Unflinching in its violence, this latest (and likely final) Rambo movie goes down in the bloodiest bang you can imagine. While the setting is similar to First Blood Part II, this is far more intense. It’s hardly perfect, and the finale with Rambo sitting on a turret slicing people apart (literally) with its ammo doesn’t have the same stealthy appeal of the prior films. This is a long way from First Blood, but action fans couldn’t ask for much more.
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Rambo was done with highly stylized colors (though red certainly comes through) and tones. Whites are intentionally hot, and while it seems as if it limits detail, it was the same way in theaters. Otherwise, the rich, inky black levels create a wonderfully deep image. Detail during scenes where filters are toned down are basically perfect, sporting phenomenal levels of detail that rank with the some of the best live action movies out there. Unless you’re shaky when it comes to viewing harsh violence, you’ll fine it hard to look away. 
Lionsgate always goes full blast with their audio, and Rambo becomes one of the top tier audio efforts on the current market. This DTS HD 7.1 mix is simply awe-inspiring. Bass is awe-inspiring, whether it’s an explosion or a bullet firing from a sniper rifle. The surrounds fill all four rear channels accurately with gunfire or even small debris perfectly enveloping the viewer. Positional audio is even spot-on in the fronts, including some dialogue that appropriately follows the characters.
Stallone chooses to go in alone for a commentary track, appropriately since he handled much of the movie on his own (writing, directing, starring). Six HD featurettes follow, running total about 40 minutes. The disc takes time to detail the struggle in Burma which the film tries to make audiences aware of in one of these. Deleted scenes total 15 minutes, ensuring none of the action was left on the cutting room floor. These are all rather unnecessary character building scenes which is done fine in the film.
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