Comments on: Rambo Has Critics and Moviegoers at War; So What Did You Think? http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/ Blogging the Reel World Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:01:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: NorthPaw http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-433288 NorthPaw Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:03:26 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-433288 I thought the movie while quite entertaining, didn't have much of a storyline. If Rambo had paid a price to help out the Sarah (Julie Benz) such as getting shot, then we might see the connection to the personal sacrifices that can bring about real "change" (Instead he hurt his shoulder... not much value in that). There are soldiers in the real world who give up their lives to bring about change for future generations. My question; What was the point of the movie? That war can be messy or the fact that Rambo becomes convinced forgotten family is important? Or that someone changed his mind to show that he actually does care? While I really enjoyed the movie from an entertainment standpoint It would have been nice to see him "earn a medal" Which so many of our American soldiers earn everyday! I thought the movie while quite entertaining, didn’t have much of a storyline. If Rambo had paid a price to help out the Sarah (Julie Benz) such as getting shot, then we might see the connection to the personal sacrifices that can bring about real “change” (Instead he hurt his shoulder… not much value in that). There are soldiers in the real world who give up their lives to bring about change for future generations.

My question; What was the point of the movie? That war can be messy or the fact that Rambo becomes convinced forgotten family is important? Or that someone changed his mind to show that he actually does care?

While I really enjoyed the movie from an entertainment standpoint It would have been nice to see him “earn a medal” Which so many of our American soldiers earn everyday!

]]> By: SHAWN http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-194767 SHAWN Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:00:23 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-194767 this movie was tight and more realistic than rambo 2 and not boring like rambo 3, however i did also like the first 2 rambo's and they all had a point except for part 3 which just plain sucked this movie was tight and more realistic than rambo 2 and not boring like rambo 3, however i did also like the first 2 rambo’s and they all had a point except for part 3 which just plain sucked

]]> By: BIGDMAN784 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-187894 BIGDMAN784 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:55:21 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-187894 I was recently asked if the recent RAMBO movie's violence contained "gratuitous (unecessary)" violence or not. My answer was in the context or applying that question to what the very plot of the movie is based upon I said that there may have been some unecessary violence. Yet based upon what the movie (and the series) is all about, it requires some violence. What I liked the most about this film was what I believe Stallone played upon us all: The unknown. We know that age & looks working against SLY, and simply wearing-out this character and plot, we didn't know what would happen to RAMBO as the movie went on. Sylvester played this to the hilt. We went through the movie wondering if RAMBO dies or not. Thus, it was some-what of a roller coaster ride. Yes, the violence was graphic. Yet, the special effects in almost every violent scene was (what I thought to be) pretty-well put together. I enjoyed the film. But, I just hope RAMBO retires now! I was recently asked if the recent RAMBO movie’s violence contained “gratuitous (unecessary)” violence or not. My answer was in the context or applying that question to what the very plot of the movie is based upon I said that there may have been some unecessary violence. Yet based upon what the movie (and the series) is all about, it requires some violence.

What I liked the most about this film was what I believe Stallone played upon us all: The unknown. We know that age & looks working against SLY, and simply wearing-out this character and plot, we didn’t know what would happen to RAMBO as the movie went on. Sylvester played this to the hilt. We went through the movie wondering if RAMBO dies or not. Thus, it was some-what of a roller coaster ride.

Yes, the violence was graphic. Yet, the special effects in almost every violent scene was (what I thought to be) pretty-well put together.

I enjoyed the film. But, I just hope RAMBO retires now!

