Rambo

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realjaytheboomMar 8, 2022

Rambo: First things first yes I love action movies like the ones from the 80s because it's all practical effects that's why l love this movie franchise and it continues with this movie. Sure the story isn't too bad but we all watch theseRambo: First things first yes I love action movies like the ones from the 80s because it's all practical effects that's why l love this movie franchise and it continues with this movie. Sure the story isn't too bad but we all watch these movies to see Stallone kick some ass and he delivers on it. All the kills in this movie are great because of how evil they made everyone from killing people in cold blood and killing their children. This movie does not sugarcoat the war that he has to go through and it all leads up to the best finale because he is on a 50 Cal mowing down enemies everywhere.… Expand

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NickJan 25, 2008

just saw it as the fourth movie in a Rambo marathon, and even after the first three, it stands out for being crazy violent. really fun, really good, nice way to say goodbye to an 80s icon.

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OsitoH.Feb 6, 2008

I really enjoyed it. Stallone is a man with moral as well as physical courage--he has the cajones to say that when dealing with evil men it takes more than appealing to their better nature.

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PeterJ.Jun 10, 2008

Fantastic movie. While it may be a bit gorey, this is reality over there. A Rambo shoot em up with a political message. Couldn't have done a much better job. The critics have officially lost their minds.

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AlfonsoRJan 22, 2008

Sly is back on top after a slight misstep with 06's Balboa. An almost perfect movie if it wasn't for the score. If Sly would have brought in his brother Frankie to do the music, this would have been a perfect 10!

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RaviS.Jan 25, 2008

It's great to see John back....Stallone has excelled again in direction after Rocky Balboa....a treat to Rambo fans.

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AlanM.Jan 25, 2008

Don't bring your girlfriend - go to a bar and have a few with your buds and prepare to be blown away by some of the most graphic combat scenes every to make the screen! There are some classic one-liners by Rambo and if you can accept Don't bring your girlfriend - go to a bar and have a few with your buds and prepare to be blown away by some of the most graphic combat scenes every to make the screen! There are some classic one-liners by Rambo and if you can accept the movie for what it is...you will enjoy the ride of your life! P.S. Bring a helmet...… Expand

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chrissmrzzzJan 26, 2008

WOW, i expected garbage, but came out surprised and pleased...lol...lots of action, very intense at times...the bad guys are reallly bad, which makes it that much more exciting when rambo takes them out.......funniest part...KING KOBRAA!

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EricC.Jan 27, 2008

That Philadelphia Inquirer review made me want to see it more.

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Molliew.Jan 27, 2008

Rambo got me emotionally involved. A strong American kicking some butt that deserved it. A movie like this has been long over due. Thank you Sly.

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BallaFeb 15, 2008

Insane adrenaline rush action film that didn't need to make me think for me to thoroughly enjoy it.

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JakeH.Jun 20, 2008

Yow!!! Bloody and Gory... Just the way i like it.

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MarkS.Jun 9, 2008

Hi, I had no trouble with Rambo. When you

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BrianF.Jan 25, 2008

This movie was great due to the extreme action scenes. This movie is packed with dismemberments, 50 cal shells, and explosions. Richard Crenna would have would have gone a long way rounded out the film a bit better (RIP). However, the tight This movie was great due to the extreme action scenes. This movie is packed with dismemberments, 50 cal shells, and explosions. Richard Crenna would have would have gone a long way rounded out the film a bit better (RIP). However, the tight editing kept the action from mixing together into an incoherent mess. This is an action movie of course but it does bring the plight of the Karen people to light. It is hard to believe that some of these crimes against humanity are actually happening. Stallone brings the character of John Rambo around full circle and the body count is very high (246 kills) but this is rated R after all. Great movie, I can't wait for a sequel!!!… Expand

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SteveARJan 25, 2008

Thumbs up to Stallone and his movie career. Rambo is an American hero actor that started from nothing to become world famous. Good job Stallone.

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ProRatersSuckBsJan 26, 2008

The raters who put less than 50 on this are a bunch of ...s. This movie was the best movie in the history of movie making. Yes, I'm serious, Eugene. Go f... yourselves.

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PhilA.Jan 26, 2008

Let's get one thing clear from the start, you do not go to Rambo movies to be educated in the fine arts & languages, OK? Now, everybody knows what a Rambo movie is all about so the question you have to ask yourself is was it Let's get one thing clear from the start, you do not go to Rambo movies to be educated in the fine arts & languages, OK? Now, everybody knows what a Rambo movie is all about so the question you have to ask yourself is was it entertaining or not. That's the only criterion Rambo movies should ever be graded upon. The short answer for me was a resounding YES! The setup was short, the villain was truly evil and the damsel was indeed in distress. Not to give the ending away, but the good guys win (mostly) in the end. What's not to like? Oh yeah, liberal critics who expect every movie to be PC and "thought provoking". I'll go so far as to say that this movie is a litmus test. If you like it, you're of a conservative mind, don't like it, you're probably an easily offended liberal with no clue as to how the world outside your bubble really works. Go RAMBO!… Expand

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AllenH.Jan 26, 2008

If you are a fan Of the Rambo series this movie pleases with more of every element of the Rambo series that makes it great. Sylvester is believeable and endearing in this movie.

