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Plenty of Jokes & Explosions in New TV Spot for 'The Expendables 2'
by Ethan Anderton
May 31, 2012
Source: Deadline
"You're terminated." Ah, yes, it's been awhile since we had some meta jokes referencing the previous films of Arnold Schwarzenegger from a film in which he himself is starring. There's like plenty more in store when The Expendables 2 hits theaters later this summer, but for now you're going to have to settle for a couple new ones in this one-minute TV spot with plenty of action, and a rundown of all the veteran action stars in this film (and a couple younger ones too) in case you forgot that Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Schwarzenegger were teaming up for the first time to take down Jean Claude Van Damme.
Watch the first TV spot for Simon West's The Expendables 2, via Deadline:
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should've been an easy job, but when one of their men is murdered, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
The Expendables 2 is directed by British filmmaker Simon West, of movies like Con Air, The General's Daughter, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Purple Mountain and The Mechanic previously. The screenplay was written by Sylvester Stallone, who directed the first one but not this one. Lionsgate is releasing Expendables 2 from Millennium Films / Nu Image starting on August 17th later this summer. You in for this one!?
61 Comments
1
The Testosterone is over 9000!
NeoSlyfer on May 31, 2012
2
After seeing the Avengers? I'll pass on this one
HarryFiddleSticks on May 31, 2012
3
Go see the sequel to "Eat, Pray, Love," then. Or better yet, the non-existent follow-up to Scott Pilgram. Nerd.
Meow on May 31, 2012
4
Good one...
JP on May 31, 2012
5
Scott Pilgrim 2 is in negotiations now. Douche Nugget.
McWilly on May 31, 2012
6
Yeah, now showing on G4. Nerds.
Meow on Jun 10, 2012
7
"Eat, Pray, Love". Truly the best fictional works that nerds kill for to watch.
HarryFiddleSticks on Jun 3, 2012
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That's the shit Sly was talking about. About bad-asses being bad-asses without blinking fireballs. Superhero movies are tainting the action genre. I like superhero movies, don't get me wrong. But I like old school guns and hand to hand combat better.
Yaboykel on May 31, 2012
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I agree with some of what you say, but I don't think the Superhero movies are tainting the Action Genre. To me, Superhero movies are more of a sub-genre of Sci-Fi, with the action being secondary. Kind of like Sci-Fi and Action got together and had a kid, and that kid was Superhero movie. Granted sometimes the action is more in your face with some of them, but the story is always a Sci-Fi story.
Matthew South on May 31, 2012
10
Sci Fi??? What trailer did you just watch? There isn't anything Sci Fi about this movie... just classic old scholl butt whooping
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
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Read the whole conversation if you are going to comment, Yaboykel was saying how Superhero movies were ruining the Action genre, and I was just saying those types of films (Superhero) are more Sci-Fi then action. I never said The Expendables 2 was Sci-Fi. That's just silly talk.
Matthew South on Jun 27, 2012
14
Two completely different types of movies dude. Don;t know why anyone that likes Action movies would "Pass" on either movies (Unless you are very young and just don't get classic action flicks)
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
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The problem for me is that the first movie did not have the charm of those classic action flicks in my eyes, so that's mostly the reason for me to not watch the sequel.
HarryFiddleSticks on Jun 3, 2012
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Yeah.. definately different that those classic action movies.... still going to watch for sure. Maybe its just seeing them all together and sort of relivimg the past a bit
Bithki on Jun 4, 2012
17
Okay, there completely different movies but its your opinion, just have a relevant one next time.
Marc201072 on Jun 1, 2012
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Sorry Marc for not having the intellectual standards as yourself. Must be the reason why you put random numbers after your name.
HarryFiddleSticks on Jun 3, 2012
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totally your right to pass, but there's no denying that this movie knows what it is and isn't trying to be anything else...
Solo_Calrissian on Jun 1, 2012
20
Thank you Solo for a normal answer on a silly comment that was not meant to be taken serious. Thank you for using your brain.
HarryFiddleSticks on Jun 3, 2012
21
Agreed. Thanks Solo & Harry
Bithki on Jun 4, 2012
22
Really only interested in seeing Van Damme kick ass.
SkylerB619 on May 31, 2012
23
Im actually fucking psyched that he's playing the villain 😀 I dont think Ive ever seen him as a villain to be honest..
