Review of First Blood (1982) by Nathaniel D — 10 Apr 2018
One of the best action films ever. Despite what people remember the character of Rambo as, the original film is a proper post-Vietnam thriller, reflecting the anxiety and conflict felt in the US after the war in the late '70s.
It's also way ahead of its time - even today you'd see some backlash if a film was made where the police were essentially the villains. Gritty and emotional, First Blood deserves to be seperated from the sillieness the Rambo series eventually become.
This review of First Blood (1982) was written by Nathaniel D on 10 Apr 2018.
First Blood has generally received very positive reviews.
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