Review of Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) by Jake P — 29 Oct 2012

Part II lacks the down to earth emotion & ferocity of storytelling that makes First Blood so great. Even still Stallone remains a powerful action star.

This review of Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) was written by Jake P on 29 Oct 2012.

Rambo: First Blood Part II has generally received positive reviews.

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