LosZombies on Jun 1, 2012
24
You should watch No Retreat, No Surrender. One of his first movies and he did play the bad guy. Pretty well too
Big Chad on Jun 2, 2012
25
Sweet! Thanks for the tip 😀
LosZombies on Jun 2, 2012
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for sure! I always thought he'd be a good bad guy. (As a kid I always liked the mean twin better in Double Impact) ha!
Solo_Calrissian on Jun 1, 2012
27
really wish this was rated R
Race Bannon on May 31, 2012
29
A single Chuck Norris roundhouse kick is the equivalent of 17 "holy shits", 81 "god damns", 134 "sons of bitches", and over 9000 "FUCKS"!
Stavi on May 31, 2012
30
there are jokes about norris only because he his a joke. on that same subject bruce lee is no laughing matter.
Chip_Tha_Ripper on Jun 1, 2012
31
A joke? Are you high? (Guess you might be) Norris is one of the greatest all time action movie icons. Of course he belongs here. His early movies were just great and didn't require him dropping the "F" bomb every second to try to be tough, just stood tow to toe with the villian, took his licks and came back for more. The dude is a real man from a tme it it was ok to be a man
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
32
So awesome!!
grimjob on May 31, 2012
33
Jet li dies then, that's a shame.
wushuchild on May 31, 2012
34
WHAT?? SO is it Jet Li that gets knocked out in this one? That's BS. Still need to see this movie!
Chris on May 31, 2012
35
I figured it would have been Rourke's character, since he's nowhere to be found.
grimjob on May 31, 2012
36
Not like Li would be an essential part to the story anyway. :/
LosZombies on Jun 1, 2012
37
Story?
Jarno on Jun 3, 2012
38
I just grew a third testicle.
Guest3324 on May 31, 2012
39
Looks balls. In a bad way. Hopefully some of those actors can hang up their muscles now and go back to being pensioners.
Crapola on May 31, 2012
40
Infant!
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
41
Said the tiny little girl.
Marc201072 on Jun 1, 2012
43
Is 'Looking balls' ever a good thing?
grimjob on Jun 1, 2012
45
PG-13 "Expandable" movie is Very expandable (for me)
Ehsan Davodi on May 31, 2012
46
They already said they changed it to R, even though the TV spot says its not rated yet
guest 1235 on May 31, 2012
47
If this ends up PG-13 I wont be going to go see it.
Nuts4you on May 31, 2012
48
Why for god's sake..... It's doesn't always need to be about boobs and dropping "F" bombs. These movie are just adreniline pumping, shooting people, stuff blowing up, chessy one liner have a good time movies
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
49
If its pg 13 they have to cut down the violence. Thats what people are talking about.
Marc201072 on Jun 1, 2012
50
Well Markie... you must have watched a completely different trailer than I did....cut down on the violence...really?
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
51
Am I the only one that feels like Hemsworth doesn't belong in that group?... :l
LosZombies on Jun 1, 2012
52
YOu're not the only one...also I think Chuck Norris doesn't belong in this movie. this guy stinks!
thechillerdewd on Jun 1, 2012
53
Chuck is the man. You must be too young to really have appreciated the old classic action movies. Ones where the good guy got his ass kicked then came back swinging stronger the next time Not nescasarily great acting just good old fashion good vs evil and toe to toe kicking butt
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
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this movie is rated r avengers was boring for me i already knew they were gonna win i dont give shit bout gys in tights this is a real mans movie unless ur under 18
Sdestrippy on Jun 1, 2012
55
Well said!!
Bithki on Jun 1, 2012
56
Oh ya and its a mystery if the good guys will win in this movie....... Think first bud.
Marc201072 on Jun 1, 2012
57
of course they'll win , how can they lose ..? 😉
Tonker on Jun 1, 2012
58
Forgive me, but...you're an idiot.
Lamar on Jun 2, 2012
59
13 year old boys: see this movie to enter manhood
rockkicker on Jun 1, 2012
60
Every teaser, trailer and TV spot has show that exact same Chuck Norris clip. I wonder if he's only in the movie for 30 seconds.
Brian Ricci on Jun 1, 2012
61
Testo-Stallone!!!! I will watch this and enjoy it for what it is.
Kavikah on Jun 1, 2012
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