Rambo
Rambo

Rambo

2008Movie92 minEnglish

In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users73%
Director: Sylvester StalloneGenres: Action, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

In 2008, former Vietnam Green Beret John Rambo lives a reclusive life in Thailand, escorting people by boat. When a group of missionaries seeks his help to travel into the war-torn country of Burma, Rambo reluctantly agrees. After the missionaries are captured by the brutal Burmese army, Rambo joins a team of mercenaries to rescue them, unleashing his legendary combat skills in a brutal mission of vengeance.

Critical Reception

The 2008 film 'Rambo,' directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone, was met with a largely negative critical reception, with many critics finding its extreme violence gratuitous and its plot lacking depth. However, it garnered a more positive response from audiences who appreciated its return to the franchise's action roots and Stallone's committed performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action and Stallone's return to the iconic role.
  • Criticized for excessive and gratuitous violence.
  • Seen as a return to the franchise's bloody roots, but lacking narrative substance.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's intense action sequences and Sylvester Stallone's portrayal of John Rambo, viewing it as a satisfying continuation of the franchise's violent legacy. Some reviews noted the extreme gore, but many felt it was in line with the series' established tone.

Fun Fact

Sylvester Stallone initially intended for Rambo to be a simple, brooding character, but the script evolved into a much more violent and action-heavy film, with Stallone himself directing and starring in this iteration.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Sylvester Stallone is in his element as the eponymous Vietnam veteran who has retreated to a rural community where he acts as a tourist guide for visitors on his ramshackle old PT boat. When he is approached by some human rights folks who w...
Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Intense with more depth than you might think**_ John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is alone, bitter and living hand-to-mouth in Thailand when a group of Christian missionaries enlist him to take them into Burma (aka Myanmar) to aid a vil...
JPV852

JPV852

Kick-ass action all around and although the story is on the basic side and has minimal character development for Rambo himself, just a bloody, albeit too much of it CGI'd, entertaining especially an action-fest finale. Amazing, especially b...