The Expendables 2 (2012)

[Ill_Be_Back]

Originally Posted by Cobra33

they look a lot better in person, but dolph has def got the best likeness.



where's you hear this?

Directly from Diamond select toys...

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by Ronin48

Really? Do others agree? I loved the first one, thought it was loads of fun. I almost never blind buy, but maybe......

I disagree. While the first one is no classic its certainly good throwback 80s fun. The second one is...entertaining but why the cheese? The cheese almost ruins the film. Plus loads of plotholes and inexplicable jumps etc. I bought the first one (DC with embossed slipcover for £6!) but Im not sure Im going to bother buying the second.

[ChoppedUp]

Originally Posted by Ronin48

Really? Do others agree? I loved the first one, thought it was loads of fun. I almost never blind buy, but maybe......

Personally I loved it. IMO everybody must see Chuck Norris doing a Chuck Norris joke.

[Leterface]

I'd give 2,5 stars for the film of part 1 (haven't seen the extended cut) and 3+ stars for part 2. Will there ever be a extended cut for part 2?

[ChoppedUp]

Originally Posted by Leterface

Will there ever be a extended cut for part 2?

I know the Germans got an extended cut but not the US, at least not yet.

[Leterface]

Originally Posted by ChoppedUp

I know the Germans got an extended cut but not the US, at least not yet.

I've never seen anybody mention a EC of part 2?

[Ill_Be_Back]

Originally Posted by Leterface

I've never seen anybody mention a EC of part 2?

I don't think there will be as Sly was not the director...

[ChoppedUp]

Originally Posted by Leterface

I've never seen anybody mention a EC of part 2?

Ok I guess I misspoke. The Germans got the Uncut version. I know because I own it and the US version.

[Cobra33]

Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

Directly from Diamond select toys...

link please? I haven't been able to find any news about the line.

[Cobra33]

Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

I disagree. While the first one is no classic its certainly good throwback 80s fun. The second one is...entertaining but why the cheese?

wow. someone clearly hasn't watched many 80's action flicks. part of the fun IS the cheese. how old are you btw? you probably thought the dark knight was a "masterpiece" LOLLLL. yeah right. I hate movies that are overly serious especially action movies. why else would anyone watch the exendables movies if not for the nostalgia and OTT action style and funny one liners? that's part of the whole freaking experience!

[Ill_Be_Back]

Originally Posted by Cobra33

link please? I haven't been able to find any news about the line.

Facebook, ask them about the line and they will give you the same answer. I was hoping for an Arnie one...

[Cobra33]

Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

Facebook, ask them about the line and they will give you the same answer. I was hoping for an Arnie one...

yeah that's true, Expendables arnie would have been neat but when you think about it, neca has been making so many Arnold figures lately like from the terminators 1 and 2 and the recent predator line, that its almost not needed. in fact you can just buy neca T1 "tech noir" figure and since hes got trenchcoat in both films, it can suit for a close to expendables arnie. was im more upset is no jet li, or any bad guys like van damme. but you know if you gotta have 3 of the expendables, then im glad we got these 3.

[Ill_Be_Back]

Originally Posted by Cobra33

yeah that's true, Expendables arnie would have been neat but when you think about it, neca has been making so many Arnold figures lately like from the terminators 1 and 2 and the recent predator line, that its almost not needed. in fact you can just buy neca T1 "tech noir" figure and since hes got trenchcoat in both films, it can suit for a close to expendables arnie. was im more upset is no jet li, or any bad guys like van damme. but you know if you gotta have 3 of the expendables, then im glad we got these 3.

I have all of the Neca releases right up to the recent Predator line...

[tenebre6]

Originally Posted by ChoppedUp

Ok I guess I misspoke. The Germans got the Uncut version. I know because I own it and the US version.

I think that is the same cut as the US though. same running times..

[Ill_Be_Back]

Originally Posted by tenebre6

I think that is the same cut as the US though. same running times..

It is...

[Blu-21]

The first one was a huge disappointment. It had a boring story, poor dialog, sluggish pacing, was poorly written with a very uneven tone and was badly edited and shot particularly with the shaky cam in the action sequences. It took itself far too seriously and tried to be something that it wasn't. This one is much more entertaining with a better balance of action and plot, the dialog flows more spontansesly, the characters are better written, the action set pieces, stunts and choreography are hugely improved and its just an all round improvement with an even stronger cast. Bigger and better then the first in just about every way.

I recorded this on a HD channel, but yeah the PQ was very inconsistent. At times it looked quite good and at other times it looked really poor.

[StatenMan18]

Originally Posted by Blu-21

The first one was a huge disappointment. It had a boring story, poor dialog, sluggish pacing, was poorly written with a very uneven tone and was badly edited and shot particularly with the shaky cam in the action sequences. It took itself far too seriously and tried to be something that it wasn't. This one is much more entertaining with a better balance of action and plot, the dialog flows more spontansesly, the characters are better written, the action set pieces, stunts and choreography are hugely improved and its just an all round improvement with an even stronger cast. Bigger and better then the first in just about every way.

I recorded this on a HD channel, but yeah the PQ was very inconsistent. At times it looked quite good and at other times it looked really poor.

I'm not too picky with the pq of it or most blu rays in general (although I will say my ghostbusters bd is noticeably standard) this movie in particular was a step up from the first one. It's not a great movie by any means, but it is entertaining and fun to watch. Like you said, better dialogue, characters were written much better, and it balances for the most part. I'm happy for Sylvester lol

[Blu Myers]

Whoa this just dropped to $7.88. Might finally pull the trigger on this one.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by leem6453

Whoa this just dropped to $7.88. Might finally pull the trigger on this one.

Might? How cheap do you want it to be, before you decide to buy it? I wouldn't wait too much longer because, you know how quickly Amazon prices fluctuate. So if you want it, you better grab it, before the price goes back up again.

[TylerDurden389]

Originally Posted by leem6453

Whoa this just dropped to $7.88. Might finally pull the trigger on this one.

Where at? I was at my local Best Buy on Saturday and it was still either 15 or 20. New and used on amazon wasn't much cheaper either (*maybe* 12 or 13 after shipping).