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RobSJan 27, 2008

Just absolutely stunning visual effects, I don't think i saw any obvious CG. Everything you want from a Rambo movie, with the strange sort of mix of the classics being mixed with new choreographed violence techniques. Yet again, not a Just absolutely stunning visual effects, I don't think i saw any obvious CG. Everything you want from a Rambo movie, with the strange sort of mix of the classics being mixed with new choreographed violence techniques. Yet again, not a chick or crit flick.… Expand

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RandyP.Jan 27, 2008

i thought the movie was great, and did the legendary series justice. i also think some of the critics underestimate just how many Rambo fans are left out there. the theatre was packed, there was even applause after the movie ended. the last i thought the movie was great, and did the legendary series justice. i also think some of the critics underestimate just how many Rambo fans are left out there. the theatre was packed, there was even applause after the movie ended. the last 40 minutes or so was the best action I've ever seen on the big-screen. Long live John J Rambo!… Expand

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AdamM.Feb 19, 2008

No matter what any of the critics can say about the film, it delivers. Anyone going into this movie expecting the storyline of a Braveheart or even Saving Private Ryan would have to be kidding themselves. This movie gives the fans exactly No matter what any of the critics can say about the film, it delivers. Anyone going into this movie expecting the storyline of a Braveheart or even Saving Private Ryan would have to be kidding themselves. This movie gives the fans exactly what they would hope to see. Action, explosions, blood, guts, and Stallone coming out as a bad ass. Truly a GREAT guy flick.… Expand

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PekkaH.Feb 23, 2008

Excellent movie! Could have been half an hour longer but still delivers.

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AmselJ.Feb 27, 2008

Best Rambo movie so far, considering that all the others were not that entertaining.

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AndyPJun 17, 2008

I wasn't expecting much, but the new Rambo is destined to become a cult classic. The violence is way over the top and the story line the same. I laughed out loud four or five times. Not a war movie or an action movie, what I relate it I wasn't expecting much, but the new Rambo is destined to become a cult classic. The violence is way over the top and the story line the same. I laughed out loud four or five times. Not a war movie or an action movie, what I relate it to is a Italian horror flick. Ridiculous and and fabulous at the same time, but not for the faint of heart or haters of blood and guts.… Expand

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AlanP.Jan 25, 2008

Oh man. I went into this movie expecting very, very little. I was very, very surprised. Forgive my stereotyping, but I doubt this will be a movie you'd want to take your wife or girlfriend to, unless they loved Saving Private Ryan. The Oh man. I went into this movie expecting very, very little. I was very, very surprised. Forgive my stereotyping, but I doubt this will be a movie you'd want to take your wife or girlfriend to, unless they loved Saving Private Ryan. The plot is perfect, what little plot there is, you at least feel like Rambo is fighting for something, not just pulling the trigger. You WANT him to take out the bad guys, and man, does he! Surprisingly well directed by Sly himself. Loved every minute. I gave it a 9 because, cmon it's Rambo-not Raiders of the Lost Ark.… Expand

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PJJan 25, 2008

Badass movie. Could've been longer tho.

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TylerG.Jan 26, 2008

Do not go expecting something great. I realize this movie isnt the greatest film ever but it is what it is and that is an extremely gory action film that entertains from beginning to end. This is a must see for any action film fan.

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ToddJan 26, 2008

Movie rocked! A must see, most intense action movie I have seen in LONG time. This one will have you on the edge of your seat the whole movie.

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FadiMJan 27, 2008

What can I really say, Stallone's still got it, an amazing movie. Go out and watch it, best of the year. Thank you Sylvester Stallone.

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WillP.Jan 28, 2008

Wow, what a ride. Rambo offers an unadulterated, boiled down depiction of the warlord-driven and uncontrolled human rights situation in many countries in the world today. Rambo is stoic and statuesque in his actions, but in my opinion, Wow, what a ride. Rambo offers an unadulterated, boiled down depiction of the warlord-driven and uncontrolled human rights situation in many countries in the world today. Rambo is stoic and statuesque in his actions, but in my opinion, making him all the more bad ass. The violence in this movie is gruesome and sometimes overwhelming, but never gratuitous. The basic message is that war sucks, and it is here to stay. The only reason this movie got a 9 instead of 10 is that sometimes the dialogue is poorly executed (mainly the group of missionaries), but in every other way this movie is awesome. Don't listen to the critics: this is bad ass at it's best.… Expand

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DanS.Jan 28, 2008

If you want action, here you go. Rambo is not a good all around movie, but when you go to a Stallone film, is your first thought, "I hope there is a solid plot" NO! You want action, and Rambo serves it on a golden platter.

