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The first one was just alright.
I'm expecting more of the same, and that's just fine.
Edit/P.S. - I see that Scott Adkins is in the credits as well (imdb, not the trailer).
Which is awesome, he's probably the youngest/best martial artist on the roster.
I wouldn't be opposed to a JCVD vs Adkins fight scene.
That shit looks sweet :p
I liked the first one and will look forward to the release of Part II.
The most memorable thing about the first one was having to turn on subtitles to understand what the hell Sylvester Stallone was saying.
First one didn't have any cheese. Stallone had a golden opportunity to ham it up, action movie 80s style, and opted instead for an actual straight shooter story and acting.
Pass.
I want Wesley Snipes:(
I think its a tad past bail time for that... but yeah, that would have been cool also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiel Von Olson, Esq.
Personally, I'm rooting for JCVD of course... sad about Norris. I studied Tang Soo Do for years and even met his brother Aaron at a couple of tournaments. I used to like Chuck so much until I found out he's a hardcore republican & was rooting for Sarah Palin(wtf!!)
Isn't he still in federal prison for tax evasion?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiel Von Olson, Esq.
I enjoyed the first one. Infact it was the last film I saw in the cinema. Looking forward to this. Not much was given away in the trailer, which is good.
The only thing I don't like in the trailer is the word "Also"...which makes me believe JCVD and Arnie only make brief cameos. When what I and everyone else in the world wants to see is Sly and Arnie standing back to back firing unmounted .50 caliber machineguns feeding from belts slung over their shoulders.
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Originally Posted by SouthtownKid
JCVD is the main villian in the movie and will have the big ending fight against Stallone.
Yeap and won't be out until june or july in 2013Quote:
Originally Posted by Magician
I thought he was busy selling Total Gym. I see the infomercials that says "Wesley Snipes uses TOTAL GYM" on Dish Network all the time. I'm looking forward to more of Sly and the gang next summer. It's just pure 80's action shlock. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the cheese.
Yep that's what I read. I think that Willis and Arnie will probably only show up for one big fight/gun scene though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zardoz
Who knows though, it is Arnies first film back so I wouldn't be surprised if he has a large role.
From WIKI:
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jean Vilain
Primary antagonist and the leader of an opposing team of mercenaries. Van Damme had previously been offered a role in The Expendables but failed to come to an agreement with Stallone and ultimately never took part. Commenting on the role, Stallone said "We’ll have a big showdown between me and Van Damme, which has been anticipated for a long time, so it should be a good one."
Bruce Willis as Mr. Church
In late August 2011, Stallone stated his interest in having Willis return for a role in the sequel — expanding upon his brief cameo in the original — potentially as a "super villain". Willis was confirmed to be involved in a "substantial" role on September 6, 2011. Commenting on the film, Willis said "Hopefully, they'll start shooting it while we're young enough to survive."
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Trent Mauser
Stallone noted his intention to have Schwarzenegger return for a sequel before the release of The Expendables, stating "If this works, I would love to get him in the next one". Schwarzenegger's involvement was confirmed on September 6, 2011, his "substantial" role expanding on his cameo in the original film. Schwarzenegger filmed his scenes in 4 days.
"Filmed his part in four days" doesn't sound too promising.:crying:
Im sure its one kick ass scene, but the again I was always surprised on how fast they film some of these action movies, like this one was done in 14 weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthtownKid
Also its worth noting Stallone didn't direct or write this one.
Which is why he couldn't be in the first one since he wasn't allowed to leave the country.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trey Burnout
I want Carl Weathers in this shit.
I absolutely hated the first one.
I'll give this one a chance. Won't watch it until I see some glowing reviews, though.
The first one was as lame as a collection of Affliction/Tapout shirts.
I want Billy Dee Williams and Michael Dudikoff!
Day one for this biotch!
:buttrock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Darklighterx
If Chuck Norris does anything like this in Expendables 2,
http://gifsoup.com/view6/2838613/chu...per-kick-o.gif
then I'm definitely watching it.
I didn't care much for the first one but I really want to care about this one. The trailer was enough to make my beard get stronger as well as the presence of Van Damme and Chuck Norris.
am I the only one who wishes steven segal was in this one? he was the best part of machete to me, great as a villian :)
Hell yeah, he was.Quote:
Originally Posted by XcomplexzX
He even died like a fucking badass.
Then he went to UFC and taught Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva how to kick people and knock them out.
uh hi? I have been preaching the gospel of Segal's final lines in Machete.Quote:
Originally Posted by XcomplexzX
It's Seagal you philistines.
