I'm a little surprised that a thread for this film hasn't appeared yet - this may mean that people haven't been to see it, or that they just didn't think it worth discussing. As a fan of 1980s action films I knew I had to see the film when I caught wind of the cast. It is pretty much exactly what you'd expect from action's leading men - one-hundred-odd minutes of wall-to-wall testosterone in the form of guns, explosions, blood and one-liners. A thinking man's film this is not but it's fun and entertaining from start to finish; a refreshing break from the watered-down over-CGIed stuff that passes for action films these days. It would have been nice for Schwarzenegger and Willis to have had more than a cameo role each (though the one scene they are in together with Stallone got a huge cheer and the biggest laugh of the film in the cinema I was in) and it's a shame that Van Damme and Seagal didn't want to be part of it but there's always the sequel to hope for.

Strongly recommended. It'll put hair on your chest.
You know, you're the third person in the past 24 hours to tell me that I should see this; I guess I might as well. Is it still in theaters (theatres? Razz), or is it on to consumer media?
It's only been out for a month, so I think you should still be able to see it on the big screen (where it should be seen!)

For completeness, here's the trailer:

Wow, that actually looks excellent from the trailer, and I'd be interesting to see how the chemistry between all those big-name actors is. Thanks for sharing, Ben. Smile
this move actually is actually pretty good...
action wise...

My friends and I went to see this movie sometime ago and we all found it to be quite interesting... though it is certainly one of those seen and forgotten movies...

simply put, it is a movie with a really really bad cliche plot of rescue the princess with the idea of 4 (or was it 5) people killing an entire army of over 200 people with nothing but brute force... (or guns...)

Through out the movie, it is quite repetitive with little or no actual advancement or character development... just continuous gun shooting and the magnification of gun sounds to the point of almost permanently damaging your hearing abilities...

so really... i give this film a 4/10
action: 7/10 (its kinda all the same... and guns get boring after a while)
plot: 2/10
impression: 2/10
Hmm, an interesting second opinion indeed, WhiteValkery. Sounds like "300" set in a modern-day environment from your description. Laughing
WhiteValkery wrote:
simply put, it is a movie with a really really bad cliche plot of rescue the princess with the idea of 4 (or was it 5) people killing an entire army of over 200 people with nothing but brute force... (or guns...)
I guess they're flagging a bit; Arnie managed the job on his own in Commando after all. Wink

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Through out the movie, it is quite repetitive with little or no actual advancement or character development...
I'm not sure about that; I thought that Stallone, Statham and Lundgren's characters were well realised and their relationships interesting, and Rourke's monologue about his time in Bosnia was a brilliant piece of acting. I would admit that some of the other characters - such as Li's - were underdeveloped.

I would certainly not call this a good film, but as a guilty pleasure it's an enjoyable one at least. Smile
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I'm not sure about that; I thought that Stallone, Statham and Lundgren's characters were well realised and their relationships interesting, and Rourke's monologue about his time in Bosnia was a brilliant piece of acting. I would admit that some of the other characters - such as Li's - were underdeveloped.

yeah, your right... i forgot to take those in to account Smile
WhiteValkery wrote:
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I'm not sure about that; I thought that Stallone, Statham and Lundgren's characters were well realised and their relationships interesting, and Rourke's monologue about his time in Bosnia was a brilliant piece of acting. I would admit that some of the other characters - such as Li's - were underdeveloped.

yeah, your right... i forgot to take those in to account Smile
*You're. Wink He has a right, but he also has a left, and I don't think that's to what you're referring.

I'll probably still go see it; there's something to be said for a movie that's enjoyable and a nice way to turn off your brain even if it's not Gone With The Wind-caliber in terms of classicness.
KermMartian wrote:
WhiteValkery wrote:
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I'm not sure about that; I thought that Stallone, Statham and Lundgren's characters were well realised and their relationships interesting, and Rourke's monologue about his time in Bosnia was a brilliant piece of acting. I would admit that some of the other characters - such as Li's - were underdeveloped.

yeah, your right... i forgot to take those in to account Smile
*You're. Wink He has a right, but he also has a left, and I don't think that's to what you're referring.

I'll probably still go see it; there's something to be said for a movie that's enjoyable and a nice way to turn off your brain even if it's not Gone With The Wind-caliber in terms of classicness.

oops!
i can;t believe i made such a stupid mistake...
thanks for correcting lol

but yeah... such movies has its purposes... though i would say that the overwhelming amount of good actors were not used to their fullest at all... rather feels like a waste to me...
Anyone else just a bit excited about this film? I can't wait to see THE EXPENDABLES featuring Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Steve Austin, Randy Couture and more! In one film. Crazy. I can almost smell the testosterone!!! Roll on 2010 and... BRING ON THE EXPLOSIONS!!!

Some Expendables wallpapers & pictures samples:

http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/exp2.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/The_Expendables_photo_26.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/The_Expendables_photo_37.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/The_Expendables_photo_11.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/The_Expendables_photo_7.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/The_Expendables_photo_3.jpg

Expendables Youtube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6RU5y2fU6s
( The Expendables Trailer HD )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_OQpXk8vAQ
( Expendables official trailer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrzeFfsOU4c
( Expendables official trailer 2)

A tie-in to the movie, Dynamite Comics are releasing a four-issue The Expendables miniseries from creators Chuck Dixon and Esteve Polls.
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/comic1.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/comic2.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/comic3.jpg
http://myfantasyweb.com/expendables/comic4.jpg
Hello Bookaroo, and welcome to Cemetech! Smile

Those pictures are awesome!
souvik1997 wrote:
Hello Bookaroo, and welcome to Cemetech! Smile

Those pictures are awesome!
Welcome indeed, but spambot much? I'm gonna have to switch those images into links.
souvik1997 wrote:
Hello Bookaroo, and welcome to Cemetech! Smile

Those pictures are awesome!


Thanks you !!! If you are happy i'm happy my friend !!!


For me The Expendables is a Stallone resurrection !!!

Next time..
Bookaroo wrote:
Anyone else just a bit excited about this film? I can't wait to see THE EXPENDABLES featuring Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Steve Austin, Randy Couture and more! In one film. Crazy. I can almost smell the testosterone!!! Roll on 2010 and... BRING ON THE EXPLOSIONS!!


So go see it? The movie is already out, dude...
Kllrnohj wrote:
Bookaroo wrote:
Anyone else just a bit excited about this film? I can't wait to see THE EXPENDABLES featuring Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Steve Austin, Randy Couture and more! In one film. Crazy. I can almost smell the testosterone!!! Roll on 2010 and... BRING ON THE EXPLOSIONS!!


So go see it? The movie is already out, dude...
Hence why I'm pretty sure he's a spambot of some kind or at least an advertisement.
KermMartian wrote:
Hence why I'm pretty sure he's a spambot of some kind or at least an advertisement.


Not really behaving like a spam bot though, so probably just an idiot.
Kllrnohj wrote:
KermMartian wrote:
Hence why I'm pretty sure he's a spambot of some kind or at least an advertisement.


Not really behaving like a spam bot though, so probably just an idiot.
Someone promoting his fansite, perhaps? Razz
KermMartian wrote:
Kllrnohj wrote:
KermMartian wrote:
Hence why I'm pretty sure he's a spambot of some kind or at least an advertisement.


Not really behaving like a spam bot though, so probably just an idiot.
Someone promoting his fansite, perhaps? Razz

hahaha... >=)
though this site does need something to make it more lively...
idiots yes... spam bots... no...

Kerm, do you have an effective ip logger and multi account detecting system on this site?
I most certainly do; nothing suspicious about him, other than the odd posts.
  
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