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ironpham · 09-15-2009, 04:27 PM

The Expendables (2010)

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"The Expendables is an upcoming 2010 action film directed and written by Sylvester Stallone. Filming began on March 28, 2009 in Brazil, New Orleans and Los Angeles and is expected to be released on April 23, 2010. "The Expendables has a seventy million-dollar budget," says Stallone's co-star Dolph Lundgren,[1] "and it's an old-school, kick-ass action movie where people are fighting with knives and shooting at each other." The film pays a tribute to the blockbuster action films during 1980s and early 90s, as the film include veterans from the decades (such as Stallone himself, Bruce Willis, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.).

The story revolves around a team of highly-skilled and dangerous mercenaries known as "The Expendables" led by Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) and consisting of, Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Bao Thao (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), Hale Ceasar (Terry Crews) and weapons expert, Toll Road (Randy Couture). They are hired by the mysterious Mr. Church to overthrow General Garza (David Zayas), dictator of the island of Corza near Brazil who has caused devastation for over 20 years. Even with the help from an arms dealer, Tool (Mickey Rourke), the challenge won't be as easy as they thought. In their way is crooked CIA agent, Monroe (Eric Roberts), his psychotic bodyguard (Steve Austin), former British expendable (Gary Daniels) and General Garza's personal army."

Oh. My. God. It even has cameo roles for Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is going to be the greatest action movie ever created. Possibly even the greatest movie ever created.

KellyC · 09-17-2009, 05:11 AM

Yes, I heard about this. It has my man Jet Li so I'm looking forward to it. Not having any expectations other than lots of explosion and shooting and perhaps a few stabbed people here and there.

Like the cast ensemble too.

Nikilidstrom · 09-17-2009, 01:28 PM

Dolph Lungren, Eric Roberts, and Mickey Rourke?!?!? It sounds like a B-movie wet dream! If David Carradine was still alive to star in this, I think my head would explode.

ironpham · 09-17-2009, 05:22 PM

David Carradine's a good choice, but I would've definitely like to have seen Van Damme in this. Also high on my list is Wesley Snipes and Jackie Chan (since they already have Jet Li in it).

Yeah, I don't plan on the story/plot or whatever to actually be good. But, with a cast like this, the action will definitely be worthwhile. At least I would hope so.

noodle · 09-17-2009, 05:54 PM

I think I just came a little.

Reese · 09-18-2009, 12:03 PM

You know it's gonna suck when JCVD turns down a role in it.

Actually, as much as I hate to admit it, Stalone is a damn decent writer.

biznatch · 09-18-2009, 03:08 PM

I'm definitely looking forward to this. Guns, knives, explosions. All you need.

MiSo · 09-18-2009, 06:59 PM

the cast sounds awesome, budget seems pretty decent. lets hope for a great movie.

Willravel · 09-18-2009, 07:05 PM

I hope there's a predator.

SSJTWIZTA · 09-24-2009, 04:05 PM

oh...my...god!

PulpMind · 09-25-2009, 12:21 AM

Awesome potential for awesomeness! agreed on the want of JCVD, but otherwise, it looks like just about everyone I'd care to see in this kind of movie!

ironpham · 09-25-2009, 05:57 PM

Hahaha I just read about the reasons why JCVD and Snipes couldn't do this. JCVD said his character did not have enough character development. Are you shitting me? Not enough character development? When has any of his characters had good character development.

And Snipes....shouldn't have committed tax fraud...

PulpMind · 09-25-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ironpham

Hahaha I just read about the reasons why JCVD and Snipes couldn't do this. JCVD said his character did not have enough character development. Are you shitting me? Not enough character development? When has any of his characters had good character development.

And Snipes....shouldn't have committed tax fraud...

huuuh?!
Did you see JCVD? I mean the movie titled JCVD?! That whole movie was nothing but character development! I think that's one thing that sets him apart from a lot of the other actions stars... blah blah blah

Gabbyness · 09-26-2009, 06:46 AM

SSJT said it best. BA-BOOOOOM.

