Before I even start, I must admit that I had been avoiding the 4th Rambo installment for a while. It just seemed a little ridiculous to me that Sylvester Stallone would be doing another Rambo and another Rocky movie. It was only after several friends tried to assure me it was good, that I decided to add it to my Netflix list. Now, after seeing it, I must admit that Rambo totally redeemed Rambo III.
I think one of the big factors contributing to the worth of this film was Stallone stepping in as a writer, and directing the film. He’s obviously had a lot of experience acting, writing, and directing and was aware “the people” would not abide more of the same considering what happened with Rambo III. Another contributing factor was Stallone trying to shed some light on the atrocities currently happening in Burma.
Action. If there’s one thing this movie has, it’s action. I’m pretty sure Robin would say something along the lines of, “Holy belt-fed machine guns, Batman!” Liz walked in and saw a short clip during one of the featurettes on the DVD and uttered, “gross!” I must say I wasn’t grossed out, I actually thought it was kind of cool. That must be the little boy in me.
The story was pretty general. Rambo helps some people, against his initial instinct, and eventually ends up saving them. I really appreciated the “wandering warrior” theme that has prevailed throughout the series. Parts of the original score were also worked into this score which reall tied the films together. The execution of the story is really what made it work for me though. Stallone really pulled off the Rambo character as an older version, still searching for meaning in his life and slightly enraged at the atrocities around him.
If you’re even a tiny bit a fan of First Blood, I highly suggest you check this one out. It’ll be well worth your time. I only hope Rambo V builds off of the success of Rambo.
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