Escape to the Movies: The Expendables

[F-I-D-O]

I could barely finish watching this review. Took a lot of strength.

I can't believe Bob this week. We are obedient sheep because we go see one of the biggest collaboration films this decade instead of watching a film that was barely advertised in many places? We are the worst kind of people on earth because we like the premise that a movie will be an homage to 80s action films?

He dropped the ball on this review. Insulting a film is one thing, insulting someone for liking it is another, but insulting people for thinking the premise sounds like a fun idea?. That's a new low. I won't even go into how much I disagree with you on the quality of the film.

For someone who tries to hinder people from being elitist nerds, you are one of the biggest elitist nerds I've seen in quite a while.

This.
I can't agree enough
I saw what I expected to be a fun, stupid, get every old action star together to blow shit up, action movie.
I got a fun, stupid, get every action star together to blow shit up action movie.
And I liked it.
I didn't see it because everyone would.
I didn't see Scott Pilgrim because I didn't want to see a romantic comedy that weekend, no matter how different it is. Plus, I'm not the biggest Michael Cera fan.
I wanted a stupid, non-emotional, if you see a message you're digging too deep movie. And I got it, and I had fun. I didn't want to walk away with a message or a different look on life. I saw it for the same reason I play Just Cause 2. Because it is fun to watch things blow the fuck up! No deeper reason then to see things explode, and hear the (or one of the) LOUDEST shotguns in movie history.
Ever wonder why the Twilight movies are popular. Because some people somewhere, enjoy them. I may not, Bob may not, but someone does. Same goes with your precious scott pilgrim. I happen to be part of the group that enjoys seeing things explode. You know what, I liked the first live action Transformers. Sue me. I like the Losers because it had a good story, good characters, and plenty of explosions. And I like The Expendables. I loved seeing all the stars together for one last hurrah(basically, at least for Stallone, I think he said it), just a simple fun explosion movie.
Want to know why this exists? Because it's fucking FUN. No, it's not deep. No, it's not emotional. No, it's not Scott Pilgrim. But it's still a fun ride, if only for when they pull out the shotgun.
For anyone who saw it, Remember me at christmas!
Now, for everyone else, go see it so you get the joke.

 

[Zing]

The amount of sheep in this thread is down right embarrassing.

"THANKS BOB NOW I KNOW THIS MOVIE'S BAD BECAUSE I CANT MAKE UP MY OWN MIND AND YOU ARE A SUPERIOR NERD MIND"

 

[Turtleboy1017]

I've disagreed with every single one of your reviews since Book of Eli. I watch the movie, watch your review, and see how much I disagree with you.

But now I'm just going to stop watching. I know nobody cares, but I'm sick of this. MovieBob is the biggest elitist nerd prick I have ever seen in my life. Just because you've seen every single movie ever made in all your spare time doesn't mean you're allowed to call everyone a fucking idiot sheep for liking their own movies.

Excuse the general public for being "Obedient Sheep" because we thought that a throwback action flick would be fun to watch, instead of yet another film where Michael Cera acts like a socially awkward teenage.

I usually don't care about shit like this, but seriously Moviebob, stop being such an elitist dick and realize that not everyone hates action movies and that only beautiful arty flicks with underlying messages can be "good".

 

[crewman_number_6]

I'm sorry Movie Bob but I fear you've gone the way a ZP. I no longer listen to you for actual information instead of more of an entertainment. I thought the Expendables was a great action movie, instead of focusing on something else, it focused on the genre, action. Also, I hated Scott Pilgrim and enjoyed The Other Guys much more than it.

 

[F-I-D-O]

How do I tell him that there are a shit-load of people who like Die Hard 1? It got 70 on metacritic which owns sorry, pet peeve Expendables fail-grade score of 45.

Metacritic is a collection of scores. Keep in mind some are higher than just the 45, this also means some are lower. Plus, with Die Hard 1, when it first came out there weren't hundreds of other cop vs bunch of terroist movies. When Expendables came out, there were already a bunch of squad based guns-for-hire movies out
1. I dont like how everyone one is super macho. They all have friggen HUGE arms.

I want them (Hollywood) to find new action stars

Sylvester Stallone directed it, wrote it, and pretty much picked the actors. He's to blame for "old action stars"
I heard it was basically Stallone's retirement movie, so it was meant as a throwback to the old 80s-90s action movies. He certainly is/did/might be going out with a bang, and you probably won't see him around again. Bruce Willis is going to be in Red though, so...

 

[theultimateend]

This review for some reason really made me want to hear MovieBob do a game review... and Yahtzee do a movie review...

That was probably my favorite review he has done. It was very passionate.

The amount of sheep in this thread is down right embarrassing.

"THANKS BOB NOW I KNOW THIS MOVIE'S BAD BECAUSE I CANT MAKE UP MY OWN MIND AND YOU ARE A SUPERIOR NERD MIND"

People who go out of there way to shout that they are unique and never swayed are far more annoying than "sheeple".

Generally lying too.

