Stallone Can't Let Go Of Rambo
Mon, August 31, 2009 
I have to hand it to Sylvester, the guy still looks like an action figure and he sure isn't going to let us forget it. In 2006 he brought back loveable south paw Rocky Balboa in a film by the same name. Still feeling a bit nostalgic Sylvester decided to bring back another one of our favorite characters from his arsenal, John Rambo. "Rambo" didn't even make back it's budget domestically, 42 million against a 50 million dollar budget, but it seems that NU Image/Millenium Films wants to give us some more blood and bullets. "Rambo 5" has officially been given the green light with Sylvester again gearing up to direct and star in the actioner. Apparently John Rambo is give the task of saving a young girl who was abducted somewhere along the Mexican border.
To me it has been all downhill since "First Blood" made a surprise appearance in the early 80's. "First Blood II" and "Rambo III" were soon to follow. I still don't understand how they came to the conclusion it made sense to call the 3rd installment "Rambo III". Maybe the title was a tribute to "Leonard Part 6". In case anybody is interested, production is going to start in the Spring on "Rambo 5". Unlike my obvious lukewarm feelings towards the Rambo series, I'm certainly looking forward to the "Expendables" which is sure to entertain despite the on set issues. I'm just not sure how long Sylvester can keep this up. I'm waiting for the inevitable "Rambo & Rocky" film, where Rocky has to reach out for Rambo's help when Pauley is abducted by the aliens from "Cocoon". I should leave this last line out, I don't want to give the studios any ideas.
Reader Comments (1)
I'm with you Peter. I didn't grow up with Rambo so nostalgia doesn't help me appreciate the sequels. I adore 'First Blood' though.
I thought this was going to be Rambo in the city. That's the only way I'd be interested.