]]> By: Rocky http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-187010 Rocky Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:01:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-187010 ACTION MOVIES ARE BACK! Well 1 is :) RAMBO IS FANTASTIC! RAMBO IS AWESOME! About time Stallone made a Rambo movie. This one is for the guys and it has been ages since I have seen a "guy movie" and Sly has not only done a great job but has provided with one hell of a entertainer! I have always been a Rambo and Rocky fan and also a huge Sly fan. Personally I think Sly has the best entertaining movies average when compared to Arnold or Van Damme or Steven Seagal. Try to picture Matt Damon or Keanu Reeves with that now famous 50 cal. gun in Rambo.. it just doesn't work! Only Sly can pull that off or Arnold. OH BY THE WAY I NEVER GIVE A S**T ABOUT CRITICS AND THEIR REVIEWS! As far as reviewing Rambo goes, it will be pretty short. This is an ACTION MOVIE and thats it. Simple story, bad guys being super bad, some missionaries get into trouble with the bad guys and Rambo decides to pull his bow and arrow out and do something about it. There aren't many movies where you go into the theater and sit down and the next thing you notice is that the movie is over and time flew by and you are wondering if the movie was only 5 minutes long or what. RAMBO does that to you. Totally blows you away. Wish Stallone had made it longer, maybe add half an hour more with more focus on Rambo and his trademark guerilla warfare in the jungles. You know the stuff you see in Rambo 1 and 2. That was the only part that I was disappointed about.. WE WANT MORE RAMBO! Other than that the movie kicks ass. Lots of blood and guts, torn limbs. This movie is not for the weak hearted. For those of you who were not lucky enough to see the previous Rambo movies, I would say watch those first and then go see this one. Somewhere I had read someone say that how the culture is changing and how guys are becoming more soft and metro sexual and sensitive, maybe he was right. I remember how the tv network TBS had "Man movies" and now that channel has turned into "comedy". Conspiracy of feminists perhaps? lol Who cares! But yeah, Rambo is an awesome movie for the guys and for Stallone fans and Rambo fans. WARNING: THIS MOVIE COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR THE WEAK HEARTED. I hope Sly makes RAMBO 5 real soon and uses that Holy War Treatment script that Alpha1media had published online. That script was an easy way to pull major bucks in from international territories. If you don't know what I am talking about then just google this: Rambo Holy War Treatment Alpha1media Here is the link for it as well: http://www.alpha1media.com/files/R_H_W_Treatment.pdf Seriously guys GO SEE THE MOVIE in theaters. Good thing I didn't choose to go to Meet the Spartans, then again how could I when Rambo was playing. I am going to see it a few more times and definitely buying the DVD when it comes out. ACTION MOVIES ARE BACK! Well 1 is :)

RAMBO IS FANTASTIC! RAMBO IS AWESOME! About time Stallone made a Rambo movie. This one is for the guys and it has been ages since I have seen a “guy movie” and Sly has not only done a great job but has provided with one hell of a entertainer!

I have always been a Rambo and Rocky fan and also a huge Sly fan. Personally I think Sly has the best entertaining movies average when compared to Arnold or Van Damme or Steven Seagal. Try to picture Matt Damon or Keanu Reeves with that now famous 50 cal. gun in Rambo.. it just doesn’t work! Only Sly can pull that off or Arnold.

OH BY THE WAY I NEVER GIVE A S**T ABOUT CRITICS AND THEIR REVIEWS!

As far as reviewing Rambo goes, it will be pretty short. This is an ACTION MOVIE and thats it. Simple story, bad guys being super bad, some missionaries get into trouble with the bad guys and Rambo decides to pull his bow and arrow out and do something about it.

There aren’t many movies where you go into the theater and sit down and the next thing you notice is that the movie is over and time flew by and you are wondering if the movie was only 5 minutes long or what. RAMBO does that to you. Totally blows you away.

Wish Stallone had made it longer, maybe add half an hour more with more focus on Rambo and his trademark guerilla warfare in the jungles. You know the stuff you see in Rambo 1 and 2. That was the only part that I was disappointed about.. WE WANT MORE RAMBO! Other than that the movie kicks ass. Lots of blood and guts, torn limbs. This movie is not for the weak hearted.

For those of you who were not lucky enough to see the previous Rambo movies, I would say watch those first and then go see this one. Somewhere I had read someone say that how the culture is changing and how guys are becoming more soft and metro sexual and sensitive, maybe he was right. I remember how the tv network TBS had “Man movies” and now that channel has turned into “comedy”. Conspiracy of feminists perhaps? lol Who cares!

But yeah, Rambo is an awesome movie for the guys and for Stallone fans and Rambo fans.

WARNING: THIS MOVIE COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR THE WEAK HEARTED.

I hope Sly makes RAMBO 5 real soon and uses that Holy War Treatment script that Alpha1media had published online. That script was an easy way to pull major bucks in from international territories. If you don’t know what I am talking about then just google this: Rambo Holy War Treatment Alpha1media

Here is the link for it as well: http://www.alpha1media.com/files/R_H_W_Treatment.pdf

Seriously guys GO SEE THE MOVIE in theaters. Good thing I didn’t choose to go to Meet the Spartans, then again how could I when Rambo was playing. I am going to see it a few more times and definitely buying the DVD when it comes out.

