Review of First Blood (1982) by Skyler I — 28 May 2011

Poor Rambo. ALL HE WANTED WAS SOMETHING TO EAT.

This review of First Blood (1982) was written by Skyler I on 28 May 2011.

First Blood has generally received very positive reviews.

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