Rambo (2008) is a Masterpiece

djacobox372 said:
Very good movie, but hard to rewatch... to brutal. The raid on the village is gut-wrenching... especially when a soldier just nonchalantly grabbed a baby out of his mothers arms and threw it into a fire.
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Another thing is that the scenes with dead bodies - like even the ones on the pirate boat - all looked so real. When they're rotting etc in the sun. Utterly authentic looking and brutal.
 
I was thoroughly surprised with how good it was. Sly brought it big time and the movie delivered. The violence was almost overwhelming at times. One of the most memorable scenes of indirect fire and mines, at the start.
 
splendica said:
This is a subjective opinion of course, but this film just is Sylvester Stallone's greatest work for me. I realize there's another Rambo coming out but I don't know how it can compete or should compete with the Rambo 2008 entry.

First of all, the subject matter of this Rambo entry was interesting, very unique: a group of Christians go into help a small village in war-torn Burma; the village gets obliterated by a ruthless local infantry unit, the aid workers get captured.

Stallone is at his biggest, most-jacked, self. But he actually pulls it off, better than his character in the later - much weaker - franchise, The Expendables. He is an absolutely believable Vietnam War veteran killing machine. His line, "When you're pushed, killing is as easy as breathing" resonates so believably. He even understands himself, who he is: that he's a killing machine, remembering bits and pieces from his past and those who created him for the Vietnam War. His story and character are so well crafted.

And then there's the war violence. IMO, the violence is most brutal and realistic of any mainstream cinematic offering. Yes, more than even Saving Private Ryan. I read one review awhile ago that called it a gore film. But yeah, the village destruction, the killing fields, and then the lengthy last battle scene? Extremely brutal, raw, and intense. It blows you through the back of your seat. And the action is quick-moving, articulate, creative and believable.

If you haven't seen this film, it's a must-see. It still holds up very well 11 years later. Stallone doesn't get nearly enough credit for this film nor his character portrayal. I don't throw out the term masterpiece very often, but this film is in that stratosphere for what it is.

*BTW, it's on Netflix now, it wasn't for a long time.
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This movie and Rambo 2.

Though cinematically Rambo 2 is the best actions ever.

Fun fact it also won an Oscar. For best score.

Edit: second fun fact, Rambo 2 is considered the first modern action film ever made
 
Does anyone else remember hearing about this and completely writing it off...until you saw some NSFW previews?

I remember seeing a little clip of that 50 Cal strawberry pie scene, and was like "Okay, maybe I've misjudged this."
 
Happy Man said:
This movie and Rambo 2.

Though cinematically Rambo 2 is the best actions ever.

Fun fact it also won an Oscar. For best score.

Edit: second fun fact, Rambo 2 is considered the first modern action film ever made
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I really need to go back and watch Rambo 2 and 3 again. I watched the original Rambo two or three times, probably watched 2 and 3 a couple of times too but so long ago. I guess I haven't rewatched them because I don't know how they'd hold up still. I'm going to have to do it though.
 
HereticBD said:
Does anyone else remember hearing about this and completely writing it off...until you saw some NSFW previews?

I remember seeing a little clip of that 50 Cal strawberry pie scene, and was like "Okay, maybe I've misjudged this."
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For sure. I mean generally I don't have that many old-school style action movies in my top 20 favorite films, so when remakes come along like Predator or whatever I'm rather meh about them. I had the same indifference with this film when it came out but then watched it in the theater anyway. Obviously having low expectations really helped, but wow at the unexpected payoff. Funny enough, I had a similar payoff last night when I rewatched it after not seeing it for quite a few years. I thought it might have aged badly or that I might have misremembered how good it was. That's the reason I made this thread lol.
 
Lights Out 101 said:
Let’s not forget the fuckin’ antagonist in that film, Major Pa Tee Tint - a sadistic, mass murdering, :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:phillic millitary leader. Stallone really pulled out all the stops to make us hate that mother fucker, and the end result of his demise is glorious due to how much of an emotional response he provoked.

It’s a great movie and gets shat on far too much.
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Amazingly cast in that role. Just perfect.
 
Very very dangerous, number one.


Careful, my friend.
 
I saw it in the theaters and loved it. For a pure action movie I thought it was pretty darn good,

I plan on seeing Rambo 5 in theater for sure, it could be Stallone's last theater bound movie? There is no tellling but I would like to honor one of the greatest action stars and see Rambo 5 in the theater
 
I took a date to see this. I was stationed overseas at the time, local girl. Took her to the base theater. She loved it. Quoted Stallone for weeks after.
“Get down! No talking!”

HARRISON_3 said:
Very very dangerous, number one.


Careful, my friend.
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I literally said what you have in spoilers right before I clicked it. Had me rolling.
 
splendica said:
This is a subjective opinion of course, but this film just is Sylvester Stallone's greatest work for me. I realize there's another Rambo coming out but I don't know how it can compete or should compete with the Rambo 2008 entry.

First of all, the subject matter of this Rambo entry was interesting, very unique: a group of Christians go into help a small village in war-torn Burma; the village gets obliterated by a ruthless local infantry unit, the aid workers get captured.

Stallone is at his biggest, most-jacked, self. But he actually pulls it off, better than his character in the later - much weaker - franchise, The Expendables. He is an absolutely believable Vietnam War veteran killing machine. His line, "When you're pushed, killing is as easy as breathing" resonates so believably. He even understands himself, who he is: that he's a killing machine, remembering bits and pieces from his past and those who created him for the Vietnam War. His story and character are so well crafted.

And then there's the war violence. IMO, the violence is most brutal and realistic of any mainstream cinematic offering. Yes, more than even Saving Private Ryan. I read one review awhile ago that called it a gore film. But yeah, the village destruction, the killing fields, and then the lengthy last battle scene? Extremely brutal, raw, and intense. It blows you through the back of your seat. And the action is quick-moving, articulate, creative and believable.

If you haven't seen this film, it's a must-see. It still holds up very well 11 years later. Stallone doesn't get nearly enough credit for this film nor his character portrayal. I don't throw out the term masterpiece very often, but this film is in that stratosphere for what it is.

*BTW, it's on Netflix now, it wasn't for a long time.
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I can’t find it on Netflix. I’m salty AF.
 
one of the loudest films I have ever seen in a theater =)
 
Burnett: I was told it might be possible to rent your boat. We'd like to do that. Is that possible? We need to get upriver.
John Rambo: Where are you going?
Burnett: Into Burma.
Rambo: Burma's a warzone.
Burnett: Well, that's what people call it, but it's more like genocide than war. Anyway, this will be my fifth trip in, so we're aware of the risks.
Rambo: I don't go that far north.
Burnett: Let me explain our situation. Our church is part of a pan-Asian ministry, located in Colorado. We are all volunteers who, around this time of year, bring in medical supplies, medical attention, prayer books, and support to the Karen tribespeople. People say you know the river better than anyone.
Rambo: They ain't lying.
Burnett: So what I'm asking is that we compensate you for a few hours of your time that will help change people's lives.
Rambo: Are you bringing any weapons?
Burnett: Of course not.
Rambo: You're not changing anything.
Burnett: Well, it's thinking like that that keeps the world the way it is.
Rambo: [walking away] Fuck the world
 
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