The Expendables 3 (2014)

[Red Pill 101]

I haven't actually watched it yet, but I threw it in to check the sound...

It registers as TrueHD 7.1 on my receiver (I don't have Atmos). I too have a Sony 5100. I'll report any dropouts after I watch it.

[Blu Myers]

Watching this on VUDU right now! For those that have seen it, is the unrated cut deserving of an R rating?

[Dreamliner330]

Originally Posted by Blu Myers

Watching this on VUDU right now! For those that have seen it, is the unrated cut deserving of an R rating?

No.

[Blu Myers]

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

No.

Cool thanks. Mel Gibson was a real son of a ***** in this one.

[Dreamliner330]

Originally Posted by Blu Myers

Cool thanks. Mel Gibson was a real son of a ***** in this one.

No lie. He was also really good in Get the Gringo.

[Blu Myers]

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

No lie. He was also really good in Get the Gringo.

I haven't seen that one yet. I'll have to check it out.

[Blu Myers]

2nd time viewing. ..this Is easily my favorite Expendables movie. Mel Gibson gives it a great edge.

Expendables 3
Expendables
Expendables 2

[shopper nc]

I enjoyed the movie! And Antonio Banderas looked as though he had a wonderful time.

I'd like to see another one. So I'll Be waiting for #4!

Thanks.

[ocielz]

This Movie had Badass Atmos Mixed!!! Great Mix with lots of heavy firepower from all around!!!!

[Mighty Max]

Seriously?
WTF?
I just got the UHD version and it only has the THEATRICAL version on the UHD!

And of course, now that it is open, I can't return it!

[Dreamliner330]

Originally Posted by Mighty Max

Seriously?
WTF?
I just got the UHD version and it only has the THEATRICAL version on the UHD!

And of course, now that it is open, I can't return it!

I'm all for extended cuts and such but honestly, in this movie does it really make a difference?

[Mighty Max]

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

I'm all for extended cuts and such but honestly, in this movie does it really make a difference?

I haven't seen it yet.
I purposely waited for video to watch it, because I didn't feel like paying theater prices to watch a gimped copy.

[Dreamliner330]

Originally Posted by Mighty Max

I haven't seen it yet.
I purposely waited for video to watch it, because I didn't feel like paying theater prices to watch a gimped copy.

I only saw it on Blu-ray so I don't know what the differences are, but I image its just a line or two of dialog and some extra CGI blood. My understanding is they trimmed just enough to get to PG-13. It's not like theres extra story or anything.

The only recent movie I can think of that is massively different with a extended cut is Batman v Superman. The theatrical version felt like it was missing giant pieces, because it was.

X-Men Days of Future Past had the 'Rogue Cut' which didn't make its way to 4K either. I didn't care as all the extra Rogue scenes didn't add anything to the story...which is why they were cut out in the first place.

I wouldn't worry about it.

[Mighty Max]

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

I only saw it on Blu-ray so I don't know what the differences are, but I image its just a line or two of dialog and some extra CGI blood. My understanding is they trimmed just enough to get to PG-13. It's not like theres extra story or anything.

The only recent movie I can think of that is massively different with a extended cut is Batman v Superman. The theatrical version felt like it was missing giant pieces, because it was.

X-Men Days of Future Past had the 'Rogue Cut' which didn't make its way to 4K either. I didn't care as all the extra Rogue scenes didn't add anything to the story...which is why they were cut out in the first place.

I wouldn't worry about it.

It still, though, would be nice to watch the full version on the higher quality format.

[GasmaskAvenger]

Finally giving this a proper viewing and WOW. This is really dumb even by Expendables standards.

[ltb2.0]

Originally Posted by GasmaskAvenger

Finally giving this a proper viewing and WOW. This is really dumb even by Expendables standards.

They should have stuck with the old dudes instead of focusing on the bland and cringeworthy newbies.

You know what I'm talking about.

[anomaly7]

I rewatched my blu-rays of the Expendables trilogy recently, I my ratings have changed. 2 is still the best, but I'd put 3 ahead of the first one. Probably because 3 feels more in line with the style of 2, and the addition of Snipes, Gibson, Ford, and Banderas make the film really fun. The first is still good if you're looking for a more serious take on the material.

Regarding the young newbies, Glen Powell's career really took off, and I'm fairly certain this was the first film I saw him in. On the flip side, Rhonda Rousey was really being pushed as the future female action star, including her leading the Roadhouse remake years ago, but that never came to much.

I guess 3 acts as a decent ending to the series. I pretend 4 doesn't exist. Still, I think there was more opportunity for at least one more great film, with maybe some new additions like Kurt Russell, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Sigourney Weaver, and a few others.

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by anomaly7

I rewatched my blu-rays of the Expendables trilogy recently, I my ratings have changed. 2 is still the best, but I'd put 3 ahead of the first one. Probably because 3 feels more in line with the style of 2, and the addition of Snipes, Gibson, Ford, and Banderas make the film really fun. The first is still good if you're looking for a more serious take on the material.

[Show spoiler]Regarding the young newbies, Glen Powell's career really took off, and I'm fairly certain this was the first film I saw him in. On the flip side, Rhonda Rousey was really being pushed as the future female action star, including her leading the Roadhouse remake years ago, but that never came to much.

I guess 3 acts as a decent ending to the series. I pretend 4 doesn't exist.

Hard agree with the bolded line quoted above. The Trilogy is pretty great just the way it is; it leaves me wanting for nothing.

These flicks are the perfect embodiment of a "Guilty Pleasure" for me. I know that term triggers a lot of folks, but I personally feel no actual "shame" in liking movies to which I apply that label; they're simply films that I acknowledge are cotton candy rather than steak dinners.

The Expendables movies remind me of when I was a kid growing up in Reagan's America of the 80's, watching Rambo and reading incredibly gory ("Guilty Pleasure") Able Team books about special forces goin' in and kicking bad-guy butt. Good clean fun. Best viewed with whiskey.

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by anomaly7

I rewatched my blu-rays of the Expendables trilogy recently, I my ratings have changed. 2 is still the best, but I'd put 3 ahead of the first one. Probably because 3 feels more in line with the style of 2, and the addition of Snipes, Gibson, Ford, and Banderas make the film really fun. The first is still good if you're looking for a more serious take on the material.

Regarding the young newbies, Glen Powell's career really took off, and I'm fairly certain this was the first film I saw him in. On the flip side, Rhonda Rousey was really being pushed as the future female action star, including her leading the Roadhouse remake years ago, but that never came to much.

I guess 3 acts as a decent ending to the series. I pretend 4 doesn't exist. Still, I think there was more opportunity for at least one more great film, with maybe some new additions like Kurt Russell, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Sigourney Weaver, and a few others.

Part 4 is really that bad? I haven't seen it yet.

[anomaly7]

Originally Posted by davidthenikonuser

Part 4 is really that bad? I haven't seen it yet.

Yeah, it's really just a DTV style sequel you'd find in the bargain bin back in the 2000's. Most of the old cast is gone or in limited roles, and most the new ones are cheap replacements. Both the story and action is far below the other films.