** Note: Hey! [104] Variety's Justin Chang appreciated the self-referential humor in each actor's film history and the violent action scenes; however, he felt the scenes were undermined by poor editing and a "grimy" visual scheme throughout the film. The partnership was considered to make a Chinese release of the film easier,[51] and would have granted Millennium Films a larger share of its Chinese revenue. You can view additional information about each The Expendables 2 actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. The scene was further complicated by Jet Li's scheduling conflict, which meant the interior sets had to be shipped to Hong Kong, reassembled and shot with him there, and the exterior sets had to be digitally built and then merged with footage of Li shot on Chroma key. [69], In July 2012 the family of Kun Liu (the stuntman killed during filming) filed a wrongful death suit against the producers of the film, Nu Image and Millennium Films, and stunt coordinator Chad Stahelski. a 2012 action film and is a sequel to the original 2010 film, The Expendables. The group intercepts Vilain and his men at an airport as he prepares to leave by plane. [7], Vehicles also received digital enhancement. Several other studios, including El Ranchito, Malditochrome, Tata Elxsi, Reliance Mediaworks, and R-Team, also produced effects shots for the film through WWFX. The story follows the mercenary group known a… The Veliko Tarnovo Appellate stated that the Lovech Environmental Ministry failed to investigate violations made by The Expendables 2's crew. Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker which requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working. Church. The alterations required over 340 shots alone. On West's direction and cinematographer Shelly Johnson, he said "the action choreography never disappoints". Brian Tyler returned to score the film. [98] The film also had successful September opening weekends in Germany ($4.2 million), Brazil ($3.7 million) and Australia ($3.1 million). When one of their own is viciously killed, Barney (Sylvester Stallone) and his band of mercenaries cut a swath of destruction to avenge their lost teammate and race to stop five tons of weapons-grade plutonium from falling into the wrong hands. Booker's nickname is Lone Wolf, a play on his film Lone Wolf McQuade.His name itself is a reference to Good Guys Wear Black.He also mentions he was once bitten by a king cobra, and after 5 painful days, the cobra died, a reference to one of the many Chuck Norris Facts (and Norris' own favorite of the lot). [50], In August 2011, it was reported that Nu Image/Millennium Films was in negotiations with an unnamed Chinese distributor. Vilain demands the item in exchange for Billy's life. [57] However, these plans for a more family-friendly rating did not succeed and the finished film was rated R. When the adult-oriented rating was confirmed shortly before release, West stated that "the shooting style and the dialogue, from day one, it was R-rated. Collin added, "I was thoroughly appalled, mainly at myself for enjoying it. Christmas decapitates Hector, while Ross and Vilain fight hand-to-hand. In France, Sophia discovers a box on her doorstep with a large sum of money and Billy's letter. They track them down and discover that the man they seek is Vilain who leads a group known as The Sangs and that they have taken all the men from the surrounding villages to work the mine. When the trucks break through glass to exit the airport, the scene is entirely digital and was filmed on Chroma screens in the middle of Sofia. [42] Jackie Chan said he had been offered a role, but was forced to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts with CZ12. The site's critical consensus reads, "Taut, violent, and suitably self-deprecating, The Expendables 2 gives classic action fans everything they can reasonably expect from a star-studded shoot-'em-up — for better and for worse. Puig said the film was "corny, barbaric and sometimes visually murky. When the Expendables reunite for a seemingly easy job, one of their own is brutally murdered. The Expendables 3 is a 2014 American action film directed by Patrick Hughes and written by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt and Sylvester Stallone. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Title: Use the HTML below. Church sends technical expert Maggie Chan with the team. [59] On October 27, 2011, while the second-unit stunt team was filming at the Ognyanovo Reservoir 15 miles (24 km) from Sofia, stuntman Kun Liu was killed and another (Nuo Sun), was critically injured in a staged explosion on a rubber boat. [54][91] Other tracking showed that up to 17% of North American audiences were reluctant to visit cinemas following the mass shooting in a Colorado cinema in late July 2012, which might affect ticket sales. 