The Expendables

SECOND PINK REVISIONS 5/11/09 1 A EXT. VAST OCEAN EXPANSE - NIGHT The MOON and it’s vivid glow are seen rising in seamless time lapse photography over the endless undulating body of water. We hear an excerpt from THE CONGO by Vachel Lindsay. VOICES * Boomlay, boomlay, boom. Beware, walk with care, * Boomlay, boomlay, boom. We are, we are all sinners, Yet purer than sin. Boomlay, boomlay, BOOM.’ 1 EXT. GULF OF ADEN - NIGHT - (DISSOLVE INTO) The MOONLIGHT reflects off the calm dark body of water. Way in the distance FAINT LIGHTS on shore indicate a hint of the PIRATE LAIR known as HARARDHERE. The outline of an anchored 25,000 ton CARGO SHIP (THE CHEMSTAR) is barely discernible. 2 EXT. CHEMSTAR - NIGHT A 25 FOOT POWER BOAT pulls along side the ship and FIFTEEN ARMED PIRATES aggressively scramble up several HANGING ROPE LADDERS. 2A POV PIRATES All this action is seen through the lens of THERMAL NIGHT VISION GOGGLES. Locked into the PIRATE’S ‘body heat signature,’ the GOGGLES ramp in tighter on the THIEVES. 3 INT. SHIP - NIGHT The heavy DOOR to a large unit STORAGE ROOM swings open revealing the kidnapped crew. They are thoroughly exhausted and suffering from dehydration. In very tight unsteady angles we see glimpses of the SOMALIAN PIRATES charging into the room and yanking hostages to their feet. Some are savagely kicked and jerked upright by KNOTTED ROPES that are wrapped around their necks.