[15], In February 2009, it was reported that Jeffrey Dean Morgan would headline the upcoming adaptation playing Clay. The Losers were an elite combat unit during World War II, named for their terrible luck and habit of surviving dangerous situations. Storyline. Vertigo Comics published an unrelated series named The Losers. His colleague Philip French of The Observer described the film as being in "A-Team territory" with the action sequences being well enough put together but that "it was all done far better in Walter Hill's Extreme Prejudice". But the team – Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar – soon find that they have become the target of a deadly double cross instigated by a powerful enemy known only as Max. His fate after this is unknown. Elba previously worked with Joel Silver in multiple films, and opined that his ties with Silver helped him sustain a role in the film. Beloved DC characters Kamandi, The Losers, Blue Beetle and Constantine are the focus of four new DC Showcase animated shorts for release by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in … The first Losers comic was a war comics feature set during World War II. "[9] Coinciding with Story's arrival, Peter Berg was declared as a producer for The Losers. While studying the drive, Jensen discovers that their mission in Bolivia was a cover so Max could eliminate the drug lord—who had discovered his plan—and that Aisha is the man's daughter, seeking revenge for his death. [9] Alongside Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster, Berg collaborated with longtime partners Sarah Aubrey and John Cameron. [17] "It was staggering what we found when we came to Puerto Rico to scout," recalled Foster. "[17] Filming locations in the area include the Arecibo Observatory's tropical environment, which /Film's Peter Scrietta felt that producers used to their advantage. An explosive action tale of betrayal and revenge, The Losers centers around an elite Special Forces unit sent to the Bolivian jungle on a search-and-destroy mission. Tim Story was initially announced as the film's director in 2007. [35], Director Quentin Tarantino offered a positive reaction to the film, calling it "dumb fun". [17] White found its infrastructure and locales to be ideal and convenient, giving them the ability to "cheat" because they had "a variety of terrains within a relatively small distance". The Losers is a comic book series written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Jock, and published by the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics. The members were Captain William Storm, a former PT Boat commander with a wooden leg and an eye-patch; Johnny Cloud of the U.S. Army Air Force, known as "The Navajo Ace"; Sarge Clay, one of the oldest serving Marines, and Gunner MacKay, one of the youngest… [38], From top to bottom: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Idris Elba, and Chris Evans, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, "THE LOSERS | British Board of Film Classification", "Movie Projector: 'Dragon' will breathe fire again", "Idris Elba Talks "The Losers" During Interview", "Zoe Saldana On Set Interview THE LOSERS – Read or Listen Here", "Jeffrey Dean Morgan On Set Interview THE LOSERS – Read or Listen", "Chris Evans Gets 'Nerdy' For 'The Losers' Role", "Director Sylvain White On Set Interview THE LOSERS – Read or Listen Here", "34 High Resolution Photos from The Losers", "New Promo Photo for The Losers Recreates Comic Con Teaser Poster", "Jeffrey Dean Morgan interview for The Losers", "Quentin Tarantino and Harvey Weinstein Spotted", "The Losers (2010) – Weekend Box Office Results", I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Losers_(film)&oldid=1012514609, Films about United States Army Special Forces, Films with screenplays by James Vanderbilt, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 March 2021, at 19:53. An explosive action tale of betrayal and revenge, The Losers centers around an elite Special Forces unit sent to the Bolivian jungle on a search-and-destroy mission. He praised the film for the lighter comedic touches, and described it as "big dumb fun" overall. A CIA special forces team are betrayed and left for dead by their superiors, galvanizing them to mount an offensive on the CIA. In March 2009, it was confirmed that Columbus Short will play Pooch, Idris Elba will play Roque and Zoe Saldana will play Aisha, Chris Evans playing Jensen, and Óscar Jaenada playing Cougar. "[12] The film adapts the first two volumes of the comic book, "Ante Up"[13] and "Double Down"[14] and tells the story in a more linear way than in the comic books. "So I think the marketing department decided, 'Let's maybe move to the June date,' but then the April date opened up again and they went back to it. He noted how the film tries so strenuously to be cool and described the film as nothing more than "style for its own sake". Movie Info On a mission deep in the Bolivian jungle, a team of elite commandos (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Chris Evans) finds itself on the receiving end of a lethal betrayal. Tracing the money flow to the Los Angeles International Port of Entry, which the Losers deduce is Max's base, they form a plan to attack it and kill Max. The Losers was thought to be a notable departure from Story's previous work, as he spent considerable time directing the American superhero films Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). The plot is certainly not original. "Sylvain White, the director, is someone I've known in the industry, and he said to me 'I've got this thing I'm working on'. