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• Chris W

  
  On an artistic level, this film's value is questionable, but I think mostly good...or at least tries. On an entertainment level, the film is great. This film is definitely the runner up in the series, but does come a bit close at times to matching the first entry. The story is… More
  On an artistic level, this film's value is questionable, but I think mostly good...or at least tries. On an entertainment level, the film is great. This film is definitely the runner up in the series, but does come a bit close at times to matching the first entry. The story is okay, but like many action films, there's only just enough plot to provide a reason for tons of action, violence, blood, and gore. Those are all things that this film has more than enough of. That's not a bad thing though. Stallone is actually a really competent director, and under his direction, the violence and action aren't wasted. There's a moral center to the film, and it doesn't come off as too hokey, cheesy, or preachy, but it does have a clear stance on an important issue. How the film deals with that issue is where you could debate for hours on its merits and effectiveness. This is a more mature Rambo. Not having any of the cheesiness of parts 2 and 3 really helps. Like Rocky Balboa, this film strives for a tone closer to the first film. In the case of this film though, it's not nearly as close as Rocky Balboa is. It's close though. I feel that this film is too short, but I don't really know what to add except for some more character development. The acting is decent (for what a film like this needs), but could have been better. It's clear Stallone wanted a Rambo more appropriate for his age, time, and to best fit the way the world is now, and he succeeded. Overall, this is a decently satisfying experience, despite its flaws- like being a bit predictable here and there. He's spent years trying to achieve peace and put his past to rest, but Rambo still can't quite let go. He's gotten amazingly close, but finds himself forced to unearth his long buried but lethal set of skills in order to rescue a group of missionaries being held captive by the ruthless Burmese army and their vicious leader. Ordinarily Rambo wouldn't care, but he's regained some of his humanity and conscience, and I liked how the film handled the characters return to his old ways, but did so in a way that felt realistic and grounded. This film probably has the most overt political and social message about it, and I liked it, although it can be hard to defend or justify the means used to solve problems. I mean, it's 91 minutes long, and there's a body count of about 236, so that's roughly over 2.5 kills every 60 seconds! Wow! And this is definitely the most visceral and brutal of the series too, as you see (in detail) bodies get blown to bits or shredded by gunfire instead of just falling down or going up in a puff of smoke. Like I said though, there is a purpose behind it. The film is chock full of action, but there's a lot of down time as well, most of it well spent. When things get cooking though, this is definitely one of the most impressive and jaw dropping carnage fests ever, and it helps that the film actually tries to make it legitimately impactful. All in all, a very satisfying, though still flawed film. What it lacks in overall emotional heft it more than makes up for viscerally. Plus, it's just nice seeing the character again, and the direction they they took him in. Having Goldsmith's old score get reincorporated was a wonderful nostalgic and masterful touch as well.

• JY S

  
  Sylvester Stallone's <i>Rambo</i> is everything it sets out to be.</p><p>The story is straightforward and it only requires a little over 80 minutes to get through it all. The plot unveils in a linear fashion and it is a steady climb until its mind blowing… More
  Sylvester Stallone's <i>Rambo</i> is everything it sets out to be.</p><p>The story is straightforward and it only requires a little over 80 minutes to get through it all. The plot unveils in a linear fashion and it is a steady climb until its mind blowing finale.</p><p>The violence is brutal and gratuitous. The villains and setting of the picture also make the action that much more satisfying. It is honest and serious, but at the same time the highlight of everything that happens. The final 10 minutes warrants a standing ovation.</p><p>Sylvester Stallone shows that he can direct, while also star as the lead with no problem. Julie Benz is a little preachy with her dialogue, but stands out as the lone female. The cast of mercenaries are an interesting bunch as well.</p><p><i>Rambo</i> holds nothing back and it delivers its entertainment in a bloody violent fashion. Go see it.</p>

• KJ P

  
  Everything aside, this feels like a re-imagining of the first film, with small tributes to the action in the first two sequels. I cannot say that it is a giant leap forward for the franchise, but it is definitely best sequel to have come out. The action is bloody, gruesome, and… More
  Everything aside, this feels like a re-imagining of the first film, with small tributes to the action in the first two sequels. I cannot say that it is a giant leap forward for the franchise, but it is definitely best sequel to have come out. The action is bloody, gruesome, and awesome, the acting is decent, the story is generic but much more effective than the previous instalments, and I actually felt some emotion this time around. The dialogue is plain, but when there needs to be a strong line, there is no shortage of it being done well. This fourth instalment knew exactly what it wanted to be and knew that there was no room for originality left in this series. It was yet another excuse to have Johnny on the big screen again, but quite honestly, it was just plain awesome! Besides a few scenes that made me cringe and wish they weren't present, this film is a very fun ride!

