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Title: The Expendables
Post by: X on September 02, 2009, 08:40:29 AM
I can't believe that this one slipped under my radar. This is going to be great!

http://www.beyondhollywood.com/category/the-expendables-movie/ (http://www.beyondhollywood.com/category/the-expendables-movie/)

Here is the cast list:

Directed by
Sylvester Stallone       

Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Sylvester Stallone   screenplay

Cast

Sylvester Stallone    ...   Barney Ross

Jason Statham    ...   Lee Christmas

Jet Li    ...   Bao Thao

Dolph Lundgren    ...   Gunnar Jensen

Eric Roberts    ...   Monroe

Randy Couture    ...   Toll Road

Steve Austin    ...   Dan Paine

David Zayas    ...   General Garza

Giselle Itié    ...   Sandra

Terry Crews    ...   Hale Caesar

Mickey Rourke    ...   Tool

other cast:

Bruce Willis    ...   Mr. Church

Arnold Schwarzenegger      

Liam Hemsworth      

Brittany Murphy    ...   Amy

Charisma Carpenter    ...   Lacy

Gary Daniels    ...   The Brit

Nick Searcy    ...   Agent Will Sands

Amin Joseph    ...   Pirate leader

James Hébert    ...   Bill Parker

Matt Medrano    ...   Miguel

Lauren Jones    ...   Cheyenne

Aaron Aguilera    ...   Hector

Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Rico on September 02, 2009, 09:10:08 AM
Yeah - I heard something about that awhile back.  

Neat...

the expendables footage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F9iXYl7fAs#ws-normal)
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Rico on September 02, 2009, 09:16:09 AM
Some other footage while making this:

The Expendables Trailer - Behind the scenes with Sylvester Stallone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHjw7B0noAk#ws-normal)
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Geekyfanboy on September 02, 2009, 09:58:55 AM
Yeah there has been lots of talk about which actors were going to join.. Sandra Bullock was attached for a while and our very own Governor Arnold was attached also.
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Rico on September 02, 2009, 10:00:46 AM
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on September 02, 2009, 09:58:55 AM
Yeah there has been lots of talk about which actors were going to join.. Sandra Bullock was attached for a while and our very own Governor Arnold was attached also.

I think many are doing fairly quick cameos, from what I have read.
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Darth Gaos on September 02, 2009, 12:11:40 PM
Wow...it's like anyone who has been in an action movie in the last 25 years is in this movie.....LOOKS COOL!
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Bromptonboy on September 02, 2009, 05:52:44 PM
Holy Toledo!  Lots of big names in this one.  Almost like a modern 'Mad, Mad, Mad World' - if any of you recall that.  Anyone who was anyone in the early 60's Hollywood was in that film.
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Darth Gaos on September 02, 2009, 06:31:01 PM
Quote from: bromptonboy on September 02, 2009, 05:52:44 PM
Holy Toledo!  Lots of big names in this one.  Almost like a modern 'Mad, Mad, Mad World' - if any of you recall that.  Anyone who was anyone in the early 60's Hollywood was in that film.

LOVE that movie!  One of the best comedy/adventure movies EVER
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: SPOCKFAN on September 04, 2009, 04:55:08 AM
Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis wil all three be in a scene together in this film. Can't wait for this movie!
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Rico on September 08, 2010, 08:26:39 AM
Reviving this old thread since I finally saw this movie.  While it was fun to see all these action stars in one film, the movie was fairly weak and not very memorable or unique.  Pretty simple plot, but it did have some nice action.  The actors are showing their age but still manage to perform some cool stunts.  If you are nostalgic to see all these action guys, maybe wait for the DVD.
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Jobydrone on September 08, 2010, 08:33:18 AM
A missed opportunity.  If this movie didn't take itself quite as seriously it could have been much more fun.  I think the way they handled Jet Li's charachter was spot-on perfect, the rest of the film should have been like that.
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Rico on September 08, 2010, 08:56:37 AM
Yeah, Jet Li was fun and even Mickey Rourke had some good stuff too.  Both of them seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: Bryancd on September 08, 2010, 12:03:53 PM
Quote from: Darth Gaos on September 02, 2009, 06:31:01 PM
Quote from: bromptonboy on September 02, 2009, 05:52:44 PM
Holy Toledo!  Lots of big names in this one.  Almost like a modern 'Mad, Mad, Mad World' - if any of you recall that.  Anyone who was anyone in the early 60's Hollywood was in that film.

LOVE that movie!  One of the best comedy/adventure movies EVER

x2. :)
Title: Re: The Expendables
Post by: jedijeff on September 08, 2010, 06:30:01 PM
I liked the Expendables, but my Wife not as much. I thought the Action was pretty good, the story was not that deep, but sort of reminded me how they made Action movies about 15 years ago, so felt a bit nostalgic. It had a restricted rating here, which I felt was fine, as it did not feel watered down.