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ArtF.Jan 29, 2008

Look people, genocide goes on all over the world. While the ability of one man to survive such events is all Hollywood, the underlying story and violence is probably illustrated more accurately in this movie than any other fake propane Look people, genocide goes on all over the world. While the ability of one man to survive such events is all Hollywood, the underlying story and violence is probably illustrated more accurately in this movie than any other fake propane explosion that Hollywood has ever created. This is what it feels like to see people ripped to pieces by high explosives and large caliber bullets. As a fan of well done action, this war movie is without peer. Talk to some of the folks coming home from Iraq who have been too close to an IED or had to pick up what was left of Pat Tillman. As for the acting, it was just what the story called for. Characters close to caricature but not so simple as to be ridiculous or unsympathetic. There is more entertainment and REAL message in this short film than all six of the last Star Wars and the Lord of the Rings films. See it and the next time you see a village in Africa that has been wiped out by gangs with heavy guns on … Expand

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JoeJ.Jan 31, 2008

Great movie, awesome actions scenes, the story could have been better much better but amazing.

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avi-sMar 27, 2011

Great action movie that was severely under rated by the critics! If you're a fan of any of the previous Rambo films then this is a must see. I think the soundtrack also deserves a special mention as well as the excellent yet simpleGreat action movie that was severely under rated by the critics! If you're a fan of any of the previous Rambo films then this is a must see. I think the soundtrack also deserves a special mention as well as the excellent yet simple portrayal of the main character. Visceral!… Expand

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Khunter4382May 31, 2011

Kick ass, ball busting, gut pounding, non-stop action flick that has enormous conviction and emotional resonance! The theme of this film is so devastating, both emotionally and physically, and you just can't stop yourself wanting to see RamboKick ass, ball busting, gut pounding, non-stop action flick that has enormous conviction and emotional resonance! The theme of this film is so devastating, both emotionally and physically, and you just can't stop yourself wanting to see Rambo kick even more ass! This film hit every target with a bullseye!… Expand

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YoloSwag4DogeJun 5, 2018

Yah know, I have no doubt in my mind that if Rambo didn't exist, neither would the far cry series. The amount of similarities is uncanny. This movie was always catered to the violence loving, shooter gaming crowd. If you don't like seeingYah know, I have no doubt in my mind that if Rambo didn't exist, neither would the far cry series. The amount of similarities is uncanny. This movie was always catered to the violence loving, shooter gaming crowd. If you don't like seeing rambo meat shred with a massive gun, you ain't ever gonna like the final rambo… Expand

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FaxthtaxSep 22, 2019

This is the second best Rambo movie. A movie that could go wrong, but Stallone looked deeper into just making another bloody action movie in the vein of the previous two from many years back.
The story is very simple, Rambo being talked intoThis is the second best Rambo movie. A movie that could go wrong, but Stallone looked deeper into just making another bloody action movie in the vein of the previous two from many years back.
The story is very simple, Rambo being talked into bringing a handful christian missionaries deep into conflicted Burma, manages to do so, but all go so horribly wrong for the group of missionaries. Rambo gets called into another trip of boating up a group of trained soldiers with a mission to try to free them. Rambo, on the other side of the river decides to track behind them because his instinct tells him it will go wrong. The rest is not hard to figure out.
So what make this movie so good if the story is so linear.
The answer is the brutal honesty of it. Stallone, did not just wanted to make a action movie, rather, he wanted to bring a political message to show how the long standing conflict in Burma has resulted in years of genocide.
With this road taken, there was no option to show how bloody and brutal war can be. And it resulted into a peak PG18 movie where Stallone are not sugarcoating anything about the Burmese military junta savage methods.

The movie paces very well along. and ends into some of the best scenes in war action movies. A solid return of the Rambo formula with a message more clear than ever. Back into the jungle where John Rambo belongs.… Expand

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MarkR.Feb 17, 2008

I'm 24 years old and I never had the chance to watch a Rambo movie in a movie theater... It was like watching an old friend coming back, thank you Stallone. Go see it.

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SuleimanM.Jan 26, 2008

Rambo is a great action flick. I mean, it's not the best movie you'll ever see, but it does what it's supposed to do, and that's being a fun movie to watch. The critics can say what they want, Stallone did this for the Rambo is a great action flick. I mean, it's not the best movie you'll ever see, but it does what it's supposed to do, and that's being a fun movie to watch. The critics can say what they want, Stallone did this for the fans. You can't expect academy awards from a man over 60 doing an action movie. Over all, very solid movie. The story has something to be desired, but the action is grade A. I recommend people watch the first 3 before going into this to get a little history lesson on who John is, but over all, great movie to watch, and something that I highly recommend. Thank you Sylvester, you've done it again.… Expand

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FlakeJan 27, 2008

It is what it is. If you go for a balls out action gorefest that mostly ignores plot, character development, etc., then you will like Rambo. It was a very bad movie that I quite enjoyed watching, if that makes any sense.