• Emil K

  
  Sadistic return of the 80s pumped up war-film. This has to be one of the sickest and most disgusting films ever made. This kind of films are aimed for people who thinks that these mindless gore-fests are entertainment. It is just sad to see something this nihilistic. Disgusting.

• Jim C

  
  Rambo is not a great movie, but as a Rambo fan I just felt it was good. John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is living in Myanmar and when a few men vanish there during a civil war attack, a few people ask Rambo to guide them to the Saleem to help the tribe with food and water. When a… More
  Rambo is not a great movie, but as a Rambo fan I just felt it was good. John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is living in Myanmar and when a few men vanish there during a civil war attack, a few people ask Rambo to guide them to the Saleem to help the tribe with food and water. When a woman who befriends Rambo is taken, he hires mercenaries to enter the forest and take her back, but its gonna be the goriest and deadliest of Rambos journeys. Sylvester Stallone doesn't talk much as Rambo, but we love him anyway. None of the other actors are interesting, probably becauae Stallone left the spotlight for himself, which was good. The plot is pretty much another Rambo film, with a few better improvements. Although with a slow start and boring actors, this is a great addition to the series.

• Jeff "

  
  Fourth entry in the Rambo franchise is one of the most violent films that I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of violent films. The scope of the film is brutal, graphic and is also the goriest and nloodiest Rambo film yet. Yet despite this, this is an excellent fourth film Set on… More
  Fourth entry in the Rambo franchise is one of the most violent films that I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of violent films. The scope of the film is brutal, graphic and is also the goriest and nloodiest Rambo film yet. Yet despite this, this is an excellent fourth film Set on a backdrop of real life atrocities, Rambo IV is a terrific film that proves that a Rambo film hasn't lost it' flair in delivering intense action. Of course the film takes a risk in showingthe suffering in Burma, and I do agree that it's somewhat inapropriate. But you have to look at it from another perspective too, using this the background of Burma atrocities as a story can bring to light some events that we didn't even know was happening in the world. Not only that, but it can also inspire people to maybe wanna do something against such actions. Sylvester Stallone said so himself by making this film he could bring to light these atrocities that people ignore. So in a way, this film is kind of a reality check as well as entertainment. Back to the film itself, usually by the fourth film, a film franchise looses it's spark and becomes tired, repetitive formulaic crap. But this is not the case with Rambo IV. Rambo IV is one intense, pulse pounding fourth entry. The film feels fresh, and doesn't feel strained in delivering the goods. I understand that using true events as a backdrop for an action film is hard for some people to grasp, but at the same it's a good thing because it exposes other important issues that politicians ignore. A terrific cast of actors star alongside Stallone and one noteworthy performance is Julie Benz whom I thought was absolutely terrific. Rambo IV is a thrilling action film that will please diehard Rambo fans, but is also a film that might polarize audiences due to it's extremely violent content. Thought meant for entertertainment, Rambo Iv brings important aspects of violent atrocities in a broken country into public consciousness. A perfect action film that actually has a profound message.

• Matt G

  
  Rambo is back! In the fourth movie of the Rambo series, directed by Sly himself, Rambo goes on a mission to save missionary aid workers and kicks the ass of anyone who goes in his way. Action packed, fun, and bloody! Grade: B+

• Anthony L

  
  Using real life atrocities, and terrible human suffering as a back drop/excuse for a violent action film doesn't sit right with me. It is extremely violent and gives out a terrible message, the first film made a really interesting point and raised a good question, the second was… More
  Using real life atrocities, and terrible human suffering as a back drop/excuse for a violent action film doesn't sit right with me. It is extremely violent and gives out a terrible message, the first film made a really interesting point and raised a good question, the second was a silly action film and the third, well, I'm guess Stallone doesn't talk about that one much anymore, but this part of the franchise I like the least. It's bloodthirsty, arrogant and just plain wrong. It's sad that in today's society this film isn't questioned, it's accepted far too easily for my comfort.

