First Blood

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[fmpro]

Loved it as a kid..Actully i have loved every part of this franchise..

[75Live]

I think this is kind of an underrated film. I believe it is one of Stallone's better acting jobs and he didn't even speak that much. His speech at the end was really good to me.

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[baumer]

One of the 25 best films ever made. 10/10

[Captain Craig]

AA "modern classic" if there is to be a category for such a thing.I too think Stallone is/was underrated for his performance in this movie.

[Kvikk Lunsj]

So what is Balford like in this film?

[baumer]

So what is Balford like in this film?

Who is Balford?

[Kvikk Lunsj]

Who is Balford?

IDK he is the sixth one on the list from imdbhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083944/

[baumer]

IDK he is the sixth one on the list from imdbhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083944/

He's just one deputy who gets the shit beat out of him in the woods. I think he's the one who gets the spikes in the legs.

[Kvikk Lunsj]

He's just one deputy who gets the shit beat out of him in the woods. I think he's the one who gets the spikes in the legs.

Thanks, I might get to met him and so what get to know him. I am looking at to rent a house from him,

[baumer]

Thanks, I might get to met him and so what get to know him. I am looking at to rent a house from him,

Did you get the house?

[A Marvel Fanboy]

B+

[baumer]

They drew first blood not me. They drew first blood., 14 June 1999

First Blood is simply one of the best films ever made. I think it transcends the action film genre and has stood the test of time. Stallone was immensely popular back in the 80's and if it is true that he hated the first cut of the film, then one can only say that he is lucky that he didn't get his wish to scrap the entire thing.

John Rambo is first introduced to us as he is walking into a small town to look for a friend of his that he served in Vietnam with. Upon discovering that he contracted cancer coming back from the war, Rambo wanders aimlessly into town. He is greeted by a small town overzealous sheriff named Will Teasle, played wonderfully by Brian Denehy. He at first tells Rambo that he will help him out and give him a ride. When Rambo asks if he can find a good place to eat, Teasle directs him to a diner about 10 miles up the highway. Rambo asks if there is a law against him eating in the town, Teasle, says yea, me. This sets up the premise as Rambo begins walking back into town. Arrested for vagrancy, Rambo is taken to the local jail and we meet some of the local redneck officers, notably, a young David Caruso, who seems to be the only one who empathizes with Rambo. Finally, he escapes the jail and takes the entire small town sheriff department and the military on a hunt into the local "jungle."

First Blood has strength of character. It has frenetic action scenes and every actor in the film is at the top of their game. Samuel Trautman, Rambo's mentor and former Colonel in the war, is played by Richard Crenna as a no nonsense but empathetic man. He knows Rambo has pushed back a little too hard but he understands where his plight comes from. He wants to avoid more bloodshed but at the same time he doesn't completely agree with how Rambo has been treated. He is obviously a law abiding citizen, but he knows that not all the laws were upheld when dealing with Rambo.

Sylvester Stallone is RAMBO. There is no one else that could play him. Just like Harrison Ford embodies Indiana Jones and Bruce Willis is John McClane, Stallone is about as good as he has ever been here. He is quiet, he is strong and his physicality creates a character that many of us can empathize with and eventually root for. David Morell wrote a different character in his book but Stallone paints him more as a sympathetic character. He is correct in doing so. While Morell's vision is still present, this is more of Stallone's creation. Rambo is about as unique a character present in film history.

First Blood is a film released in 1982, but in my opinion it set a new standard for action film stars. I think James Bond was pretty much your standard action film star before that. He was smooth and debonair and nothing went wrong for him. Rambo, at least in First Blood, is realistic. He bleeds, he cries, and he wears his emotion on his sleeve. This is someone that many of us could and can relate to. The sequels made him larger than life and that is fine, but this small film done by the Carolco guys is about as perfect a film as you can get.

10/10

[The Toymaker]

First Blood

Many say that this is the best Rambo, but I disagree. Each Rambo movie provides something different, and this one provided us with a real tactical thriller with elements of survival, principle, discrimination, and revenge, but with only one death you can see why this one is so respected. To create one of the most gung-ho characters and only have one death in his opening film is remarkable, and none of the suspense and thrills are diminished as a result. Personally, I love Rambo III and Rambo First Blood Part II the most, but this isn't far behind, and it still falls into my top 15 movies ever. It's definitely an action classic, and probably started the genre.

