60-Second Recap: First Blood

November 26th, 2007 by Michael Ferraro

So what do you do when Sheriff Brian Dennehy sends some deputies after you in a helicopter? You grab yourself a rock and challenge that helicopter to a duel. In honor the John Rambo’s upcoming theatrical return, let’s take a 60-second look at the film that started it all: First Blood. Arguably the best in the franchise, this film is actually less of an action picture and more of a drama. Stallone’s performance here is best next to Rocky. If only the filmmakers stuck with the original ending the novel it’s based on concluded with.

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  1. Why haven’t you seen Rambo yet? « Pictures of Doom

    […] Plus, have you ever actually seen First Blood? This was the first of the Rambo films (and by far the best). Like, it’s seriously good. It was so good, it didn’t even need the word “Rambo” in the title. (Check out this sweet video tribute I made for it a few months ago: Click here!) […]

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