]]> By: Cibbuano http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-185199 Cibbuano Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:26:22 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-185199 I haven't seen Rambo, but I'd like to offer my opinion on the difference between critics and audiences. I'm a movie reviewer in Australia, and I've noticed an ever-increasing rift between me and the average movie-going public. I try and review movies for their entertainment values, but over time, this gets corrupted. As I watch more and more movies, my general standard for 'entertainment' becomes different. I believe this is because film critics are comparing movies to other movies that they've seen, whereas the audience, especially for big blockbusters, is at the movies for the experience, like an event. I despised I Am Legend, comparing it to all the other movies that did it better, but friends of mine enjoyed it just because it had monsters in it. C'est la vie. I'm reminded of one day, when I opened up the Sydney Morning Herald and read the film reviews. They gave Norbit one star, calling it the worst movie of the year. Right next to it was the box-office numbers for Australia, and Norbit was #1. Sigh... I haven’t seen Rambo, but I’d like to offer my opinion on the difference between critics and audiences. I’m a movie reviewer in Australia, and I’ve noticed an ever-increasing rift between me and the average movie-going public.

I try and review movies for their entertainment values, but over time, this gets corrupted.

As I watch more and more movies, my general standard for ‘entertainment’ becomes different. I believe this is because film critics are comparing movies to other movies that they’ve seen, whereas the audience, especially for big blockbusters, is at the movies for the experience, like an event.

I despised I Am Legend, comparing it to all the other movies that did it better, but friends of mine enjoyed it just because it had monsters in it. C’est la vie.

I’m reminded of one day, when I opened up the Sydney Morning Herald and read the film reviews. They gave Norbit one star, calling it the worst movie of the year. Right next to it was the box-office numbers for Australia, and Norbit was #1. Sigh…

]]> By: Mark http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-185091 Mark Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:09:26 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-185091 Great action movie!!! No crappy wirework, people flying around and doing roundhouse kicks etc....this was great, it brought me back to the good old days when you watched stunts, explosions, pyrotechnics on screen, not computer animation (although Rambo did have some) As for the critics of the movie who gave it bad reviews, they should recognize this movie for what it is, not for what it was never meant to be. It's a straight forward action movie with an 80's character returning to the big screen. It was meant to give Rambo one last mission and a send off. These critics don't seem to get that. What are they looking for, Citizen Cane? What they are doing is the equivalent of walking into a Keg Steakhouse, sitting down and then complaining that they want to order Japanese food. Don't go and watch an action movie and then complain that it actually delivered what it promised to. The only people who weren't blown away by Rambo were these pretentious, snobby "film critics". Movies are made for the people, not these critics, and the people who have seen this movie all agree it is awesome! Great action movie!!! No crappy wirework, people flying around and doing roundhouse kicks etc….this was great, it brought me back to the good old days when you watched stunts, explosions, pyrotechnics on screen, not computer animation (although Rambo did have some) As for the critics of the movie who gave it bad reviews, they should recognize this movie for what it is, not for what it was never meant to be. It’s a straight forward action movie with an 80’s character returning to the big screen. It was meant to give Rambo one last mission and a send off. These critics don’t seem to get that. What are they looking for, Citizen Cane?

What they are doing is the equivalent of walking into a Keg Steakhouse, sitting down and then complaining that they want to order Japanese food. Don’t go and watch an action movie and then complain that it actually delivered what it promised to. The only people who weren’t blown away by Rambo were these pretentious, snobby “film critics”. Movies are made for the people, not these critics, and the people who have seen this movie all agree it is awesome!

]]> By: Adam Shippee http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183438 Adam Shippee Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:38:39 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183438 Rambo is a movie about the Karen people and there struggle. Rambo is just the vessel that tells the story to the world. Now saying this, if this film was done by a more likeable director to the critics we would not have this debate. Rambo is a movie that puts you into the action as soon as the movie begins and keeps you there to the end. The critics should just go and see the movie. Well done, Mr. Stallone, " LIVE FOR NOTHING OR DIE FOR SOMETHING, YOU'RE CALL". Rambo is a movie about the Karen people and there struggle. Rambo is just the vessel that tells the story to the world. Now saying this, if this film was done by a more likeable director to the critics we would not have this debate. Rambo is a movie that puts you into the action as soon as the movie begins and keeps you there to the end. The critics should just go and see the movie. Well done, Mr. Stallone, ” LIVE FOR NOTHING OR DIE FOR SOMETHING, YOU’RE CALL”.

