Rambo III (DVD)

Hello there and welcome to the review of Rambo III. For me being a teenager when the Rambo films were released at the cinema, I looked upon what had now become a trilogy of films as entertainment of a new era. The era of the action hero was upon us and they were cashing in on everything from action figures to a global restaurant chain. ---The Story--- At the beginning of the film Rambo is tracked down to Thailand, Colonel Trautman meets with Rambo and asks if Rambo wants to join him on a secret mission that is leaving to go behind enemy lines. Rambo turns the offer down. When the Team headed up by Trautman is captured by the Russians ...  Read the complete review

Rambo 3; those words should never be put together should they? I mean, let's face it, Rambo was a half decent film, Rambo 2 was a quater decent, and now Rambo 3? What chance does this 1988 movie have of actually being any good? John Rambo is back, and this time he's a buddhist. He's put his violent ways behind him, but he's drawn back to it when his old superior is held hostage in Afghanistan. In terms of plot, there is nothing new here: Rambo goes on a one man vs the world mission and kicks some ass - same as the first and second film too. As always, Stallone's acting is basic, carboard-like and uninspiring. However, it fits the ...  Read the complete review

While still a million miles behind First Blood, Rambo III is at least a lot more entertaining in its "Over-the-topness" than its predecessor Rambo: First Blood Part II, and doesn't take itself quite so seriously. As the chapter opens, we find John (Rambo) living in Bangkok, and participating in martial arts (stick fighting) contests for money. Colonial Trautman has travelled halfway around the world to see his favourite soldier and ask for his help in taking out those bastard Russians once again, who this time have been bullying the people of Afghanistan. At first, Rambo refuses, but after hearing later that Trautman has been captured he soon ...  Read the complete review

In Rambo:First Blood Part 2, Vietnam Veteran John Rambo was saved from a long stint in prison by his old commanding officer Colonel Trautmann (Richard Crenna) hauling him out of jail to go on a covert operation. Now, he has been captured in Afghanistan, and Rambo is the only one who has a chance to rescue him. Sent over to the war torn country, Rambo must use all his military wiles and experience if he is to make it out alive with his former C/O. Rambo III is one of those films I'm not sure if I liked or not. In terms of originality stakes and the power of a true, raw film, the first Rambo film will win hands down each time, but there is something carefree and ...  Read the complete review

Director: Peter MacDonald Producers: Buzz Feitshans Mario Kasser and Andrew G. Vajna Writers: David Morrel, Sheldon Lettich and Sylvester Stallone. Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc De Jonge, Sasson Gabai and Kurtwood Smith. This third in the sequels was released in 1985 and hoped to be as big a hit as the others. **BRIEF PLOT** 'The first was for himself...the second for his country...this time is for his friend' John Rambo, (played by Sylvester Stallone), is living in Thailand and earning money as a 'prize fighter', when he hears that his long time friend, Colonel Trautman (played by Richard ...  Read the complete review