The phrase "beating a dead horse" feels appropriate when describing this needless and fairly bland third installment. This time around, the withdrawn, central character (played by Sylvester Stallone) is forced to leave his peaceful life in Thailand and travel to Afghanistan, which is experiencing conflict due to the Soviet invasion! The reason for this sudden journey? His former commanding officer, "Trautman" (Richar…

Sylvester Stallone reprises his role as Rambo, who is living and working at a Buddhist temple in Thailand when he’s approached by Col. Trautman (Richard Crenna) with a proposition: travel to Afghanistan and help the Afghan people against the Soviet presence there. His motivation, however, isn't patriotic duty but rather rescuing someone close to him. The film also features Sasson Gabai as Mousa, Rambo’s companion; Sp…