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies – explained on our cookies info page. It was based on real characters—realistic characters—and based in reality, like a lot of the European graphic novels that I had grown up reading. The Losers are an elite black-ops team of United States Special Forces operatives, led by Clay (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and formed by Roque (Idris Elba), Pooch (Columbus Short), Jensen (Chris Evans), and Cougar (Óscar Jaenada), who are sent to Bolivia on a search-and-destroy mission on a compound run by a drug lord. He noted that casting against type helps make the team more memorable but complained that despite the polished production, the film offers only a hollow "junk-food high". Will combine shipping where possible. Robert Kanigher's stories are fun and rollicking especially with the adventuresome, detailed artwork by Ross Andru, John Severin, and of course, Joe Kubert. [37][4] The team-Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar -find themselves the target of a lethal betrayal instigated from inside by a powerful enemy known only as Max. DC Showcase presents The Losers is a great graphic compilation of 450 pages of Our Fighting Forces. While painting a target for an upcoming air strike, the Losers spot slave children in the compound and try to call off the attack, but their superior, codenamed Max (Jason Patric), ignores their pleas. Animation are focusing on animated shorts based on Kamandi, The Losers, Blue Beetle, and Constantine for their DC Showcase 2021-2022 DC Comics; Name: The Losers: Alternate Name: The Losers 2006: Year of Release: 2006: Author: Andy Diggle Views: 2033: Rating: Average 0.00/5 out of 0 total votes. [25][26], The film received mixed reviews. As the Losers are lined up to be executed, Aisha returns and ambushes Max's team. As Roque's jet heads down the runway, Wade takes a motorcycle and goes after him to retrieve Max's money. The CIA tried to kill them—but that only set the team on a course for bloody vengeance. eBay Marketplaces GmbH (of Helvetiastraße15-17, 3005, Bern, Switzerland) is authorised by the FCA to conduct credit broking for a restricted range of finance providers. ⚠️53% Modern DC Tier List video - Click HERE. [12] "What appealed to me about The Losers was that it wasn't the typical superhero-with-superpowers thing. Production designer Aaron Osbourne attempted to enhance the color scheme of the comics, which he noticed that only two to three colors were used to convey the tone of each setting. I'm actually talking to them almost every day right now, talking to Jock in terms of design. The Losers #1 High Grade Modern Age Collectible Comic 2003 DC Comics! [18], A four-minute preview of the film was shown at WonderCon. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The Losers (1985 - 2011) The Losers is the name of a war comic book feature published by DC Comics. While painting a target for an upcoming air strike, the Losers spot slave children in the compound and try to call off the attack, but their superior, codenamed "Max", ignores their pleas. [16], The release date for The Losers was changed on two occasions; it was originally delayed to June 2010—as it roughly coincided with the release of Clash of the Titans (2010)—ultimately reverting to an April release. This site uses a handful of cookies. [28] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade B on scale of A to F.[29], Peter Debruge of Variety criticized the film as "the sort of pyro-heavy exercise parodied in Tropic Thunder". A full character profile for DC Comics' Colonel Clay, from the 2003 The Losers Vertigo series. Before Marvel took its stranglehold on cinema, comic book adaptations were hit and miss – partly because audiences weren’t sure how to take them. The first Losers comic was a war comics feature set during World War II. I would talk to Jock often, because he's obviously got an amazing eye, and they came down during production. Wytches #2 Cover. DC Comics. [23] "[12] Jock and Andy Diggle, the creators of the Vertigo comics of the same name, worked closely with White creating for The Losers; the former in particular was sought after by White for help. DC Comics. They fought Nazis behind enemy lines in the European theater of operations. My standout and the guy who makes this movie worth watching is Chris Evans. In August 2009, it was announced that Jason Patric will play Max. Suiciders #1 Cover. I'm not quite sure how the science of these things work, that's not really my department and I trust the marketing at Warner Bros. to make the best decision for the movie. [11], A native of Paris, France, White asserted that his fascination of The Losers became evident after drawing parallels to the graphic novels he read as a child. DC & Warner Bros. This occurrence was partially attributed to investment purposes as well as to accommodate reshoots for the film—although reshoots were not needed for the film. As a helicopter arrives to pick them up, Max, convinced that they know too much, orders it to be destroyed, unaware that they decided to rescue the children first. A tale of double cross and revenge, centered upon the members of an elite U.S. Special Forces unit sent into the Bolivian jungle on a search and destroy mission. Combat #138. They fought Nazis behind enemy lines in the European theater of operations. Estimated delivery 2021/03/19 - 2021/03/26. Despite the diverse array of settings featured in the film—which included cities such as Miami, Dubai, Mumbai, and Los Angeles—most of principal photography transpired in Puerto Rico. "[17], Promotional artwork for the film was released at Comic-Con, the poster was drawn in the style of the comic book by series artist Jock, and was later recreated photographically with the cast from the film and used as the theatrical release poster. They are called the Losers because every person who has passed through the ranks of the group has been a loser in some shape, form, or fashion. