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The Expendables 2

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
305K
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Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, and Liam Hemsworth in The Expendables 2 (2012)
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
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Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up ag... Read allMr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
305K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,023
280
  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writers
    • Richard Wenk(screenplay)
    • Sylvester Stallone(screenplay)
    • Ken Kaufman(story)
  • Stars
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Liam Hemsworth
    • Randy Couture
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  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writers
    • Richard Wenk(screenplay)
    • Sylvester Stallone(screenplay)
    • Ken Kaufman(story)
  • Stars
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Liam Hemsworth
    • Randy Couture
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 531User reviews
    • 398Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos8

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    Trailer 2:22
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    Teaser
    Trailer 1:01
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    "Airport"
    Clip 1:08
    "Airport"
    "Watch Tower"
    Clip 0:47
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    "Smart Car"
    Clip 0:39
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    "Loaded"
    Clip 0:40
    "Loaded"
    "Behind the Scenes"
    Featurette 1:11
    "Behind the Scenes"

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    Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, and Randy Couture in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Liam Hemsworth in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Jason Statham in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Randy Couture in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Terry Crews in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Jason Statham in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Dolph Lundgren in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Chuck Norris in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Expendables 2 (2012)

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    Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone
    • Barney Rossas Barney Ross
    Liam Hemsworth
    Liam Hemsworth
    • Billy The Kidas Billy The Kid
    Randy Couture
    Randy Couture
    • Toll Roadas Toll Road
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Vilainas Vilain
    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Lee Christmasas Lee Christmas
    Jet Li
    Jet Li
    • Yin Yangas Yin Yang
    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • Gunner Jensenas Gunner Jensen
    Chuck Norris
    Chuck Norris
    • Bookeras Booker
    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Churchas Church
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Trenchas Trench
    Terry Crews
    Terry Crews
    • Hale Caesaras Hale Caesar
    Scott Adkins
    Scott Adkins
    • Hectoras Hector
    Nan Yu
    Nan Yu
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Amanda Ooms
    Amanda Ooms
    • Pilaras Pilar
    Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter
    • Lacyas Lacy
    Nikolette Noel
    Nikolette Noel
    • Billy's Wifeas Billy's Wife
    George Zlatarev
    • Bojanas Bojan
    Alexander Moskov
    • Stephanas Stephan
    • Director
      • Simon West
    • Writers
      • Richard Wenk(screenplay) (story)
      • Sylvester Stallone(screenplay)
      • Ken Kaufman(story)
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    • Trivia
      Sylvester Stallone asked Chuck Norris to include a reference to The Chuck Norris facts (a popular internet meme) in the screenplay. Norris's wife Gena O'Kelly suggested him the one with the cobra. ("Chuck Norris was bitten by a cobra, and after five days of excruciating pain... the cobra died.")
    • Goofs
      The guys are seen zip-lining down on a high voltage power line. This could never be possible, as on every pylon, the wire is anchored to an insulator. Even considering the fact that the power was turned off, they could have only zip-lined between two pylons.
    • Quotes

      Barney Ross: I've heard another rumor, that you were bitten by a king cobra?

      Booker: Yeah, I was. But after five days of agonizing pain, the cobra died.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, as the actors image and name appears, there is a lightning flash on the actor's face. When this occurs, an image of a "skull" appears superimposed over the face with the flash and then fades.
    • Alternate versions
      In the version dubbed for francophone markets, the character Church, played by Bruce Willis is renamed to Chapelle.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.58 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      The Wanderer
      Written by Ernie Maresca

      Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion)

      Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

      Courtesy of EMI Film & TV

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    If you didn't like, well what did you expect?
    So with the release of the Expendables we witnessed a film that possibly can't be repeated in terms of scale. The reason lies with the over the top preoccupation with 'the action flick' in the 80's. So in bringing all these iconic figures of the action genre together the expendables evokes nostalgia among the older audiences while the ignorant can claim they want to see the new Jason Statham film.

    Indeed my study of film on an academic level has led me to be called a snob somewhat. But, i'm the first to admit i enjoy a tongue in cheek film if it claims not to be anything other. When watching the film I know for a fact that it's written purely for entertainment purposes and nothing else. A popcorn movie. Any critical acclaim would be ludicrous. The films (both this and the first one) openly mock the ridiculousness of the 80's action flicks with outrageous shootouts and a collection of more testosterone than a sperm bank. If Stallone had sat down and claimed the expendables was the best script he's collaborated on one could only assume he's been taking the Spielberg tablets of Indy 4 (note; why i hate films like Indy 4 and Die Hard 4....they're supposed to be more serious whereas expendables you have to take it with a pinch of salt for what it is).

    One thing that did get on my nerves though was perhaps the scenes involving Arnie. The references to Terminator with the uttering of 'i'll be back' brought a smile at best the first time; but to murder it time and time again at every opportunity got a bit annoying, and ultimately i ended up wishing he'd get shot for it. Considering Arnie was possibly the most famous of the action hero's of the 80's (along with Stallone...take your pick, it's between them two no doubt) i'd have liked to have seen him involved in the film properly and not just for comedic purposes.

    Also he really looks long in the tooth compared with Stallone who's anti ageing cream could probably rake in more than the gross of Rocky. He's a tank and fair play to him, he looks amazingly good for his age.

    Should they make an expendables 3? Probably not. I think people would get a bit bored of the chedderness of it, and besides the charm of nostalgia will have worn off by then. However if they did go ahead, i certainly won't protest and it would be interesting to have the full set with the inclusion of Steven Seagal. All in all, if you like dumb action flicks, this will do nicely. But don't tune in expecting an ambiguous and thought provoking film, and be disappointed when you don't get one. If you are then for shame.
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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Instagram
      • Lionsgate
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Expendables II
    • Filming locations
      • Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Millennium Films
      • Nu Image Entertainment GmbH
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $85,028,192
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,591,370
      • Aug 19, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $314,975,955
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
      • Auro 11.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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