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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Deckard
Format:Blu-ray
Well I must admit I had to have this, cos let's face it, it's Rambo. I'm a huge fan of the original trilogy and was a huge fan of Stallone's recent revival of the character in 'John Rambo' which i thought was a raw and gritty supercharged action film yet with depth of character and story that easily surpassed any of it's disposable contemporaries. Make no bones about it; "the expendables" sticker on the front the "expendables" trailer; the trailers of films from all of the actors in the "expendables" - this is a pure money making and marketing combo to tie in with the release of Sly's latest actioner. BUT, I have to say, what whilst expecting nothing more than the all new "Rambo - to hell and back" production diaries special feature, and maybe a couple of extended scenes in the movie, I was actually really surprised at just how different this new cut of the film is.
This is not just the theatrical cut with a couple of extra bits, this is a true director's cut style extended edition with a completely re-edited opening, many extended takes, many alternate takes, and whole new extra scenes that all blend seemlessly to really compliment and add much to the film. A lot of this really helps to elaborate the story, and really flesh out character and themes that whilst hinted at in the original, were never really fully explored. When Rambo says in the original "no, what you're trying to do is change what is", and Sara asks him "and what is?"; he just says "go home". I always used to wonder, "yeah, what is??". Well, a whole knew alternate take here reveals all, and also a few real home truths about his real feelings about war and regret.... Read more ›
This is not just the theatrical cut with a couple of extra bits, this is a true director's cut style extended edition with a completely re-edited opening, many extended takes, many alternate takes, and whole new extra scenes that all blend seemlessly to really compliment and add much to the film. A lot of this really helps to elaborate the story, and really flesh out character and themes that whilst hinted at in the original, were never really fully explored. When Rambo says in the original "no, what you're trying to do is change what is", and Sara asks him "and what is?"; he just says "go home". I always used to wonder, "yeah, what is??". Well, a whole knew alternate take here reveals all, and also a few real home truths about his real feelings about war and regret.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Darren Fuge
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This RAMBO movie is also brilliant but the thing I don't understand about this release, the opening scene is missing. It mentions Never Before Seen Footage where the movie is longer and the opening scene is not in the movie.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Rowena Hoseason
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Just like the recent Die Hard revival, Rambo proves that you can re-visit old themes with an older actor and come out with an all-out action winner. This isn't a 'modern' film for folk who enjoy hand-wringing, heartache about the rights and wrongs of any situation. You don't need to engage your intellectual and moral centres to enjoy the action.
This is a shoot-em-up and kill-em-all, old fashioned, rat-a-tat movie. And despite the snobbish reception it got from the film critics, it is definitely worth watching if you enjoy action/adventure films with traditional, macho heroes.
The scenario is very straightforward; John Rambo is retired and lives near Burma. He's an ex-Green Beret military killer, scarred by years of combat. He's not having a particularly nice time but he knows a dumb idea when it's suggested to him. And when a bunch of do-gooders want to go into Burma to help the people being slaughtered and oppressed by the bad regieme, he knows it's a bad idea. But, inevitably...
Won't go into the details because there is a plot, and there are a couple of great 'ouch!' and 'wow!' moments. But fans of the earlier First Blood movies will be rewarded by the return of death-by-arrow, the machete moment, plenty of sneakin' around the jungle action, some righteous laying waste to the bad guys and a simply magnificent explosion. (If you have surround sound then you should definitely switch it on, and you'll rattle the room at the right moment...)
The pleasure of films like this is that the bad guys are seen to be definitely bad and deserve everything the yget. Our hero is reluctant to take part, but unstoppable once he is engaged on a quest. And Sly has aged very well; he's in great shape for a bloke in his 60s and carries off the action sequences with complete credibility.... Read more ›
This is a shoot-em-up and kill-em-all, old fashioned, rat-a-tat movie. And despite the snobbish reception it got from the film critics, it is definitely worth watching if you enjoy action/adventure films with traditional, macho heroes.
