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• Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge, Kurtwood Smith, Spiros Focás
• Directors: Peter MacDonald
• Writers: Sylvester Stallone, David Morrell, Sheldon Lettich
• Producers: Andrew G. Vajna, Buzz Feitshans, Mario Kassar, Tony Munafo
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English, Russian
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Lions Gate
• DVD Release Date: November 23, 2004
• Run Time: 102 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0004Z33F0
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,606 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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And the hits just keep on coming. Sylvester Stallone, who can't seem to draw flies unless he's playing Rocky Balboa or John Rambo, went back to the Rambo well (or septic system, as it were) to show his well-known solidarity with the Afghan freedom fighters who battled the Soviet army in the 1980s. This time it's personal: his handler, Richard Crenna, is captured by the Evil Empire and so it's up to Rambo to leave his work in a monastery in Southeast Asia (oh, puh-leeze) in order to rescue him from the Ruskies. Ever wonder why the Russians had such a miserable time in Afghanistan? It was because Rambo took them on single-handed and kicked their hammer-and-sickle heinies all the way back to Moscow. Cartoonish action, taken ever so seriously by Stallone, who was working desperately to scrape away the unsightly wax buildup from his reputation. --Marshall Fine

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Genre: Feature Film-Action/Adventure
Rating: R
Release Date: 19-AUG-2005
Media Type: DVD

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars greatest action star of all time at his zenith, January 2, 2005

By	G. Garner (vicksburg,ms) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Rambo 3 is usually regarded as the weakest in the series. However, I love this film, simply because Stallone plays a borderline superhero better than anyone else. How many other men can combine such a powerful physical presense with so much force of character? While the real-life Stallone is certainly not as virtuous as Rambo, he is known to have incredible willpower and determination. These qualities dominate his portrayal of John Rambo.You look into this man's eyes and you simply cannot imagine him being small or petty. He is reminiscent of Harry Callahan in that regard. Whatever his limitations may be, his integrity and courage are beyond question. In addition, Stallone is so devoted to the discipline of bodybuilding that he has actually managed to create a distinctive look for this film. (As he has done on many other occassions for various movies.) Stallone is so powerfully built in Rambo 3 that he actually seems to belong in the rugged Middle Eastern desert environment.His range may be limited, as we saw in his 'comedy' films, but when he sticks to his forte, playing great heroes, Stallone is the greatest ever.
However, Rambo 3 has other good qualities besides Stallone. There are several great action sequences. The opening stick fight is brutal and effective. The helicopter attack on the Aphgan village is horrific and violent. Crenna's character seems to summon a warmth from Rambo that we do not often see. They work well together. The climactic battle is great. The villain is effective. This is a great action film. While the story may not be as interesting as the first or second entries in the series, it is outstanding in its own right. It is simply a bit more comic strip in nature. It is rather like an updated version of Captain America. This is not intended to be a realistic war movie.
The special features are also quite good. However, the movie is worth the money even if there were no extras. I wish Stallone would make more movies like this one.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 80's Action Classic with Current Times Twist, December 14, 2001

By	Waheed (Saint Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rambo III (DVD)

It seems America needs the help of John Rambo one more time as he treks out to the rugged mountains of Afghanistan to save his friend. This movie is packed with action straight from the beginning until the end!

Starting off in the Orient where Rambo seeks to find inner peace by living with Buddhist monks and making some extra money by stick fighting locals. All is well until old pal, Col. Trautman and his CIA friend show up to persuade John to help them funnel arms to the Afghan freedom fighters, (who at the time were fighting the Red army). Rambo quickly declines the offer (Even after seeing some persuading pictures of maimed Afghan children) claiming his war is over.

Dissapointed, Col. Trautman leaves on a solo mission with a convoy of Afghan and American fighters to end up being caught by a ruthless Russian commander who tortures him, and Afghan men and women prisoners day and night.

Rambo learns of the news and now is forced to back to the war he didn't want to fight to save his friend. Along the way, he makes Afghan friends and saves the day by almost single handedly taking out a whole Russian battalion including Spetnaz commandos.

The story is straight out of a comic book, but this movie was made to please one market. Die-Hard Action fans like me who just love to see a one man army take on overwhelming odds, kick enormous butt, and live to tell about it.

On a Sidenote:

In the end of the movie, a message gives thanks to: "The Gallant People of Afghanistan." Which is the least the makers of this film could do since during the whole movie, Rambo is depicted as the man who turned the tide. Anyone who doesn't know yet, the Afghan/Russian war was solely fought with Afghan blood, but with our gold.

In ways Afghans and Rambo are alike. Both were given covert help by the CIA, both were lied to, and both were left to die. Now again USA is helping Afghan freedom fighters to topple the evil Taleban and Al Qaeda, but this time they want in the action.

Rumours of Rambo IV are everywhere and there are claims that Stallone is writing a screenplay as we speak. If it's true, let's hope this trilogy wraps up with a bang!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This Time It's For A Friend, November 28, 2004

By	the-gr8shag - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rambo III (Special Edition) (DVD)

"What do you say John?"
"*u*k'em." - Rambo tells Colonel Trautman how he feels about the Russian Army, & terrorism in general in "Rambo III"

The first was in defense. The second was for redemption. And "Rambo III" is about the honor of loyalty toward friends & mentors.

A decent final entry in the "Rambo" Trilogy, but, its funny how things change over the years. Look upon this action film as just that and you shouldn't have any problems.

After Rambo declines an offer to help his former CO, Colonel Sam Trautman, in a mission to help middle-eastern "rebels" in their fight against the Russian Army, the Vietnam Vet. is forced back into action after Trautman is captured by Russian forces.

"Rambo III" is easily the weakest of the three films. The dialogue is stilted. The scene where Trautman explains to Rambo that he will always be a warrior is a howl (especially the reference to the sculpture and the artist). There is a bit of goofy one-line humor from Rambo that doesn't really work (lines like "I fired a few shots." are like lead bombs). The cave sequence had a been there done that feel. "Rambo III" was released for the Memorial Day weekend of 1988 & by this time the industry had been saturated with films inspired by or similar to the first 2 "Rambo" films.

The S.E. DVD is worth a look at for the interesting featurettes, including "A Land In Crisis". Trailers and the usual special edition items are also included.

As for "Rambo IV"? It would be interesting to see Rambo go back and kick a.s.s. against his former muslim buddies, but, don't hold your breath. Stallone is creeping up there in age and in this post 9/11 atmosphere any film that could offend any Muslim, putting them in a bad light (like as if they don't deserve it) has a snowballs chance in hell of getting made into a feature. Just ask Bruce Willis where "Die Hard IV" is.