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AlbertoC.Jan 29, 2008

When i went to see this, I wasn't expecting much, And I was pleasantly surprised. The movie Starts more like a , Where are they now? Rambo edition episode, and then goes full blast when Rambo joins the mercenary unit to rescue the peace When i went to see this, I wasn't expecting much, And I was pleasantly surprised. The movie Starts more like a , Where are they now? Rambo edition episode, and then goes full blast when Rambo joins the mercenary unit to rescue the peace workers. Loved the crazy special fx's in the battle scenes, haven't seen gore that realistic in a war movie since Ryan's Privates, I mean Private Ry....humm.... U know what I mean. … Expand

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ZinegataApr 27, 2008

What the critics don't get - and why they keep giving it bad reviews - is that at its core Rambo is not an action flick. It just looks like one - although to be fair that's also part of its appeal. Instead, the new Rambo is really What the critics don't get - and why they keep giving it bad reviews - is that at its core Rambo is not an action flick. It just looks like one - although to be fair that's also part of its appeal. Instead, the new Rambo is really a war movie. It has more in common with Saving Private Ryan or Black Hawk Down than something like Die Hard or Terminator. It's a film about soldiers - and what they have to endure to make sure the rest of us can sleep safe at night. (In fact, listen carefully to the music near the end of the movie. There are several pieces that are very similar the to music played at the beginning of Saving Private Ryan) As Rambo himself said to the mercenaries, "This is what we do. This is who we are. Live for nothing, or die for something." And there's nothing wrong with that.… Expand

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MikePJan 28, 2008

The whole movie can summed up like this: Intro, meet major characters (15 mins). Plot line 1 (15 mins) Plot twist which drives the rest of the movie. (5 mins) The rest of the film is one big action scene (35 very fast minutes) into 5 minute The whole movie can summed up like this: Intro, meet major characters (15 mins). Plot line 1 (15 mins) Plot twist which drives the rest of the movie. (5 mins) The rest of the film is one big action scene (35 very fast minutes) into 5 minute conclusion (roll credits, queue laughter) The interaction between good old John R and the female do gooder, set the pace for the movie. Her "negotiation" to get Rambo to take them up river is all of 4 lines of dialog and 30 seconds of screen time. I exaggerate slightly, but this is a common flaw of the Film. The plot is simple, to be expected. Which is why I don't understand the lack of any sort of character development beyond the superficial first impression we're given. It feels like the movie was constructed to rush us through the ride like a bad amusement park. Everything just starts and ends way too quickly. I was just getting into the movie when the credits rolled. What I saw, I really enjoyed. The action was fast and gory like a classic 1980's movie. No sign of bad CGI. The targets of Rambo's rage all explode into red oatmeal like goop. What action there was, they did a great job with It was simply way too short to get higher than an 8.… Expand

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DanR.Jan 29, 2008

It's a Rambo movie everyone. Don't take yourselves so seriously. It was fun.

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SubigyaS.May 19, 2008

Truth is that, this movie isn't just a movie. It depicts what a civil war is. This movie is not lame, and it is not about an oil war. Oil war is no war, thats not the real war! We should all be aware that war kills people and that is Truth is that, this movie isn't just a movie. It depicts what a civil war is. This movie is not lame, and it is not about an oil war. Oil war is no war, thats not the real war! We should all be aware that war kills people and that is what is depicted here, in a truly graphic sequence. yes, it might be too graphic for somebody hiding behind the shadow of the 50 stars, but, this movie shows that the violence, exists, and it does. Maybe one Rambo and one sharpshooter can not realistically stop it, but at least, they can try. Hope ! Stallone did a fantastic job of portraying the brutality and the violence that takes place in Civil wars...yes, he does seem to have superpowers, which is unrealistic, but the movie experience is gr8.… Expand

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asylumspadezNov 26, 2011

Easily the best Rambo film in the franchise. Its a good way to send off such a classic action hero. Stallone was at his best in this film and it was good from start to finish.

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chardr69Jun 22, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremely bloody and gory fourth installment to the Rambo franchise. In my opinion, also the best. A very simple story of missionaries hiring Rambo to take them into war-torn Burma. Missionaries getting captured by ruthless hostile forces. Mercenaries getting Rambo to take them into Burma to save missionaries. Rambo having to kick-ass and save all of them.… Expand

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imthenoobDec 7, 2012

A very fitting end to a great action hero. One could argue that it even gives First Blood a run for it's money. Stallone is at his best here imo. I liked it.

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Captain_KirkAug 16, 2012

The level of violence and brutality may turn off some, but it's an undeniably entertaining action movie that proves Stallone still has it in him for a man of his age.

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RalfbergsJun 27, 2021

I did enjoy this one a lot, even though I had heard bad reviews about it. I think it had nice action, quite intense and while maybe for some they didn't like that Rambo had more help here, I still it was great movie and that it also showedI did enjoy this one a lot, even though I had heard bad reviews about it. I think it had nice action, quite intense and while maybe for some they didn't like that Rambo had more help here, I still it was great movie and that it also showed problems about Myanmar(Burma)… Expand

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KelvinSelimorFeb 28, 2022

Rambo. A real hell of a place. Although the 4th film about John no longer catches the same stories as the previous films, this does not make it worse. This part is where the real MEAT happens. The final scene and the scene of the shooting ofRambo. A real hell of a place. Although the 4th film about John no longer catches the same stories as the previous films, this does not make it worse. This part is where the real MEAT happens. The final scene and the scene of the shooting of the village is great in terms of cinema and very terrible in terms of life.… Expand

