 Tagline: Heroes never die.... They just reload. The ultimate American action hero returns - with a vengeance! After spending several years in northern Thailand operating a longboat on the Salween River, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) reluctantly agrees to carry a group of Christian missionaries into war-torn Burma. But when the aid workers are captured by ruthless Nationalist Army Soldiers, Rambo leads a group of battle-scarred, combat -hardened mercenaries on an epic, last ditch mission to rescue the prisoners - at all cost. Cast Notes: 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). User Comment: Norse_Sage from Akershus, Norway, 22 January 2008 • I saw this at an advance screening in Oslo, and going in, I didn't expect it to be any more than a cheesy and somewhat gory tribute to eighties actioners by a star/director/producer/writer who was desperate to relive past glory. That latter may or may not be true, but my former assessment was plain wrong. This movie is authentic, shocking and unlike any other comparable movie. Given its genre, the movie is a masterpiece. The story is simple but solid, and works on several levels. The action scenes are unparalleled, more intense than "Black Hawk Down", "Saving Private Ryan" and "Stalingrad" put together. The level of brutality and gore will shock and fascinate, and no doubt cause some level of controversy. Stallone proves himself to be an excellent director, as well as in excellent shape for his age. I had little faith in him going in, and I stand corrected. This is a Rambo who has come to terms with who and what he is, in a movie that holds up when compared with the original "First Blood". Well done, Sly. Well done indeed. Summary: Rambo is back and better than ever! Summary: Return of the action movie as we know it! IMDb Rating (07/14/10): 7.3/10 from 80,182 users
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