 

[crewman_number_6]

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.

because they are sheep who want explosions. i know people who make movies and they all say the same thing "make it dumb, make money". movies are DEAD. D-E-A-D. if you stray from a set formula, you will fail. the expendables will now kill originality and put it deeper into its grave. good thing i quit watching movies. those movie writers killed my thirst for movies entirely. if you think these reviews are bad, look at the rest of them. the movie critic is so different from the average moviegoer its damn useless.

Ithink the problem you have is that your asking for Complexity in an action flick. Please do not respond by puting your french beret on and telling me I'm a mindless sheep.

 

[ninjajoeman]

man this was surprising he almost felt too angry and I was expecting a HEY no I was just kidding see this movie... damn this movie must really suck.

The amount of sheep in this thread is down right embarrassing.

"THANKS BOB NOW I KNOW THIS MOVIE'S BAD BECAUSE I CANT MAKE UP MY OWN MIND AND YOU ARE A SUPERIOR NERD MIND"

inside text pleese

 

[crewman_number_6]

I've disagreed with every single one of your reviews since Book of Eli. I watch the movie, watch your review, and see how much I disagree with you.

But now I'm just going to stop watching. I know nobody cares, but I'm sick of this. MovieBob is the biggest elitist nerd prick I have ever seen in my life. Just because you've seen every single movie ever made in all your spare time doesn't mean you're allowed to call everyone a fucking idiot sheep for liking their own movies.

Excuse the general public for being "Obedient Sheep" because we thought that a throwback action flick would be fun to watch, instead of yet another film where Michael Cera acts like a socially awkward teenage.

I usually don't care about shit like this, but seriously Moviebob, stop being such an elitist dick and realize that not everyone hates action movies and that only beautiful arty flicks with underlying messages can be "good".

Yes, this guy is thinking the same way I am, I am tired of all this Obident Sheep BS, I HATED Scoot Pilgrim, I think Micheal Cera is a horrible actor, and I think Moviebob is now an elitest prick.

 

[Karathos]

The amount of sheep in this thread is down right embarrassing.

"THANKS BOB NOW I KNOW THIS MOVIE'S BAD BECAUSE I CANT MAKE UP MY OWN MIND AND YOU ARE A SUPERIOR NERD MIND"

The sweet irony of Bob calling people that made Expendables a hit "sheep" I suppose.

And oh, there's one thing alot of people are missing in this thread - it's not about him bashing the movie, although that can certainly be part of it. It's about Bob calling people with different opinions sheep, or labling them as some sort of stereotypical redneck hillbilly (at least that's what I instantly thought of when I saw that picture in the video). It's just downright sad to see Bob do that, since so far my weekly Escapist dose has mainly been Zero Punctuation on Wednesdays, and Escape to the Movies on Fridays.

But if this is how petty the man can be, I'll have to rethink. Obviously one viewer in a sea of thousands isn't going to phase him, but it's something to think about (should he somehow see this exact comment - unlikely, but still). A person liking a movie or premise for reasons you cannot or don't want to understand does not make them a sheep or an idiot. Sometimes the majority is right for a reason, y'know.


TLDR: Cut the condescending comments, Bob. You're so much more than that.

 

[F-I-D-O]

I'm sorry Movie Bob but I fear you've gone the way a ZP. I no longer listen to you for actual information instead of more of an entertainment. I thought the Expendables was a great action movie, instead of focusing on something else, it focused on the genre, action. Also, I hated Scott Pilgrim and enjoyed The Other Guys much more than it.

Woohoo! Another fan of Other Guys! Internet high five!
...
Sorry, can't find very many people who liked it
Personally, I think MovieBob is, to quote Spock, emotionally compromised. He loved Scott Pilgrim (his opinion), saw it do "poorly" (Actually pretty good for a movie with almost zero advertising, no robots, and no vampires) and took his rage out on expendables. It wouldn't (probably) have been as harsh a review if Scott Pilgrim had been number one in the office.
Yes Bob, I did quote the new Star Trek. Guess what, I liked it.
oh, and to moviebob...you call the people who saw it sheep when you have a large number of people who go or don't go to every movie you like/dislike respectfully. Who's the sheep, and who's the herder now?

 

[Normalgamer]

You got beat up a lot in high school didn't you?

Rule one of the escapist:
Don't insult people, only say why they're wrong.
Rule two of the escapist:
It's generally not wise to insult people who WORK here.
Rule three of the escpist: Post an avatar so I feel better.
Have a nice stay here, however long.



OT: I am sad about Scott Pilgrim, but I don't feel it gives you the right to insult everyone who liked "The expendables" Bob.

 

[crewman_number_6]

Woohoo! Another fan of Other Guys! Internet high five!
...
Sorry, can't find very many people who liked it

*return high five*
What do you mean its not going to be qouted, two words. Tuna Fish. Also, just shout out Gator, and see how many people laugh.

 

[jakefongloo]

Look, Bob. I've defended you more than I need have, you're probably one of my favourite movie critics but please, for the love of God, accept that not every movie has to be this artistic piece, with amazing acting, original set pieces and have an important message behind them. Some movies are just meant to be enjoyable to sit through. Salt was this and you appeared to like that even if there were two reasons attached to Jolie that probably helped your opinion along the way.

