The Official RAZZIE® Forum : Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO http://www.razzies.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The Official RAZZIE® Forum : EXPENDABLES, TOO! : Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO Sun, 19 May 2013 11:44:04 +0000 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:54:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.70 360 www.razzies.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5938 The Official RAZZIE® Forum http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_images/RazzieLogo02.gif http://www.razzies.com/forum/ Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : My com-- Well, I have no comments... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=53475#53475 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: January 13 2013 at 9:54am

My com-- Well, I have no comments because I just compared it to the first one:

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]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:54:31 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=53475#53475 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I just saw it. For your consideration:... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52823#52823 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: November 15 2012 at 12:00pm

I just saw it. For your consideration: Worst Ensemble. But nothing else.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:10 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52823#52823 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I'm trying to catch... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52172#52172 Author: saturnwatcher
Subject: 5938
Posted: September 06 2012 at 5:21am

I'm trying to catch up a bit after a busy and often trying summer. I guess it is about time to unload on SOMETHING LOL. I looked over a number of the "fresh" reviews for this film at RT and as someone noted above, I'm not really sure how they qualified as positive reviews. I think we can all agree that Plan Nine From Outer Space is a hoot to watch (for all the wrong reasons) but it is still crap. This movie evidently falls into the same category. Expanding on that thought, Sly Stallone has to be the laziest filmmaker on the planet. The guy has had 2 original ideas in his life (it is a stretch to say the Rocky and Rambo are really different ideas but I'll give the devil his due). Stallone does something modestly successful, so what does he do? He goes out and makes the same movie again (and again and again and again). If anyone out there believes there won't be an Expendables 3, I have some lovely land down in Florida you might be interested in. Meanwhile, the Stallone parade of cultural crap continues.]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:21:35 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52172#52172 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : yHQu0IfLAHc http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52103#52103 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 30 2012 at 12:39pm

[TUBE]yHQu0IfLAHc[/TUBE]]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:39:19 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52103#52103 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I actually looked through... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52039#52039 Author: oiram
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 25 2012 at 6:10am

I actually looked through alot of the "positive" reviews, and alot of them actually say that the movie is crap, but in a fun way. Hmmm. I'm guessing it can still be a Worst Picture contender.]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:10:42 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52039#52039 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : Jeff Beck gave it a 2/4. http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52008#52008 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 22 2012 at 12:30pm

Jeff Beck gave it a 2/4.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:30:13 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52008#52008 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : Movies With Mitch gave it a 2.5/5.... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52001#52001 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 20 2012 at 3:19pm

Movies With Mitch gave it a 2.5/5.]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:19:08 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=52001#52001 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : hv_R6r51eOQ http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51967#51967 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 18 2012 at 8:07am

[TUBE]hv_R6r51eOQ[/TUBE]]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:07:46 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51967#51967 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I was extremely conflicted on... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51956#51956 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 17 2012 at 12:43pm

I was extremely conflicted on this one: The acting's crap, the story is bland, and if it gets any Razzie nods other than Worst Picture, I wouldn't be too bothered. But damn if I didn't have fun! 

That's why i gave it two grades -- My official grade is B, though.

]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:43:46 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51956#51956 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : XmnyMPxsAUc Originally posted... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51954#51954 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 17 2012 at 12:26pm

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Originally posted by jesse685

Don't you mean it applies to 5th installments?
Since a trilogy becomes a saga/franchise after 4 installments (and since physics laws state that if something happens 3 times in a row it's likely to happen again), the rule should apply to the 4th, 5th, 6th, etc.
Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

Entertainment grade: A. Quality grade: B.
And your overall grade?
]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:26:39 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51954#51954 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I'm back from this. I... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51948#51948 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 16 2012 at 11:37pm

I'm back from this. I had a lot for fun then I probably should have. The best scene was Chuck Norris' intro. Entertainment grade: A. Quality grade: B.]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:37:09 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51948#51948 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : Originally posted by VitsTechnically... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51947#51947 Author: jesse685
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 16 2012 at 6:29pm

Originally posted by Vits

Technically this can't "pull a FAST FIVE", because that only applies to 4th> installments.
Don't you mean it applies to 5th installments?
 
Also, ParaNorman and The Odd Life of Timothy GREEN are still Fresh and Rotten, respectively. Meanwhile, Sparkle may not be as half-bad as I originally thought as it sits on 78%.
]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:29:26 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51947#51947 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : Current R.T. Score(55-60%):... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51943#51943 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 16 2012 at 1:55pm

Current R.T. Score(55-60%): "Taut, violent, and suitably self-deprecating. It gives classic action fans everything they can reasonably expect from a star-studded shoot-'em-up... for better and for worse". 

Sounds to me like it's not Worst Picture material, but it could still be nominated for Worst Ensemble.
]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:55:48 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51943#51943 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : Technically this can't... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51939#51939 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 16 2012 at 7:37am

Technically this can't "pull a FAST FIVE", because that only applies to 4th> installments.
]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:37:06 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51939#51939 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : SchumacherH8ter: Damnit, you got... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51932#51932 Author: jesse685
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 15 2012 at 6:03pm

SchumacherH8ter: Damnit, you got to that joke first.
 
