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Summary: Important untapped themes
Review: First Blood is an extremely important film but perhaps not for the chest-thuming nationalism that somewhat spoils its compelling climax. First Blood taps more importantly into themes of homosexuality and masculinity. The nature of Rambo's relationship with the old war "buddy" he seeks in Small town, USA is never fully explained, his rage at not finding him never entirely clarified. The viewer is invited to empathise with Rambo's cause, not because we can relate to him, but because he is rhe ideal attractive yet vulnerable male. Given that the target audience of this film is young men it is entirely reasonable to suggest that an exploration of homosexuality is a deliberate sub-theme. For those in doubt it is worth considering Stallone himself in this and the subsequent Rambo films. Long haired and muscles bulging, it is not hard to imagine what the decidedly phallic weapon he holds at the ready represents.I whole-heartedly recommend this film to evey young man, it is one of our favourites at my local YMCA.
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Summary: Rambo is great
Review: First Blood is one of the best films ever made. It's got lot's of intense action and Stallone displays some excellent acting talents especially his monologue at the end. It's worth the price of admission just to see that. I highly recommend this film.
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Summary: Video Game Violence!
Review: "First Blood" was very popular in portraying John Rambo as the betrayed and unforgotten man from the Vietnam War. This theme could have made a significant statement and cinematic impact as in the "The Grand Illusion" or "All Quiet On The Western Front" instead "First Blood" was reduced to a poorly conceived action film that made a bundle of money for the studio. Due to its' success, more films were introduced. If mindless violence without conscience is your fare, then the picture is for you.
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Summary: Movie holds up well, don't miss the author's voice-over
Review: This movie is several notches above the subsequent sequals. Take special note that the DVD edition includes a narration track by the book's original author. His story of how he came to write it, and how long it took to get to the screen is fascinating. This is a really enjoyable disc.
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Summary: There's a reason they made sequels.
Review: This is the original, written by David Morell, only slightly altered. It's a wonderful story. Yes, when you think of Rambo you think of the [stuff] they piled on after; but there's a reason they made them... and that's because this movie is powerful and excellent. I was skeptical, but after watching this movie I have to admit that Sylvester Stalone is a much better actor than I ever gave him credit for. I always dismissed him as a beefcake not-much-dialog tough guy; this movie... well, it doesn't break that mold, but it shows you a bit more depth than you might imagine. I read the book years ago and was deeply moved; David Morell is a terrific author. This is the first time I've seen the movie, but I'm very glad to have it on DVD and I'll easily be able to watch it again.
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Summary: TOTAL ACTION!
Review: IN THIS MOVIE,STALLONE REALLY SHOWS THAT HE'S A GREAT ACTOR.HE STARS AS RAMBO,JOHN RAMBO.HE GET'S CAUGHT IN THE START FOR CARRYING A SHARP KNIFE.THEN A POLICEMAN REALLY MAKES HIM MAD.
SO HE ESCAPES AND SETS TRAPS FOR THE POLICEMEN.THEN THE POLICE MEN GET TO KNOW THAT HE IS A WAR HERO.THE POLICEMEN DREW FIRST BLOOD AND THEY PAID FOR IT.DO YOU WANT TO?
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Summary: Good DVD But Incomplete
Review: This DVD is a good transfer. If you watch the ..,."edited" version on tv you get to see the whole movie, minus a couple of graphic scenes and language. The speical edition has missing parts (ie: An entire beginning conversation with the sherif and state Police Chief which makes things clear about what the sherif really thinks and what really happened in his jailhouse), and is no different than the regular version at a cheaper price. This DVD doesn't deserve to be called a "SPECIAL EDITION" it has nothing different. Don't waste your money. (Unless you don't have it at all, it's still a good movie)
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Summary: First Blood (Special Edition)DVD
Review: This is my all time favorite Stallone Movie. Many
serious movie watchers pass this film up as just
another "shoot em up" action film and they see
Sly as a dummy because of his work in Rocky, but
that is a narrow minded opinion. You shouldnt judge
so harshly untill you see this film. Sly plays a
vietnam war hero drifter who gets more then a hard
time from the local police force in a small town.
This film shows the ignorance and disrespect that
our vietnam vets were shown when they came home
and how they delt with harassment, friends who died
in battle and the horrific flashbacks that plauged
some of their lives. First blood stirs alot of emotion
and is action filled! Its a work of art! Its a shame
that the Rambo sequals made people forget that Rambo 1
"first blood" is more then just action.
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Summary: Is it a coincidence that his last name means "violence"
Review: That's right, other than being a movie forever graced in fan-filmdom, John Rambo's name has meaning. In Japanese, "rambo" means violence. Coincidence? Who cares, it's a great movie. Watch it.
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Summary: Excellent flick
Review: I'm certainly not a fan of "Mumbles" Stallone, but I'll give him credit where credit is due: he's done at least two superb films. _Rocky_ and _First Blood._ The latter is based on David Morrell's novel of the same name, but is only superficially related to it. If you read the novel don't expect it to be anything like the movie. It's much darker, and has a great deal of slaughter. It's more of a horror novel than anything else (not surprisingly, Morrell has written straight horror). The movie, on the other hand, tends to be more action/adventure. But it's a lot more than that. It illustrates the plight of a returning Vietnam vet who has been transformed into a killing machine and can't fit into society. He can't hold a job and can only wander from town to town. Unfortunately, he enters the wrong town, runs into the wrong cop, and from there all hell breaks lose. Even though he film's going on 20 years old, it still holds up very well. I suspect it always will.
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