genre: action, adventure
Released: 2010-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana

DC Comics Extended Universe

1 hr 38 min

2010

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The Losers Storyline

Based on the Vertigo comic series by Andy Diggle and Jock, The Losers is a slick, high-octane action film about betrayal, revenge, and redemption — with a heavy dose of comic-book cool. The story follows an elite U.S. Special Forces unit sent on a mission in Bolivia, only to be betrayed by their own government and left for dead.

Now presumed dead, the team — led by Clay (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) — goes rogue to uncover the truth and bring down the mysterious figure behind their betrayal: a shadowy government operative known only as Max (Jason Patric). Along the way, they’re joined by the enigmatic and deadly Aisha (Zoe Saldana), who has her own reasons for revenge.

The Losers blends explosive action, stylized visuals, and razor-sharp humour, delivering a comic book adaptation with swagger and attitude to spare.

Director Sylvain White

Release date 28/05/2010

Genres

action adventure

Content rating 15

Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 07/08/2025

Cast

Chris Evans Idris Elba Jeffrey Dean Morgan Zoe Saldana

The Losers Cast & Crew

Chris Evans

Zoe Saldana

Idris Elba

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

The Losers Review - 7/10 Rating

The Losers doesn’t try to reinvent the genre — and that’s part of its charm. It knows exactly what it is: a fast-paced, wisecracking, bullet-spraying thrill ride with a team you can’t help but root for. The ensemble cast is electric, with standout performances from Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the grizzled team leader and Chris Evans, who practically steals every scene as the tech-savvy wise guy Jensen.

Zoe Saldana brings fire and mystery to the role of Aisha, while Jason Patric’s villain Max is so over-the-top evil he’s almost a Bond baddie — and we mean that in the best way.

The film’s comic book roots are honoured with stylish editing, freeze-frames, and kinetic visuals that feel ripped straight from the panels. While it doesn’t dive deep into character backstories or push dramatic boundaries, it doesn’t need to — The Losers is here for a good time, and it delivers.

A must-watch for fans of team-based action flicks like The A-Team or Suicide Squad, especially if you want a fun, fast-paced comic movie with attitude.

The Losers Trivia

Did You Know?

Based on a Comic: The film is adapted from the 2003–2006 Vertigo comic series The Losers by Andy Diggle and artist Jock, a modern update of a classic DC war comic.
Before the MCU Blew Up: Chris Evans, Idris Elba, and Zoe Saldana all starred in this film before making their marks in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Filmed in Puerto Rico: Despite its global storyline, much of the movie was filmed in Puerto Rico, standing in for Bolivia and other exotic locales.
Jock’s Style in Film: The movie uses stylistic transitions and frames inspired by Jock’s artwork — freeze frames, bold colours, and stylized camera angles bring comic panels to life.
Casting What-Ifs: At one point, actors like Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton were considered for roles before final casting was locked in.
PG-13 with Bite: Though rated PG-13, The Losers pushes the envelope with gritty action and suggestive humour, toeing the line without going full R-rated.
Chris Evans’ Elevator Scene: The hilarious “elevator distraction” scene is one of the most quoted moments — and was almost entirely improvised by Evans.
No Sequel – Yet: Despite setting up a continuation and having strong fan support, the planned sequel was scrapped due to modest box office results.
Zoe Saldana Trained Hard: Saldana did many of her own stunts and went through intensive weapons training to prepare for her role as Aisha.
Cult Status: Though not a box office smash, The Losers has developed a cult following and is often cited as an underrated comic book adaptation worth revisiting.