Author Topic: The Expendables (Read 14667 times)

B E C K · « **on:** Jan 24, 2010, 11:51:40 PM »

Anyone think it'll be any good? I hope it'll be.

As much as I hate to link them, I'm lazy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expendables_(2010_film)

The casting crap is pretty interesting:

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Jean-Claude Van Damme was personally offered a role by Stallone, but turned it down.[2] This reportedly led to Dolph Lundgren being cast instead although it is not confirmed whether it was the same part. The role accepted by Forest Whitaker was originally conceived as a role for Wesley Snipes but later rewritten for Whitaker.[3] Due to a scheduling conflict prior to filming, Whitaker was replaced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson for the role of Hale Caesar.[4] He was then replaced by former NFL player Terry Crews.[5]

Steven Seagal was asked to play a cameo role, but turned down the offer due to negative experiences with producer Avi Lerner.[6] Hispanic actor Danny Trejo was rumored to play Emmanuel, but on June 15, he revealed that he was not cast for the role. Instead, both are in the works with Robert Rodriguez's Machete.

On May 29, 2009, the script underwent a few re-writes which ultimately excluded Brittany Murphy's character, which would have been necessary months later due to the actress's death. Sandra Bullock was rumored to have a role in the film, but revealed that she did not even know about the project. Despite the news, she did express interests in working in another action film and would have liked to appear in the film depending on the storyline.[7]

The role of the man who hires the Expendables, Mr. Church, was very difficult to cast. Initially offered to Schwarzenegger, he declined in favor of a smaller cameo due to his political career.[8] The role was then offered to Kurt Russell whose agent replied that he was not interested in "ensemble acting at the moment."[9] Stallone spent several months after principal photography determined to find a big action name for the part. Rumors suggested that the role had been offered to friend and fellow former Planet Hollywood co-owner Bruce Willis, who was busy filming Cop Out. Willis finally confirmed on August 17, that he will play Mr. Church and that his scene will feature himself, Sylvester Stallone, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.[10]

On October 26, Stallone, Willis and Schwarzenegger shot their scene in the Hollywood Presbyterian church in Los Angeles, marking the first time all three have appeared together on screen.[11]

B E C K · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 24, 2010, 11:55:00 PM »

Also:
So fucking glad Whitaker isn't in it.
Sad about Snipes.
Annoyed with Van Damme and Seagal.
Indifferent about Trejo and 50 Cent.
Strangely relieved about Britney Murphy, but sorry due to the circumstances.
Stallone should've asked Tony Jaa to be in it. Thailand needs to represent!

Derrick · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 12:01:41 AM »

Just sounds awful, like that gay Valentine's Day movie.

Rama · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 12:11:31 AM »

I actually think it sounds pretty cool, but I mean after you get over all these guys being on the screen at the same time is it going to be any good after that?

Fiero · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 01:32:28 AM »

Yes. It's going to be fucking awesome.

B E C K · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 02:23:27 AM »

Quote from: Derrick on Jan 25, 2010, 12:01:41 AM

Just sounds awful, like that gay Valentine's Day movie.

What gay Valentine's Day movie?

Derrick · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 05:26:27 AM »

The one they've been advertising.

B E C K · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 02:32:58 PM »

I haven't been paying attention.

Fiero · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 03:19:37 PM »

I don't know what he's talking about, either.

B E C K · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 06:41:40 PM »

Bah, obvious answer was obvious. Normally, I like segmented multi-story crap like this but it's bloated with so many names I can't stand I'll declare it instant fail.

Fiero · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 06:58:12 PM »

HAHA, I didn't think it would actually be called Valentine's Day! I thought it was just about that. FAIL.

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 10:00:53 PM »

Will Expendables be a good film? Probably not.

Will Expendables be fun as all heck? Probably so. I'm hoping it is, at least.

Derrick · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 11:10:17 PM »

The A-team movie also looks like epic fail.

Fiero · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 11:50:36 PM »

I disagree.

B E C K · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 12:35:44 AM »

Quote from: Rodent of Unusual Size on Jan 25, 2010, 10:00:53 PM

Will Expendables be a good film? Probably not.

Will Expendables be fun as all heck? Probably so. I'm hoping it is, at least.

Same here.

Rama · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 12:57:18 AM »

Quote from: Fiero on Jan 25, 2010, 11:50:36 PM

I disagree.

I agree with you disagreeing.

B E C K · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 01:02:46 AM »

I disagree with your agreement.

Rama · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 01:06:03 AM »

Well I think your disagreement of my agreement of disagreement might be premature and wish to reach agreement to give said movie a chance to release a more agreeable trailer before finalizing disagreement.

B E C K · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 01:06:33 AM »

I disagree.

Rama · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 01:12:02 AM »

Well agreement of kidnapping and the making of watching has been reached. Meet adjourned.

B E C K · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 01:17:13 AM »

I disagree.

Rama · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 01:22:16 AM »

The meeting has been adjourned. New business must wait till the next meeting on June 13th.

There will be agreement of thanking me later for this.

B E C K · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 03:05:40 AM »

I disagree with that.

Fiero · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 11:25:51 AM »

None of you are disagreeing, only digressing.

Rama · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 11:40:17 AM »

I actually never disagreed only agreed with a disagreeing.

B E C K · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 02:12:46 PM »

Quote from: Fiero on Jan 26, 2010, 11:25:51 AM

None of you are disagreeing, only digressing.

I disagree.

Derrick · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 03:17:18 PM »

AH! I thought my monitor was broken. Turned out it was just the forum posters.

GET IT!? HA!

Fiero · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 10:35:35 PM »

There are posters here? For the Expendables? I don't see them!

Derrick · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 28, 2010, 11:31:42 AM »

That's because you don't have a Rabbitinasuit.com Gold Account. Send me your credit card information and I'll register you.

Fiero · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 28, 2010, 04:17:21 PM »

DAMN NO!!!