The Expendables was my favorite movie of 2010. Growing up, I was a major fan of Sly Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, and Chuck Norris. Throw in Charles Bronson, and those were the action stars I saw films of on a constant rotation on cable, vhs, or in the theater. Sadly, Chuck Bronson is no longer with us, but now, the rest are back in the sequel to a film no one ever thought would be made.
The sequel to The Expendables really seems to be ramping up the aging actors cast, as now they’ve got Van Damme as the villain, and new action star, Scott Adkins as his henchman. We’ve also got more Bruce Willis, and more Arnold Schwarzenegger (that makes this action fan proud). We’re going to get more than a mere wink wink cameo this time around. Just watch the trailer and see Van Damme cooly holding a blade, Willis, Norris, and Schwarzenegger shooting guns, and the collective joygasm of action fans worldwide.
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Your favorite movie of 2010? Everything that makes bad movies bad is in that movie. I grew up with those guys too but… still. It’s an almost-unwatchable, terrible mess of a film.
my pants are a mess
Rene F. Rangel, I…2nd the notion of…The Expendables as the…Best Film of 2010! Expendables Too, just might top the first, even with Simon West replacing STALLONE as Director!
The Social Network came really close to being my favorite of 2010, but I went with my gut, and my gut told me The Expendables. Thus far my favorite of 2011 is still The Green Hornet, but Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes may just best it.
Your favorite movie of 2010? Jesus… Isn’t there SOME kind of standard for getting hired as a writer on this site anymore?
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About as much as it takes to be a commenter it seems. How are you going to knock a guy for something as subjective as a favorite movie from a particular year? That makes as much sense as belittling someone over their favorite color choice.
“About as much as it takes to be a commenter?” Well, I guess that explains it then.
But perhaps I did come across as too rude. Apologies, although how someone who takes movies seriously can honestly think Expendables was even decent truly mystifies me.
Just want to throw out that Favorite movie of 2010 != Best movie of 2010.
I’m excited for this movie. I really enjoyed the first one and look forward to seeing this group in action again.
JMulder, Well, what was your…Best Film of 2010?
Rene, I have to agree with you. The Expendables was just such a fun movie that it hits high on my best of list as well. Now with Expendables 2, it literally may be in my top 3 most anticipated movies of 2012. The Avengers and Cabin in the Woods fill those other two slots.
Folks, I think there’s a difference between your “favorite” movie of the year and the “best” movie of the year. While sometimes they go hand in hand……………..sometimes they don’t. For instance, Star Trek is probably my “favorite” movie of 2009………..but Inglourious Basterds is undoubtedly the better film in my eyes. Make sense?
Besides, variety is the spice of life.
Daniel W. Baldwin, Well my favorite and…Best films are…not separate! I would definitely put…Star Trek as a…Better film than…Inglorious Basterds though!
I have to go with duke fleed on this one. Some times I separate “favorite” and “best” films, but in this case, The Expendables was both for me in 2010.
Not everyone is going to have the same best films list. For instance, this year, Drive isn’t in my top 5, but The Thing prequel is. Irritating to lots, I know, but that’s what I like.
Let’s just all enjoy the return of Barney Ross and his merry band of mercenaries!
First of The Expendables was one of my favorite projects of 2010 as well.
Sure, the movie did not hold up to the insanely awesome premise, but it is still one of the best action movies of the last 5 years.
Anyways, I am excited for this and I am getting a kick out of the trailer. Especially the last shot of Arnie with that big-ass gun sends shivers of nostalgia down my spine.
It’s just so good that the boys are back in town…
(I am also an 80s fanboy, what can you do?)
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