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This film made at the turn of the 90's decade, looks and feels like those terrible 80's, B movies (that went straight to a video release). Obviously there were a few gems in the genre but this is just such a tired formula, where gunfire and explosions replace anything like a decent script, or the development of character. I only watched as Oliver Reed stars but even he sinks down to such a base level and 'hired to kill' only features only a couple of odd, enjoyable moments.

I have seen countless action movies over time and most of the very finest (say over the last 15 years) have chiefly come out of South East Asia, or Russia (and everywhere else) but 'Rambo' (2008 version) brings the U. S right back up to spec. Stallone really has done a brilliant job, directing this thrilling, all action adventure. It's basically an R rated blood fest and though over reliant on C. G. I, it's really a no bars hold look at the atrocities happening in Burma; which over a decade later is still going on big time! I was never a big fan of the original 'Rambo' films and judging by a lot of inferior remakes, I'm kind of shocked at how good it is. Sly fans will love it and a new generation will also join the fan club (myself included).

This is an excellent film and the acting from Ian McKellen, is as excellent as expected. If books are always usually better than their movie counterpart, well I'd certainly want to read the Stephen King novel. Brian Singer is an excellent director and 'Apt Pupil is not far off his best work. There is lot's of plot twists and plenty of high drama, to keep you gripped until the end, although I think the first half of the movie is more powerful.