Rambo (Movie Series)

Image Credits: Yoni S.Hamenahem, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Image Credits: Yoni S.HamenahemCC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Main Cast:
  • Sylvester Stallone
Rambo (Filmography)
  • First Blood (1982)
  • Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
  • Rambo III (1988)
  • Rambo (2008)
  • Rambo: Last Blood (2019)


About the Film:
The Rambo series showcases the iconic character of John Rambo, a skilled and hardened warrior, as he battles personal demons, and corrupt forces, and fights for justice. Throughout the films, Rambo's journey takes him across different settings, displaying his survival skills, combat expertise, and unwavering determination to protect those in need.


SERIES SUMMARY:

First Blood (1982): The first film in the series introduces John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), a troubled Vietnam War veteran who becomes the target of a small-town sheriff's abuse of power. Rambo's fight for survival in the wilderness escalates into a one-man war against the authorities, showcasing his skills as a highly trained and resourceful soldier.


Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985): In this sequel, Rambo is enlisted by the government to return to Vietnam on a mission to locate and photograph prisoners of war still held captive. Rambo encounters betrayal and a web of political intrigue, leading him to take matters into his own hands to rescue the POWs and seek justice.


Rambo III (1988): Rambo, living a reclusive life in Thailand, is drawn back into action when his friend and former commanding officer, Colonel Sam Trautman (Richard Crenna), is captured during a mission in Afghanistan. Rambo embarks on a perilous journey to rescue Trautman from the clutches of a ruthless Soviet commander.


Rambo (2008): This installment finds Rambo living a solitary life in Thailand, but he is compelled to return to action when a group of human rights activists seeking to aid the Karen people in Myanmar is captured by a brutal military regime. Rambo leads a team of mercenaries on a rescue mission, unleashing his lethal skills to save the captives.


Rambo: Last Blood (2019): In the final chapter of the series, Rambo's peaceful life on his family ranch is shattered when his niece is kidnapped by a Mexican cartel. Rambo embarks on a vengeful mission to rescue her, confronting a powerful and ruthless enemy in a deadly showdown.

Memorabilias / Collectibles:

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Reviews & Ratings:
"Rambo is the king of mindless action movies and its viciousness has set a new high point for action movies. All the action films that have come before it is an embarrassment in comparison to Rambo’s excess."
~ MovieCynics on Rambo


Movie Trivia:

  • In some countries like France & Germany, the film is called "John Rambo". While in Russia, it is called "Rambo 4"
  • Julie Benz was cast to play Sarah because Sylvester Stallone was a big fan of her TV show Dexter.
Source: IMDB - Rambo


Comments

Rob said…
I had a hard time with this one: granted, it was interesting to see Sly back in the Rambo role again, but he's aged quite a lot since his last outing as Rambo back in the 1980's, and his ability to remain convincing in character was a little lacking for me.

The violence was also over the top, and frankly, almost comical.

Still, the bittersweet interaction of the missionaries did offer a spot of light in the center of this overly-dark mess of a film.
Anonymous said…
Superb movie in my opinion.

It dwells on the nature of war and man's role and relation to it. The action is presented as an onslaught, nothing left to the imagination.

Stallone deserves major respect for resurrecting the Rambo character and doing it so much justice. His portrayal also trounces the more 'metrosexual' current day action figures like Jason Statham and Vin Diesel. They sure don't make 'em like they used to...
AD said…
i agree about batman tdk

but ironman not good enough ..
TV Series DVD said…
This is one of my favorite Rambo version I've ever seen sine when I was young.