Summary
Netflix’s upcoming action movie’s similarities withRambomake it the perfect replacement for theSylvester Stallone movie. It has been over two decades since the firstRambomovie first hit the big screens. Although many films have tried to recreate its formula and capture its essence, only a few have come close to matching its legacy. However, from the looks of it, a new Netflix film has the potential to mark the inception of an exciting Rambo-esque action franchise.
Scheduled to be released on Jun 24, 2025, the new film is among the many movies that were supposed to premiere much earlier but were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As per reports, John Boyega ofStar Warsfame, was also initially cast as its lead before he departed from the project. Despite experiencing several behind-the-scenes delays and setbacks, however, the Netflix film is finally seeing the light of day and also seems to have immense potential.
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Rebel Ridge Looks Like A Modern Take On Rambo: First Blood
It Also Reminds One Of Walking Tall & Reacher
AsRebel Ridge’s action-packed trailer suggests, it seems reminiscent of the firstRambomovie,First Blood, in more ways than one. LikeFirst Bloodrevolves around a misunderstood war veteran,Rebel Ridge’s main character is an ex-Marine. Similar toSylvester Stallone’s John Rambo, Rebel Ridge’s Terry Richmond single-handedly wages a war against local law enforcement when a corrupt police officer seizes the money he was going to use to bail out his cousin. In both movies, the protagonists are outnumbered by local police, but use their tactical experience and physical prowess to fight back.
The main characters in both films are also incredibly overpowered, allowing them to fight as one-man armies against their town’s law enforcement. While the parallels betweenFirst BloodandRebel Ridgeseem evident,the upcoming Netflix movie also shares several narrative and thematic similarities withWalking TallandReacher. LikeRebel Ridge, both films feature former military personnel embroiled in conflicts with local authorities and corrupt systems.
While Dwayne Johnson’s Chris Vaugh fromWalking Tallis an ex-soldier of the US Special Forces,Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reacherin Amazon’s Reacher was a major in the US Army’s military police. LikeRebel Ridge’s Terry Richmond, both characters stand tall in the face of danger, even when all the odds are stacked against them. Despite knowing the potential legal consequences of confronting the local police, they set out to find justice instead of buckling against authority.
Why Rebel Ridge Is So Exciting
Rebel Ridge’s Familiar Formula Has Worked Wonders In The Past
AsRebel Ridge’s similarities with movies and shows likeFirst Blood,Reacher, andWalking Tallsuggest, it will follow a tried and tested formula that has proven successful multiple times. This alone makes it exciting, establishing that it could either be the perfectFirst Bloodreplacement or give audiences something worth watching while they wait forReacherseason 3.Rebel Ridgehas also been written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier, who has a long history of delivering critically acclaimed thrillers likeGreen Room,Blue Ruin, andMurder Party.
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Despite having an impressive record as a director, Saulnier remained inactive after directing two episodes ofTrue Detectiveseason 3. The fact thatRebel Ridgemarks his return after a 5-year hiatus makes the movie even more exciting. In Rebel Ridge’s trailer, English actor Aaron Pierre also seems to have the screen presence of formidable male leads like Jack Reacher fromReacherand John Rambo fromRambo: First Blood, making the film an enthralling addition to Netflix’s action catalog.