]]> By: Max http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183367 Max Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:08:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183367 Aside from labeling it as all kinds of non-sexual (I hope) pornography, I think fucked-to-death burning-pile-of-decapitated-explosion movies like that could also be considered cinematic red meat. They're bloody, manly, maybe partially charred, frowned upon by sandal-wearing intellectuals, and probably not your date's first choice. Probably not that good for you on a constant basis, but not something to avoid altogether. After all, a balanced diet is important, right? Aside from labeling it as all kinds of non-sexual (I hope) pornography, I think fucked-to-death burning-pile-of-decapitated-explosion movies like that could also be considered cinematic red meat. They’re bloody, manly, maybe partially charred, frowned upon by sandal-wearing intellectuals, and probably not your date’s first choice. Probably not that good for you on a constant basis, but not something to avoid altogether.

After all, a balanced diet is important, right?

]]> By: Ripper http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183259 Ripper Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:17:01 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183259 I enjoyed the movie thoroughly. Everyone in the packed theater applauded at the end. There has been only a handful of movies that has gotten this response, that I have experienced. Maybe it is part nostalgia, part being an escapist's movie, or maybe it was just something to cheer for, but the movie was great. Way to go Sly! I enjoyed the movie thoroughly. Everyone in the packed theater applauded at the end. There has been only a handful of movies that has gotten this response, that I have experienced.

Maybe it is part nostalgia, part being an escapist’s movie, or maybe it was just something to cheer for, but the movie was great.

Way to go Sly!

]]> By: Darren Baker http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183105 Darren Baker Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:22:54 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183105 This film isn't gun porn... You would expect more specifics about calibres and jacketing and muzzle velocity, as well as glistening shots of guns being oiled and prepared for play. If you must liken it to pornography (and frankly, why wouldn't you), I would say it is closer to death pornography. As for it being on par with SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, it just isn't. While RYAN was violent, and truly emotionally draining, I don't recall close-ups of pre-teen boys being slowly bayoneted, or inserts of toddlers being ripped from their mothers' arms and hurled with disdain into burning buildings. No, this is another ball park entirely. The people being murdered in this movie weren't fighting for anything other than their lives. They weren't soldiers, or freedom fighters, and they were being languidly slaughtered wholesale. That's just the civilians, mind you - the easily half-hour long soldier holocaust at the hands of Rambo and his mercenary acquaintances is very like a flipbook of a trauma ward's greatest hits. No sir, this is much more violent than anything I've heard mentioned. It's in a different league. This film isn’t gun porn… You would expect more specifics about calibres and jacketing and muzzle velocity, as well as glistening shots of guns being oiled and prepared for play. If you must liken it to pornography (and frankly, why wouldn’t you), I would say it is closer to death pornography.

As for it being on par with SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, it just isn’t. While RYAN was violent, and truly emotionally draining, I don’t recall close-ups of pre-teen boys being slowly bayoneted, or inserts of toddlers being ripped from their mothers’ arms and hurled with disdain into burning buildings. No, this is another ball park entirely.

The people being murdered in this movie weren’t fighting for anything other than their lives. They weren’t soldiers, or freedom fighters, and they were being languidly slaughtered wholesale. That’s just the civilians, mind you - the easily half-hour long soldier holocaust at the hands of Rambo and his mercenary acquaintances is very like a flipbook of a trauma ward’s greatest hits.

No sir, this is much more violent than anything I’ve heard mentioned. It’s in a different league.

]]> By: Jacob http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183044 Jacob Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:34:12 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183044 Listen. This is NOT a good movie. Nor is it a great movie, if you thought that's what I was going to say. What it is, first and foremost, is a violent, unapologetic movie. Pacing wise, I could have personally used a few more hand-to-hand combat scenes with John, mostly to break up some of the quieter parts, but considering the finished product, there was plenty to like and plenty to be entertained by. I haven't seen people blow up on screen like this in a very long time, if ever. Stallone's physicality is not to be messed with, his movements and overall screen presence have, if anything, improved since he was in his late forties. In terms of a comparison to Rocky Balboa, this movie is fantastically similar. The Rocky movies were just more objectively likable from the getgo. This one has a lot of the same beats, similar flashback sequences, and the same overtly nostalgic feel. Sly knew exactly what he was doing both times (he's a bright guy, if you don't agree, fuck you) and accomplished pretty much everything he was going for. That said, I can't wait for him to open the scope a little bit for part V. Bring on Predator. Listen. This is NOT a good movie. Nor is it a great movie, if you thought that’s what I was going to say. What it is, first and foremost, is a violent, unapologetic movie.

