Rambo III

Following his experiences in Vietnam, John Rambo has retired to a monastic life in Thailand. However, his former commanding officer, Colonel Trautman, arrives with a mission to rescue a Soviet army field commander captured by the Soviets in Afghanistan. When Trautman is also captured, Rambo embarks on a perilous mission into enemy territory to save his friend and aid the Afghan resistance.

Rambo III was met with generally negative reviews from critics, although it was a commercial success, grossing over $189 million worldwide. Critics often cited the film's excessive violence, thin plot, and reliance on action clichés as major drawbacks. However, some acknowledged its role as a genre entry and its appeal to fans of the series.

• Praised by some for its relentless action sequences and Sylvester Stallone's performance.

• Criticized for its gratuitous violence, convoluted plot, and lack of character development.

• Seen as a formulaic sequel that offered little new to the action genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to positive reception, with many viewers appreciating the high-octane action and Stallone's return as the iconic Rambo. However, some found the plot predictable and the violence over-the-top.

The M60 machine gun used by Rambo in the film was nicknamed 'The Pig' by American soldiers during the Vietnam War.