'The Expendables 2' Review Thread (Spoilers)

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by vegeta88

Very cool. Though I have to say, it is easy to say he was busy for the first, but open to the second after seeing it had success.

True, but there was little reason for him to turn down a role in the first one if he would have. I'm sure he would have made it work if he could have since being in that movie was a big deal regardless of how well it was going to do.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by vegeta88

I like Vin Diesel, but I think D.J. works a lot better for this type of film.

I thought Vin was great in Saving Private Ryan. That was a great team dynamic type movie

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Expendables 2 needs Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and Danny Trejo!

Psst: We need Uwe Boll to direct it.

[ArmyOfDarknessAW]

I hope because the first was a sucsess the budget is big enough for this one that he can cast everyone he wants. I think I read that he had to cut on or two people from the first one due to budget. I also agree that this movie needs Dawyne, Vin, Trejo, Liam Neeson( he has shown he can really be a badass), Van Damme, more Arnold, etc.... Man I wish I was in charge of casting.

[Samus Aran]

Since they're obviously not getting Kurt Russell, Harrison Ford or Mel Gibson, the sequel needs Michael Biehn and Bill Paxton. They're part of that era too. Aren't as big of names, but come on -- The Terminator, The Abyss, Predator 2, Near Dark, Tombstone and Navy SEALS!

If they're allowed to film in prison, they could get Wesley Snipes for a cameo. He could be Terry Crews' imprisoned brother!

[Diesel]

Fans of the 2010 ensemble action hit The Expendables will almost certainly be getting a sequel in due time (the film reigned in close to $275 million worldwide against a sub-$100 million production budget).

However, it’s looking increasingly likely that star/co-writer/director Sylvester Stallone will not helm the follow-up. According to 24 Frames (who got the info from an unidentified source who has been “briefed on the project”) Stallone is not currently planning on directing the sequel. Instead, the report claims that Sly has been meeting with potential directors for the project.

The report also confirms that the sequel’s script has already been penned by the writing team of Ken Kaufman (Space Cowboys) and David Agosto (a departure from the original writing pair of Dave Callaham and Stallone).

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[Slim Jim]

Everytime Stallone lets someone else direct his movies they suck. And they need JCVD

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Diesel

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I hope he reconsiders. Stallone is at his best usually when he directs himself. At least that's how I feel. I can't really imagine anyone other than him directing it and doing it justice...

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Slim Jim

Everytime Stallone lets someone else direct his movies they suck. And they need JCVD

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I'd like him to direct the sequel though.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Diesel

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I'd like him to direct the sequel though.

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Counter argument.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

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Counter argument.

That's why I quoted his post and not your post

The way you worded it I agreed: 'he's at his best when he directs' and not 'every time someone else directs they suck'.

[Show spoiler]Balboa is my favorite of the six

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Diesel

That's why I quoted his post and not your post

The way you worded it I agreed: 'he's at his best when he directs' and not 'every time someone else directs they suck'.

[Show spoiler]Balboa is my favorite of the six

Haha, I figured. But I figured I should still post it anyway. But your point has been made. I think Rocky, Cliffhanger, and Copland are all the exceptions to the rule.

[Agent Bond]

Stallone + Statham + Li + Rourke + Couture + Lundgren + Willis + Johnson + Snipes + Van Damme + Seagal + Norris = MEGA WIN!!!

[Slim Jim]

Will sense Stallone is not directing #2 than he needs to get a start on releaseing the Director's Cut of the Expendables.

[nolfoc]

Originally Posted by Agent Bond

Stallone + Statham + Li + Rourke + Couture + Lundgren + Willis + Johnson + Snipes + Van Damme + Seagal + Norris = MEGA WIN!!!

Snipes will not be in this because he will be in jail and odds are Seagal wont be either because of his issues with one of the producers and JCVD..


Stallone will direct this.. he has too!

[vegeta88]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

I hope he reconsiders. Stallone is at his best usually when he directs himself. At least that's how I feel. I can't really imagine anyone other than him directing it and doing it justice...

Agreed. Sylvester Stallone is pretty top notch when he is involved in the entire process of directing, writing, and acting. I enjoyed The Expendables so I imagine I will enjoy a sequel, especially if Bruce Willis or Arnold S. returns for a full role.

[SK408]

Team Sly-Sly Jet Jason Randy Terry Dolph
Team Arni-Arni Jacki diesel rock JCVD and The bald mercenary from Rambo.

CIA-Bruce Norris Cheadle Seagal.

Plus a zombie Stone cold.


Less talking more Action please.

[,deeii]

I really enjoyed The Expendables, seen the movie twice in the theatres. I hope Sylvester Stallone directs the sequel aswell. Although I will probably enjoy the sequel when another director directs it. . But my vote goes to Sly though!

[Taipan]

It's good to see the script is being written by writers this time. The first movie had all action and a WTF plot.

[ArmyOfDarknessAW]

Originally Posted by Taipan

It's good to see the script is being written by writers this time. The first movie had all action and a WTF plot.

I don't go see a movie like the Expendables for plot. I go to see badass action stars kill people. I agree the plot was kind of sucked in the first but I still loved it. I want even more action and action stars in this one and I will be in action movie heaven.