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JRothMar 24, 2008

It could be as good as "First Blood", but the need to show flying limbs and "strong lines" it's way down. I like many things on this movie, and surely is in par with Rambo II. Maybe it's a cross genre, a homage or Sly only wanted It could be as good as "First Blood", but the need to show flying limbs and "strong lines" it's way down. I like many things on this movie, and surely is in par with Rambo II. Maybe it's a cross genre, a homage or Sly only wanted to show all his fury and hatred. For an action movie, maybe we couldn't ask for more. But man, this is not Commando. This is not Delta Force. This is John Rambo, and he deserve some respect... since Rambo III, actually. Sometimes the violence is necessary. Sometimes, we want to and we need to see it happening to feel a little confort while the bad guys are dying. But sometimes, just sometimes, we want to imagine, and Sly doesn't open this window for us. Let's hope in the next episode of Rambo, Sly forget about the excess, think about better lines, and gives us what John Rambo wants to tell.… Expand

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LamontR.Jan 27, 2008

The best part of this movie, which is an absolute meat grinder (like the first 20 minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" on steroids - with about 20 carbon copies of Mau from "The Deer Hunter" thrown in for good measure), was the fact that just The best part of this movie, which is an absolute meat grinder (like the first 20 minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" on steroids - with about 20 carbon copies of Mau from "The Deer Hunter" thrown in for good measure), was the fact that just about everyone in my theater in Marina Del Rey - all dudes, of coruse - was talking or yelling at the screen pretty much throughout every action scene. Stuff like, "Oh, yeah, that dude NEEDs killin". When somebody's head flies off, or 3 or 4 dudes simultaneously liquify around a Claymore, the theater just erupted. It was a pretty darned good time. Not nearly as much story as First Blood I or II, but I'd compare Rambo to "Rocky Balboa" - a reminder of how cool the series was - a celebration of the series with some over-the-top mayhem. All I know is that the Burmese can't be too happy with their portrayal in this - I don't think ever a group of "bad guys" has looked this bad. Oh well, they all get killed anyway.… Expand

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JimCFeb 18, 2008

There were awesome explosions and kills. It was a great movie,but not worth a 10.

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AnnB.Feb 3, 2008

My husband really wanted to see this one so I went along fully expecting to hate it. Surprise! I liked it for what it was, an action/adventure, shoot'em up. What else would one expect from a Rambo movie? Also, there were quite a few My husband really wanted to see this one so I went along fully expecting to hate it. Surprise! I liked it for what it was, an action/adventure, shoot'em up. What else would one expect from a Rambo movie? Also, there were quite a few women in the audience at our theater, another surprise.… Expand

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Equality7-2521Jan 26, 2008

It feels like it was directed by Umberto Lenzi or Ruggero Deodato. In other words, the carnage rivals that of the spaghetti horror flicks from the 70s and 80s. But the setting is Burma... so that's the way it should be depicted. I tip It feels like it was directed by Umberto Lenzi or Ruggero Deodato. In other words, the carnage rivals that of the spaghetti horror flicks from the 70s and 80s. But the setting is Burma... so that's the way it should be depicted. I tip my hat to Sylvester Stallone for pulling it off. Sure, a bit of the dialogue is cheesy, but that's to be expected. The film is surprisingly a pretty noble endeavor. I wish the cast was upgraded and I would have hired Hans Zimmer or Klaus Badelt for the score. But I'm nit picking. BTW, if you're wondering why "the critics gave it crappy reviews" it's because they really haven't. The numbers assigned are arbitrary. It all depends on the bias of the Metacritic.com moderators. Personally, I don't think they do a good job of gauging the proper scores... The A.O. Scott review in the NY Times for example should be a 75. But whatever.… Expand

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TonyMontanaJan 28, 2008

It was okay. Just what you'd expect. Look out for the rather subtle homo-erotic semiotics. Don't forget RAMBO is, after all, an anagram of 'ARBOM', which is Latin for the ancient act of touching another man's It was okay. Just what you'd expect. Look out for the rather subtle homo-erotic semiotics. Don't forget RAMBO is, after all, an anagram of 'ARBOM', which is Latin for the ancient act of touching another man's genitals. Big guns, vein-throbbing action - you know what it all means.… Expand

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JoeyW.Feb 5, 2008

There is no doubt that this movie is built around as many fight scenes as possible. And although the plot was shaky and acting was bad, the fight scenes were truly amazing, and the way Rambo kills the hundreds of people that he does is truly There is no doubt that this movie is built around as many fight scenes as possible. And although the plot was shaky and acting was bad, the fight scenes were truly amazing, and the way Rambo kills the hundreds of people that he does is truly awesome! Also I think it was smart of Stalone to leave himself nearly two different lines in the first quarter of the movie.… Expand

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MiKEJun 2, 2008

Very enjoyable, very graphic and brutal action scenes. decent story, but the ending left me wanting more. Overall a big suprise in how good the movie was.

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thecursedonesJun 15, 2013

Although this film lacks an original story and the acting is sub par at best, the over the top violence and unrealistic action scenes help make this film decent enough to watch it at least once.