• Conner R

  
  In many ways, this is the most brutal action movie i've seen. There is so much carnage and blood that you can't help but see John Rambo's life in full. It's one thing to hear about Burma on the news, but another to see them getting blown in half on screen.… More
  In many ways, this is the most brutal action movie i've seen. There is so much carnage and blood that you can't help but see John Rambo's life in full. It's one thing to hear about Burma on the news, but another to see them getting blown in half on screen. Sylvester Stallone really knows the character and story better than anyone else, something tell me that he should have been directing the movie series from the get go. This has a great story and everything you could ask for in an action movie. It is by far the best in the series next to First Blood and if it were not for the pathetic church group that was a little too pathetic, it would easily be my favorite.

• Dan S

  
  Surprisingly a lot of fun. Its senseless violence at its best, and Stallone is so good as John Rambo, with some absolutely amazing carnage scenes that kept me glued. Its worth seeing if you don't get easily annoyed by the plot, for some reason, I didn't too much.

• Richard C

  
  B+

• Luke B

  
  I'm still annoyed at how the Rambo franchise devolved into cheesy messages, egocentric writing, and over-the-top acting. However, as an action movie, this isn't too bad. It's well shot and the quality is there. It also avoids cheesy action and has hardcore realistic… More
  I'm still annoyed at how the Rambo franchise devolved into cheesy messages, egocentric writing, and over-the-top acting. However, as an action movie, this isn't too bad. It's well shot and the quality is there. It also avoids cheesy action and has hardcore realistic violence. In fact it's so hardcore it does get a bit ridiculous. Guns ripping off limbs, heads exploding, children being thrown into fires. Stallone is obviously trying to inform us about the goings on in Burma, but rather than give us an education, he instead kills people. The films message of violence is also not particularly well handled. I get that sometimes violence IS the answer, but when they start showing everyone killing without a care in the world it descends into anarchy. The most enjoyable of the sequels, even if just to satisfy a bit of blood lust. Thank god the dialogue is kept to a minimum.

• Carlos M

  
  Intense and visceral, a blood-soaked action flick that is quite appalling in its pessimistic speech that maybe the only useful weapon against brutality in the world is brutality itself.

• Al S

  
  A real surprise. It's a pure blood and guts action classic. Rambo is back and better than ever. Probaly the best one since First Blood. Directed and written by Stallone with such energy and fearless velocity. A slick and well-crafted adventure. An intense, shocking, eye-popping,… More
  A real surprise. It's a pure blood and guts action classic. Rambo is back and better than ever. Probaly the best one since First Blood. Directed and written by Stallone with such energy and fearless velocity. A slick and well-crafted adventure. An intense, shocking, eye-popping, head-bashing, bone-crunching, blood-thristy and exhilerating action-packed thrill-machine. Awsome adreniline-pumping action entertainment. It's truly heart-pounding, very thrilling and incrediably exhilerating. Sylvester Stallone gives a teriffic action-hero performance, bringing back the darkness, regret, wearyness and emotion that made Rambo one of his most popular characters ever. Stallone proves here that he's still a legend. A riveting and straight-forward edge of your seat adventure that you cant get enough of. An escape to old-school action movie fun.

• Michael G

  
  Rambo for me was a lot like Tom Cruise's performance in Tropic Thunder. I expected next to nothing, somehow managed to end up pleasantly surprised for a while there then when he refused to ease off the clutch he fell flat on his silly ass again and I got turned off. And… More
  Rambo for me was a lot like Tom Cruise's performance in Tropic Thunder. I expected next to nothing, somehow managed to end up pleasantly surprised for a while there then when he refused to ease off the clutch he fell flat on his silly ass again and I got turned off. And that's what Stallone does with Rambo IV. I expected nothing as every other Rambo movie gave us nothing--weak plot, horrific acting, the occasional terrible one-liner, entertaining action and that's about it. Same thing here, no surprise. Didn't mind it too much. Then the grisly, over the top action (honestly, the only reason I bothered with this movie) kicked in. And I love grisly, over the top action but here it just seemed ridiculous and pointless. I actually laughed for a few minuted but once I realized it went on too long that was it. I'm sure if I was drunk I wouldn't have minded. I do thank Stallone for keeping his shirt on and not subjecting us to the large piece of boiled chicken he calls his body. Other than a few unintentionally funny parts this movie was a fart out of the ass of Rambo 3. Thanks to Stallone for trying to hold it in for so long but we all know they've got to come out sometime...

• Cassie H

  
  When your pushed killing's as easy as breathing. I absolutely loved this movie. The guy @ Family Video said this was gory & he was right. But setting that aside it was pretty awesome watching Sly blow the heads off of the bad Bermese soldiers. Very good action flick. :)

• Jason O

  
  Unlike the recent "Rocky Balboa", "Rambo" is an awesome sequel. Very reminiscent of the three previous action-overloaded classics....you'd never know Stallone is about 20 years older now. Definitely worth a watch, if not a purchase.

