This Could Be Brilliant

You may have already heard about Sylvester Stallone’s new film, The Expendables, but in case you haven’t, I will tell you. Presumably, Stallone had the idea for this film because no one else will hire him so if he wants to work he has to come up with a film for himself, and this was the only thing goofy enough for him to actually pull off. In the process, somehow he has assembled an awesome cast, awesome enough that this movie might actually rock. If you can see the plot for what it is, tongue in cheek whether Stallone means it or not, it could be brilliant.

The film is about a group of mercenaries who travel to South America to overthrow a dictator. Okay, sort of lame. But here assembled is one of the greatest action casts on film to date. I am dying to see a trailer, just to get a taste of what all of these gloriously cheesy actors will look like on screen together. I am about to camp out in my local movie theater until one is released - which may be a while since the film isn’t even slated to open until April 23, 2010.

So, keep in mind, the plot is just a flimsy, action-packed, and humorous way to get some of our favorite action stars together, and the results should be amazing, if not, hilarious. Ready? The cast is, so far: Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenneger, Steve Austin, and Mickey Rourke. Ridiculousness aside, the movie also stars Eric Roberts and Brittany Murphy. Wait. Put her back in the ridiculousness.

August 21st, 2009 by Courtney Iseman | Posted in Movie News | (1)