AndrewOW Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 It was Sly's party and the others probably weren't invited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 This film is to men, what Sex and the City is to women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 This film is to men, what Sex and the City is to women. A pile o'shite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 i saw it with my mrs and we loved it. you cant go in expecting too much. It was the best action film ive seen for a long time. Sure there are parts that dont quite add up. willis and arnie just seemed to be in it to fill space but it was fun to see them with all the other big stars. Its also one of the funnyest bits of the film Li played a small roll and seemed to be shoehorned into the plot a bit. But that doesnt matter. he has some good lines too and provided some good action although no amazing stuff. It liked it for a few reasons. 1) lots of action stars all in one place. a few may be past it, but that was part of the fun i think. 2) nobody flying arrouns doing impossible stunts attached to wires. 3) very little (if any) cgi, i didnt spot any. it just makes it unrealistic in an action film. 4) cars dont flip and barrel roll with people still hanging onto the roof with one hand while fireing a gun and killing people just because someone nudged the bumper. (diehard 4 suffered from this kind of bollocks) 5) very funny moments in places. I had 2 particular favorite bits, ill try not to spoil it. When they fly the plane back arround after visiting the istland for the first time When whats his name blasts his way down the coridoor with his semi auto shotgun and you get a side on view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 A pile o'$#@!e? Exactly! Leave your brain at the door action. Definitely some guilty pleasure to be had though. Storyline was pretty thin on the ground(was it ever going to be anything else?) but the action was superb fun, especially the bit with Statham and Lee working together. Oh and the aeroplane part was:cool: Definitely worth a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 A pile o'shite? Consumable shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 but when are you going to see some of greatest collection of hollywood heavy weights all in one screen. At the Rotten Tomatoes or something similar? I'd spend your money on some old dvd, this looks proper shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Definitely sold, looks awesomely crap! "what have we got, 4 and a half men" Brilliant I would rather fight the four than the 'half' man by himself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 2) nobody flying arrouns doing impossible stunts attached to wires. I know what you mean in that respect, but didn't you think that with every other move they performed in a fight sequence being coined from the WWE, it was a bit too much? Even Jet-Li was pulling off Wrestling moves! When he did a hurricanrana, i was like, oh... dear... Plus there was loads of CGI frags in the film.. shotgun moments. I had 2 particular favorite bits, ill try not to spoil it. When they fly the plane back arround after visiting the istland for the first time When whats his name blasts his way down the coridoor with his semi auto shotgun and you get a side on view. especially the bit with Statham and Lee working together. Oh and the aeroplane part was:cool: Yeah there were some great moments. The airplane and the over the top use of the AA-12 was nuts! Even at the beginning with Doplh and the grenade launcher! When Stallone was using the Machine pistol and quick reloading, now that was It reminded me of that real life youtube video of the guy with the fastest reload. I'd link it but no access as work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I would rather fight the four than the 'half' man by himself! I thought that Jet predominately got his ass handed to him in the film. Stallone had to save him a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 At the Rotten Tomatoes or something similar? I'd spend your money on some old dvd, this looks proper $#@!e. I agree. The film was basically Stallone, Li and Statham. There was a bit of Dolph thrown in, but Mickey didn't do anything in the film. Arnie and Bruce? Might have well not been in it. A UFC fighter and a WWE actor hardly buck up the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Such an aptly named title for the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Posted on a movie forum by a newbie; How many of you have seen "The Expandables"? Its a good action movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I've just come back from watching this. It's really odd how old-school the movie is. It seems to be an odd tribute to a bygone era. I did enjoy it purely for the shooty bits. The plane scene with that swoop on the harbour was epic. Also the black guy (forgot his name) with the AA-12 shotgun was brilliant! The action was visceral but what I didn't like was how shaky the camera was during many fight scenes. Jet Li did not utilise his martial arts all that well and some of the gags were cringe inducing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 An 8-Year-Old Explains The Expendables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 just been to see this movie What a pile of french cars! My rating on it is 1/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hope it's on the plane when I fly out in a few weeks, should help me sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGX Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I didn't think it was too bad, I was expecting something far worse, but this filled a hole like a big mac. You know it's bad for you, but that doesn't stop the fact it tastes good. When I saw the AA12 me and my bro (who I went with) were like "COD!!!" I loved the result of Dulph's "warning shot" - that had me in stitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 When I saw the AA12 me and my bro (who I went with) were like "COD!!!" You are such a loser Dan. Do you want to know how I know youre a loser? Because me and my brothers did the EXACT same thing haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGX Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Ahhh, great minds my good man. Let us continue to bask in our loser-like aura while all others are crushed by choking weight of being winners. Was I the only one that thought there was a fair bit of Noobtubing in the Expendables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I enjoyed the film. I went expecting corny 80's action and it delivered. I never like the soul searching for an excuse to go shoot everyone but it put a smile on my face in places. It has a little slow bit for about 20mins in the middle but apart from that its quite good. you know what to exect when you go so if you dont like Rambo style plot, dont bother with expendables. For me, bring on expendables 2.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Ahhh, great minds my good man. Let us continue to bask in our loser-like aura while all others are crushed by choking weight of being winners. Was I the only one that thought there was a fair bit of Noobtubing in the Expendables? Haha you muppet. Yes there was. THe AA-12 shotgun blowing up buildings was a bit odd though lol! Still badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Was going to go to bed but the R5 has finished so I will stream to the media server and have a watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 dissapointed with this film, the was more botox than semtex in the film:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 more botox than semtex in the film Excellent. I'm pinching that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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