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Re: Rambo meets The Thing??
Hey Folks, Harry here... with more on the latest RAMBO - here's the official synopsis that has been being faxed around and found itself in my email box. What do I think?
Well, Rambo 2,3 & 4 are all essentially the same movie structurally and thematically. Whereas the original film was almost entirely Rambo as an outsider, having completely given up on authority in his life. This is very different from everything we've seen from this series. The idea of Rambo with a 22 year old sidekick is something I'm not entirely sure of. Though I'm pretty sure it won't be Michael Cera... though Michael Cera being teamed with Rambo hunting something inhuman would probably result in the best film ever made... while high. I'm pretty sure Stallone will go with someone a bit more rough and tumble.As for people that want Rambo to stay "realistic" - I'd just like to fire back... "ARE YOU FUCKING NUTS?" Because Rambo hasn't been vaguely realistic since the end credits of the first film. RAMBO has pretty much proven that he can wipe out all 3rd world groups of would-be badasses... It is time for him to fight something he doesn't know. Something that actually scares him. Because right now, I'd say Rambo is a man with no fear. He has nothing to lose. That looks to change with this film - and while I understand how it scares some of you - and how most of you feel that it is outside your comfort zone, but I'm pulling for this to work.
My advice to Stallone at this point would be to go PRACTICAL with as much of the creature as possible. To drop the "V" from the title and just have it be RAMBO: THE SAVAGE HUNT. And cast Tony Jaa as the guy in monster suit - and have it so he can be 100% mobile. It'll never happen, but I'm just putting it out there. To me, casting a 7' guy in a big creature suit would just feel clunky. Cast a small, quick and furious combatant in that costume that can really move. Because there's nothing freakier than a small fast horrifying thing. At least that's my take. I'm surely wrong. Here's the synopsis:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42259
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Most bizarre sequel idea yet. Taking Rambo in a horror/sci fi direction is a bad idea. If Stallone is hell bent on doing such a story, just create a new character to do it with.
There definitely needs to be a scene with Rambo jumping a shark in this film.
Re: Rambo meets The Thing??
Sounds like "Predator" meets "Watchers" (anyone remember that Corey Haim flick?), set in the snow with Rambo thrown in.
This is one of the worst ideas i've ever heard. Although at the same time, it makes sense for the franchise, which is just bizarre. Rambo going up against humans at this point, just is going through motions, especially considering the fact he killed basically the entire Burmese Army at the end of Rambo IV. There's not much more the cat can do on Earth.
Re: Rambo meets The Thing??
Sounds like "Predator" meets "Watchers" (anyone remember that Corey Haim flick?), set in the snow with Rambo thrown in.
Don't remember the flick, but the Koontz book was pretty good.
I do agree that there are really no logical directions for this character/franchise to go, but it would be more appropriate to let Rambo rest in peace. Stallone cant wish for a better end to the series than Rambo IV.
I thought I read about the next film involving him having to hunt for a girl who was kidnapped by a cult or something.
That sounds even worse.
What's next.....
Die Hard: The Musical?
Re: Rambo meets The Thing??
Yeah, the movie (Watchers) was one of those 80's slap-dash film adaptions of the Koontz novel. Kind of one of those low-budget, late 80's films trying to recreate the Predator formula.
The Rambo V pitch reminded me of the Watchers thing with the "genetically engineered creature that's unstoppable" thing.
Just throwing this out there... is there any chance that this could be some sort of 'cover synopsis' to throw everyone off the trail of the real story, just for kicks? I mean this one is just too much to believe for a Rambo film.
Re: Rambo meets The Thing??
Fuck Rambo.
Cobra 2.
I also think that always deserved a sequel. Only reason it never happened was the Rocky and Rambo juggernauts he had. He never felt the need to pull out the sequel card for Cobra. Too late now though. It's probably his most dated film, and there's negativity attached to it as his ex wife was the co star and critics weren't really blown away by it.
He should have done a Cobra sequel during his Cliffhanger period.