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies – explained on our cookies info page. Adventures of Superman #14 Cover. Former As Jensen, Cougar and Aisha help Pooch, who has been shot in both legs by one of Max's security guards, Clay pursues Max to a crane, where Max says that he has activated a Snuke that will destroy Los Angeles, and Clay will have to choose between de-activating it or killing Max. "There is a city, obviously gorgeous beaches, a close approximation of a desert, and a rainforest that was ideal to double for Bolivia. The critical consensus reads: "The Losers is loud, fast, and unrelentingly violent – but it's also funny and well-acted, which will make all the difference for some action fans. Don't you just hate it when that happens? $ 3.99 Add to cart. Animation launched the DC Showcase animated shorts to put the spotlight on some of DC… Image Comics. 24 x 36 Official Screen Print 2012. American Alien #7 Cover. With no other option, th… "[27] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 44/100 based on reviews from 32 critics. $ 7.99 Add to cart. Upon America's entry into the European theater of the Second World War, a Special Forces group composed of personnel from all branches of the armed forces was formed. The Losers are an elite black ops team of United States Special Forces operatives, led by Clay and formed by Roque, Pooch, Jensen, and Cougar, who are sent to Bolivia in a search and destroy mission on a compound run by a drug lord. The name was later given to a reimagined comic book series for DC's Vertigo imprint. [32] Kyle Smith of the New York Post lambasted the film, giving it half a star out of 4. Max escapes on a bus and is robbed by two thugs. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class. The Losers #10 High Grade Modern Age Collectible Comic 2003 DC Comics! Roque steals Max's plane which is loaded with his money and tries to escape. [2], In the United States, the DVD was released on July 20, 2010. It’s been a bit since watching this flick and I had to confirm my thoughts before filming my DC video.The Losers feels a bit tired in 2019.That may not be fair to the movie itself but it’s all been done, and it’s all been done significantly better. Well, the probably refine it to those responsible for their situation, but they pretty much blow up everything in their path. Knowing that the attack was meant to kill them, they fake their deaths and become stranded in Bolivia, lacking the funds and paperwork necessary to go home. Named after a DC Comics squad of the same name who fought in World War II, but are otherwise unrelated - the project originally began as a series revival featuring the original Losers reuniting for a caper. The Losers [Captain Storm; Gunner; Sarge; Johnny Cloud] Reprints. Catwoman #43 Cover. "I was looking for a vehicle that would have that edge," he affirmed, "but I didn't want to lose my personality, which is a bit tongue-in-cheek, where the characters have a little fun with each other. The Losers were created by Robert Kanigher, first appearing in G.I. He is also an expert in knife combat. [34] Jack Kirby's The Losers DC Hardcover. Posted: (4 days ago) The Losers is the name of a war comic book feature published by DC Comics.The name was later given to a reimagined comic book series for DC's Vertigo imprint.. The Losers, Kamandi, Blue Beetle and Constantine Shorts in Development Beloved DC characters Kamandi, The Losers, Blue Beetle and Constantine are the focus of four new DC Showcase animated shorts for release by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in 2021-2022. [24] The release date was subsequently moved up to April 23, 2010. The Losers (comics) - Wikipedia. [9] Sylvain White replaced Story as director in October 2008. Shortly thereafter, the Losers help Pooch reach the hospital where his pregnant wife is giving birth to their son and attend Jensen's 8-year-old niece's soccer game. The name was later given to a reimagined comic book series for DC's Vertigo imprint. The Losers #2 September 2003 DC Comics. We included some of his design work into the design of the movie. They are a special forces team betrayed by the CIA and believed dead. [10] Prior to the revelation, White was developing an adaptation of Rōnin. He described the film as one that "tries to do so little, and yet falls so short". After her cover is blown, Aisha shoots Jensen in the arm and escapes. The film went on to earn $23.5 million in the United States and more than $5 million internationally for a worldwide total of over $29 million. The team membership included Captain Storm, Gunner MacKay, Johnny Cloud, Sarge Clay, their dog Pooch and briefly Ona Tornsen. Unable to access the files, Jensen infiltrates the company that made the drive and steals an algorithm that allows him to crack the code, discovering that the drive contains credits for a $400 million transfer in Max's name, which he received for selling "Snukes" or Sonic Nukes – eco-friendly sonic bombs with the potency of a nuclear warhead that uses sonic fields to crush surrounding environment into oblivion, but no fall-out – to international terrorists. The Losers Feature Film In 2010, a movie adaptation of the comicbook was made starring Jeffery Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Columbus Short, Óscar Jaenada and Jason Patric. The Losers (2011 - Present) http://www.my-gossip.ro - The Losers Official Trailer 2010, DC Comics, Warner Bros. Pictures On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a "Rotten" 49% rating with an average score of 5.25 out of 10, based on 164 reviews. The Losers (comics) - Wikipedia. [33], Phelim O'Neill of The Guardian gave the film 3 stars out of 5. [36], The film played in 2,936 theaters and earned $9,406,348 on its opening weekend at the box office at #4. Cougar shoots the motorcycle's engine, causing Wade to be hurled into the jet's engine and the flaming motorcycle to be hurled into the cockpit of the plane, which explodes, killing Roque. Current Released in 2010, the film was based on the comic book of the same name and followed a special forces team left for dead by CIA superiors while on a mission. 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