Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo" movies might not be as beloved as his "Rocky" films, but they've had just as fascinating a trajectory. What's more, they've been incredibly influential in the history of action movies, charting the general evolution of the genre across four decades. If you want to get an insight into the state of action filmmaking at a certain time, "Rambo" films are a good gauge.
"First Blood," the inaugural "Rambo" film, was noteworthy for blending what are now well-known action tropes with an attempt at exploring the very real issue of Ptsd in the context of the Vietnam War. Stallone's John J. Rambo was introduced as a former United States Army Special Forces officer who despite his preternatural combat skills was haunted by his experiences overseas. Following that, the character of Rambo underwent somewhat of a transformation throughout the '80s, becoming the epitome of the muscle-bound,...
"First Blood," the inaugural "Rambo" film, was noteworthy for blending what are now well-known action tropes with an attempt at exploring the very real issue of Ptsd in the context of the Vietnam War. Stallone's John J. Rambo was introduced as a former United States Army Special Forces officer who despite his preternatural combat skills was haunted by his experiences overseas. Following that, the character of Rambo underwent somewhat of a transformation throughout the '80s, becoming the epitome of the muscle-bound,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Sylvester Stallone created a franchise that spawned from Rambo: First Blood. But he soon felt the iconic action hero was coming close to his end.
When Sylvester Stallone was going to kill off John Rambo Sylvester Stallone | Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
Rambo: First Blood wasn’t supposed to be the beginning of a film series. The movie’s mercenary John Rambo was initially slated to die in the first movie, which would’ve been more in line with the source material. The film’s director, Ted Kotcheff, initially had no plans to tinker with Rambo’s natural conclusion.
“I conceived of First Blood as Rambo’s suicide mission,” Kotcheff said according to Yahoo. “The film was basically conceived as Rambo’s tragedy, that mirrored the tragedy of so many of the veterans that I talked to. I met guys that actually later on killed themselves. His tragedy mirrored their tragedy,...
When Sylvester Stallone was going to kill off John Rambo Sylvester Stallone | Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
Rambo: First Blood wasn’t supposed to be the beginning of a film series. The movie’s mercenary John Rambo was initially slated to die in the first movie, which would’ve been more in line with the source material. The film’s director, Ted Kotcheff, initially had no plans to tinker with Rambo’s natural conclusion.
“I conceived of First Blood as Rambo’s suicide mission,” Kotcheff said according to Yahoo. “The film was basically conceived as Rambo’s tragedy, that mirrored the tragedy of so many of the veterans that I talked to. I met guys that actually later on killed themselves. His tragedy mirrored their tragedy,...
- 8/13/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rambo: Last Blood (also known as Rambo V) movie review is here. Directed by Adrian Grunberg and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, who also reprises his role as Vietnam War veteran John Rambo.
The movie is a sequel to Rambo (2008) and the fifth installment in the Rambo franchise. Does Sly punches with the same might? Let?s find out in the movie review of Rambo: Last Blood. Rambo: Last Blood is released in India today ? September, 20, 2019.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
John Rambo: we will always love you. You will always remain the worst nightmare to the bad guys out there. But you deserved better, much much better.
The Story of Rambo: Last Blood
In reportedly the last chapter of the iconic action packed series of spanning four decades, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is leading a life with no fights somewhere in Arizona with her family friend Maria (Adriana Barraza...
The movie is a sequel to Rambo (2008) and the fifth installment in the Rambo franchise. Does Sly punches with the same might? Let?s find out in the movie review of Rambo: Last Blood. Rambo: Last Blood is released in India today ? September, 20, 2019.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
John Rambo: we will always love you. You will always remain the worst nightmare to the bad guys out there. But you deserved better, much much better.
The Story of Rambo: Last Blood
In reportedly the last chapter of the iconic action packed series of spanning four decades, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is leading a life with no fights somewhere in Arizona with her family friend Maria (Adriana Barraza...
- 9/20/2019
- GlamSham
Batman: Noel Deluxe Edition Hc
Written by Lee Bermejo
Art and cover by Lee Bermejo
On sale November 2 • 112 pg, Fc, 7.0625” x 10.875”,
$22.99 Us
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol, Batman: Noel features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras, from writer/artist Lee Bermejo (Joker).
In this spectacular, oversized graphic novel, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is.
Batman Incorporated Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition Hc
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Yanick Paquette, Michel Lacombe and Chris Burnham
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The first seven issues of the hot new series are collected in this new, deluxe edition hardcover!
After Bruce Wayne tells the world that...
Written by Lee Bermejo
Art and cover by Lee Bermejo
On sale November 2 • 112 pg, Fc, 7.0625” x 10.875”,
$22.99 Us
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol, Batman: Noel features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras, from writer/artist Lee Bermejo (Joker).
In this spectacular, oversized graphic novel, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is.
Batman Incorporated Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition Hc
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Yanick Paquette, Michel Lacombe and Chris Burnham
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The first seven issues of the hot new series are collected in this new, deluxe edition hardcover!
After Bruce Wayne tells the world that...
- 6/13/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
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