The Expendables 2

Name: The Expendables 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: August 17, 2012
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris, Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham

2012

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Lionsgate | Release Date: August 17, 2012 | R

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris, Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jet Li, Liam Hemsworth, Randy Couture, Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews

Summary: Barney Ross, Lee Christmas, Yin Yang, Gunnar Jensen, Toll Road and Hale Caesar -- with newest members Billy the Kid and Maggie aboard -- are reunited when Mr. Church enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong andBarney Ross, Lee Christmas, Yin Yang, Gunnar Jensen, Toll Road and Hale Caesar -- with newest members Billy the Kid and Maggie aboard -- are reunited when Mr. Church enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. [Lionsgate]… Expand

Director: Simon West

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 103 min

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Boxoffice Magazine Amy Nicholson

Aug 15, 2012

This over-the-top sequel caters to the lowest common denominator in the best possible way, and it's so fully committed to brainless bombast that it muscles audiences to applaud by sheer force of will. Read full review

John Semley

Aug 13, 2012

It plays out like a series wet-dream scenarios, performed by a cast of vintage action figures battered and broken from overuse, bleached and slightly molted from sitting in the sun too long. Read full review

The Playlist Todd Gilchrist

Aug 14, 2012

As a film that even passingly acknowledges the disposability of stars in a genre whose artistic merits are considered negligible (if they're considered at all), The Expendables 2 is indispensable entertainment. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Aug 16, 2012

Mr. Norris arrives just as the blood baths and leaden dialogue are beginning to grow tedious, and his deadpan self-parody is pretty darn funny. More important, it gives you permission to laugh at the rest of this mindless movie, which is the only way to choke it down. Read full review

Tom Russo

Aug 18, 2012

As it stands, The Expendables 2 is lazily satisfied with repeating the first movie's formula, shortcomings and grisly strengths alike. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Aug 18, 2012

The Expendables 2 makes a franchise out of a novelty item, and the nostalgic kick is gone: It's a reminder that most of those '80s actioners were xenophobic and dumb, that many of its stars had more muscle mass than charisma, and that the sight of these old fossils referring to themselves as old fossils is more pathetic than cheekily self-referential. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Aug 15, 2012

Chuck Norris is also in this movie, although you should know that he gets roughly five minutes of screen time, half of those devoted to his telling of a Chuck Norris joke. That is as funny as the movie's self-aware humor gets. Read full review

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bloodypuppet

Aug 27, 2012

This movie is for people who appreciate the old fun of movies like Commando, Rambo, Die Hard and just guns, explosions and mayhem. I loved this movie because I grew up with the classic action films of the 80s and to this day still watch them. Not to be missed if you fit into this category.This movie is for people who appreciate the old fun of movies like Commando, Rambo, Die Hard and just guns, explosions and mayhem. I loved this movie because I grew up with the classic action films of the 80s and to this day still watch them. Not to be missed if you fit into this category. It does not disappoint. Yippey ki-yay.....M&^%&^$R F%^&*%&^R!… Expand

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lukechristiansc

Sep 1, 2014

"one of the bad ass most fun violent movie ever ". I have not seen Stallone's The first expendables but characters have not changed a bit Crews Still Bad ass when it comes to his favorite Machine Gun , Statham
as lee an Barnie's side kick is great as normal , **** crazy good , and"one of the bad ass most fun violent movie ever ". I have not seen Stallone's The first expendables but characters have not changed a bit Crews Still Bad ass when it comes to his favorite Machine Gun , Statham
as lee an Barnie's side kick is great as normal , **** crazy good , and Stallone 100x times better as good also Willis great introducing Van Damme as the lead villian awesome , stunning Hemsworth as billy not impressive in the movie his skills as fighting/killing not good just plan sucks get a good actor to play him. Grade A… Expand

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hakametal

Aug 17, 2012

What on earth were the critics expecting from this film? Oscar standard acting? This is a fantastic classic action film that doesn't take itself seriously, and that's why it's great. The film is self-aware that it's cheesy with RIDICULOUS amounts of action that is just fun to watch. I walkedWhat on earth were the critics expecting from this film? Oscar standard acting? This is a fantastic classic action film that doesn't take itself seriously, and that's why it's great. The film is self-aware that it's cheesy with RIDICULOUS amounts of action that is just fun to watch. I walked into this film, wanting to see a cheesy-plot with Arnold Schwarzenegger doing one-liners that make you feel nostalgic and laugh. This film works because it self-aware of what it is and doesn't take itself seriously. For God's sake, Chuck Norris is in it!! (and he's friggin hilarious) If you want a good time, this film is great.… Expand

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Atticas14

Aug 23, 2012

I enjoyed it, better than the first. I thought the human from Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis was corny, but the actions scenes were good. It's your standard over the top action shoot um up... 5,000 guys with machine guns vs 5 guys with pistols, and somehow the 5 guys win kinda deal.

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NRGMan

Jul 23, 2013

Exactly what you'd expect. Lots of shooting, high body count. Almost a parody of the old 80's action movies, but a damn entertaining one. First action set piece was pretty good.

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Twist_Of_Fate

Sep 29, 2013

Good actors bad acting,enjoyable but its not what you come to expect as the acting is pretty lame and the story line is pretty lame as well,but if you like fast paced,guns,explosions and some comedy then i suppose you wont mind this.

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iKill4Rice

Aug 17, 2012

No the best movie I've seen action is not very intense don' t really feel physically exhilirated. Story line was average but could be better and should also be a bit longer duration.

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