Last time we heard, there was a rumor that Stallone was pondering a Rambo 5. Originally, it was going to be about a kidnap thriller, that then jumped into a sci-fi “Predator” story, with Rambo hunting a weird creature; a “government experiment gone wrong”. Thankfully that whole crazy plot was scratched. Stallone, who is currently making the rounds for his upcoming action release, The Expendables, was asked about that still possible Rambo 5, or a more plausible Rambo 0.
On Rambo 5:
“The character came full circle [in the fourth film]; he went home. For Rambo to go on another adventure might be misinterpreted as a mercenary gesture and not necessary.”On Rambo Prequel:
“I certainly think this is worth pondering,” was his response. “It’s intriguing to find the whys and wherefores of how people have become what they are. The traumas, the loss and the tragedy of being in Vietnam would certainly be a great challenge for a young actor, and it would be ironic that Rambo directs younger Rambo having played it for twenty years plus…”
I enjoyed both of Stallone’s last efforts for Rambo and Rocky. Both had great endings; coming full circle for both stories. I’m all against any more sequels to both of this great franchises. That said, I’m all in favor of Stallone taking a stab at telling the story of young John Rambo. That, I would be interested in watching. Who was John Rambo before he became the Rambo we all met in First Blood? Maybe Stallone can direct a young actor, and set a film that tells us about John’s early years. He can go back to the Vietnam War, and tell us what happened to John there. That would be cool. If he can manage to maintain the mood the last Rambo had, this prequel thing does have potential.
What do you guys think? Do you want a Rambo 0? Or a Rambo 5?
