Rambo: First Blood
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Movie Reviews of Rambo: First Blood
Movie Review: Very Good
Summary: 4 Stars
I always did like the Rambo series, but never really found the copies I needed in certain stores, and the library that checks out movies never has them, it seems, so when I became a client of Amazon,I thought, Why not? And I ordered the movie just recently.
The movie came just one hour ago, and I was very impressed with it's speedy service. And I have nothing against the movie or Stallone's way of acting, which was just right considering his big Rambo debut of 1982. But the condition of the DVD cover forces me to rate it 4 out of 5 stars. Of course, I bought it used for a good price, but one of the snaps which keeps the DVD cover closed is broken and half the plastic cover on the back had peeled off, not to mention the disc wasn't all the way on it's holder, which could've gotten it scratched up if the disc was handled in an improper way, but it wasn't. I just have to mention that it DID say on the order purchase, "Minor wear to case." But this seems a lot more than minor to me. I'm not disgusted with it but I'm just relieved that no more damage had been done, and the movie is excellent!
Movie Review: Great story, shame they made the sequels.
Summary: 4 Stars
A renegade soldier wreaks revenge on the authorities because of the way in which he is treated by cops in this minor classic from the director of COBRA and THE CASSANDRA CROSSING. This first entry in the RAMBO series is no doubt the best, as this one actually portrays John Rambo, played moderately well by Sly Stallone, as a victim of society. Any wonder he loses it? I think it's a shame that the sequels were made, if not for that this movie would get a five star rating, because of the moronic 'we lost Vietnam cos we're pussies' propaganda within them. FIRST BLOOD has none of that. It reflects reality as well - why are war veterans treated badly and the illegal immigrants treated like royalty? Discuss.Movie Review: The best Rambo movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Rambo 2 seems to get the most attention, but I've always thought that the original First Blood was the best of the Rambo movies.
In the latter two movies, Rambo sort of became a super hero. There's nothing wrong with that, but in the first movie he was more of a regular person who was dealing with extreme circumstances. I think that's one of the main reasons I prefer this one over the sequels.
Stallone is often underrated as an actor. He gives a great performance in this movie. Also very good are Brian Dennehey and Richard Crenna.
Even though First Blood is now over twenty years old, it still holds up very well and is definitely worth watching.
Movie Review: Involving survivalist flick
Summary: 4 Stars
Although the next two Rambo movies get progressively sillier, this is a good movie that has a surprisingly moving finale.
Apart from the bull headed attitudes of the local cops, we see a veteran who is a genuine guy. And we see him hurting. The final scenes, after tremendous destruction and skills with violence, are thought provoking and emotional.
A surprisingly thoughtful movie.
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Movie Review: Stallone is Good
Summary: 4 Stars
A revolution of sorts when this movie came out. Its release spawned many movies to star a one-man army. Sylvester Stallone stars as John Rambo, a Vietnam veteran trying to look for some of his old buddies. He finds out that they have all passed on and is alone. He strolls into a small Colorado town and a crooked sheriff (Brian Dennehy) doesn't let him stay. He arrests Rambo for defiance and the police beat him up. But, that doesn't fly and Rambo fights back and flees the station. A lot of action and a memorable ending make this movie one to remember.