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TheRussianatorMar 28, 2018

With this installment of the Rambo, Sylvester Stallone proves to be an exceptional director of action, however, he struggles to provide an interesting story as co-screenwriter. Stallone is great as usual, presenting us a character that we allWith this installment of the Rambo, Sylvester Stallone proves to be an exceptional director of action, however, he struggles to provide an interesting story as co-screenwriter. Stallone is great as usual, presenting us a character that we all love from the 80's, but everyone else is very one-dimensional. When you watch a Rambo movie, though, you don't care about the story, you care about the action. And there's plenty of it here. There's tons of blood, flying body parts, and exploding heads. Action junkies will get a kick out of this flick… Expand

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MrPajamasMay 5, 2021

Rambo (2008) took a long break. After the third part, which I personally like, but it was not so well received by other people, it is understandable that they simply said that it would like to wait a while, invent something and create someRambo (2008) took a long break. After the third part, which I personally like, but it was not so well received by other people, it is understandable that they simply said that it would like to wait a while, invent something and create some solid seed that people will like. So was it worth waiting for those long years for the new film Ramba? Well, hard to say. As people's reviews say, yes. The film was a success and yes, I liked it too, but not so much that I would have liked it during the waiting time. It's even the weakest part of the series in my opinion, but that's my opinion. The film works great in one thing and that is that it's simply not as frantic as the previous ones. It didn't take long in the previous films and we immediately got a proper event, which we somehow managed to devour. Here we will wait for some time before one starts and thus create space for a deeper story. To put it bluntly, or at least I don't think the story is anything extra, but I'm glad that the film took its time to salt all the action, but it has one catch, at least in my eyes. The point is, it will end quickly. Yes, it means that the film runs away quickly and is not boring, which is good, but I mean that you are just waiting for some event here and it will happen. That's right and it's delicious. But as soon as it happens, it is soon over. I'm not saying it wasn't enough. Not that. The event was great, but it just started to go and it ended. Otherwise, after a long wait, we got a good film, which I recommend especially to lovers of the event. Those who expect a good story may be disappointed. This is mainly the event, which is a long-standing classic in the Rambo series. For me, a good film that I recommend.… Expand

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jackctierney05May 5, 2022

"Where's the Boatman?!" I'll tell you where he is: In the forests of Burma kicking butt and being a raw savage as he always is! This film is excitingly adventurous and violent, but does it offer more of a challenge for tough-as-nails John"Where's the Boatman?!" I'll tell you where he is: In the forests of Burma kicking butt and being a raw savage as he always is! This film is excitingly adventurous and violent, but does it offer more of a challenge for tough-as-nails John Rambo? I don't know... But what I do know is that the extraction squad in this film was relentless and stealthy. Talk about a tough job. Saving a few missionaries within an army of Burmese soldiers who are witlessly dangerous and scary isn't an easy assignment. Nevertheless, the warriors and heroes in this film fought like heck to make it out alive and made this film an action-packed, 90 minute banger. Two thumbs up.… Expand

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DunkaccinoSep 17, 2022

Rambo (2008) reminds me of the most memorable parts of First Blood, and the most entertaining parts of its sequels.

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JagMar 13, 2008

This movie was surprisingly interesting in the begging. when I saw the trailers I'm like ''Tit doesn't seem like anything spacial. Just another violent action movie''. Man was I wrong it was very satisfying This movie was surprisingly interesting in the begging. when I saw the trailers I'm like ''Tit doesn't seem like anything spacial. Just another violent action movie''. Man was I wrong it was very satisfying rambo didn't have enough lines so it made it difficult to understand who he was and the movie was a bit to short or atleast it seemed to be. If you like was action this movie is for you.… Expand

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MikeC.Feb 5, 2008

As many of critics would say, it's a Rambo movie so don't be so serious. We take it serious because we waited and had high hopes for a new Rambo movie. Aside from violence, the substances that made the old movies great are missing.

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PeterSFeb 28, 2008

A film under any other name would be just as sweet? In this case no. This film really should be lauded for bringing the atrocities in Myanmar/Burma to the general populace... but by veiling it under the name of this tired action franchise it A film under any other name would be just as sweet? In this case no. This film really should be lauded for bringing the atrocities in Myanmar/Burma to the general populace... but by veiling it under the name of this tired action franchise it turns it into a 'boys film' when what it really should do is be used as a tool to get something done about the crisis. It is one of those films where the graphic nature MAY, just about, justified. However, this does not detract from the fact that Sylvester Stalonne's acting and directing abilities are too wooden for words. Better than Rambos II and III.… Expand

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JayH.May 21, 2008

As an action movie it is good. There are plenty of explosions and so forth. But Stallone...he has had two hits his entire career - Rocky and Rambo, and he just never let's up capitalizing on the only things that made money for him. As an action movie it is good. There are plenty of explosions and so forth. But Stallone...he has had two hits his entire career - Rocky and Rambo, and he just never let's up capitalizing on the only things that made money for him. Tiresome. Excessively violent, unnecessarily so.… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

While it is more contemplative than previous films Rambo is hampered by a wafer-plot and dodgy screenplay. Stallone is good as though.

