Rambo

[GhostPoet]

I thought this film was a fantastic addition to the series. It also added closure to the character (which is sort of depressing, because I hate to see it end!)

The action was brutally intense, very graphic and extremely well done. Stallone seem to be full of energy for this film as he ran around and jumped and sneaked around the enemy camp.

The acting was spot on, Stallone delivered his lines as Rambo with a darker edge. This is a Rambo that's been hiding from himself for a while. Someone who has forgotten who he is. The acting was great all around and very believable. This IS Rambo. Very much like the Rambo of the first film. The story is of course, very Rambo. He's trying to keep to himself and people end up needing help...but never to this degree. Never has he been needed more.

Over-All I would give this an 8/10. I didn't give it a 10 because I was hoping he'd pick up a gun a few more times, but I know he was going for more of a Rambo 1 style rather than the shirtless action hero Rambo 2 and 3. Also, I felt the movie was too short...which is odd because it was around an hour and a half. Maybe I was just so pulled into the film that I lost track of time?

Anyway, I felt everything was right on. And I like it just as much as the first film, he really put his heart into the character in this film.

 

[The Kid]

Just got back from seeing it. I'll give it a 7 out of 10. Below is my review, but beware of spoilers.



Really have mixed feelings about it. There are alot of nice things about this movie, and then there is points about this movie that just dont do it for me, considering this is a Rambo movie.

The PROS:

It felt different than the other ones. This is a good and a bad point to the movie, so it helps it and hurts it at the same time. Unlike others, I didnt feel that this really linked to First Blood all that much, except for his attitude at the beginning and then the exact end of the movie.

I did love the attitude he had at the movie. Clearly, Rambo has lost all faith in humanity and the world. I loved that, and that made me really get into the movie at the beginning. And who can blame him...the world has treated him like garbage and the world this day in age is garbage. He has experienced the worst humanity has to offer, so I really liked that bit of character development...as small as it was.

I did love the fact that he wasnt a full one man army in this film. The mercs are a nice touch to the film, and it was needed in a movie such as this, with Stallone going for a slightly more realistic approach to the film in comparison to Part 2 and 3. The boat scene with the mercs was nice as well.

The sheer violence! Yes, its horrible horrible violence. But again, seems that Stallone went with the sheer brutality of it all, and I personally think it worked. The movie doesnt suffer due to the graphic level of the violence, and I am not one of those hardnosed UFC/Wrestling guys who just went to the movie for the violence. But yeah, the action was good when shown.

Loved when Rambo came to the rescue of those group of people with the land mines in the water...when he used the arrows to finish off the guards! Great scene! The buildup was perfect, the surprise was perfect, and THAT...WAS RAMBO. That was the Rambo I was waiting for for 20 yrs!! Unfortunately, we really didnt get to see more of him.

Love the flashback sequence! I think that was my fav moment of the film! Great moment, and I think something like that could have been used effectively in a trailer as well instead of let the bodies hit the floor crap. But it was great in the film! Brilliant!

The sound of the film!! Great, loud sound. The direction was fine and I give Kudos for Stallone for recongnizing how important it was! The cinimetography was nice as well!

I did like the fact that Stallone didnt hold back at showing how bad these guys were and the atrocities that are occuring in Burma. If one person who now sees this movie takes notice of the horrible things going on over there...then the movie succeeded.

And finally, the last shot of the movie with Stallone back in the U.S. walking on that long road. Great shot, but there is a con with this as well from my point of view.

The CONS:

This movie is too freaking short!!! What the hell!?!? Felt like the real action just got started and then it finishes. The movie would have benefited if that final action sequence went another 5 to 10 mins longer. Wow. Very disappointed.

In relation to above...95% of the real exciting action from that last action sequence we already saw in the trailers!! So...I was expecting alot more and then it never came to be?!? Wtf!?!

Aside from the arrow scene I talked about and then the sneakup to the 50 cal...where was Rambo!?!? Where was the Rambo even from First Blood? I didnt see him? The entire final action sequence was pretty much just him on the 50 cal standing in the truck! Even after he got injured...he just goes back on the gun. Thats it!??! Colour me hugely disappointed in this department. With John McClane we got him doing what he does best in different scenarios...I just felt I was shortchanged in the amount of "Rambo" I got. Yeah there was action. It was good. I am glad the Mercs were in it...good and a nice change. But Rambo had to do more in this film. It just wasnt enough.

Rambo actually has a Dad that is alive? Wow. Not sure I like it. Seems like his Dad has a nice place back in the old US of A. Uh...why didnt he go there in First Blood, or after Part 2, or after Part 3!?!? Seems that after Part 3...he seemed a bit more ready to go back. If he has a Dad, why wasnt he going back? Seems a little thrown in for no reason. Rambo should have gone back to the States for himself. The fact he has actual family IMO didnt fit in well with the character. I felt that Trautman was all the father figure he needed.

Last but not least, the musical score of this film....not impressed. It wasnt a terrible score, but was generic and the Rambo theme was needed for the action sequences. It didnt have to be full blown on like scenes in Rambo 2 or 3, but give the fans something! Again...felt like I wasnt watching Rambo. Thumbs down on the score.


Anyways, good film. Good action film, although I am not sure I would classify it as an action film. I wouldnt call Saving Private Ryan an action film, even though it has intense action scenes. Live Free or Die Hard was an action film. I am not sure I can place this into the "action movie" genre. And because it didnt feel like too much like a Rambo film...I am not sure what to think. I think Stallone did a good job, but the movie had alot of shortcomings and because it didnt feel like a Rambo movie, I have to rate this at last place on my list of Rambos, even though its still a good film. After 20 yrs, I was hoping to see Rambo. I am not sure how much Rambo I actually got in this movie. I think all the pieces were there, it just fell short. But I congradulate Sly for bringing this iconic character back, and the fact that I saw Sly as Rambo again anyways brought a big smile to my face!!