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After the Expendables run out of ammunition, they are saved by Ross's old friend, Booker, who quickly eliminates both the Sangs and the tank. Now the mercenaries seek revenge in hostile territory. Find all 27 songs in The Expendables 2 Soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The Expendables 2 (2012) Plot. The cast of 'The Expendables 2' talk about being in competition with each other and iconic action movie one-liners at the film's London press conference. The Expendables are back and this time it's personal! Showing all 6 items Jump to: Summaries (6) Summaries. [7], On November 16, 2011, the production received a fine (between $343–$3,440) from the Bulgarian environmental protection agency for unlawfully removing shrubs and small trees from the entrance of Devetashka Cave. Controversy arose over the accidental death of a stuntman and environmental damage caused during filming in Bulgaria. It is the sequel to the 2010 action film The Expendables, and stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Frank Martin is forced to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. "[107] The New York Times' Neil Genzlinger judged the film "pleasantly-dumb fun if you watch with the right mindset", but considered its dialog "embarrassing" (if intended seriously) and the plot formulaic. [43], On his approach to casting, Stallone said that he was looking for actors who had not experienced recent success in film: "I like using people that had a moment and then maybe have fallen on some hard times and give them another shot. In Albania the Expendables retrieve the item, but are then ambushed by international criminal and arms dealer Jean Vilain, his right-hand man Hector and his mercenary group (the Sangs), who have captured Billy. The cast of The Expendables 2 includes Jason Statham,Bruce Willis. The European Commission became involved, contacting the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Waters for information about the dead bats; the Bulgarian Ministry and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences conducted their own probe, stating that the bat kill was within normal parameters. Barney decides to track the man down and deal with him. Transporter Frank Martin, surfaces in Miami, Florida and is implicated in the kidnapping of the young son of a powerful USA official. It is the sequel to the 2010 action film The Expendables, and stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Currently you are able to watch "The Expendables 2" streaming on Catchplay, MAX Stream or rent it on Catchplay online. "[110] Empire's Nick de Semlyen was more critical, labeling it a "huge, bulging disappointment". [112], A sequel titled The Expendables 3 began filming in August 2013. The finale in the airport was another complex digital environment, shot in three entirely differently locations in two seasons, which were then merged to create one seamless location. [83] According to review aggregators Metacritic and GameRankings, the game received generally negative reviews. [95], Outside North America the film grossed $24.7 million during its opening weekend (August 17–19) in 18 markets, including Italy ($1.9 million), Mexico, Russia ($8 million) and the United Kingdom ($3 million). ", "Stallone promises "radical" 'Expendables 2, "Sly Stallone: I'm Not Directing 'Expendables' Sequel! Barney asks Maggie what was so important about that thing. Bigger, better & bloodier, The Expendables 2 is an explosive sequel to its predecessor that improves upon the original in almost every department & is a worthy addition to the newly established franchise. Like the 2010 original, The Expendables 2 is all … Let our editors help you find what's trending and what's worth your time. "[109], The Daily Telegraph's Robbie Collin gave the film three (out of five) stars. [52] However, the partnership fell apart before production began. When one of their own is viciously killed, Barney (Sylvester Stallone) and his band of mercenaries cut a swath of destruction to avenge their lost teammate and race to stop five tons of weapons-grade plutonium from falling into the wrong hands. To avoid further problems, the producers agreed not to film explosions, car chases and fires near the cave. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [3] This made it the 25th-highest-grossing film of 2012. Meanwhile, Hector and Vilain dig up the plutonium and begin collecting it. Jason Statham, Jet Li, Sylvester Stallone. This film is better since the rest of the team (other than Stallone) get more screen time and they have their humor moments. Schwarzbaum considered that the film is "excellent crap, fine junk, an exercise in campy movie nostalgia", commenting that while she did not consider the film artistic, she found it enjoyable. WWFX later enhanced it more, modifying lighting and stabilizing the helicopter's body which shook unnaturally when struck during the fight. Watch trailers & learn more. In the aftermath, Ross is given an old Antonov An-2 biplane by Church; Church, Maggie, Booker and Trench then leave the team. Maybe! He appreciated the use of stunts and special effects over computerized effects, stating that it "gives proceedings a flame-grilled authenticity". Ross defeats Vilain, stabbing him and avenging Billy. Speaking of chemistry, Dolph Lundgren's role is MUCH better now and very enjoyable. The Expendables 2 is an American action movie.It is the sequel to Sylvester Stallone's 2010 movie, The Expendables.The movie was released in August 17th, 2012. [33] Bulgarian mixed martial artist Lyubomir Simeonov has a cameo as one of the Sangs. Someone did it for me and I like to see if I can do it for them. "[46] On April 18, 2011, Stallone confirmed that he would not be repeating his directing duties in The Expendables, making a list of directors to serve as his replacement. 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