Raghnar -ITA- · 09-27-2009, 12:40 AM

really an expendable film.

ironpham · 10-14-2009, 06:33 PM

The Expendables has a trailer.

Expendables Trailer : Empire Movies

Baraka_Guru · 10-14-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ironpham

The Expendables has a trailer.

Expendables Trailer : Empire Movies

I just scorched my shorts!

You gotta see 1:18....

This film is going to be a hot steaming pile of awesome!

Willravel · 10-14-2009, 06:53 PM

HAHAHAHAH!!! Batista?!

ironpham · 10-14-2009, 08:56 PM

Jet vs. Dolph?! I MUST SEE MORE!!

KellyC · 10-15-2009, 04:31 PM

Awesome indeed!! I shall wait oh-so-impatiently.

Gabbyness · 10-16-2009, 04:17 AM

Outstanding. The trailer is everything I hoped it would be . . . and no more. Ha.

dkenpachi · 10-16-2009, 10:48 AM

If its as good as Rambo 4 and Rocky Balboa. Buckets upon Throngs of Epic Win

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Gary Daniels i respect more than Steven Segal. . . Fist of the North star was epic

blahblah454 · 10-17-2009, 06:08 PM

I better go get a new set of shorts!! Holy shit!!

ironpham · 03-31-2010, 12:28 PM

New trailer!

YouTube - 'The Expendables' Trailer HD

Cynthetiq · 03-31-2010, 02:09 PM

I must comment that both Stallone and Rourke both have fucked up looking faces after all that surgery.

Still looks like a cool flick.

Nikilidstrom · 03-31-2010, 02:51 PM

holy shitballs, I CANNOT FREAKIN WAIT!!! What are they gonna do for the next trailer, bring Bruce Lee back from the dead and have him rematch Chuck Norris?

Punk.of.Ages · 03-31-2010, 08:12 PM

I've been looking forward to this flick for a few months, now...

Awesome is the only fitting word.

noodle · 05-05-2010, 01:15 PM

I got to see the trailer in the theaters (the ONLY thing I enjoyed about my Kick-Ass experience). I almost came.

This thing looks awesome.

Punk.of.Ages · 05-05-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by noodle

I got to see the trailer in the theaters (the ONLY thing I enjoyed about my Kick-Ass experience).

Right? If it wasn't for that preview, that would have been a total waste of money...

noodle · 05-05-2010, 03:55 PM

Absofuckinglutely

KellyC · 05-05-2010, 08:49 PM

Yesterday I suddenly realize how awesome it would be if Chuck Norris is the bad buy in this movie.

m0rpheus · 05-07-2010, 03:08 PM

I just saw the trailer before Iron Man 2. I heard the guy behind me yell out "Holy shit, what is this fucking movie???" when they started going through the cast.
I got a funny feeling this one's gonna do well.

Baraka_Guru · 05-07-2010, 05:33 PM

This is too big to fail.

FuglyStick · 08-12-2010, 10:31 AM

I'm starting to lose interest in seeing this film.

Does anyone else get the feeling that Stallone doesn't get that the reason the over-the-top, bombastic juvenile action flicks of the eighties are looked upon with fond nostalgia is because we love the ridiculousness of them when they were played with a straight face? I'm afraid that Stallone will give lip-service to the campy adolescent fantasy, but still expect the audience to take it seriously, which is missing the point.

noodle · 08-12-2010, 10:42 AM

I'm going to see it just for pure entertainment value, with little expectation for it to be more than an amazing conglomeration of all of my favorite action stars (plus Stallone, who I tolerate because he makes wonderful drinking game movies) blowing up shit and killing people.
And hopefully Statham and Li will have scenes without shirts.
Maybe even with motor oil involved.
But not Stallone. Or Lundgren. Yikes. Movie moobs...

