I took in the return of Stallones's continuation of the Rambo series the other night. On the one hand, the dialogue was stilted, the acting not very good, and the story pretty much lame. However, the movie's action sequences, especially the last set piece, is a must see in over the top carnage.
I think Sam Peckinpah would have viewed the volume of sheer graphic destruction with some hesitation. Or, perhaps he would have started laughing in a "goddam, this freakin unbelievable!" as I did. In fact, I think it was Stallone's intention to pay homage to Peckinpah.
I can't quite recall seeing so many heads exploding into clouds of brain bits and mush, and at some level, I probably shouldn't have enjoyed it so much. But, then again, a lot of people think you shouldn't play violent video games!
I think Sam Peckinpah would have viewed the volume of sheer graphic destruction with some hesitation. Or, perhaps he would have started laughing in a "goddam, this freakin unbelievable!" as I did. In fact, I think it was Stallone's intention to pay homage to Peckinpah.
I can't quite recall seeing so many heads exploding into clouds of brain bits and mush, and at some level, I probably shouldn't have enjoyed it so much. But, then again, a lot of people think you shouldn't play violent video games!