Stallone acts so well in this, and this was at a time when all of his other movies, besides when he was playing a boxer, were flopping. He showed real grit and determination to nail this performance and not only create another icon but to make Rambo his own just as he did with Rocky. You can only imagine one person playing that role, and that is great acting.

First Blood has a superb score which I listen to regularly.

A+

[Lazer]

A interesting look at a returning vet from the Vietnam War.....who teaches the town to treat visitors better? At least the ones who are still alive at the end.

Edited August 28, 2014 by Lazer Deadshot

[Lazer]

They drew first blood not me. They drew first blood., 14 June 1999First Blood is simply one of the best films ever made. I think it transcends the action film genre and has stood the test of time. Stallone was immensely popular back in the 80's and if it is true that he hated the first cut of the film, then one can only say that he is lucky that he didn't get his wish to scrap the entire thing.John Rambo is first introduced to us as he is walking into a small town to look for a friend of his that he served in Vietnam with. Upon discovering that he contracted cancer coming back from the war, Rambo wanders aimlessly into town. He is greeted by a small town overzealous sheriff named Will Teasle, played wonderfully by Brian Denehy. He at first tells Rambo that he will help him out and give him a ride. When Rambo asks if he can find a good place to eat, Teasle directs him to a diner about 10 miles up the highway. Rambo asks if there is a law against him eating in the town, Teasle, says yea, me. This sets up the premise as Rambo begins walking back into town. Arrested for vagrancy, Rambo is taken to the local jail and we meet some of the local redneck officers, notably, a young David Caruso, who seems to be the only one who empathizes with Rambo. Finally, he escapes the jail and takes the entire small town sheriff department and the military on a hunt into the local "jungle."First Blood has strength of character. It has frenetic action scenes and every actor in the film is at the top of their game. Samuel Trautman, Rambo's mentor and former Colonel in the war, is played by Richard Crenna as a no nonsense but empathetic man. He knows Rambo has pushed back a little too hard but he understands where his plight comes from. He wants to avoid more bloodshed but at the same time he doesn't completely agree with how Rambo has been treated. He is obviously a law abiding citizen, but he knows that not all the laws were upheld when dealing with Rambo.Sylvester Stallone is RAMBO. There is no one else that could play him. Just like Harrison Ford embodies Indiana Jones and Bruce Willis is John McClane, Stallone is about as good as he has ever been here. He is quiet, he is strong and his physicality creates a character that many of us can empathize with and eventually root for. David Morell wrote a different character in his book but Stallone paints him more as a sympathetic character. He is correct in doing so. While Morell's vision is still present, this is more of Stallone's creation. Rambo is about as unique a character present in film history.First Blood is a film released in 1982, but in my opinion it set a new standard for action film stars. I think James Bond was pretty much your standard action film star before that. He was smooth and debonair and nothing went wrong for him. Rambo, at least in First Blood, is realistic. He bleeds, he cries, and he wears his emotion on his sleeve. This is someone that many of us could and can relate to. The sequels made him larger than life and that is fine, but this small film done by the Carolco guys is about as perfect a film as you can get.10/10

Could Arnold have played Rambo, thinking about the Arnold from Commando....just a little more withdrawn and animalistic.

[Thrylos 7]

Fantastic film that has nothing to do with the Reagan era -inspired stupid sequels(2 and 3 , John Rambo is good ) . This seems like it was made in the seventies , it has that mean spirit so many movies from the seventies have . Stallone is fantastic and the secondary roles (crenna, denehy) are great too .If this had the original ending it would be stallone's masterpiece but test crowds robbed us of that .

[Thrylos 7]

Could Arnold have played Rambo, thinking about the Arnold from Commando....just a little more withdrawn and animalistic.

Rambo, in the book, was much rougher so a more animalistic Rambo would definitely work . For a look of how Rambo was portrayed in the book just check the hunted with Benicio del toro and tomy lee jones . Edited August 29, 2014 by Thrylos 7

[Lazer]

Fantastic film that has nothing to do with the Reagan era -inspired stupid sequels(2 and 3 , John Rambo is good ) . This seems like it was made in the seventies , it has that mean spirit so many movies from the seventies have . Stallone is fantastic and the secondary roles (crenna, denehy) are great too .If this had the original ending it would be stallone's masterpiece but test crowds robbed us of that .

What was the original ending?

[Omario]

Classic action movie. Stallone at his best.

 

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