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Rambone Does Hollywood
Dick Rambone visits his cousin Thelma Jean in Hollywood. Thelma is a fine gal who's made her living dropping her britches. In fact, she has her very own escort service. And she can't help but offer free rides to Rambone's swollen stallion stick. When these cousins team up, business goes through the roof.
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Plot Summary
Released from prison for a top-secret mission, Vietnam veteran John Rambo is sent back into the jungle of Vietnam to rescue American POWs. However, he soon finds himself betrayed by his own government and fighting for survival against overwhelming odds. Rambo must use his skills and ferocity to complete the mission and expose the truth.
Critical Reception
Rambo: First Blood Part II was a massive box office success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1985. While critically panned for its simplistic plot, excessive violence, and jingoistic themes, it resonated strongly with audiences and became a cultural phenomenon, cementing Rambo's status as an action icon.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its relentless action sequences and Sylvester Stallone's commanding performance.
Criticized for its shallow plot, heavy-handed patriotism, and gratuitous violence.
Seen by many as a quintessential 80s action film, albeit one lacking depth.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the thrilling action and the continuation of the Rambo character, though some found the plot predictable and overly violent.
Fun Fact
The film's iconic theme song, 'Rambo's Theme,' was composed by Jerry Goldsmith and became synonymous with the character and the franchise.
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