STALLONES BEST MOVIES

[martin1]

Im a big Stallone fan I like much more than the Rocky & Rambo series but whats your favourite Sly movie

[johnj]

Rocky 2 for sure

Yo adrian........ i did it!!!! Great scene

[BBally]

I liked Cop Land, because it proved how good of an actor Sly truly is.

[nobloodnoglory]

Rocky IV gets my vote because that's my favourite movie and SOOOOOO rewatchable.

But why isn't Nighthawks up there??

And I get the joke with " Stop " but common.

[Saynt Jaymz]

RAMBO III has 3 votes so far!
YES! Thats what Im talking about.

[Raven]

First Blood, Over the Top, Cobra, Rambo First Blood Part 2.

[tobey]

If was about to do top 5, this is it:
1. Rambo: First Blood part II. In my view, generally seen as his greatest most famous work. The film depicting a victim of the society that becomes a hero at the end. Beautiful and cathartic transition for many people that the first film hadn't offered yet. I love how each Rambo movie is developing new facet of the character by focusing on the specific direction of Rambo's journey, FIRST BLOOD (82) - victim, RAMBO FBP II (85) - hero, RAMBO III (88) - human...... that's the supposed end, as he found himself at last, now JOHN RAMBO (08) - christian, ehm, as one can see, the 4th one doesn't seem to be developing anything new about the character except for his own discovered faith, that chapter clearly takes all his already developed attributes and somehow tries to carry on with his life. That's all. To me it's a redundant chapter, but not unsubstantial either.

2. Over The Top This one has a special place in my heart, pure magic. When i saw the film in 87 i remember how i wanted to have a father like Hawk, the father that can admit that he did wrong things in life but pleads for forgiveness and wants to start all over again and make all good from now. I respect modest people who can see themselves in that right mirror. My dad was never like that.

3. Rambo III To me the most passionate, audacious and unconventional Stallone film of his career, certainly the most epic, atmospheric, mythic in style and structure, and by far deepest and most soulful Rambo movie of all that i can relate to the most. The most touching and very close to me is the main theme (totally missing in the first two Rambos, whereas it's been further extended into RIV but not as successfuly and subtly, imo) about the tragic hero (cunningly likened in the film's barbaric depiction to a flawed ancient Greek God) on his journey searching for his own roots (nicely symbolized by the community of Afghan warriors) and reason to exist (represented by his mission to rescue the man that gives him the only hope for a better life), but at the same time stripping himself off his flawed past while saving one last piece of his heart (Trautman) in the process that in a way gives him the light and sense of humanity (notice very carefully how the first half of the film portrays Rambo literally as a death walking on two legs, totally emotionless "killing machine", now switch to the last third of the film when he's already rescued Trautman, now Rambo jokes around, he's more alive and communicative, and at the end we FINALLY see him smile:))) talk about the artistic subtlety and poetry) and also learning that some wars are worth fighting in, wars that have a positive outcome (which is a complete and redemptive contrast to his actions in the 1st film), that are based on loyalty, respect and love. Rambo III is a purely existential piece with metaphysical overtones shrouded as a standard action film, and i think this unprecedently bold mixture in an action genre is what seems to make the film look to some people as a quite shallow mindless adventure as any other, which is the exact opposite to what it really is, because all what they see is the basic plot (?? - as there's almost none) supporting action, and nothing beyond all that. Then it'd be like seeing First Blood only as a typical thriller where one man running away from the police for no particular reason, never thinking at all about the ideological and moral groundwork ALL Rambo movies are very much based on.

4. Lock Up To me his perfomance and the character's philosophy on life in the film is quite unforgettable and still inspiring for my own life after all those years since its release.

5. First Blood The most disturbing and intense film of the series, that very much varies in the interpretations of the character and depicted situations, one could see him as a classic case of the psychotic man spoiled by his previous experiences, the other one could see him as a hero who does the right thing in a way. It also seems to be along with Rambo IV not as much affected by the atmosphere of the time, fashion or live-styles as the other sequels, which at one hand explains to me its weaker effect on pop culture but also its longevity when it comes to the public's appreciation, which is not a bad OR good thing, in this particular aspect it just differs from the other Rambo flicks. I always believed that the main reason the sequels (of the "trilogy") seem so superior to people, because they are firstly "positively" inspiring to those who feel like they should give their lives some meaning OR end their lives with grace & glory, secondly, they seem to be touching deeply people's subconscious by the selfless ideaologies or kodes of an antique warrior with the only aim to survive and win, not for himself but for the people, and thirdly, these movies make us kids again by letting us dream and imagine. And that is what i think the most essential reason why most people go in the cinema. Not to see reality, but to escape reality once in a while.

(right after this would follow Rocky flicks for sure, but these ones always stand above them for me.... btw, even Rocky V is still better in terms of quality to me than Rambo IV, sorry that peculiar Rambo magic is more or less missing in that film)

I don't think that taste ever changed since the 80's. I don't know, i always felt as if all these noted films had been vividly influenced by Sly's mentality at the time that exactly made Rambo trilogy so wonderful, imaginative in its simplicity and magical. Didn't he say later sometime in the 90's that playing Rambo slightly affected his sensibility and especially his sense of humour!? I think most of those movies from the mid 80's (Rocky IV, Cobra, Lock Up, etc..) would back up that statement quite nicely, don't ya think.

[rambov]

Where's "Get Carter"?

[nobloodnoglory]

Demolition Man is really underrated, on repeat viewings it's the best action comedy I've ever seen.

[samueljr]

I voted Rocky only because I ALWAYS get choked up when he says "I love YOU!" to Adrian at the end of the movie. But it's really really hard to decide! I love all Rocky's (except 5 of course) and I love all the Rambo's. Love Copland. Love Victory. Love Cobra. I mean, really, I love them all!! And now Expendables 2 is coming out!!?!!! I LOVE THIS GUY!!

[rambo1985]

Rambo 2 and Rocky 3 started it all for me. I LOVE THIS GUY TOO!!!