: The sweeping shots of the Afghan (actually Israeli and Arizonan) deserts are stunning in high definition.

: The 1080p/4K transfers generally offer a clean image with healthy film grain and vibrant "desert gold" color palettes.

: His mentor, Colonel Trautman, is captured by Soviet forces in Afghanistan.

: The dialogue is largely comprised of "tough guy" one-liners and exposition.

Rambo III is a loud, proud, and expensive relic of the Cold War. It is best enjoyed as a visual showcase of practical stunts and 1980s blockbuster excess. It isn't "smart" cinema, but in HD, it is undeniably "big" cinema.