Rambo (2008)

 Overlooked Classic
When 'Rambo' was released last winter, it was either ignored or excoriated by the mainstream media (with the notable exception of 'Entertainment' magazine) largely for political reasons. Showing an evil Communist dictatorship was just not politically correct.

Flash forward to May. A cyclone kills tens of thousands in Myanmar. The dictatorship refuses international aid, and sells on the open market relief supplies destined for the starving masses.

It is in this vein that 'Rambo' exists.

Living on the Thai- Myanmar (Burma) border, John Rambo is eking out a living catching cobras for the local bazaars. He is hired by missionaries to take them into Myanmar to give aid to the Karen tribesman, who have been the target of an official genocide campaign by the junta for over 40 years.
Naturally, things go sideways, and the missionaries are captured. The head of the Christian mission (Ken Howard) comes to Thailand with a small
band of mercenaries and task Rambo to guide them to the spot where they were taken. Reluctant to get involved, John Rambo is a study in PTSD- which he first demonstrated in the iconic 'First Blood'. Still, he agrees
and then the action begins.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a very real condition and Stallone heas always been honest in it's portrayal- including the side effects. It is in this emotional framework that his character exists. Nothing cartoonish
about it...

When you watch this film keep in mind the enemies in it are very real and exist much as they are portrayed. The only real flaw in the film is it's brevity- it could actually use 10 or 12 more minutes of exposition.

Shot on location in Thailand, Stallone's life was in constant danger. The object of continuous death threats, it was a rugged shoot. Looking great at 62, the technical detail is impressive as are the stunts.

A fitting companion to his Rocky series finale, 'Rambo' is eminently worth watching.


Don Case May 14, 2008

 Rambo Rocks Hard!
Rambo (IV) is simply outstanding and closes the series with a bang. The audio and special effects are the best I've heard/seen since Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down. Sylvester Stallone is excellent in this role and performs his "Rocky" magic as writer/director. Rambo fans will love this film and new fans will love the story. Rambo (IV) is my favorite of all the Rambo films. This one rocks long & hard! May 14, 2008

 a new classic
Even though Rambo isnt as young, slim, or fast as he was in the first 3 movies this was still a great action movie. It's violent as one would expect so its for older teens & adults only. I'm glad Stallone returned to make this film (and Rocky Balboa). I'd definitely recommend this, especially if you're a fan already. I saw it in the theater and when I left I was saying how I have to buy this when it becomes available. Looking forward to seeing it on blu-ray! May 2, 2008

 Rambo
This was an awesome movie
lots of action
Rambo 4 was my favorite May 1, 2008

 great job stallone
stallone has done it again...

this is a awesome movie. isaw it in theaters when it came out and i have to say it was a pretty awesome movie there was action lurking around every corned. and i do mean every corner.

overall this is a great movie if you like action-shootin April 30, 2008

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