Review of First Blood (1982) by Jen L — 08 Aug 2010

**** Very Good.

Sylvester Stallone was perfectly cast in this highly charged action thriller. Despite its age, this remains enjoyable to watch today.

This review of First Blood (1982) was written by Jen L on 08 Aug 2010.

First Blood has generally received very positive reviews.

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