Rambo [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Rambo [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: best movie ever!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit, that as of recent I have enjoyed current mainstream movies regardless if they are released to the theater or directly to video so I can abase them. In other words, I truly find pleasure in ripping movies apart. It has been my perception, my perception, that about 70% of movies made in the past 5 to 6 years are horrid.
One might ask why I feel this way, well it is rather simple. Most movies are a plug in for a new phone, car or maybe to promote a soundtrack. These movies also rely more on special effects and visual stimulation, where acting, directing and story take the backseat. Therefore, movies (for the most part) in modern times are nothing more than a 90 to 100 minute commercial.
Then of course there are the movies that are so over the top they are just down right silly. This is the perception I had when I saw the trailer for "Rambo" (it was titled "John Rambo" when I first viewed it on the internet). I thought, "What the hell is Stallone thinking"? I didn't see the most recent "Rocky", but I heard it wasn't any good. I didn't really care too much about the quality of a new "Rocky" movie, but I felt like there was nothing else to do and all doors were closed when "Rocky 5" was made. Why was Stallone going back to Rocky? Was there a point to it? Now he is going to make another Rambo movie, why? Both these characters whose names start with "R" make a return after not being seen for almost 20 years?
I digress to the trailer for Rambo I saw on the internet. I was laughing so hard I couldn't take it. The way this movie was presented was comical. I had said to my brother and some friends, "I can't wait to see this movie, I need a good laugh". Then the day came, it was a work night (the same as a school night, but you go to work early the next day instead of school) and I went to a 9:40pm showing with my brother and two of our friends. I was so pumped and all four of us were ready to laugh very hard. As a side note, this is the first time I had been in a movie theater to watch a new release in a very long time.
We watched and we absorbed this movie and when the end credits rolled and the lights came back on in the theater we were speechless. I thought this was the first wonderful and moving film I had seen in a long time. (So did everyone else in my view party.) I couldn't believe it. I have seen all the other Rambo films and yes they were entertaining, but I wouldn't say they were deep or compelling pieces of cinema. This new Rambo movie had something to say.
It followed a different format, it seemed more dramatic and the violence (there was plenty of it) was brutal and candid. When I say candid, I mean that many of things that happened in this movie, happens in the real world.
The plot of this film is rather simple, Rambo now lives in Southeastern Asia near Burma and some American humanitarians need a guide and ride by boat to provide health care, food and education to the poor people in the area. They find John Rambo and after some persuasions from a female team member (Julie Benz) Rambo signs on.
Consequently, there is a large militant and fundamental group that has nothing better to do than torture and massacre the less fortunate people in their country. It doesn't take a wizard to figure out what happens next, Rambo, guns, violence, death, and blah, blah, blah. However, the violence doesn't seem to be moot or without justification if that makes sense. The best comparison I can make is to "Saving Private Ryan", the violence in that film was graphic and at times over the top, but made a point to portray the reality that was World War 2. "Rambo" has the exact type of feel to it with respect to violence being graphic, over the top and making a point. Mind you I am not saying that "Rambo is a better film or as good as "Saving Private Ryan", but it was used more as a frame of reference. Oddly enough, "Saving Private Ryan" came out in 1998 and "Rambo" came out ten years later (2008), perhaps in 2018 there will be another violent film with a message.
Stallone did a good job too in this film he gave a rather minimal performance, not much dialogue but did display a level of dichotomy towards his emotions to events in the plot. I felt the story was also simplistic, but it worked, the movie didn't need a multi-leveled storyline. I also felt the direction of the film was very good too; by the way Sly wrote and directed this movie.
"Rambo" was a motion picture that stirred myriad thoughts in my head when it was over. It made me think how revolting and disgusting it is that there are still countries in the world that can't get health care or are being "controlled" and/or restricted to certain living conditions by a dictatorship or totalitarian government that results to violence or casualties of human lives. It also made me think how insane it is that U.S. presidential candidates are able to raise thousands, if not millions, of dollars for their campaigns, but when they get into office, it then becomes difficult to "raise" money for the things they promised before they were the incumbent. Then I thought about how everyone wants to go "green" and save the environment, yet it costs more money and there is less tax breaks to "go green". Not to mention Earth Day is only one day a year, rather than year long recognition. What about relying on fossil fuel when there are other forms of fuel for our cars/machines? Or that many people are more up to date with Reality Television than what is going on in the world.
In conclusion, I am not sure this was Sylvester Stallone's intention to stir the pot of modern social sciences or in my case promote schizophrenia when making this movie. However, I felt this film didn't pull any punches and says a lot about the world we live in, on many levels. I recommend this film to anyone who wants an eye opening experience. This is a lot coming from a person who thought this movie was going to be the number one unintentional comedy of 2008 and now believes it was one of the best movies made in a very long time.
Movie Review: Heroes Never Die, They Just Reload...