And please, stop stating that everyone who likes a movie you don't is worthless. Transformers, Book of Eli, and now Expendables - some people just like to sit through a movie that's brainless. Whilst they're not that good, stating that everyone who likes them is pretty much wrong is just arrogant and pretentious.

Not everyone who likes bad action movies is this douchebag frat boy, who can't tell the difference between an etch-a-sketch and a Da Vinci. Just accept that occasionally people don't see things the way you do, because you're starting to become insufferable.

What he just said. Jesus bob can't you just for once embrace your testasterone and enjoy the boom chica ha. If everyone made deep emotional movies then the ones that are there now wouldn't be as special. Your allowed to be intelligent, articulate, and riding on an adrenaline high all at the same time you know. Go out and beat the shit out of someone who got in your face, there's no feeling like it in the world. This is a feint relization of that of that rush. And i wouldn't have it any other way.

That being said if your gonna call me a fucking douche bag because i like a movie then fuck off stop pretending you're too smart for your animal instinct cuz your not ***** tit. stop displacing your whiny "bully took my money" emotions on your opinion of movies

There see that? That was satisfying, even if i could be dead wrong maybe you never had any money forced from you by big kids, maybe your the next super mind who has abandoned his animal instinct for the next level of evolution but that, that was satisfying and a bit fun! Movies are suppose to be entertaining and then other movies are suppose to be art. A middle ground is tough to find and that is why good movies are GOOD.

 

[F-I-D-O]

Woohoo! Another fan of Other Guys! Internet high five!
...
Sorry, can't find very many people who liked it

*return high five*
What do you mean its not going to be qouted, two words. Tuna Fish. Also, just shout out Gator, and see how many people laugh.

Thanks, that helped me get over the revenge rage that Bob drove me into.
And BTW, I loved that opening joke (tuna and lion), and just the simple response the other cop had.
Plus, I can never look at a traffic director the same way.

 

[Traumaward313]

Look, Bob. I've defended you more than I need have, you're probably one of my favourite movie critics but please, for the love of God, accept that not every movie has to be this artistic piece, with amazing acting, original set pieces and have an important message behind them. Some movies are just meant to be enjoyable to sit through. Salt was this and you appeared to like that even if there were two reasons attached to Jolie that probably helped your opinion along the way.

And please, stop stating that everyone who likes a movie you don't is worthless. Transformers, Book of Eli, and now Expendables - some people just like to sit through a movie that's brainless. Whilst they're not that good, stating that everyone who likes them is pretty much wrong is just arrogant and pretentious.

Not everyone who likes bad action movies is this douchebag frat boy, who can't tell the difference between an etch-a-sketch and a Da Vinci. Just accept that occasionally people don't see things the way you do, because you're starting to become insufferable.

Well said, sir. I was thinking this whilst watching the review. I still can't get over the "badly designed transformers" bit Scott pilgrim has it's moments, it also overstays it' welcome and gets really boring towards the last half hour. Still a great movie. Some people just want to go to a move, enjoy it, go home. That is all. I don't know when movies stopped being about entertainment and more about their impact on our everyday lives.


Sadly, games are going this way too.

 

[sunburst]

I think I watched a different review than everyone else. In the video I saw, Bob described a parody of someone who wants all action movies to be a bunch of meatheads slamming together and said they were probably the worst sort of person (and I think that was mostly a joke). He claimed that people in general, who I think we can all agree do not have high standards, are going to see this movie because that's what they've been told to do. He didn't call anyone a sheep for liking the basic premise of the movie; he in fact gave a warning about not being suckered in by the movie they're pitching in the previews. He didn't insult anyone for seeing or even enjoying it. Other than the two very general insults I outlined above, the entirety of his ire was reserved for the movie itself.

I think everyone pissed off over this is either blaming Bob for their insecurities over liking such a mindless movie or are even worse than he is at dealing with people who's opinions clash with their own. I could be wrong. Maybe there was an alternate review where he just screamed "FUCK YOU FOR SEEING THIS MOVIE!" for five minutes and all this ranting is completely justified. If so, can I get a link? It sounds entertaining.

 

[The3rdEye]

I could barely finish watching this review. Took a lot of strength.

I can't believe Bob this week. We are obedient sheep because we go see one of the biggest collaboration films this decade instead of watching a film that was barely advertised in many places? We are the worst kind of people on earth because we like the premise that a movie will be an homage to 80s action films?

He dropped the ball on this review. Insulting a film is one thing, insulting someone for liking it is another, but insulting people for thinking the premise sounds like a fun idea?. That's a new low. I won't even go into how much I disagree with you on the quality of the film.

For someone who tries to hinder people from being elitist nerds, you are one of the biggest elitist nerds I've seen in quite a while.

Yeup.

Raging about how a "mainstream" ridiculously action based flick topped a niche marketed geek fest is beyond redundant. Raging on the audience for going to see what they want to see and then calling them sheep was just insulting.

Although I must say that the little tangents he tends to go on at the start of the videos are always rather amusing, in a vindictive "give them enough rope" sort of way.