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JoeCoolOct 9, 2019

Starts out pretty interesting, good even, but towards the ending it just gets so mindlessly dumb it falls short of being even somewhat noteworthy. Hard to rate, depends largely on whether or not the gore appeals to you. A 5 is be prettyStarts out pretty interesting, good even, but towards the ending it just gets so mindlessly dumb it falls short of being even somewhat noteworthy. Hard to rate, depends largely on whether or not the gore appeals to you. A 5 is be pretty generous with an ending like that, but I'll let it slide for the short time in which I thought the users were right and this might actually be well worth watching.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoApr 10, 2017

"Rambo" a.k.a. Rambo 4 was a half-length film, but with much more violence, to which we were accustomed with the character, Sylvester Stallone, the action scenes, and locations were the main feature of the film, the rest should not be formalized.

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sebastianaliMay 30, 2021

Rambo 2008 resulto ser un gran bajón a mi parecer. La historia no es tan interesante como las anteriores. El resto de personajes nuevos son muy olvidables y la acción en si llega a ser genérica, demasiado repetitiva y demasiado exagerada. LaRambo 2008 resulto ser un gran bajón a mi parecer. La historia no es tan interesante como las anteriores. El resto de personajes nuevos son muy olvidables y la acción en si llega a ser genérica, demasiado repetitiva y demasiado exagerada. La violencia es tan exagerada que llega incluso a ser irrealista en ocasiones. Sorprendentemente los efectos especiales y los cambios de cámara son incluso peores que las de la trilogía original... Rambo sigue siendo igual de carismático que siempre, y algunas escenas con el si estuvieron a la altura... Algo es algo se podría decir...
Mientras mas pasan las películas de Rambo, siento que la historia se va cada vez dejando de lado para centrarse en la acción. Esa es una de las razones principales por las que creo que la primera es la mejor con diferencia. Rambo 1 logro un perfecto balance entre historia y acción, cosa que esta ni aspira a eso, siendo muy mediocre en ambos aspectos. Sin duda alguna, después de haber visto The Last Blood, puedo decir que Rambo 2008 es la peor de la saga con diferencia.… Expand

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BrianR.Jan 26, 2008

This movie was pretty lame. Another Stallone attempt to become relevant again. In this film, Rambo once again administers lone gunman justice to a mob of one-dimensional asian soldier stereotypes. The action is so over-the-top to be This movie was pretty lame. Another Stallone attempt to become relevant again. In this film, Rambo once again administers lone gunman justice to a mob of one-dimensional asian soldier stereotypes. The action is so over-the-top to be borderline psychotic. It's the movie equivalent of Viagra for aging action stars and fans.… Expand

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BenJ.Jan 28, 2008

Is there really something to enjoy in what basically amounts to a Burmese snuff film? The action scenes were all technically well done. The scenes were never confusing and reminiscent of 80's actioners in feel. The action continually Is there really something to enjoy in what basically amounts to a Burmese snuff film? The action scenes were all technically well done. The scenes were never confusing and reminiscent of 80's actioners in feel. The action continually ups the ante in terms of both excitement and gore. The violence is never bogged down by a deep plot. But that may be the problem right there. Everything around the action scenes was deeply troubling. The dialogue and the acting was all pretty terrible, but the half-hearted attempt at some sort of morality was what is really disturbing about this film. And before anyone says "Dude, it's Rambo, don't go searching for deeper meanings," I am just responding to what Stallone as writer and director put in the movie. It's in there, so I am going to comment on it. I will say that I am glad there was at least an attempt at some sort of commentary or deeper meaning, because otherwise it would've been just an almost pornographic series of gruesome killings. However, the morality of film is so muddled that I'm not convinced Stallone even knew what he was trying to say. Violence solves everything? Don't try to make positive change? You can't change your nature? What? And I don't even want to get into the implications regarding race in the movie. The film ends up being completely soulless. The action is impressive, but only for the fact that it is completely relentless. The film tries so desperately to make all the violence about something, but ultimately fails, and the audience is left wondering what the point was.… Expand

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ErnieL.Feb 14, 2008

Ultra violence and gore is campy now? What a waste of time. Stallone's worst acting performance, ever.

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baole58Jul 1, 2013

What's good about First Blood is that not only is it one of the best action movie of the 80s, it's also an emotional portrayal of the psychological after-effects of the Vietnam War. Rambo tries to re-integrate into society, the challengeWhat's good about First Blood is that not only is it one of the best action movie of the 80s, it's also an emotional portrayal of the psychological after-effects of the Vietnam War. Rambo tries to re-integrate into society, the challenge that's face by many American veterans, and Stallone was brilliant as Rambo.

After the success of the first film, it spins bad to mediocre sequels and Rambo is one of them. The war may be fictionalized but at least make it believable like First Blood. There is no new ideas in Rambo, just more mindless violence. A film that values money over imagination, fan boys just eat it up without even realizing that Rambo is not as deep as First Blood. Therefore, it's not as good.