• Coxxie M

  
  this fits somewhere on the top 10 dumbest films ive ever seen... it is just a waste of time for anyone. if you like this movie i am concerned about your mental state and whether or not you passed the 4th grade. and if you like it, i would say dont add me, but who am i kidding you… More
  this fits somewhere on the top 10 dumbest films ive ever seen... it is just a waste of time for anyone. if you like this movie i am concerned about your mental state and whether or not you passed the 4th grade. and if you like it, i would say dont add me, but who am i kidding you probably dont know how to do that.

• Phil H

  
  Holy f**king shit!!! if you like 80's action films with plenty of violence, gore, swearing and over the top gun play then this is THE movie you want. This is absolutely AWESOME I kid you not, its the best action film or film in general I have seen for years. This truely harks… More
  Holy f**king shit!!! if you like 80's action films with plenty of violence, gore, swearing and over the top gun play then this is THE movie you want. This is absolutely AWESOME I kid you not, its the best action film or film in general I have seen for years. This truely harks back to the days of old with Arnie and Stallone kicking ass. The plot is very very basic, a small bunch of do gooders want to try and change the nasty situation in Burma, they go in and get taken hostage by the ultra violent baddies. Hence an aliens, predator style rip story involving a small group of top badass mercs going in to save the day. The group is the typical bad mouthed unit from all countries with totally different skills and style which doesn't really make for good teamwork haha. I believe two are English, one American Chinese, one Indian and one US with rambo. As I said, memories of Hudson in Aliens and the commandos from Predator are strong in your mind. The cast are also really good, there is the slightly show off swearing thing going on which is a shame as its been done to death but the unit is small yet believeable. The idea is cliched and over used sure but it can be effective (not always) the loud mouth swearing English southerner is alittle annoying but the rest are likeable, the English sniper being a good character. The bad guys are all very effective too, the leader of the army being cruel and intense. Stallone is also surprisingly good here, he looks good, nice hair which is still dark (dyed?) looks fit, abit chunky but hey the guy is getting on, acting is deep but not great of course and the all American action man..again. I gotta say, I really thought this was a bad idea, Im no rocky fan but he really has pulled this of, Stallone has gotten better with age :) Still, this works well in the film and just adds to the build up. The baddies are really bad, really nasty and uber evil. BE WARNED there is an emense amount of violence, gore, blood, limbs, decapitations and knife play in this film haha :) the baddies go around killing the locals like squatting flies, they blow them up, chop them up, rape them and kill the children. They dont beat around the bush believe me, this could be the most violent movie in years. The amount of sniper shots taking peoples heads of is both cool and disturbing, I presume that would happen in real life hehe maybe. The effects are amazing, you can see they are using dummies but it just works as its all split second stuff. There appears to be no cgi, its all old fashioned stunts and plastic bullets, soldiers are getting holes blown in them, limbs are shot of all the time and the claret flows and splatters everywhere, plus there's action from a huge M60 mounted boat and Sly's trusted bow. What can I say, it just kicks ass, the final battle is the best I have seen since the harrowing opening sequence from Saving Private Ryan, you know whats gonna happen all the way but you dont care, this is old school movie action and its about f**king time haha Stallone has really hit the target and impressed me here, this is what Arnie has wanted to do since Last Action Hero but failed miserably and Im a huge Arnie fan since childhood. GO SEE THIS NOW...its frankly the best film in ages. If you like the good old days of action flicks with no cgi and just real men killing then this is the dogs bollocks. One warning though...this is RAW violence, extremely brutal. Simply for 80's fans only and probably not for the ladies haha. Stallone is back, the 80's are back and Im fudging loving this......AVE IT!!!

• E.J. B

  
  I went in expecting to see the most violent movie I'd ever seen, and I wasn't disappointed. This is certainly going to turn off many viewers and even trying to describe it to others will be difficult, but if it's action you want, it's action you're going to… More
  I went in expecting to see the most violent movie I'd ever seen, and I wasn't disappointed. This is certainly going to turn off many viewers and even trying to describe it to others will be difficult, but if it's action you want, it's action you're going to get in large doses. It's also nice that this time around, Rambo is not a pro-American tool. The movie depicts actual occurrences going on in Burma and does not exploit them, nor show that American democracy is the answer. Hopefully it'll raise awareness of the issue and others like it.

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