Summary: 5 Stars
Twenty years after his last foray on the big screen in "Rambo 3", writer/director/actor Sylvester Stallone has resurrected one of America's greatest action heroes once more. After successfully reviving his `Rocky' franchise with the most recent, and supposed final chapter, "Rocky Balboa", Stallone indicated that he felt he should give fans another hefty dose of mayhem in the form of John Rambo, largely due to feeling like he had left fans a little disappointed by the events of the third film (though I still enjoyed it). Displaying that he is more than just an over-the-hill action star, Sylvester Stallone wrote the story for the newest installment in the `Rambo' franchise, simply titled "Rambo", along with directing and starring in the film, and take it from me he delivers on all counts with this film.
"Rambo" picks up approximately 20 years after the events in "Rambo 3", as John Rambo is living out his life operating a longboat along the Salween River in Northern Thailand. However, Rambo's quiet existence has just been interrupted when a Christian missionary group arrives, seeking Rambo's help in crossing the border into war-ravaged Burma. Reluctantly, Rambo agrees to assist the missionaries with the understanding that he would merely be dropping them off into the country and nothing more, but when the group is captured by the ruthless Nationalist Army that controls the area, John Rambo must once more wreak havoc on those that would attack the innocent, and attempt to rescue the prisoners, no matter the cost.
For me, "Rambo" is a welcome return from Hollywood exile for an iconic action hero that knows how to get the job done and get it done right. His return, though much more violent than the previous three films, was extremely triumphant in my eyes. Many critics, not surprisingly, felt the movie was brainless, featuring overly simplistic villains, average to below average acting, and so much gratuitous violence that it would possibly make Quentin Tarentino (director of the extremely violent `Kill Bill' movies) turn away. I don't know why the critics hated this movie so much, I felt that this movie was just as good, if not better, than the first and second films, and definitely better than the third film which was good but not as great as its predecessors.
The acting was solid, and was exactly what I expected from a movie such as this, it's not like anyone went into the movie looking to hand out Oscars to the cast or anything like that, and to me, Sylvester Stallone ("Rocky Balboa") handled Rambo perfectly. From his steely gaze, world weary outlook, and his no-fuss, never quit attitude, Stallone delivered to audiences a performance that was realistic for that character, making him seem more in line with the all-business attitude the character had in the first two films, yet seemed to have less of with the one-liner spewing persona in "Rambo 3". The supporting cast that comprised the team of mercenaries assisting Rambo on his mission were essentially character actors that I'd seen before, though I couldn't really place them in anything specific; regardless, each actor played their individual characters with a ruthlessness and thirst for money and violence that fit perfectly with their characters' lot in life. The missionaries that Rambo assists are led by a man named Michael, played by Paul Schulze (TV's "The Sopranos"), who comes off as a weak man who can't see the harsh reality in front of him until it's too late, and he seemed to possess a rather off-putting holier-than-thou mentality that is doesn't fit in with the self-less work of a missionary. Portraying the other main member of the missionary group is actress Julie Benz ("The Punisher: War Zone") who portrays her character of Sarah as a woman whose warmth can melt even the coldest heart, and her compassion for others is a true testament to her faith in humanity and God above, a true representation of the missionary spirit.
The story for "Rambo" was a well-conceived, hard-hitting, and extremely fast-paced return for the title character, and Stallone along with co-writer Art Monterastelli ("The Hunted") easily silence all the nay-sayers that said another `Rambo' movie would never work for today's audiences. The characters are well-written and in some cases are given a surprising amount of depth for an action movie. Now, I'll admit that some of the characters are not as developed as others; but then again, this is an action movie, not some heavy dramatic Oscar contender, so what do you expect? As far as the excessive action of the story is concerned, I don't feel that it was any more gratuitous or over-the-top than any other action movie these days, and to me, I thought that the action was very realistic and necessary given the circumstances of the movie. Plus, I'm sure if someone was to go back and look at past reviews of those critics that ripped "Rambo" for being overly violent, you would find that these very same critics most likely praised the excessive, extremely bloody, and senseless violence of the two `Kill Bill' films, so I wouldn't take their comments in that regard too seriously.
"Rambo" is a superbly triumphant return for America's jaded action hero, John Rambo. Full of enough action to keep even the most ardent of action junkies satisfied, along with surprisingly well-written characters and dialogue for an action movie, and not to mention the film was also able to shed some light on the disturbing reality that exists over in Burma or Myanmar, or whatever it's actually called. Overall, "Rambo" delivers audiences a pulse-pounding sequel that easily lives up to the excitement and adventure of its predecessors and possibly surpasses them all in the end.
"Rambo" is rated R for violence, language, and brief nudity.
