Escape to the Movies: The Expendables
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I'm sorry so many people didn't like this movie, because it is awesome. Why can't a movie just be about the spectacle, not everything has to be deep and artsy, some movies are just straight up for fun. At what point did The Expendables ever try to pretend to be anything else?
If it's popular it must be bad right
Seriously, when did this trend start, is it just the escapist or is it just a geek thing. And it's not just movies either, it's games, music, books. I just don't get it, hating something because it's popular is nonsensical, I feel like there's this nerd/geek/whathaveyou counter-culture that purposely tries to distinguish itself from the mainstream. Perhaps the psychology of it is something like the nerd culture striking back at a mainstream (popular) world that rejects them socially, I dunno just my thought.
Anyway, Expendables, Awesome. Yeah!
If it's popular it must be bad right
Seriously, when did this trend start, is it just the escapist or is it just a geek thing. And it's not just movies either, it's games, music, books. I just don't get it, hating something because it's popular is nonsensical, I feel like there's this nerd/geek/whathaveyou counter-culture that purposely tries to distinguish itself from the mainstream. Perhaps the psychology of it is something like the nerd culture striking back at a mainstream (popular) world that rejects them socially, I dunno just my thought.
Anyway, Expendables, Awesome. Yeah!
Yeap there's a D.O.A. movie from back in 2006. It's pretty good and great fun overall. The plot isn't all that fancy but has a bit of humor, fast paced action and a few good fights.Jonathan Duenas said:
Also there's a Tekken movie out (made this year) with some nice fights in it and actors that look quite a lot like the in-game characters (except the guy who plays Jin.. and his voice.. ). I've watched them both and overall D.O.A. was quite a bit better.
I have to be honest Bob I usually agree with you but I after seeing The Expendables last Saturday I disagree with you. I liked it a lot and I am not a huge action movie fan nor a huge fan of anyone in this cast. I thought Statham kind of carried the actual acting in this movie well and Rourke's character gave the film a heart. When Satllone's and Rourke's character have a heart to heart talk it gave the movie the depth it needed. I really thought the movie was better than I thought it would be.
I'm not sure I see how the second sentence here is true? Reading through most of this thread it's either people being offended and sticking up for the movie, or people saying "Thanks for making my mind up for me bob! I wont go see this movie now!"Nintendolover222 said:
On this page alone,
Dr Snakeman said:
That seem's rather "sheepish" by your defination to me.RandomWords said:
After seeing this review, I took from it that he's pissed most at this movie that they pull together an action movie cast of this calibre, fulfilling the desires of past and present action movie fans alike, and then doesn't really do anything with the opportunity.
I don't think he's against big dumb action movies as such, so long as they're fun, which, (lets remind ourselves, in his opinion,) this failed to be.
Trouble is, when you throw together the millions and the megastars like this, the end product had better be epic or it's going to be a disappointment, purely because they ramped up expectations.
For me, the A Team was great, big dumb FUN action movie, didn't need blood n gore either! (not that I'm against hilarious violence for entertainment purposes, see Kick Ass).
EDIT: a reminder that MovieBob loved the A Team too, so he's not entirely anti dumb action movies, just ones that he thinks are BAD dumb action movies.
I don't think he's against big dumb action movies as such, so long as they're fun, which, (lets remind ourselves, in his opinion,) this failed to be.
Trouble is, when you throw together the millions and the megastars like this, the end product had better be epic or it's going to be a disappointment, purely because they ramped up expectations.
For me, the A Team was great, big dumb FUN action movie, didn't need blood n gore either! (not that I'm against hilarious violence for entertainment purposes, see Kick Ass).
EDIT: a reminder that MovieBob loved the A Team too, so he's not entirely anti dumb action movies, just ones that he thinks are BAD dumb action movies.
You know what, Bob? Sometimes, sheer violence takes precedence over art, soul, and good direction. So take a step back and get over your creeping fear of everything remotely manly (in terms of guns, fast cars, and power tools), and enjoy Stallone and Co. doing what they do best.
I feel like I'm the only one who preferred The Expendables to that Scott Pilgrim abortion, well I feel alone online anyway, I thought it was a really fun movie, bob just sounds a little butthurt.
Hahahahahahahahahahaha...Lancer723 said:
*pats on head*
This movie is not bad because it's popular. It's bad because it is based solely on the fact that it has big names. "Look how many famous people we can put in this!" is not an excuse for anything being bad.
Seriously; can you honestly say that 2 years from now, this movie will be looked back on as anything but "the one that had Jason Statham and Jet Li beside Stallone"?
Moviebob, I have finally had it with your pretentious nerd-rage. You think the average moviegoer is a mindless sheep for enjoying a mindless explosionfest while your beloved Scott Pilgrim took fifth on opening weekend. You seem utterly convinced that you're in the right and anyone who disagrees with you is a horrible, ignorant excuse of a person who can go screw themselves.
Grow up, jackass. This is the last review of yours I'm watching.
I saw Scott Pilgrim. And it sucked.
Grow up, jackass. This is the last review of yours I'm watching.
I saw Scott Pilgrim. And it sucked.
Jeez Bob,
spit it out already and stop beating around the bush
good job man,you saved me from this p.o.s.
spit it out already and stop beating around the bush
good job man,you saved me from this p.o.s.
LOL! Well done planet earth. *claps slow*
Well what the hell do you expect Bob? Standards have dropped tremedously after the 90's and you don't exactly need that talent to make it in the media, it's more open than ever before which in a way is a good thing because a lot of people only need certain things to enjoy a movie. whether it's girly looking boys in chick flcks or muscles and guns, the customer seems to be getting exactly what they want.
The power is gone though, that's something I miss a lot. Inception was alright in that field I guess.
Well what the hell do you expect Bob? Standards have dropped tremedously after the 90's and you don't exactly need that talent to make it in the media, it's more open than ever before which in a way is a good thing because a lot of people only need certain things to enjoy a movie. whether it's girly looking boys in chick flcks or muscles and guns, the customer seems to be getting exactly what they want.
The power is gone though, that's something I miss a lot. Inception was alright in that field I guess.
I think this is the most movie bob has ever cursed. I knew just by the trailer that this was going to suck and honestly I would much rather see the jaws ripoff over it.