Jove · 08-13-2010, 02:30 AM

I look forward to massive explosions and insane fight sequences.

Jove · 08-16-2010, 11:36 AM

I would really like the super powerful shotgun that was used in this film. Oh and the action and fight sequences were impressive.

Fire · 08-25-2010, 11:28 PM

that would be the AA-12 the "special " shell they used is supposed to be in development, cause the army is not really interested in an auto shotgun- an auto mini grenade launcher, that they really want.........

blade02 · 08-28-2010, 03:25 PM

Very over the top, very violent, and very entertaining!

ttfetisher · 09-12-2010, 09:19 AM

good film. i liked it. theres a couple of guys i didnt recognize. who's the black guy and the bald spanish guy? Also, i thought steven segal would be in too.

09-17-2009, 05:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
KellyC Comment or else!! Location: Home sweet home	Yes, I heard about this. It has my man Jet Li so I'm looking forward to it. Not having any expectations other than lots of explosion and shooting and perhaps a few stabbed people here and there. Like the cast ensemble too. __________________ Him: Ok, I have to ask, what do you believe? Me: Shit happens.

09-17-2009, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
ironpham DOOMTRAIN Location: NC	David Carradine's a good choice, but I would've definitely like to have seen Van Damme in this. Also high on my list is Wesley Snipes and Jackie Chan (since they already have Jet Li in it). Yeah, I don't plan on the story/plot or whatever to actually be good. But, with a cast like this, the action will definitely be worthwhile. At least I would hope so. __________________ SIGNATURE.

09-18-2009, 12:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	You know it's gonna suck when JCVD turns down a role in it. Actually, as much as I hate to admit it, Stalone is a damn decent writer. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

09-18-2009, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
biznatch Junkie Location: France	I'm definitely looking forward to this. Guns, knives, explosions. All you need. __________________ Check it out: The Open Source/Freeware/Gratis Software Thread

09-18-2009, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
MiSo Psycho	the cast sounds awesome, budget seems pretty decent. lets hope for a great movie. __________________ - this space for rent -

09-17-2009, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	Dolph Lungren, Eric Roberts, and Mickey Rourke?!?!? It sounds like a B-movie wet dream! If David Carradine was still alive to star in this, I think my head would explode.

09-18-2009, 07:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I hope there's a predator.

09-24-2009, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
SSJTWIZTA Master Thief. Master Criminal. Masturbator. Location: Windiwana	oh...my...god! __________________ First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the communists and I did not speak out because I was not a communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist Then they came for me And there was no one left to speak out for me. -Pastor Martin Niemoller

09-25-2009, 12:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
PulpMind Addict Location: Portland	Awesome potential for awesomeness! agreed on the want of JCVD, but otherwise, it looks like just about everyone I'd care to see in this kind of movie!

09-25-2009, 05:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
ironpham DOOMTRAIN Location: NC	Hahaha I just read about the reasons why JCVD and Snipes couldn't do this. JCVD said his character did not have enough character development. Are you shitting me? Not enough character development? When has any of his characters had good character development. And Snipes....shouldn't have committed tax fraud... __________________ SIGNATURE.

09-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gabbyness Chicken scratch. Location: Japan!!!	SSJT said it best. BA-BOOOOOM. __________________ One, two, three, four, fiiiiiiiifth.

09-27-2009, 12:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Raghnar -ITA- Tilted Location: Milan - Italy	really an expendable film. __________________ English N00b - Please help if you have time and correct my errors

10-14-2009, 06:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
ironpham DOOMTRAIN Location: NC	The Expendables has a trailer. Expendables Trailer : Empire Movies __________________ SIGNATURE.

10-14-2009, 06:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	HAHAHAHAH!!! Batista?!

10-14-2009, 08:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
ironpham DOOMTRAIN Location: NC	Jet vs. Dolph?! I MUST SEE MORE!! __________________ SIGNATURE.