FYI: ParaNorman is currently at 79% based on 24 reviews, meanwhile, The Odd Life of Timothy Green has fallen to a 41% based on 58 reviews and I'll have my eye on the remake of Sparkle as it still doesn't have any reviews! Will Timothy be GREEN enough to be "one of ours"? Is Sparkle not being pre-screened for critics?
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Subject: 5938
Posted: August 15 2012 at 5:38pm

I know that it's RT rating is going to fall, but wouldn't it be hilarious if this ended up pulling a Fast Five?]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:38:21 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51930#51930 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I didn't look forward to... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51923#51923 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 15 2012 at 1:25pm

I didn't look forward to the first film when it came out 2 years ago. But watching it a few weeks later, I really, really enjoyed it. 

I am going to assume this sequel will be just as much fun to watch.   


RESPONSE from Head RAZZberry: And may I assume, MWG, that you saw the first film buying into Sly's claim that EXPENDABLES #1 was made to be laughed at and enjoyed as "camp"??  If so, you were duped -- Stallone hasn't got a single funny bone in his body. It was after the first film screened to derisive laughter that the concept of marketing that film as being "self-depricating" was hatched. 

It has been my experience that most film-makers who get audiences laughing by accident are incapable of doing something funny on purpose. Therefor, the likelihood of EXPENDABLES #2 being anything but a leaden fiasco is almost nil...  


]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:25:18 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51923#51923 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : R.T. numbers have been going... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51921#51921 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 15 2012 at 1:01pm

R.T. numbers have been going up and down and up and down. So far, it seems that, worst case scenario, it's on the same level as the first one.  


RESPONSE from Head RAZZberry: The original EXPENDABLES, with some 192 reviews compiled, currently has a surprisingly flattering 41% Positive RT Rating (LINK). The sequel, with only 26 reviews (as of 3:30pm/PST on Wednesday, August 15) has a shockingly high 62% Positive RT Rating (LINK). Given that almost none of the reviews collated so far are from truly top-ranked crix, it's reasonable to assume the final numbers on #2 will be closer to those of the previous entry in the franchise... 


]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:01:16 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51921#51921 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : To GTAHater767: I got your point.... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51908#51908 Author: oiram
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 4:26pm

To GTAHater767: I got your point. But I never said "go watch" MY LITTLE PONY...   

Originally posted by GTAHater767

To oiram: Here's a fact about me to prove where my priorities are in terms of dignity and embarrassment. I'd rather be seen wearing nothing but socks and a "Dry 24/7" omutsu by 55,555 people than be seen watching My Little Pony or any of its branch-offs by 5 people.
]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:26:06 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51908#51908 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : To Vits: And if we splash RAZZBerry... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51907#51907 Author: GTAHater767
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 4:19pm

To Vits: And if we splash RAZZBerry jelly over his work as he tries to cope with his son's death via this film, then it may or may not be defiling any grave, but I imagine it would most likely dishearten or discourage him. Alas, this discussion will only be relevant if The Expendables 2 underpasses 55% at Rotten T and Metacritic.
 
To oiram: Here's a fact about me to prove where my priorities are in terms of dignity and embarrassment. I'd rather be seen wearing nothing but socks and a "Dry 24/7" omutsu by 55,555 people than be seen watching My Little Pony or any of its branch-offs by 5 people.
]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:19:35 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51907#51907 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I know! The thing is, I don't... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51902#51902 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 1:26pm

I know! The thing is, I don't think we should add more things to the list of reasons why someone shouldn't be nominated. It's different to nominate a dead person, because it insults their memory. But nominating someone who went through a tragedy is not the same. Not to mention that he filmed most (if not all) of this movie before his son's death, so if his performance/directing/script is bad enough, then his son shouldn't carry the burden. Again, I'm not trying to be disrespectful to Sly and his family.

Edit: I think this proves my point.  

Originally posted by oiram

I meant that in a "adding insult to injury" sort of way.
]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:26:49 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51902#51902 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : I meant that in a "adding... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51901#51901 Author: oiram
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 1:14pm

I meant that in a "adding insult to injury" sort of way...  

Originally posted by Vits

Originally posted by oiram

My only gripe is that I feel a little bad about considering Sly for Worst Actor since his son died this year --but I'll try to not think about that.
 

I think that should only apply to the deceased. As in Sly's son shouldn't be nominated (even if he could be). But Sly himself? I say, go for it!

Don't you mean "To oiram"? Vits didn't say anything about Bronies.
 
Originally posted by GTAHater767

To Vits: I have to mention that I look down upon the Bronies fad. In fact, I still think the Transformers franchise isn't half as bad as My Little Pony. MLP:FiM is made for girls ages 6 and under for (static)ake! I can understand Michael Jackson in Ike's body watching Friendship is Magic, but college age men?! Give me a break!

