Rambo Trilogy (Special Edition)

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Summary: ACTION MOVIES-80'S STYLE
Review: When i was a boy,i sneakily hired the original First Blood on VHS...i also watched what was the start of the eighties action movie.I love all three of these movies as they symbolise all the entertainment i loved when i was a kid.
Stallone is great as Rambo and what he can't do in the acting department, he makes up for in the action. The original Movie has its moments but its parts two and three that really has the bulk of the action as Stallone personally re-fights Vietnam and then kicks the Russians out of Afghanistan personally.
Being from England,i can understand the feelings towards the character of Rambo by the American people in the eighties as he symbolised the American hero who defended his country with honour. I personally enjoyed watching Stallone wipe out the Russians without any remorse in the first sequel and fighting his own Vietnam battle and winning.
I already own this boxset. I had it imported from the U.S because in England, Rambo III is censored badly (as is Cliffhanger,another favourite stallone movie of mine)
Buy this now...Hollywood doesn't have the guts to make them like this anymore!!

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Summary: One great collection!!
Review: Wow, it's been a while, but rewatching these classic '80s action movies on DVD has been a real trip! "First Blood" was a gripping novel that inspired an excellent movie, and to date it remains my favorite of the three because it has the most unconventional take on the "action hero"... who's just another poor, damaged, and misunderstood soul left over from the wake of Vietnam; his actions may be questionable, but we sympathize with his plight because the writing coupled with Stallone's perfect performance allow us to believe that he truly has been wronged. "Rambo: First Blood Part II" is the quintessential action movie of the '80s; its character arcs aren't as compelling as in "First Blood," but it's an entertaining movie through-and-through and manages to retain some depth by exploring the issue of forgotten MIA vets still in Vietnam. "Rambo III" has a very clever take on the real-life US intervention in Afghanistan against the Soviets during the Regan era, but has the least depth of the three movies because ultimately it's more about Rambo rescuing his friend and mentor (a well-portrayed-as-always-by-Richard Crenna), Sam Trautman, as an excuse to create 2 hours' worth of nonetheless exhilarating action scenes. All of this is wholeheartedly complimented by Jerry Goldsmith's wonderful score; his Rambo theme transitions wonderfully from hard-driving action to passionate ballad and resonates in your mind after each film is over! Stallone is a smart screenwriter and actor, and he knows what makes these movies work, which I think is well-evidenced by their enduring popularity now in 2002. This excellent DVD package has it all, and is definitely the perfect experience for anyone wishing to relive the fun and excitement that made the action movies of the '80s so great! Particularly these action movies, which have a true and recognizable main character (not just an actor blowing things up), which I think truly sets them apart from the pack. Watch and enjoy!!