03-31-2010, 02:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I must comment that both Stallone and Rourke both have fucked up looking faces after all that surgery. Still looks like a cool flick. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

10-15-2009, 04:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
KellyC Comment or else!! Location: Home sweet home	Awesome indeed!! I shall wait oh-so-impatiently. __________________ Him: Ok, I have to ask, what do you believe? Me: Shit happens.

10-16-2009, 04:17 AM	#21 (permalink)
Gabbyness Chicken scratch. Location: Japan!!!	Outstanding. The trailer is everything I hoped it would be . . . and no more. Ha. __________________ One, two, three, four, fiiiiiiiifth.

10-16-2009, 10:48 AM	#22 (permalink)
dkenpachi Upright	If its as good as Rambo 4 and Rocky Balboa. Buckets upon Throngs of Epic Win ---------- Post added at 08:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:43 PM ---------- Gary Daniels i respect more than Steven Segal. . . Fist of the North star was epic

10-17-2009, 06:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	I better go get a new set of shorts!! Holy shit!!

03-31-2010, 02:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	holy shitballs, I CANNOT FREAKIN WAIT!!! What are they gonna do for the next trailer, bring Bruce Lee back from the dead and have him rematch Chuck Norris?

03-31-2010, 08:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
Punk.of.Ages Forming Location: ....a state of pure inebriation.	I've been looking forward to this flick for a few months, now... Awesome is the only fitting word. __________________ "The fact is that censorship always defeats its own purpose, for it creates, in the end, the kind of society that is incapable of exercising real discretion..." - Henry Steel Commager "Punk rock music is great music played by really bad, drunk musicians." -Fat Mike

05-05-2010, 08:49 PM	#31 (permalink)
KellyC Comment or else!! Location: Home sweet home	Yesterday I suddenly realize how awesome it would be if Chuck Norris is the bad buy in this movie. __________________ Him: Ok, I have to ask, what do you believe? Me: Shit happens.

05-07-2010, 03:08 PM	#32 (permalink)
m0rpheus bad craziness Location: Guelph, Ontario	I just saw the trailer before Iron Man 2. I heard the guy behind me yell out "Holy shit, what is this fucking movie???" when they started going through the cast. I got a funny feeling this one's gonna do well. __________________ "it never got weird enough for me." - Hunter S. Thompson

05-07-2010, 05:33 PM	#33 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	This is too big to fail. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

08-12-2010, 10:31 AM	#34 (permalink)
FuglyStick WHEEEE! Whee! Whee! WHEEEE! Location: Southern Illinois	I'm starting to lose interest in seeing this film. Does anyone else get the feeling that Stallone doesn't get that the reason the over-the-top, bombastic juvenile action flicks of the eighties are looked upon with fond nostalgia is because we love the ridiculousness of them when they were played with a straight face? I'm afraid that Stallone will give lip-service to the campy adolescent fantasy, but still expect the audience to take it seriously, which is missing the point. __________________ AZIZ! LIGHT!

08-13-2010, 02:30 AM	#36 (permalink)
Jove Groovy Hipster Nerd Location: Michigan	I look forward to massive explosions and insane fight sequences.

08-16-2010, 11:36 AM	#37 (permalink)
Jove Groovy Hipster Nerd Location: Michigan	I would really like the super powerful shotgun that was used in this film. Oh and the action and fight sequences were impressive.

08-25-2010, 11:28 PM	#38 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	that would be the AA-12 the "special " shell they used is supposed to be in development, cause the army is not really interested in an auto shotgun- an auto mini grenade launcher, that they really want......... __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

08-28-2010, 03:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
blade02 Insane	Very over the top, very violent, and very entertaining!

09-12-2010, 09:19 AM	#40 (permalink)
ttfetisher Upright	good film. i liked it. theres a couple of guys i didnt recognize. who's the black guy and the bald spanish guy? Also, i thought steven segal would be in too.