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:14:24 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51901#51901 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : We're a bit short on RAZZIE... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51900#51900 Author: GTAHater767
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 12:52pm

We're a bit short on RAZZIE contenders this year, our crop isn't as juicy as the preceding half decade or so. That's why I say this should be considered (and maybe even nominated) if it gets less than a 55% approval rating at Rotten T (or below 55% at Metascore). It's exactly the same deal as with 2000 and 2002, when many RAZZIE contenders had average (rather than negative) reviews. 
 
I remember The Expendables 1. It was #40 on the Bottom 40 Films of 2010. Simply bad, but could've been a lot worse. If the negative reviews on The Odd Life of Timothy Green keep piling up, I'll have my eye on it, ready for you to add it as the 2nd worst new film this week.
 
To oiram: I have to mention that I look down upon the Bronies fad. In fact, I still think the Transformers franchise isn't half as bad as My Little Pony. MLP:FiM is made for girls ages 6 and under for (static)ake! I can understand Michael Jackson in Ike's body watching Friendship is Magic, but college age men?! Give me a break!
 
EDIT: Ooops! it was oiram, THEN the page about Pony fandom, THEN Vits made his first post this topic; I got it backwards!
]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:52:56 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51900#51900 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : The first one had the novelty... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51897#51897 Author: Vits
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 10:11am

The first one had the novelty of uniting about a dozen 80s action stars -- but that's over now. The only really good thing the first one had was the hand-to-hand combat*. Can they improve it? I don't really see how. 

I predict this will be nominated for several Razzies, including Worst Screen Ensemble.


Originally posted by oiram

My only gripe is that I feel a little bad about considering Sly for Worst Actor since his son died this year --but I'll try to not think about that.
 

I think that should only apply to the deceased. As in Sly's son shouldn't be nominated (even if he could be). But Sly himself? I say, go for it!   

* The concensus was that the explosions in the first film looked lame.
]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:11:42 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51897#51897 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : Ah, silly Sly and friends.... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51894#51894 Author: oiram
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 9:54am

Ah, silly Sly and friends. Don't they know that men moved on from violence to *this?:
 
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In all seriousness though, when the first Expendables came out, I wasn't really excited to have it as a Razzie contender, mainly because I thought there were way worse choices at the time (*cough*Furry Vengeance*cough*). 

This time, however, I'm for it because it just does not look like an improvement over the first one. My only gripe is that I feel a little bad about considering Sly for Worst Actor since his son died this year --but I'll try to not think about that.  
 
*I'm actually not joking about that. Look here in this Official Wikipedia Page to see for yourselves.
]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:54:20 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51894#51894 Member DISCUSSION of EXTENDABLES, TOO : OKAY, WE KNOW-- a WHOLE... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PID=51893#51893 Author: HeadRAZZBerry
Subject: 5938
Posted: August 14 2012 at 9:39am

OKAY, WE KNOW -- a WHOLE LOTTA 'FAN BOYS' AROUND the WORLD BOUGHT into SLY's CLAIM THAT the OVER-the-TOP, RIDICULOUSLY CAMPY DIALOGUE and VIOLENT ACTION SEQUENCES in the ORIGINAL EXPENDABLES WERE DONE "ON PURPOSE," and THAT SLY and HIS FELLOW AGING WAR-MONGERS MADE the FILM as a PARODY. KNOWING SLY as WELL as WE THINK WE DO, WE'RE ALL-BUT-CERTAIN THAT WAS JUST a CLEVER "AFTER MARKET" MOVE to SELL an OTHERWISE CLUNKY, DIM-WITTED PAINT-by-NUMBERS ACTION FLICK. 

BUT AS a MARKETING PLOY, CLAIMING IT WAS FUNNY on PURPOSE DID WORK -- EXPENDABLES #1 WAS a WORLDWIDE BOX OFFICE HIT (LINK). IT WAS ALSO, LEST WE FORGET, a RAZZIE® NOMINEE for WORST DIRECTOR (LINK)...

SO NOW WE HAVE the INEVITABLE EXPENDABLES #2. THIS TIME, WHEN IT's FUNNY, IT IS on PURPOSE. BUT THIS CAST of CAST-OFF 80s ACTION STARS (and RE-CYCLED 1980s RAZZIE® REPEAT OFFENDERS) CAN'T DO FUNNY IF THEIR CAREERS DEPENDED ON IT. 

WE ARE, OF COURSE, OPEN to DIVERGENT POINTS of VIEW. 

BUT IF YOU RILLY LOVE THIS KINDA CRAP...WHAT on EARTH ARE YOU DOING HANGING AROUND THIS WEBSITE?? 

TO CHECK OUT the FOTO FUNNY on THIS FILM, CLICK HERE... 

FOR MORE INFO on the FILM (REVIEWS, OFFICIAL SITE, GROSSES and CETERA, CLICK HERE...  

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