The scenario is very straightforward; John Rambo is retired and lives near Burma. He's an ex-Green Beret military killer, scarred by years of combat. He's not having a particularly nice time but he knows a dumb idea when it's suggested to him. And when a bunch of do-gooders want to go into Burma to help the people being slaughtered and oppressed by the bad regieme, he knows it's a bad idea. But, inevitably...
Won't go into the details because there is a plot, and there are a couple of great 'ouch!' and 'wow!' moments. But fans of the earlier First Blood movies will be rewarded by the return of death-by-arrow, the machete moment, plenty of sneakin' around the jungle action, some righteous laying waste to the bad guys and a simply magnificent explosion. (If you have surround sound then you should definitely switch it on, and you'll rattle the room at the right moment...)
The pleasure of films like this is that the bad guys are seen to be definitely bad and deserve everything the yget. Our hero is reluctant to take part, but unstoppable once he is engaged on a quest. And Sly has aged very well; he's in great shape for a bloke in his 60s and carries off the action sequences with complete credibility.... Read more ›
By Stephane
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not disappointed at all about this version, I freaking Loved its way better than the theatrical release, I highly recommend this version for all fans of Rambo you won't be disappointing believe me !!
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
very good good colur and picture bit more story so very enjoyable thank you all very much great buy thanks
By S. Lee
Format:UMD Mini for PSP
If you are a true Rambo fan you will not be disappointed with this movie, don't watch this film unless you want to see Rambo kiling anything with a heartbeat!!!
If you like your anti-heroes to be braun over brains, blood over emotion then you will not be disappointed.
Sean
If you like your anti-heroes to be braun over brains, blood over emotion then you will not be disappointed.
Sean
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Movie: 4.25/5 Picture Quality: 4.5/5 Sound Quality: 4/5 Extras: 3.25/5
1 Sep 2008
Format:Blu-ray
Version: U.S.A / Lionsgate / Region Free
MPEG-4 AVC BD-50 / High Profile 4.1
Protection: AACS
BD-Java: Yes
Running time: 1:31:31
Movie size: 26,384,185,344 bytes
Disc size: 46,855,015,149 bytes
Average video bit rate: 26.82 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 5516 kbps 7.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 5217kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1536kbps)
Dolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps
Subtitles: English SDH / Spanish
Number of chapters: 16
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Version: Germany / Warner Brothers
VC-1 BD-25 / Advanced Profile 3
Running time: 1:31:13
Movie size: 18,359,592,960 bytes
Disc size: 20,119,118,800 bytes
Average video bit rate: 17.97 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 2653 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bit / 2653kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bit / 1536kbps)
DTS-HD Master Audio German 4432 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 4432kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1536kbps)
Subtitles: English / German
Number of chapters: 12
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MPEG-4 AVC BD-50 / High Profile 4.1
Protection: AACS
BD-Java: Yes
Running time: 1:31:31
Movie size: 26,384,185,344 bytes
Disc size: 46,855,015,149 bytes
Average video bit rate: 26.82 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 5516 kbps 7.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 5217kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1536kbps)
Dolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps
Subtitles: English SDH / Spanish
Number of chapters: 16
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Version: Germany / Warner Brothers
VC-1 BD-25 / Advanced Profile 3
Running time: 1:31:13
Movie size: 18,359,592,960 bytes
Disc size: 20,119,118,800 bytes
Average video bit rate: 17.97 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 2653 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bit / 2653kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bit / 1536kbps)
DTS-HD Master Audio German 4432 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 4432kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1536kbps)
Subtitles: English / German
Number of chapters: 12
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Every new town just seems to bring you down
Rambo takes people upriver. Returns. Goes back upriver to rescue them. That's it. The script for this could not have been more than 10 pages long. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Inspector Gadget
3.0 out of 5 stars
Extended Cut
The original theatrical version was too short at an onscreen run of 77 mins - this EC should pad the characters and story out more which should inturn make this a solid 4 star... Read more
Published on 7 July 2010 by Richard Griffin
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Rambo-mbastic!!!!!
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Published on 28 Mar 2008 by Ian D. Gow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Movie of this Century !
A great action movie with all the core values, men used to aspire to. Non-stop action and Stallone back in his best role ever.
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by C. Sivas
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