Ari @ 23/8/2012 12:38

Expendables 2 was amazing

i take it you're amazed by explosions and silly one-liners eh? (:

Henry_42 @ 23/8/2012 14:02

Ari @ 23/8/2012 12:38 Expendables 2 was amazing i take it you're amazed by explosions and silly one-liners eh? (:

Its not suppose to be a serious action movie. The way I look at it is that its an action packed comedy with cheesy one-liners and generally making fun of action movies. Thats what I loved about it! Its the most fun ive had in the cinema this year, probably for a long time really. Havnt laughed this much for a long time. Went with a few of my friends in a packed cinema with pumped up guys. It was pretty awesome!

The point of the movie was to make a silly action movie surrounded with humor, and its spot on.

so it's a comedy. is that what you're saying?

Henry_42 @ 23/8/2012 16:04

so it's a comedy. is that what you're saying?

Action packed comedy. They are essentially making fun of themselves and the other silly action movies

Natalie @ 23/8/2012 8:29

Pa Hupu @ 23/8/2012 7:11 Paranorman is fantastic and you all should see it Really? It's showing with Diary of a Wimpy Kid at the Drive-In so I was planning to take the kiddos this weekend.

Yeah, it's great. Really charming, funny, and touching. The score is great too and the animation is fantastic. Also there's a really small character moment near the end that's pretty awesome/rare for a kid's movie.

Ari @ 23/8/2012 10:14

Henry_42 @ 23/8/2012 14:02 Ari @ 23/8/2012 12:38 Expendables 2 was amazing i take it you're amazed by explosions and silly one-liners eh? (: Its not suppose to be a serious action movie. The way I look at it is that its an action packed comedy with cheesy one-liners and generally making fun of action movies. Thats what I loved about it! Its the most fun ive had in the cinema this year, probably for a long time really. Havnt laughed this much for a long time. Went with a few of my friends in a packed cinema with pumped up guys. It was pretty awesome! The point of the movie was to make a silly action movie surrounded with humor, and its spot on.

Exactly you can't go into it expecting a serious movie like Bourne Legacy or something. It was hilarious and watching it in theatre was that much more fun cause everyone had a good time watching it. Its a throwback to the fun 80's mindless action films with silly one liners and that's what made it amazing. You're only going to be disappointed if you were expecting something else.

I love how Jeff's example of a serious movie is Bourne Legacy

Boc @ 25/8/2012 0:00

I love how Jeff's example of a serious movie is Bourne Legacy

lol I didn't see Bourne Legacy yet, probably going tomorrow but I assumed it was as serious as the trilogy. Not sure if its become campy or not.

Boc @ 25/8/2012 4:00

I love how Jeff's example of a serious movie is Bourne Legacy

I love how Jeff think 80's action movies were mindless....when it was COLD STEEL everywhere and serious business....i'd rather call all marvel movies mindless to be honest...or these new action movies today...a la expendables, countless jason statham movies, that john cena 12 rounds bullshit, there's nothing wicked about action movies today except CGI and explosions....heroes with babyfaces and tight jeans....

fuck you saying the 80's action movies are mindless!

Henry_42 @ 25/8/2012 13:46

Boc @ 25/8/2012 4:00 I love how Jeff's example of a serious movie is Bourne Legacy I love how Jeff think 80's action movies were mindless....when it was COLD STEEL everywhere and serious business....i'd rather call all marvel movies mindless to be honest...or these new action movies today...a la expendables, countless jason statham movies, that john cena 12 rounds bullshit, there's nothing wicked about action movies today except CGI and explosions....heroes with babyfaces and tight jeans.... fuck you saying the 80's action movies are mindless!

lol I love 80's movies, I wasn't saying most of em all. Most of my favourite movies are from the 80's, I'm not saying all of them are but I'm saying there are some that followed the trend. In fact, I live for the 80s and usually listen/watch 80's music and movies whenever I can.

I like good action movies, with satisfying action and consistent geography. Loud explosions, references to how awesome THE GLORY DAYS OF 20-YEARS AGO were, lack of self-awareness, homophobic homoeroticism, that is the Expendables 2. An awful script weighed down by boring direction and cinematography, uninterested performances, and bafflingly awful music choices.

Henry_42 @ 25/8/2012 12:46

there's nothing wicked about action movies today except CGI and explosions....

Just saw Paranorman and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Both really good, but I doubt Diary would be something most of you would want to see.

Leaffan20 @ 25/8/2012 17:51

Henry_42 @ 25/8/2012 13:46 Boc @ 25/8/2012 4:00 I love how Jeff's example of a serious movie is Bourne Legacy I love how Jeff think 80's action movies were mindless....when it was COLD STEEL everywhere and serious business....i'd rather call all marvel movies mindless to be honest...or these new action movies today...a la expendables, countless jason statham movies, that john cena 12 rounds bullshit, there's nothing wicked about action movies today except CGI and explosions....heroes with babyfaces and tight jeans.... fuck you saying the 80's action movies are mindless! lol I love 80's movies, I wasn't saying most of em all. Most of my favourite movies are from the 80's, I'm not saying all of them are but I'm saying there are some that followed the trend. In fact, I live for the 80s and usually listen/watch 80's music and movies whenever I can.

okay I forgive you. *calls the guy who knows the guy*

*5 minutes later*

oh sorry jefferson. the guy said that once i ordered the hit it is irrevocable. better get yourself a bulletproof hat!

Pa Hupu @ 25/8/2012 18:54

I like good action movies, with satisfying action and consistent geography. Loud explosions, references to how awesome THE GLORY DAYS OF 20-YEARS AGO were, lack of self-awareness, homophobic homoeroticism, that is the Expendables 2. An awful script weighed down by boring direction and cinematography, uninterested performances, and bafflingly awful music choices.

i hear ya!

watched the first 10 minutes or so.....saw them "gliding" through the jungle on some wire...but it didn't go downhill..it was just a wire going through the jungle...and they were picking up speed and shooting people and glide on...like....i don't know....i stopped right threre....it was bullshit