5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rambo (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques both the neglect of veterans by society and the abuse of power by local authorities, focusing on the universal human cost of war and trauma rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white male lead and supporting characters, without any explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on the protagonist's struggle and societal issues rather than a critique of identity groups.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian missionaries as compassionate and self-sacrificing individuals whose faith drives them to help the oppressed. Their brutalization by the military junta is depicted as a profound injustice, positioning the audience to sympathize with their plight and the virtues of their faith.
The film "Rambo" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on John Rambo's struggles as a Vietnam veteran and his involvement in various conflicts, without addressing queer identity or experiences.
The film "Rambo" (2008) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on war, violence, and rescue operations in Myanmar, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film features no female characters who engage in direct physical combat. Female characters present are in non-combatant roles and do not defeat male opponents in close-quarters engagements.
The film features John Rambo, who remains consistently male as established in prior canon. All other significant characters are new to this installment, with no instances of established characters being portrayed as a different gender.
All major characters in Rambo (2008) are either consistent with their established racial portrayals from previous installments or are new characters without a pre-existing racial canon. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
3.8
4.6
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