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Rambo

Rambo

Action · Thriller · War · 2008

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.

Movie details

Rambo

“Live for nothing, or die for something.”

2008 Action · Thriller · War 1h 32m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Rambo?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Sylvester Stallone

Written by

Art Monterastelli · Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

John Rambo

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Sarah

Matthew Marsden

Matthew Marsden

School Boy

Graham McTavish

Graham McTavish

Lewis

Reynaldo Gallegos

Reynaldo Gallegos

Diaz

Tim Kang

Tim Kang

En-Joo

Jake La Botz

Jake La Botz

Reese

Court is in session

Put Rambo on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.