‘Rambo’ (2008) movie review: Sylvester Stallone’s ultra-violent return
Rambo isn’t as exhilarating as Stallone’s Rocky Balboa, but it’s quite an experience nonetheless
February 20, 2008
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Rambo isn’t as exhilarating as Stallone’s Rocky Balboa, but it’s quite an experience nonetheless
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Michael Davis’ Shoot ‘Em Up is perfectly summarized by its title: 90 minutes of gunplay and dead bodies
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1408 is an effective if uninspired ghost story that delivers the goods while sidestepping the usual clichés.
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Evening stars Claire Danes in a awkwardly structured but mildly compelling story
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