Good review, I agree with a lot of it.

it's one of those films that's not going to water down the real world we live in though and I have to commend it for that. In the age of CGI and people trying to avoid facing the very real demons out there, it's good to have a reminder of just how dark and bloody human history is. Bring the kids...

 

[Mr. Crumb]

Love the fact that others are liking this film...but isnt anyone out there disappointed that all he did at the end was just kill everyone with the 50 cal gun in the truck?

Wasnt anyone hoping for different types of kills...or the Rambo popping out of here and there a bit more?? I think thats the part I am most disappointed in...all he did was kill guys with the gun turrent. Thats it.

 

[3dman27]

maybe he was out of practice with his skills he WAS in retirement after all

 

[The Kid]

Love the fact that others are liking this film...but isnt anyone out there disappointed that all he did at the end was just kill everyone with the 50 cal gun in the truck?

Wasnt anyone hoping for different types of kills...or the Rambo popping out of here and there a bit more?? I think thats the part I am most disappointed in...all he did was kill guys with the gun turrent. Thats it.

Yeah. I was hoping he'd get down into the battle and do some damage. I know what it was for though, a parallel to the time they used a turret to blow the hell out of the village, so rambo returned the favor... would have been cool to see him rip out a few more throats though. oh well. Can't have it all.

 

[YJ1]

I haven't seen the movie yet, but i have to know; does he mention Troutman?

Spoiler

He's seen in a dream/nightmare sequence as they briefly clip together emotional highlights from the previous movies. It was very well done and serves to illustrate inner turmoil and remind us what has gone before.

 

[Advanced Dark]

The set up for part 5 is so damn obvious to me. Did you guys catch it?

Spoiler

Remember he script floating around before this one was approved that Stallone wrote? He adopted the Muslim boy who was taken by White Supremecists. Well tha storyline made no sense to come after Rambo 3. Now they have fully explained what happened after Rambo 3 and then with the ending of this one it sets up that script perfectly IMO.

 

[steintym]

Saw this movie last and I loved it. This is absolutely a great addition to the franchise. If you liked the other Rambo movies at all, I don't know how you can not enjoy this one. If this ends up being the last Rambo movie, I think it went out on a very high note.

As a side note, a mother (I'm assuming the mother) brought her kid to the showing I went to. The kid had to be younger then 10 years old (probably 7 or 8 if I had to guess). I figured she'd leave after the first bloody death, but they stuck out for the entire movie. I'm predicating therapy for the kid in the near future.

 

[Ancracks]

Loved it!!! The last 15 minutes were the shiznit!!! Sly is THE MAN!!!!!!

 

[Mr. Crumb]

BoxOfficeMojo says Rambo made only 6.6 million on Friday. And it lost out to Meet the Spartons, which took the number one spot.

Ouch.

 

[CrypticOne]

BoxOfficeMojo says Rambo made only 6.6 million on Friday. And it lost out to Meet the Spartons, which took the number one spot.

Ouch.

Yeah man, when I went to see RAMBO last night, ALOT of people were going into and coming out of that dumb movie. I can't see why people want to see that stuff.

 

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

RAMBO!!!!!!!!

 

[Lord Blackbolt]

Sadly...I think if this was made 10 years ago I think more people would have watched it

 

[Sebastos]

I'll see it tomorrow.

 

[Colossus24]

There are few times when I go to see a movie and get exactly what I want, and quite honestly, this was one of those times. I loved it.

 

[Mike_D202]

Maybe if the tv previews were actual previews and not another "let the bodies hit the floor" action tv spot, it might have gathered a larger audience.

 

[Nivek]

I have a couple friend trying to see it tonight, they said there is alot of sold out showings, and it's not showing at that many theaters down here.

 

[ANTOINE X]

I WAS 5 minutes late for Rambo so decided to come back tomorrow

 

[LastSunrise1981]

I got to see a little bit of the movie and from what I saw it looked really, really good.

My favorite scene from what I've seen is:

Spoiler

After the battle Rambo is looking out over the field and seeing the result of the war. There was just something epic and emotional about the shot.

 

[omid17]

Hey guys i've only seen First blood, is it cool if i can see Rambo tomorow?

 

[Flexo]

Hey guys i've only seen First blood, is it cool if i can see Rambo tomorow?

Really... even if you haven't seen First Blood you'll be okay.

There's a short flashback sequence that may not make a ton of sense to you, but whatever.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

Hey guys i've only seen First blood, is it cool if i can see Rambo tomorow?

Go ahead. This Rambo doesn't demand that you watch the first three before seeing this one.

Rambo isn't like SAW where it's mandatory to watch the sequels so you know what the hell is going on.

 

[omid17]

Really... even if you haven't seen First Blood you'll be okay.

There's a short flashback sequence that may not make a ton of sense to you, but whatever.

Go ahead. This Rambo doesn't demand that you watch the first three before seeing this one.

Rambo isn't like SAW where it's mandatory to watch the sequels so you know what the hell is going on.

thanks, tomorrow is going to be awesome

 

[The Kid]

I got to see a little bit of the movie and from what I saw it looked really, really good.

My favorite scene from what I've seen is:

Spoiler

After the battle Rambo is looking out over the field and seeing the result of the war. There was just something epic and emotional about the shot.

It's the best part. Rambo comes to terms with who he is, a machine like that old bomb raining death and chaos down on wherever he goes and he can't run away from it but he gains the respect he never got after Nam... beautifully done stuff. Damn I'd see this again if I wasn't so poor.

 

[The Professor]

It seems like a fairly decent amount of people are seeing Rambo...Pretty surprised, actually.