The EXPENDABLES

[Karlos]

I hope there's more story and character stuff in the extended cut, as opposed to more action.

[Guest Markgway]

Note to Sly: Please remove as many of the CGI shots as you can (especially CGI blood). Thx.

[Guest WuxiaFan]

The Expendables director's cut is now available on On demand paper-view.

Wow, any news on a DVD/BR?

[Karlos]

According to Sheldon Lettich, JCVD will be the/a villain in EXPENDABLES 2.

[TibetanWhiteCrane]

This movie was beyond awful. Glad I just borrowed it from a buddy.

[blue_skies]

Note to Sly: Please remove as many of the CGI shots as you can (especially CGI blood). Thx.

I'm pleased to see I'm not the only one that doesn't like CGI blood.

[OpiumKungFuCracker]

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[Fist Of Boss]

Watched this just week ago, after reading many negative comments and heard from few friends movie is so-so at most I was pleased how good this turned to be. There was not boring moments..Not action movie of the year but I have spent ~90 mins time with hundreds far worse films:bigsmile:

[Karlos]

Finally saw this last night and, whilst I’m not going to review the film per se (hey, we’ve all seen it, right!), I just thought I’d share a few thoughts on the changes that were contained within.

I’m not sure exactly when it was decided to put out a DC of this but after the mixed critical reactions it seemed that Sly was eager to get the film re-cut and back out there.

Long story short, the new extended version – some ten minutes longer or so, and with around 70 small changes here and there – works immeasurably better, giving the plot and characters much more room to breathe and resulting in a film that is tonally more consistent and generally more satisifying.

What stands out straight away is that the DC is much more serious, with a lot of the one-liners removed - perhaps made most evident with the removal of the “getting a text” gag at the beginning of the film.

Overall, there seems to markedly less humor on display and, I think, it works to the films advantage. The one exception is the team meeting scene which plays out better now thanks to a little more dialogue here and there.

Interestingly, the re-cut has made the relationships between the principals – especially, the one between Stallone and Statham’s characters – much more edgy, bordering on antagonistic.

Fights-wise, I noticed a fair bit more footage during the Gary Daniels/Jet Li fight, which was welcome, although the camera problems that were there before are still there.

Ditto the Dolph/Jet fight.

There’s also a lot more Dolph in general. Always a good thing!

If you’re a fan of the film then this is a must-have. The changes here have been for the better and I have a feeling it will soon be seen as the definitive version of the film, and it’ll be interesting to seeing what the critical reaction to it is.

If you’re not a fan, this version probably won’t change your mind, although it may still be worth a look.

Other things I noticed:

• The BD sleeve says there’s a new intro from Sly, when in fact there’s two: a thirty second one straight after the trailers have played. Interestingly, it’s from the set of part 2, and shows Sly stood outside what appears to be a bar in a village.

• I can also confirm that Sly is now rockin’ a 70s porn star ‘tache. Nice.

• On the subtitles, Arnie’s character, Trent Mauser, is referred to as “Trent Mouse.” Awesome.

• On a possible Expendables 3, Sly says words to the effect of, “I’ll make it if it’s shot in a diner”, and goes on to say he doesn’t want to make BIG action films anymore, but smaller budget ones.

I’m sure he may reconsider once the box office returns for part 2 come in but this admission did come as quite a surprise.

• He also stated he would like to direct a few more films before he retires.

[gorhama]

Thanks for the information Karlos!!

I've been waiting for the DC of this movie ever since it was first announced.

I was excited about everything you wrote....but then you had me when you wrote this simple line. "There’s also a lot more Dolph in general. Always a good thing!" I was hooked!!!!!

[Karlos]

Thanks for the information Karlos!!

I've been waiting for the DC of this movie ever since it was first announced.

I was excited about everything you wrote....but then you had me when you wrote this simple line. "There’s also a lot more Dolph in general. Always a good thing!" I was hooked!!!!!

Yup, there's a lot more of our man, DL, in this new version.

You'll dig it the most, bro!!

[KUNG FU BOB]

Thanks for the write-up on the DC version man. I was dying to know what the differences are. Can't wait to see it!!!!

[ShaOW!linDude]

Finally saw this last night and, whilst I’m not going to review the film per se (hey, we’ve all seen it, right!), I just thought I’d share a few thoughts on the changes that were contained within.

Um........not me. Understand that's about to change before long though. And I'm psyched!!!!

[blue_skies]

Um........not me. Understand that's about to change before long though. And I'm psyched!!!!

Lol nor me and I don't expect that to change very soon. Far too many mediocre or worse comments on this forum have held me back and with whatever limited funds I have I'd rather try and get some older kung fu gem. The Expendables is going nowhere except down in price.

[Karlos]

That's cool, Blue Skies, but if you get the chance to check this new version out, you should do so - you may dig it!

[wigsplitta]

Thanks for the heads up, hadn't heard that a DC was available. I really enjoyed the original cut, but there were definite flaws, especially in some of the fight scenes. I look forward to seeing the extra footage. A I look forward even more to part 2!

[KUNG FU BOB]

In the version I created in my mind, Sonny Chiba interrupts Dolph and Jet's fight, beats them both, and joins the team. At the end he rips Eric Roberts face off and makes him eat it while he smiles evily. Maybe I shouldn't eat Butter Almond Toffee Clusters before bed?

[Jox]

I’m not sure exactly when it was decided to put out a DC of this but after the mixed critical reactions it seemed that Sly was eager to get the film re-cut and back out there.

Except from some editing (Li vs Lundgren fight) and effects polish, this is (unlike RAMBO's DC which really was re-cut after the facts) Sly's original "director's cut" as written, initially edited and shown at test screenings.

[blue_skies]

Note to Sly: Please remove as many of the CGI shots as you can (especially CGI blood). Thx.

having actually seen the movie now I completely agree. I've never been a fan of CGI blood, it just looks crap doesn't look effective at all. Old school movies looks so much better with practical blood and gore.

As for the movie itself I can't say I cared for it. The action was mediocre at best. Story was again nothing special. No great memorable characters. No memorable fight sequences. For me this movie was just blah, not terrible but not even remotely good

[laagi]

I'm only 12 years late to the party... What can you do!? I finally watched this for the first time today.

It has a lot to make any action fan's heart beat faster. A cast of old school heroes, cheesy dialogue, memorable one liners and of course plenty of explosions.

Special mention to the finale which feels like a non stop action rampage with exploding limbs, a variety of different kills, endless amount of cannon fodder and the icing on the cake some good hand to hand combat.

Now unfortunately my biggest issue with the movie is the way the action was captured. It's at least IMHO pretty terrible. Most of it takes place in the dark, is utterly shaky and has just way too many cuts. I caught myself more than once wondering what the hell is happening on screen right now. Also I really don't understand the many close ups or the general closing in on the action.

Overall it's an okay watch with a great cast and insane finale. If only the action was caught differently this would've been so much better. Next up for me Expendables 2...