First Blood is the seminal film to the Rambo saga and definitely the best. The character of John Rambo is established here. The extremely tough and lethal Green beret soldier who returns to civilian life only to find he doesn't fit in. With PTSD lingering in the recesses of his mind he must defend his dignity and life against a surly sheriff and his band of sadistic deputies. This is also the film that catapulted Stallone from his Rocky persona into a mainstream action star. I cannot say his following action films were always good, but First Blood is a top-notch thriller. The acting is very good throughout the film with fine performances from Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy and from Stallone himself.
Filmed entirely in the Vancouver, BC locale, it's an atmospheric and stunning journey of fight and flight. Stallone showed awesome prowess as a tough and capable action-hero. This story doesn't waver into silly cliches or pointless nuances. It's a gripping action film with a good storyline that sheds light on the condition of our country in the Post-Vietnam War era and the harsh consequences of the veterans who suffered through it.
One of Stallone's best!
Filmed entirely in the Vancouver, BC locale, it's an atmospheric and stunning journey of fight and flight. Stallone showed awesome prowess as a tough and capable action-hero. This story doesn't waver into silly cliches or pointless nuances. It's a gripping action film with a good storyline that sheds light on the condition of our country in the Post-Vietnam War era and the harsh consequences of the veterans who suffered through it.
One of Stallone's best!