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Tag: Sylvester Stallone

A weary warrior stands amidst the shadows of a foreign jungle, steel in hand, awaiting the final battle.

Rambo (2008): Stallone’s Lean, Brutal Return to the Killing Fields

Rambo (2008) review: Stallone returns as John Rambo in a lean 92-minute war film set in Burma, with brutal action, a thin plot, and a real moral argument.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 17, 2026

A solitary figure stands amidst the tangled green of a distant land, weapon raised against unseen foes.

Movie Reviews4.7/10

Rambo: First Blood Part II Review: A Blockbuster Blunt Instrument

A review of Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Stallone's Vietnam rescue sequel — its plot, cast, box office, and why it trades character for body count.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 17, 2026

A weary boxer stands beneath stadium lights, fists raised, as though fighting for more than merely victory.

Movie Reviews5.7/10

Rocky III: One Great Scene, One Great Performance, and a Script That Runs Out of Ideas

Rocky III review: Stallone's 1982 sequel scores 5.7/10, with Mr. T's Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed's return, and a script that fades after Mickey's confession.

By mitch·8 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A boxer stands ready beneath the ring lights, fists raised against a rival champion.

Movie Reviews6.1/10

Rocky II at 47: Stallone’s Uneven Sequel Earns Its Final Act

Rocky II review: Stallone took the director's chair himself in 1979, and the Apollo Creed rematch still lands — even if the middle hour wanders.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A boxer stands atop a snowy peak, striking a punching bag while a dog watches beside him.

Movie Reviews4/10

Rocky IV Is 41 Years Old, and Its Cold War Fight Still Lands Like a Punch

Rocky IV review: Stallone directs the Cold War showdown with Dolph Lundgren's Drago. Apollo's death, Siberia training, and why the fight still lands.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 16, 2026

Mercenaries stand together on a hilltop overlooking a distant island.

Movie Reviews3.5/10

Expendables 3 Puts a Bigger Cast Through the Same Motions

The Expendables 3 review: Stallone's all-star sequel goes PG-13, adds Glen Powell and Antonio Banderas, and loses what made the franchise work.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A man climbs a towering prison wall lit by harsh electric light.

Movie Reviews4.9/10

Escape Plan (2013): Stallone and Schwarzenegger’s First Co-Lead Outing Lands at 4.9/10

Escape Plan (2013) review: Stallone and Schwarzenegger share top billing for the first time in a prison thriller with one great idea and a 4.9/10 score.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 16, 2026