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Rambo (2008)

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Overview

Director:
Sylvester Stallone
Writers (WGA):
Art Monterastelli (written by) and
Sylvester Stallone (written by) ...
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Release Date:
25 January 2008 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Action | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Heroes never die.... They just reload.
Plot:
In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Benz's Thai Nightmare (From WENN. 24 June 2008, 5:08 AM, PDT)
Benz Happy With Childhood Sporting Injury (From WENN. 23 June 2008, 12:06 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Stallone is still here! more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sylvester Stallone ... John Rambo

Julie Benz ... Sarah

Matthew Marsden ... School Boy

Graham McTavish ... Lewis
Reynaldo Gallegos ... Diaz (as Rey Gallegos)

Jake La Botz ... Reese
Tim Kang ... En-Joo
Maung Maung Khin ... Tint

Paul Schulze ... Michael Burnett

Cameron Pearson ... Jeff - Missionary #4
Thomas Peterson ... Dentist - Missionary #2
Tony Skarberg ... Videographer - Missionary #3

James With ... Preacher - Missionary #5 (as James Wearing Smith)
Kasikorn Niyompattana ... Snake Hunter #2
Shaliew 'Lek' Bamrungbun ... Snake Hunter #1
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
John Rambo (Germany) (USA) (working title)
Rambo 4 (India: English title) (Singapore: English title)
Rambo 4: John Rambo (Singapore: English title)
Rambo IV (USA) (working title)
Rambo IV: End of Peace (USA) (working title)
Rambo IV: In the Serpent's Eye (USA) (working title)
Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra (USA) (working title)
Rambo: First Blood Part IV (USA) (fake working title)
Rambo: To Hell and Back (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong graphic bloody violence, sexual assaults, grisly images and language.
Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English | Burmese | Thai
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Filming Locations:
Chiang Mai, Thailand more
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Company:
Lionsgate more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Ted Kotcheff who directed First Blood (1982), the original of the Rambo series, acts as a technical consultant on this particular installment. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: When Rambo is using the .50 caliber machine gun in the final action scene, it runs out of bullets and makes several clicking sounds to indicate it is empty. The gun would only click empty once since the gun's action only operates by firing, thus cycling the round and cocking the action. Only an electric gun like an air soft AEG could cycle in a manner that it would click repeatedly. more
Quotes:
Lewis: God didn't save you, we did. more
Movie Connections:
References Platoon (1986) more
Soundtrack:
Tiny more

FAQ

How could that mine create an explosion that large?
Why didn't the American trailers or TV spots show the gore that was in the online trailers?
Has this been censored for US release?
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486 out of 666 people found the following comment useful:-
Stallone is still here!, 20 January 2008
10/10
Author: misel982001 from Greece

During his career, Sylvester Stallone gave the audience many great times to remember him.From Rocky and Rambo, to Demolition Man and Shade, Stallone was always a true super star. As an almost exclusive action films actor, he brought to the audience for over three decades, high quality action movies. However, aging is always a problem for such actors and Stallone could escape it....a little though! His physical condition is tremendous! Let's not forget that he is almost 62. It is a fact that his last films did not manage to reach the quality of his previous successes. Driven, D-Tox, Avenging Angelo and Shade, were really good films indeed but their shine was not as big as Rocky or Rambo. That is why Stallone returned with his major two success roles. Rocky Balboa was excellent and meaningfull. Now it is time for...John Rambo! This film is simply excellent. Although it is mostly an action movie it has also deeper meanings such as ethical values and political messages. Just like Rocky Balboa, John Rambo uses the formula of the first movie mixed with this of the forth!Monosylabic dialogues from Rambo meet the political messages of the activists, The violent reaction of Rambo towards the brutal soldiers is justified by his ethical code with a deeper meaning that oppresion and injustice generates strong reaction! Acting as a whole, is very good and convincing. Stallone is really born to be Rambo and the supporting cast is made by young actors who meet the quality standards of Milo Ventimiglia. The project budget is 50m so as you understand there are many real-like explosions and effects. What is new is the ultra violent death scenes. They really look true!The story is interesting although ,as you expect, not complicated. To summarize, John Rambo is one of the best action movies that 2008 will probably bring to us.Also it is a must to see because not only it is a really good movie but also because it is the last Rambo film. Stallone even if he is 62, looks no more than 45 and his condition is impressive. A must for all action film fans and not only by them, Rambo is a really good film and you should not miss it.

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