About The Expendables 3 (HBO)

The Expendables 3 is the third installment in Sylvester Stallone's popular Expendables franchise. Released in 2014, the movie combines action-packed sequences with an all-star cast. The plot revolves around a group of mercenaries — the Expendables — led by Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) as they take on their co-founder, Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who has become a ruthless arms dealer.

Making / Production

The Expendables 3 was directed by Patrick Hughes and produced by Stallone along with Avi Lerner, Danny Lerner, Kevin King Templeton, and John Thompson. The script was penned by Stallone and Creighton Rothenberger, with the film being shot in various locations including Bulgaria and the United States.

Actors

• Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross – Adds a nuanced depth to his hardened mercenary character
• Jason Statham as Lee Christmas – The knife-wielding second in command, portrayed with his usual tough-guy demeanor
• Jet Li as Yin Yang – Plays a crucial part with his dry wit and martial arts prowess
• Dolph Lundgren as Gunner Jensen – A towering presence with a volatility that adds excitement to the dynamic
• Mel Gibson as Conrad Stonebanks – Turns in a truly menacing performance as the movie's primary antagonist

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Expendables 3 had an on-set accident injuring Sylvester Stallone and Terry Crews.
• This was the first Expendables movie to get a PG-13 rating.
• Interestingly, Wesley Snipes plays a character who was imprisoned for tax evasion, echoing his real-life legal troubles.

Awards

The movie garnered several nominations, including a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Supporting Actor for Kelsey Grammer.

Quotes

• "We were close once, we started this whole Expendables thing together, but we had a falling out." – Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross
• "I am the Haunter of the Deep, not you." – Mel Gibson as Conrad Stonebanks

Music, Soundtrack

• "Come for Me" – Composed by Brian Tyler
• "The Drop" – Composed by Brian Tyler
• "Stonebanks Lives" – Composed by Brian Tyler