Review of Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) by Stephen H — 21 Mar 2012

A cartoon fantasy that trivalizes the Vietnam war and reimagines it as Stallone's one man war.

This review of Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) was written by Stephen H on 21 Mar 2012.

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

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