Nobody spells it Seagal. Not even Steven.
I think Segal's really underrated now. He was the first really get it.
what didn't people like about the first one?
i didn't think it was anything spectacular but i had a fun time watching it the couple of times i've seen it and very much welcome this sequel
Terrible writing. The action was really boring. It was pretentious. There was no real adrenaline rush, build up, or tension. It was simply a poorly written, poorly directed, and poorly produced hack job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Average Joe
That's what I thought when I watched it. A nice, middle of the road action movie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Average Joe
Some folks may have expected more because of the talent involved perhaps?
It was like, ok guys, Stallone's rounding up a cast (mostly) made of S-class action movie heroes, this thing's going to be over the top, it's going to be the action movie to end all action movies. It's gonna be a love letter to 80s action flicks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magician
And it was none of that. It was just meh.
I think it's more like this: having watched a lot of the Statham movies, the Jet Li movies, even action tv shows like Spartacus, I have an expectation for the production to be adequate. Crank isn't superior writing. The Transporter was goofy as well. War with Jet Li and Statham was actually pretty weak. But all of those look like masterpieces compared to Expendables.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magician
If someone wants to make an action movie, it needs to be made to a certain standard: the stand of not sucking.
did you intentionally leave out the ard or what, what's going on here
This is the best review of The Expendables ever written. It's 100% factual and true, and it's about all the thought and consideration the movie deserves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Sands
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1143/jcvdyo.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by ShadowHawk
REALLY looking forward to this.
I loved the first one and I'm happy that movies like this are still made every now and then.
I still hope for more rambo movies and for Schwarzenegger to get back into shape and make some more movies.
For people who love action movies like this: also watch undisputed III. I never heard about it before, but was I in for a treat...
Man, that picture in your sig rocks. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Zardoz
You dont need a great script when you got all these cool dudes in it, first one was just a bit of fun and I enjoyed it.
The only really over the top scene in the first movie is when the AA-12 is deployed with maximum prejudice to save the day and blow some sorry ass soldiers away in true 80's style action where any shot knocks the badguy down or sends him flying backwards.
Other than that I agree with Wasabi and Lonestage.
Although, Crank was a great movie because it's premise was so absurd. It's an action flick in which the plot revolves around one man needing to be in as many action sequences as possible in order for him to not die. The more danger he is in the longer he will live. Fantastic.
as great as the first Crank was, the sequel was even better! at least in terms of sheer ridiculousness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lagduf
i basically enjoyed the first Expendables and am excited for the new one. the only thing i wish the first one had more of was that 80's over the top cheese-factor and/or more action and violence. Stallone directed "Rambo(4)" and couldn't even make Expendables 1 equally as gory? i just hope the second movie gets it just a little bit better (even if its not directed by Sly this time).
Best part about the first one was Terry Crews killing all those soliders with an AA-12 shotgun in a corridor and while killing them, yelling: "REMEMBER THIS SHIT AT CHIRSTMAS!" that said, yeah... part 1 is kinda lame. From the teaser this looks like it might be back on track. But I agree, Carl Weathers, Segal, Michael Dudikof, AND Chow Yun Fat as Inspector Tequila Yuen from Hard-Boiled should be in this too. I mean why not? Hell "the ghost of Steve James" should be in this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Sands
CYF is in this? Man, I can totally close my eyes and hear the theme song for A Better Tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Shagohod
No HE SHOULD be in the movie. I've never understood how Jet Li became huge here and CYF didn't. He was an International Action Star, came to Hollywood and it just fizzled. Inspector Yuen would be an asset to the ensemble group of Mercs IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Sands
I think that a lot probably has to do with the fact that American and Chinese concepts of attractiveness differ. CYF wasn't considered handsome, while Jet Li was. However, Jackie Chan is universally unattractive, but his quirky comedic style compensated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Shagohod
It makes me sad to think about it, but I could just imagine being in a theatre showing the movie and a bunch of idiots yelling "Hey, is that Jackie Chan?!". Apparently, the six months of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the best movie EVAR!" crap didn't convince too many Americans to seek-out classics like Hard Boiled and A Better Tomorrow. Hell, watch The Corruptor if that's your fancy, but everyone here knows that more people are gonna remember American Ninja than John Woo films.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Shagohod
If Arnold is not back into shape when they start shooting his scenes I could imagine Stallone giving him shit to no end. The rivalry between these two on and off the screen has been going on for decades.
I just saw the first Expendables and I was so PUMPED after watching it! Looking forward to the second one.