First Blood (1982)

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

ACTING 10/10 : All in all, great acting for the time. Stallone's breakdown on the finalé is top notch.SOUNDTRACK 8/10 : It sets the tone just right.SPECIAL EFFECTS 10/10 : Everything that needs to feel real, feels real.PLOT 9/10 : There's nothing to the plot that really stands out. Basically, a bunch of looney cops thought it was going to be a good idea to pick on a killing machine that happens to be a really nice fella that is damaged inside by his inner demons because of his past. The finalé is what we are in for here and sets the persona of Rambo.OVERALL 9/10 (9.25/10) : A must for lovers of good old action flicks. Simple plot that works just right. It sets the persona of Rambo and marks the beginning of a saga.

The book is an amazing novel.Even if you're not American (like I'm not), you'll be extreme touched by the drama of the hero - a patriot who went to fight a super "dirty war", he got dirty, he got "injured" (mentally mostly) and when he came back to his country to find a start for a new life... he found negative feelings towards him and his brothers in arms, they treated him like criminal, etc...The book is amazing. The film is well done indeed. I don't agree about most people feelings for Stalone (as actor). I don't believe he's a good actor; that's why the film isn't a masterpiece but "just" a very good film. Also, they could portrait John Rambo even more, to get more for his character (as the book does).Generally, as a lot folks wrote, this is BY FAR THE BEST Rambo films - all the rest are jokes. This is amazing film... that COULD be masterpiece (with another main actor).

So much more than just a great action film, First Blood has everything. A sympathetic hero, a chilling yet relatable villain, a stunning backdrop and a moving story. First Blood is a slow-burning, thrilling, inventive, deeply thought provoking, action-packed commentary on the way we treat war veterans. John Rambo is also possibly the greatest action hero ever created and Stallone's acting is .... simply perfect. The incredible, emotional scene towards the end was a sublime and moving performance that I didn't know Sly was capable of. One of the most satisfying films you will ever watch.

to my surprise this is an anti Christmas film with rambo destroying the town. When for no apparent reason , a small town police chief arrest a loner driffting thorough , little does he know or realise that he has set in motion a catastrophic series of events. The vagrant in question is in fact John Rambo. A congrssional medal of honour winner and Vietnam vet who was a hero there . Responding to the harassment of his captors with sudden ferociousness, Rambo makes a daring escape from the small town jail, steals a motorcycle and roars off to the shelter of the mountains, as the manhunt begins , Rambo is in his element preparing himself for a one man war. they only person can save him is his army general. this is a small budget film but made 50 million back in the 80s this is a classic from sly. It's 1hr 39mins i gave it 10/10 he killed 1