Send to KindleLots of bullets, lots of explosions, and more action flick stars than you can 
handle! The mercenaries known as The Expendables are ‘Back to War’ in a very good sequel.
The movie kicks off with an amazing action scene as the Expendables: Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Toll Road (Randy Couture), Gunner Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) and newest member, the sniper Billy The Kid (Liam Hemsworth) blast their way to saving Chinese billionaire in Nepal. Upon their arrival they discover that Ross’ arch-rival and occasional ally Trench (Arnold Schwarzenegger), is also in custody of the Nepalese criminals. Once the Chinese billionaire is saved Yin Yang brings him back to China and isn’t seen in the movie again.
With the mission complete, CIA Agent Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) reminds Ross that the Expendables owe the CIA five million dollars and must complete a new mission. In what is described as a walk in the park, the Expendables are forced to bring Maggie (Yu Nan) to Albania, the site of a downed plane to retrieve a miniature computer from a high-tech electronic safe. In possession of the miniature computer, the Expendables are then ambushed by Eastern European crime cartel lead by Jean Vilain (Jean-Claude Van Damme) who wants the miniature computer because it contains the location of five tons of weapons-grade plutonium, that Vilian wants to sell. Vilain takes the miniature computer and kills Billy the Kid by kicking Ross’ knife into his chest.
Seeking revenge and wanting to stop Vilian from getting the five tons of weapons-grade plutonium, The Expendables have a new mission: Track ‘em, find ‘em, kill ‘em. In order to stop Vilian, The Expendables get help from Trench, Mr. Chruch, and the lone-wolf, Booker (Chuck Norris).
It is very surreal to see all of these classic action movie stars in one movie together, unfortunately it leaves little time to properly showcase all of them. Jet Li has a cool fight scene in the opening of the movie, and then is gone. Jean-Claude Van Damme played a very creditable villain, to set up the ultimate showdown between he and Stallone. That fight scene was years in the making, Universal Solider versus Rocky, just disappointing that it was short and Stallone basically dominated him. Although they were very entertaining, Jason Statham had multiple fights scene that could have been spread out to different cast members. Lundgren, Couture, and Crews play off each other very well, adding most of the comedic aspect of the movie. Yu Nan brings nothing to the table in this movie. No element of her character that makes her a quintessential part of the group, nor is she eye-candy. Chuck Norris’ role was brief, which was disappointing, nonetheless very cool to see him appear. His character was flawed in the sense that he “works alone” removing the possibility of more cameos from other action stars as his crew, but understandable that he needs no one else, because he’s Chuck Norris. The combination of him, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzengger standing together blowing people away is awesome. Willis and Schwarzengger wise cracking each other with catchphrases from their respective movies adds a nice comedic effect. If a trilogy is in the works it would be nice to see Clint Eastwood, Steven Seagal, Wesley Snipes, Vin Diesel, The Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Danny Trejo possible characters or cameo appearances.
Final conclusion: This movie is awesome! The bloodiness and ultra-violence that this movie delivers, makes it arguably the best action movie of the summer and ultimately fun for action movie gurus. This movie is a must see it the theatre; the silver screen adds a more spectacular life like experience with fight scenes, special effects, gun battles, explosions and sounds that Blu-ray and DVD wouldn’t be able to deliver.
The Expendables 2
Rated R
Lionsgate
Run time of 103 minutes
August 17th, 2012
Timeline: The History of the WWE 2001, as told by Lisa Moretti, aka Ivory DVD review
Ivory, aka Lisa Moretti, for the first time in five years relives her WWE experience with a look back at the last year of WWE Attitude. From her Women’s Championship reign that ended at the hands of the difficult Chyna to the start and end of the InVasion storyline, Ivory gives viewers an unique perspective on the past backstage dealings of WWE.
The frustration working with ‘Divas’ instead of women that could actually work in the ring were only a part of the reason to why Ivory eventually performed a shocking shoot at a house show.
Surprisingly, the most intriguing stories Ivory tells are the ones that happened later on or earlier in her WWE run. Telling off Jonathan Coachman in wrestler’s court and having The Rock Dwayne Johnson asking her if she had a boyfriend are just a few of the entertaining moments. While Ivory is careful and professional with her insight she does not hold back on her feelings on HHH’s power in WWE, why Kurt Angle starting having ‘demons’, her dislike of Lita and much more. No mention is made on her rumoured past relationship with Gregory Helms.
A lot of shoot DVDs that run over two hours feel long, but this one doesn’t. Ivory criticizing WWE’s change of direction since 2001 is a unique and refreshing shoot DVD that does not give you the familiar insider stories. Ivory’s energy and distinct personality are also shown throughout the DVD. While her opinions or superstar status may not be accepted by a certain percentage of fans there is no doubt her thoughts on her bizarre relationship with Chyna and battles with the barbie dolls in WWE are worth hearing about.
Timeline: The History of the WWE 2001, as told by Lisa Morretti, aka Ivory
Kayfabe Commentaries
Released on Feb. 7, 2011
Run time of 135 minutes
$20.00
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