On December 19, 2013, the first teaser trailer got released with the intent of showcasing the large cast of the movie. Having been forced to remove the armor and his weapon, Ross and Stonebanks engage in hand-to-hand combat. The site's critics consensus reads, "Like its predecessors, The Expendables 3 offers a modicum of all-star thrills for old-school action thriller aficionados but given all the talent assembled, it should have been a lot more fun. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill... or so he thought. By January 2018, Stallone announced the development of another Expendables movie on his social media page, confirming his return to the film series. [34] In May 2013, Chan, Snipes, Cage and Milla Jovovich were announced to be in advanced negotiations to join the film. ", "Sly Stallone Denies Involvement In Female 'Expendables' Spinoff", https://www.standartnews.com/english/read/meryl_streep_and_cameron_diaz_to_shoot_in_bulgarias_boyana-1088.html, "Sylvester Stallone Wants Sigourney Weaver for 'ExpendaBelles' Movie", "Sylvester Stallone Wants Sigourney Weaver to Star in 'The Expendabelles, "Producer Avi Lerner Provides Update on Female EXPENDABLES Movie, THE EXPENDABELLES; Plan to Begin Filming Early Next Year", Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Expendables_3&oldid=1017105270, Films with screenplays by Sylvester Stallone, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 April 2021, at 21:06. In fact he actually looks younger in this movie, than he did in the first.A big problem for me with this one is, Sly's Barney Ross is suddenly invincible!! [26] Sylvester Stallone said "We are thinking about different concepts—the third one is the hardest. [90][91][92], In October 2012, plans for an all-female centered film were announced titled, The ExpendaBelles. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill - or so he thought. [65] The details of the settlement were not released and the site remains operational. The team makes it to Drummer's helicopter and flies away to safety, as Ross clings to it from the outside. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill - or so he thought. Use the HTML below. The climax is also more than slightly ridiculous. [43] In a November 2013 interview, Randy Couture confirmed that filming had finished and that discussions for a fourth Expendables film were taking place. Critics Consensus: Like its predecessors, Expendables 3 offers a modicum of all-star thrills for old-school action thriller aficionados -- but given all the talent assembled, it should have been a lot more fun. The film's score was composed by Brian Tyler. [56] A longer version of the trailer was released a week later[57] and one day after that, another TV trailer, themed to coincide with the 2014 FIFA World Cup, was released. [71] Another possible reason was the PG-13 cut which was meant to attract younger audiences. My most anticipated forthcoming Atmos Blu-ray is the Feburary 'Gravity' re-release, despite the lack of 3D (boo! "[79] Stallone revealed his first choice for the villain was Jack Nicholson. It did better than its predecessors The Expendables ($870,000) and The Expendables 2 ($685,000). 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If the character of Doc (Snipes) had been more carefully scripted, and given more screen time in the second half of the pic, he would have easily stolen the picture.Sly has shown before he can be a fine dramatic actor when allowed to escape his action hero confines, however here Gibson steals the scenes he shared with him. Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Instead of highlighting the all-star cast as the previous ones, this trailer focused on the new additions to the cast, prominently Lutz, Ronda Rousey and Ortiz, contrasting their young characters with the more experienced ones of Stallone and Grammer. Stonebanks orders the Azmenistan army to attack the building with full force, including tanks and attack helicopters. He is easily the best villain to grace the franchise. In March 2012, cast member Randy Couture said a third installment of The Expendables might begin production in late 2012 after the release of The Expendables 2. [41] On September 17, 2013, Kelsey Grammer was announced to be in negotiations to join the film. 'Terminator 5' Star Arnold Schwarzenegger Leads The Team", "Explosive New Expendables 3 Banner Drops Servind Up One Hot Testosterone Injection", "New action-packed TV Spot for The Expendables 3 (Video)", "New poster and World Cup TV spot for The Expendables 3", "Will 'Expendables 3' Pre-Release Piracy Hurt Box-Office Revenue? Red Carpet News TV. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. [8] Partly due to being leaked three weeks before its scheduled release, the film grossed $214 million worldwide on estimated $90–100 million budget, becoming the least profitable film of the trilogy. [36] In July 2013, it was reported that actor Mel Gibson would portray the film's villain and later that month Stallone confirmed Gibson's involvement. One possible reason for this loss in ticket sales is because the film leaked three weeks ahead of its release; however, since most downloads were outside the United States, if every downloading American paid to see the movie, it would have made only $4 million more. Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. "[101], All studios involved had intended to begin production early-2015. