Rambo (2008)

Director:

Sylvester Stallone

Writers (WGA):

Art Monterastelli (written by) and
Sylvester Stallone (written by) ...

Release Date:

25 January 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Thriller

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.

Plot Keywords:

Rambo | Missionary | Burma | Boat | Mercenary

Awards:

1 win

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Dec. 2

10:00 PM

TMC

Cast

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	...	Missionary #4 (Jeff)
Thomas Peterson	...	Missionary #2 (Dentist)
Tony Skarberg	...	Missionary #3 (Videographer)
James With	...	Missionary #5 (Preacher) (as James Wearing Smith)
Kasikorn Niyompattana	...	Snake Hunter #2
Shaliew 'Lek' Bamrungbun	...	Snake Hunter #1

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)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong graphic bloody violence, sexual assaults, grisly images and language.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English | Burmese | Thai

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Sweden:15 | Norway:18 | Denmark:15 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A | Malaysia:18SG | India:A (cinema release) | Singapore:M18 (cut) | Brazil:18 | UK:18 | Canada:14A | Ireland:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Germany:18 (cut) (theatrical version) | Australia:R | France:-12 | South Korea:18 | Finland:K-18 | Italy:T | New Zealand:R18 | USA:R (certificate #42649) | Argentina:16 | Israel:16 | Netherlands:16 | Mexico:C | Taiwan:R-18 | Germany:Not Rated (SPIO/JK) | Hong Kong:III | Japan:R-15 | Peru:PT | Austria:16 | South Africa:16LV | Germany:16 (heavily cut) (video version) | Argentina:13 (original rating)

Filming Locations:

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Company:

Lionsgate

Trivia:

James Brolin was attached to play the Col. Samuel Trautman role after Richard Crenna died, but the role was written out of the script.

Goofs:

Continuity: When one man moves to the tower to get a better shot he is seen using an AKS-47 with the stock completely folded, in the next scene he is firing a basic AK-47 with a fixed buttstock.

Quotes:

John Rambo: Why'd you come back?
Sarah: Waiting for you.
John Rambo: I told you before, I can't help you.
Sarah: Well, we need to go and help these people. We're here to make a difference. We believe all lives are special.
John Rambo: Some lives... some not.
Sarah: Really? If everyone thought like you, nothing would ever change.
John Rambo: Nothing does change.
Sarah: Of course it does! Nothing stays the same!
John Rambo: Live your life, 'cause you've got a good one.
Sarah: It's what I'm trying to do!
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Meet the Spartans (2008)

Soundtrack:

Tiny

This was easily one of the best action movies.

Being a huge Sylvester Stallone fan, I was more than happy just seeing him on screen again, and I would usually just be content watching any movie with Stallone, and that's what I went in expecting. But hell, was I wrong, this had me jumping up from my seat every 2 minutes. This had one hell of a message, and wasn't just a mindless action movie with gore. I loved each bit of the movie, and watching Stallone act so well was a total pleasure. It was also kind of shocking at how Stallone is still in physical form, considering his age. He was very flexible for his age, and that's also what helped push the movie further. Also, his ruthlessness in regards to the injustice. Overall, a brilliant 10/10 if you ask me.