Pacing wise, I could have personally used a few more hand-to-hand combat scenes with John, mostly to break up some of the quieter parts, but considering the finished product, there was plenty to like and plenty to be entertained by. I haven’t seen people blow up on screen like this in a very long time, if ever. Stallone’s physicality is not to be messed with, his movements and overall screen presence have, if anything, improved since he was in his late forties.

In terms of a comparison to Rocky Balboa, this movie is fantastically similar. The Rocky movies were just more objectively likable from the getgo. This one has a lot of the same beats, similar flashback sequences, and the same overtly nostalgic feel. Sly knew exactly what he was doing both times (he’s a bright guy, if you don’t agree, fuck you) and accomplished pretty much everything he was going for. That said, I can’t wait for him to open the scope a little bit for part V. Bring on Predator.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183030 Anonymous Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:09:58 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183030 It's just not accurate to say that critics were never kind to Stallone. After the first Rocky, Roger Ebert and others said he could be the next Brando. And is performance in Cop Land was pretty well received across the board. It’s just not accurate to say that critics were never kind to Stallone.

After the first Rocky, Roger Ebert and others said he could be the next Brando.

And is performance in Cop Land was pretty well received across the board.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183022 Jeremy Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:00:59 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-183022 This was gun porn. Pure and simple gun porn. And it satisfies in the same way. I'm sure that critics hate regular porn too. But lots of people watch it, and it still makes tons of money. This was gun porn. Pure and simple gun porn. And it satisfies in the same way.

I’m sure that critics hate regular porn too. But lots of people watch it, and it still makes tons of money.

]]> By: mike http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182982 mike Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:52:22 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182982 This film was great (yes I will call it a film). It was fun and had great action. The blood and bodyparts flying where great. It brought me back to the days of the old 80's action flicks. I enjoyed it very much. Rambo rocks... This film was great (yes I will call it a film). It was fun and had great action. The blood and bodyparts flying where great. It brought me back to the days of the old 80’s action flicks. I enjoyed it very much. Rambo rocks…

]]> By: Rob Sullivan http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182927 Rob Sullivan Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:46:58 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182927 I seen Rambo last night and while I will agree that the film was violent I don't think it's far off from say " Saving Private Ryan" or some of the more violent scenes from "Braveheart". The reason people are saying it's violent is because of what the "bad guys" do to everyone, including children. Anyway I thought the movie was good, but could have been better. There could have been more "Rambo" moments but other then that it was a decent action flick. I seen Rambo last night and while I will agree that the film was violent I don’t think it’s far off from say ” Saving Private Ryan” or some of the more violent scenes from “Braveheart”. The reason people are saying it’s violent is because of what the “bad guys” do to everyone, including children.

Anyway I thought the movie was good, but could have been better. There could have been more “Rambo” moments but other then that it was a decent action flick.

]]> By: SR http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182769 SR Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:21:17 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182769 i haven't seen the film yet, however i think you need to ask one important question. IF you're going to see a film you know that's going to be about violence then do you really expect to see award winning performances, or even an amazing story line?! You just have to look at the previous offerings to know the answer to this. What we like about this film IS the violence, and this is why we're seeing a split in the critics and the viewers. Personally i think critics are pretty rubbish on the whole, as they always seem to go with the view of a film has to tick certain boxes in their check list to say if it's good or not. What they don't do, is review it like a movie goer would, as Darren said, the film was pretty bad but he still liked it. In truth, thats how lot of movie goers will see it. It's like when i read a review for transformers in The Times, here in the uk. Now, Transformers were a boys toy, and it would follow that it would be a boys film, so why on earth did they send a female reporter who slated it for being a boys film? Honestly, what was the point in writing the review? I mean even the title of Rambo instantly makes you think of, explosions, guns, etc etc, not some thespian doing a master piece. This is why the critics fail. I ask, do the critics really know what the average movie goer wants? I know there are some critics out there that are good, but alas they are few and far between. Can't wait to see this film as i know what to expect, full on violence with the corny line here and there. Perfect cinema style movie. Sorry about my little rant there. i haven’t seen the film yet, however i think you need to ask one important question. IF you’re going to see a film you know that’s going to be about violence then do you really expect to see award winning performances, or even an amazing story line?! You just have to look at the previous offerings to know the answer to this. What we like about this film IS the violence, and this is why we’re seeing a split in the critics and the viewers. Personally i think critics are pretty rubbish on the whole, as they always seem to go with the view of a film has to tick certain boxes in their check list to say if it’s good or not. What they don’t do, is review it like a movie goer would, as Darren said, the film was pretty bad but he still liked it. In truth, thats how lot of movie goers will see it. It’s like when i read a review for transformers in The Times, here in the uk. Now, Transformers were a boys toy, and it would follow that it would be a boys film, so why on earth did they send a female reporter who slated it for being a boys film? Honestly, what was the point in writing the review?

