Combat has taken its toll on Rambo, but he's finally begun to find inner peace in a monastery. When Rambo's friend and mentor Col. Trautman asks for his help on a top secret mission to Afghanistan, Rambo declines but must reconsider when Trautman is captured.
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.
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.
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