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HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 Chicago Passes to ‘The Expendables’ With Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li
CHICAGO – In our latest action/adventure edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 10 admit-two run-of-engagement movie passes up for grabs to the new film “The Expendables” with Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke and Dolph Lundgren!
The film opened on Aug. 13, 2010. These passes are valid at participating Chicago movie theaters during the film’s run. “The Expendables” also stars Steve Austin, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Charisma Carpenter, Gary Daniels, Hank Amos and Amin Joseph from writer and director Sylvester Stallone.
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Here is the plot description for “The Expendables”:
The only life they’ve known is war. The only loyalty they have is to each other. They are the expendables: leader and mastermind Barney Ross (Stallone), former SAS blade expert Lee Christmas (Statham), hand-to-hand combat specialist Yin Yang (Li), long-barrel weapons specialist Hale Caesar (Crews), demolitions expert Toll Road (Couture) and precision sniper Gunner Jensen (Lundgren).
Living life in the fringes of the law, these hardened mercenaries take on what appears to be a routine assignment: a covert, CIA-funded operation to infiltrate the South American country of Vilena and overthrow its ruthless dictator General Garza (David Zayas). But when their job is revealed to be a suicide mission, the men are faced with a deadly choice that might redeem their souls or destroy their brotherhood forever.
Director, co-writer and star Sylvester Stallone brings together a powerhouse cast of action superstars – never before seen together in one film – in Lionsgate’s hard-hitting action thriller “The Expendables”. The film stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, David Zayas, Terry Crews and Mickey Rourke.
“The Expendables” was directed by Sylvester Stallone from a story by David Callaham and screenplay by David Callaham and Sylvester Stallone and is produced by Avi Lerner, John Thompson and Kevin King Templeton. Lionsgate and Millennium Films present this Nu Image production.
The movie trailer for “The Expendables” can be viewed now below.
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By ADAM FENDELMAN |
It doesn't
No, a powerhouse cast of action superstars does not guarantee a quality film. As always, it comes down to the story. That’s what makes a quality. Maybe not perfect, but of decent quality.
Powerhouse Cast
Quality film, no. Quality box office, that remains to be seen, but why not. The studios have tried everything else this year and who wants to see Sly with long hollow teeth and Bruce with a long snout and fur?
No!!! We have had movies
No!!! We have had movies before with all star casts that were awful (Valentine’s Day anyone).
Does a powerhouse cast of super stars mean a quality film?
Absolutely NOT! I have seen many INDY films that had a great plot with no names. If it has a good plot, then it is a quality film. It is as simple as that. In addition, I have seen many mainstream films that had high profile actors that were not a good quality film.
powerhouse cast
I don’t necessarily think an all star cast would make a great movie. The script has to be good and the director also.
Doesn't hurt...
…to cast a wide net!
It doesn't
No, a powerhouse cast of action superstars does not guarantee a quality film. As always, it comes down to the story. That’s what makes a quality. Maybe not perfect, but of decent quality.
Powerhouse Cast
No. A powerhouse cast does not guarantee a quality film, but it does guarantee money in the bank.
Powerhouse Cast
Obviously, it does because the Expendables beat Eat Pray Love this weekend. I think it’s brazen and brave of Stallone to pack his movie with big name stars….it might start a trend.
Cast
No, not necessarily. Good writing/good story will captivate an audience more. However, a well known cast will draw an audience in and they are also good eye candy for the ladies.
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