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. His hairline is distracting again (especially when he meets Ford for the first time) at times, as is his wardrobe. However, its first showing was at 7 P.M., whereas the previous films had their first showings at midnight. Continuing my plan to watch every Sly movie in order, I come to Expendables 3.Plot In A Paragraph: Barney Ross (Sly) disbands The Expendables and signs up some new blood to take down arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson) Expendables 3 is certainly action packed and while there is plenty hand to hand knockabout and a lot of people die, but they either quickly fall bloodlessly, or it's all off screen (a lot of quick cut aways) with a PG13 rating there is no viewing of the actual carnage. I'm quite certain it won't happen again."[46]. [97], By February 2014, it was announced that Robert Luketic had been hired as director. When one considers that “The Expendables III” plays as a torch-passing from my generation of action fans to the current generation, that PG-13 is an old man’s sly jab at the toughness of young whippersnappers. The second is the natural progression. Skilled sharpshooter Galgo asks to be included in the team, but Ross turns him down. [27] Also in August, Chuck Norris said he would not return for a sequel. It is the stand out scene of the movie (the only one with any intensity, and an example of how good an expendables movie can be) and a reminder of how good Gibson is. [35] In June 2013, Lionsgate announced that the film would be released on August 15, 2014. It is longer than other two movies, so it gives a bit more time to know the characters, Sadly it wasted on the likes of Ortiz and Lutz, who are both a waste of screen time. In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit. This explosive, action-packed thrill-ride stars Sylvester Stallone and all The Expendables plus some exciting new recruits. [39] In August 2013, it was confirmed that Ford, Antonio Banderas and Glen Powell would join the cast and that Bruce Willis would not be reprising his role as Mr. [51], On June 5, a new TV promo with new footage was released. Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother. [64] In June 2015, Lionsgate settled out of court with the operators of Played.to, a video hosting site for streaming a leaked copy of the movie. It is the third installment in The Expendables franchise and the sequel to The Expendables (2010) and The Expendables 2 (2012). Another Expendables movie that continues the trend of the previous two movies, some good parts, some not so good parts, an overall feeling of a missed opportunity, but still OK.Hampered by the rating, which angered some/most fans, and the HD screener leak, Expendables 3 limped to $39 million at the domestic box office, and ended the year, the 80th Highest Grossing Movie of 2014. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. 'Expendables 3' update: Harrison Ford is in, Bruce Willis may be out, and Sylvester Stallone is cranky Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. The story follows the mercenary group known as The Expendables as they come into conflict with ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables' co-founder, who is determined to destroy the team. Stallone also said that Seagal would not be in the film and that he wanted to cast more young actors in their mid-20s. The new and veteran members of the Expendables work together to kill Stonebanks' men. Stonebanks shoots, but Ross gets the better of him. Blu-ray $15.71 $ 15. Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat. I'd have rather Gibson got the better of Sly in a brutal fight, with both of them giving every ounce they had (as Rambo and Riggs would have done) before Sly won, or even better if Jet Li (ala Lethal Weapon 4) helped Sly fight him. "The Expendables universe has a new team. 'The Expendables 3' boats exceptionally clear dialog even in the most chaotic sequences. The Expendables 3 is easily the worst of a series that was never particularly good in the first place: more slapdash, lazier, mostly dull. [70] The film grossed $5.7 million on its second day and $4.2 million on its third day for a three-day total of $15.8 million. Stonebanks, now a ruthless arms trader, is making it his mission to end The Expendables - but Barney has other plans. They are forced to retreat when Stonebanks drops a glide bomb on them from his helicopter, and Caesar is severely injured. Like its predecessors, Expendables 3 offers a modicum of all-star thrills for old-school action thriller aficionados -- but given all the talent assembled, it should have been a lot more fun. Blaming himself for Caesar's injuries, Ross disbands the Expendables and leaves for Las Vegas, where he enlists retired mercenary-turned-recruiter Bonaparte to help him find a new team of younger mercenaries. Was this review helpful to you? 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The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables' most personal battle yet. Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to take down Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables co-founder and notorious arms trader who is hell bent on wiping out Barney and every single one of his associates. The Expendables 3 is a 2014 American action film directed by Patrick Hughes and written by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt and Sylvester Stallone. Stonebanks sends Ross a video, challenging Ross to come after him and giving him his location in Azmenistan. The Expendables 3 Antonio Banderas Interview. The Expendables 3 is the third installment in The Expendables film trilogy, which began with 2010's The Expendables and continued with 2012's The Expendables 2.The 2014 sequel was directed by Patrick Hughes and Sylvester Stallone returns as the leader of his team of mercenaries, who this time is forced to confront the co-founder of The Expendables, an arms dealer named Conrad Stonebanks (). A CIA operative hires a team of mercenaries to eliminate a Latin dictator and a renegade CIA agent. The audience for the first "Expendables" grew up on the hard-R brutality its stars dished out in the '80s and early '90s. The soundtrack was released by La-La Land Records on August 12, 2014. [70] Sylvester Stallone later admitted that toning the film down for a PG-13 rating was a mistake. In transit, Stonebanks taunts Ross and explains why he betrayed The Expendables. The Expendables 3 Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to take down Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables co-founder and notorious arms trader who is … Frank Martin is forced to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. Both are evenly matched, but Ross knocks down Stonebanks before they both reach for their guns. [86] The film was originally scheduled to begin production by April 2019, though in July of the same year Stallone announced he was beginning to work on the project. Stating that albeit it was close to being rated R, he wanted to reach a younger and broader audience with the new film. Ross and the new recruits infiltrate an office building Stonebanks is using and, having to kill a few men in the process including arms buyer Goran Vata, capture Stonebanks. Once they are behind enemy lines, the women discover that they will also need to topple an evil dictator bent on world domination. 0:56. Our goal - to reduce the number of people who illegally download films "The Expendables 3". Shop The Expendables 3 [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Includes Digital Copy] [2 Discs] [2014] at Best Buy. An elite group of highly trained female mercenaries are brought together for a covert hostage rescue mission. The event lasted the entire day and featured the cast driving down the Croisette in tanks. [62] The studio reported that one digital copy of the film was stolen and uploaded to the Internet. The Blu-ray Combo-Pack contains an extended version of the film accompanying the theatrical version as well as behind-the-scenes featurettes, a blooper reel and a Dolby Atmos multi-channel track. [95], By the following year, Lerner had entered early negotiations with actresses Meryl Streep, Cameron Diaz and Milla Jovovich to star in the film. [37][38] Also in July, actor Kellan Lutz and professional fighters Victor Ortiz and Ronda Rousey were added to the cast. Rent $3.99. With Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Antonio Banderas. Back in the United States, CIA operative Max Drummer, the Expendables' new missions manager, gives Ross a mission to capture Stonebanks to bring him to the International Criminal Court to be tried for war crimes. The Expendables 3 (2014) Soundtrack 4 Aug 2014. As the final battle begins, Thorn uses a jammer device to delay the countdown, giving them just under half an hour before detonation. In the aftermath, Caesar recovers from his wounds, and Ross officially accepts Galgo, Smilee, Luna, Thorn, and Mars into the team. [60] After one week, it was estimated that the leak had been downloaded over 2 million times.[61]. [83] In March 2017, it was announced Stallone would be leaving the franchise due to disagreements over the script and direction of the franchise. "[74] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 35 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". The Expendables 3. $3.89 shipping. The film went on to gross $206.2 million and received a worse response. Patrick Hughes back to directing with Statham, Stallone, Banderas and Lundgren in the main cast. They recruit Doctor Death to assist them in intercepting a shipment of bombs meant to be delivered to a warlord in Somalia. Unlike the first two films in the franchise, The Expendables 3 received a PG-13 rating instead of an R rating, which upset many fans of the franchise. After Avi Lerner threatened Terry Crews over his sexual assault lawsuit against Adam Venit, Terry Crews chose not to star in the film. [48] The marketing scheme of putting a huge emphasis on the film's ensemble cast of famous action actors was continued in early April when 16 character posters of the film's cast were released and divided over four websites for maximum exposure. Drummer has traced Stonebanks to Bucharest, where he is set to make an arms deal. The film premiered in London on August 4, 2014[7] and was released theatrically on August 15, 2014 by Lionsgate. [28] On August 13, 2012, Jean-Claude Van Damme indicated that Stallone might include him in The Expendables 3 as Claude Vilain, brother of Jean Vilain. [67], The Expendables 3 grossed $39.3 million in North America and $175.3 million in other territories for a total gross of $214.6 million.[68]. The Expendables 3 Synopsis: Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. 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