Movie Review: COMEPLETELY IGNORE "Jonathan Lane (Future Writer?)'s" REVIEW!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have any interest in seeing this mvoie what so ever do not read his review (at least until you've watched it, as it'll spoil the entire movie for you). Man I hate reviews like that; does anyone else appreciate having an entire movie laid out, making sure that there's absolutely no surprise when watching the film? You don't need to watch the movie anymore, you just read it.
Alright 1st off, maybe Rambo isn't for everyone. However, anyone that's ever enjoyed even a seconds worth of this American icon will absolutely love this movie. It must be seen by all as far as I'm concerned just so that it's given it's due. The sad part is that most people have forgotten what an icon Rambo was in the 80's, what a hero he was to alot of people. Alot of the younger crowd don't even know who this character is anymore. Well, not for long as this is the film that will bring the character back from the dead. Once again Stallone has rejuvinated one of his iconic roles (much like Rocky Balboa last year)This is by far the very best Rambo film since "First Blood". The 2 prior sequals lost the realism & were primarily cheezy popcorn fluff war movies. This one kinda brings our hero back into the real world. It's still Rambo, he's just not the one man taking on entire platoons & military camps all by himself anymore. In this film we see an apropriately aged John Rambo having to once again jump into a war torn area for a fight. There's a certain symolism to this film that just feels right when ol' Ram-ey starts tearing into people in this movie. To top it all off, if nothing else it brings closure & a good ending to the series. I don't mean to come off like one of those ultra, flag humping, gun nuts, I just really liked this movie & think that everyone else will too.
Bottom line, there are 1,000,000 reasons to go watch this movie. Is it violent? Yes, but shouldn't war movies be violent? Do we really wanna see a war movie without including the horrific images included? Wouldn't that be irresponsible? Maybe our fearless leader bUSH coulda used a few more violent war movies in his younger days. This is the perfect ending to an iconic characters story. I saw it opening night when it was in theatres & everone I went with absolutely loved it. I think you will too given the chance.
Jonathan Lane is my worst nightmare
Movie Review: One of the greatest action movies of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
Ignore the fact that this is a Rambo movie and some have the audacity to say that Stallone is past his prime. This Rambo movie is not only the best in the Rambo series, but it's also one of the best action movies of all time.
Did you think that Commando had a lot of killing? BAH!
Did you think that Saving Private Ryan had the most gruesome injuries? Hardly.
This movie is saturated with arms being cut off, legs exploding into bloody stumps, heads popping like over-inflated balloons, and enough gun-play to satisfy even the most hardcore, extremist gun-enthusiast. If it isn't an arrow evenly dividing a man's skull, or someone's intestines being spilled on the ground, then it's an extreme amount of people being sawed in half by high calibre machine gun fire. There's even a crazy-intense seen in which Rambo basically pulls off the throat removal move from Roadhouse, only with a little slower satisfaction to it. About the only thing lacking is a Colombian necktie.
The story itself plays second-fiddle to the incredible amount of action. A church-group from Colorado is doing peacework in Burma, bringing medicine and religion to people oppressed by a militaristic regime intent on genocide. To make their way into hostile territory, the church-goers ask for Rambo's services as a river guide. At first he is hesitant, but the kind-hearted but deadly Rambo eventually consents.
Sure enough, after Rambo drops them off for their jungle-trek to the villagers, the church-group gets caught in the middle of chaos, as the evil military members are senselessly slaughtering every villager in sight. Once they are captured, it's up to Rambo to save the day.
The rest of the movie is a whirlwind of action, as Rambo leads in a hardened group of mercenaries for an extraction mission. They plan on sneaking into the compound, killing anything and anyone that gets in their way, and saving the prisoners. What transpires is carnage the likes of which I have never seen before.
This version of Rambo is an incredible movie if you're looking for pure action and entertainment from beginning to end. I haven't been more entertained by a movie in a very long time.
Movie Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
To those that say this movie was a waste of time and money,you need to open your eyes!
This movie has fought an up hill battle since the first day it was rumored to be in production.
This film was a lot like the first film "First Blood" The Rambo character was truely brought back and was portryed perfectly.
The plot and story were excellent I personally had no idea of what was going on In Berma and right from the start I felt compassion for the people of berma and felt compelled to do what I could to help.
This film served two purposes one as a action film it was very entertaining and gripping the action was intense and heart pounding yes it was violent and bloody but it was a movie about war and war is bloody.
And then it brought light on the situation in Brema and the violence and opression that is going on over there and hopefully it will bring much needed attention to that crisis.
Its simple if your a fan of the Rambo series you will love this movie and might even say its the best yet It is well worth the price and should be added to your collection.
If you take in all the film has to offer you will walk away entertained and inlightend and ther are not to many action movies today that can do that.
It was full of action and heartbreak intense and suttle and very well directed,produced,and the cast of characters were excellent.
The professional critics gave bad reviews to this movie but what else is new how many times have the critics gave a movie a bad review but the people who went and had nothing but great things to say.
I hope that those of you that watch this movie get out of it every thing it offers.