More violence, killing (236 guys) and gore doesn't make it good or better. The final action sequence is just stupid, it's just Rambo on a machine gun shooting down guys for about 10 minutes. Anyone could have come up with that! This is not the worst Rambo film, Rambo III is, but it does suck. Not seen Rambo: First Blood Part II but who cares, it's not highly cerebral.… Expand

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bambamFeb 12, 2008

Good graphics no story no point not like any other Rambo. Unfortunately made me uncomfortable like Stallone ran out of money and is taking his past successes out for another spin

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JackJan 29, 2008

Lots of intense, explicit action. Don't get me wrong I loved First Blood and action movies, but this movie is so bad that we were laughing out loud in the theater! The movie shouldn't be taken very seriously anyway, though, since Lots of intense, explicit action. Don't get me wrong I loved First Blood and action movies, but this movie is so bad that we were laughing out loud in the theater! The movie shouldn't be taken very seriously anyway, though, since it is so dumb. We actually have a club that nominates the dumbest movies each year, vote, and then go see it all together. So far this film is leading our tally by a wide margin. Looks like I will be seeing it again. High comedy!… Expand

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Gloom-shroomMar 15, 2022

this is easily one of my least favourite and i literally don't even know why

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JimK.Jan 25, 2008

First Blood is a distant, distant memory. This movie is one giant bloody mess. Gone is an interesting story. Gone is any hint of excitement. Gone is the soul that existed in the first film. I wouldn't watch this again even if you payed First Blood is a distant, distant memory. This movie is one giant bloody mess. Gone is an interesting story. Gone is any hint of excitement. Gone is the soul that existed in the first film. I wouldn't watch this again even if you payed me $50. Worst Movie I have ever seen in a theater.… Expand

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DeanV.Jan 26, 2008

Terrible......disgusting and idiotic.

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MattCohenMar 10, 2008

total crap :/

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ChadSJan 27, 2008

"Rambo" is the work of a desparate actor/filmmaker, who missed a golden opportunity to dig deep; to finally make amends with his big payday-motivated career choices and corresponding downward trajectory in popularity. The financially "Rambo" is the work of a desparate actor/filmmaker, who missed a golden opportunity to dig deep; to finally make amends with his big payday-motivated career choices and corresponding downward trajectory in popularity. The financially successful "First Blood", and its blockbuster follow-up, probably ruined his reputation as an actor like how "Smokey & the Bandit" made Burt Reynolds likewise, a washed-up A-lister, and industry laughingstock(before Paul Thomas Anderson's "Boogie Nights"). Instead of living up to his "the next Marlon Brando" billing, Sylvester Stallone made films like "Over the Top" and "Tango & Cash", which would later lead his nadir, "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot"(w/Estelle Getty). It wasn't until James Mangold's "Copland" did audiences remember that Sylvester Stallone was indeed an actor, not just a celebrity. "Rambo", to my disappointment, is no meditation on violence like "Unforgiven"(in which Clint Eastwood returned to the western as a older, wiser actor/filmmaker); this fourth installment of the John Rambo saga is shockingly reductive. What little artistry that remains in the mind's eye of this filmmaker, based on this witless display of bang, bang, bang, and ka-boom, was spent on the nostalgia-heavy "Rocky Balboa". The violence on display here is supposed to be justified by its social consciousness; its global citizenry duty of shedding light on the social upheaval in southern Asia. Yeah, right; as if this movie's target audience gives a rat's ass about Burma. "Rambo" is pared down to the genre's essentials; blood and explosions, made reprehensible by its purported dilligence in political awareness.… Expand

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BroyaxSep 29, 2021

Il s’agit du quatrième Rambo si je ne m’abuse et c’est déjà le Rambo de trop… quoiqu’auparavant, on pouvait (déjà) trouver à y redire, notamment à l’égard d’un certain Rambo 3 qui faisait le zouave en Afghanistan… non, bien avant, c’était duIl s’agit du quatrième Rambo si je ne m’abuse et c’est déjà le Rambo de trop… quoiqu’auparavant, on pouvait (déjà) trouver à y redire, notamment à l’égard d’un certain Rambo 3 qui faisait le zouave en Afghanistan… non, bien avant, c’était du temps des Soviétiques et la guerre était encore (toujours) un peu froide, surtout à Hollywood mais bref…

Donc, même le 3 était déjà une grosse connerie en soi, une tellement grosse connerie qu’on en avalait notre pop-corn de travers… mais là avec le 4 qui va faire le kakou en Birmanie pour sauver des touristes ravis de la crèche, on touche le fond… et même qu’il continue de creuser le père Rambo ! s’il con-tinue comme ça, il va se retrouver au Vietnam… faudrait d’ailleurs le prévenir qu’il y a toujours des cocos là-bas.

En tout cas, Sylvestre s’est collé à la réalisation et si la violence est… violente, le montage est un peu trop nerveux, le cadrage désordonné et les caméras ont un peu la tremblote de Parkinson (c’est l’âge). L’action reste assez rare et de toute façon comme on vient de le dire, elle est si mal filmée qu’on n’en veut pas…

Quant au fameux personnage, il est devenu une caricature des plus prévisibles, en plus de s’avérer plus grognon et bougon que d’habitude (c’est l’âge…). Papy Rambo devrait donc arrêter ses conneries parce que là, il se ridiculise… totalement !… Expand

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