I mean even the title of Rambo instantly makes you think of, explosions, guns, etc etc, not some thespian doing a master piece. This is why the critics fail. I ask, do the critics really know what the average movie goer wants? I know there are some critics out there that are good, but alas they are few and far between.

Can’t wait to see this film as i know what to expect, full on violence with the corny line here and there. Perfect cinema style movie.

Sorry about my little rant there.

]]> By: Zach http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182662 Zach Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:16:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182662 Oh god...as a movie it was absolutely awful...but it was damn fun to watch. I have a hard time believing that anyone walked out of that theater thinking that they had just witnessed cinematic excellence...I personally walked gasping for air because I had been laughing almost non-stop for 90 minutes... Honestly this piece of crap was the funniest movies I've sat down and watched since Superbad... and in terms of it being a legitimate film...seriously who the hell is kidding themselves thinking that that 'movie' (because it is certainly not a 'film') was legit...it was absurd. At one point Rambo shoots a man so much that he actually turns into liquid....HE RIPS SOMEONES THROAT OUT FOR GODS SAKE... Oh god…as a movie it was absolutely awful…but it was damn fun to watch.

I have a hard time believing that anyone walked out of that theater thinking that they had just witnessed cinematic excellence…I personally walked gasping for air because I had been laughing almost non-stop for 90 minutes…

Honestly this piece of crap was the funniest movies I’ve sat down and watched since Superbad…

and in terms of it being a legitimate film…seriously who the hell is kidding themselves thinking that that ‘movie’ (because it is certainly not a ‘film’) was legit…it was absurd.

At one point Rambo shoots a man so much that he actually turns into liquid….HE RIPS SOMEONES THROAT OUT FOR GODS SAKE…

]]> By: marco http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182634 marco Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:36:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182634 I thought it was awesome, I had fun and fell back in love with an action hero I forgot about. When that Rambo theme music played I just melted. On the other hand. I just find it sadly psychotic that nobody cared about families being raped and slaughtered for the profit of a handful of rich old white men every single day. We just go to the mall, and watch Rambo. I love Rambo. I just felt very out of place watching it this day and age. I thought it was awesome, I had fun and fell back in love with an action hero I forgot about. When that Rambo theme music played I just melted.

On the other hand. I just find it sadly psychotic that nobody cared about families being raped and slaughtered for the profit of a handful of rich old white men every single day. We just go to the mall, and watch Rambo.

I love Rambo. I just felt very out of place watching it this day and age.

]]> By: Brandon Blackett http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182609 Brandon Blackett Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:01:15 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182609 I have to say that this is by far one of the best action flicks. I know what I'm getting when I see a Rambo film. This however was much darker and much more realistic to me. I loved it! Stallone knew what he was doing. And I bet there is not one of us here that didn't feel they made the right choice when we saw him use that bow and arrow best action entrance ever. I have to say that this is by far one of the best action flicks. I know what I’m getting when I see a Rambo film. This however was much darker and much more realistic to me. I loved it! Stallone knew what he was doing. And I bet there is not one of us here that didn’t feel they made the right choice when we saw him use that bow and arrow best action entrance ever.

]]> By: jDerek http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182579 jDerek Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:11:16 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/27/rambo-has-critics-and-moviegoers-at-war-so-what-did-you-think/#comment-182579 I saw Rambo tonight, partly because of the comments in this thread, and it was one of the best movie-going decisions I have made in a long time. This is one of the most unapologetically violent movies I have ever seen, and I loved every minute of it. What the movie lacks in dialogue and polish, it makes up for in complete and total badassery. I don't know how, but Stallone still has it. I saw Rambo tonight, partly because of the comments in this thread, and it was one of the best movie-going decisions I have made in a long time.

This is one of the most unapologetically violent movies I have ever seen, and I loved every minute of it. What the movie lacks in dialogue and polish, it makes up for in complete and total badassery. I don’t know how, but Stallone still has it.

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