Good concept, poorly executed.

Awesome Movie

Absolutely the worst movie.

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

ACTING 10/10 : All in all, great acting for the time. Stallone's breakdown on the finalé is top notch.SOUNDTRACK 8/10 : It sets the tone just right.SPECIAL EFFECTS 10/10 : Everything that needs to feel real, feels real.PLOT 9/10 : There's nothing to the plot that really stands out. Basically, a bunch of looney cops thought it was going to be a good idea to pick on a killing machine that happens to be a really nice fella that is damaged inside by his inner demons because of his past. The finalé is what we are in for here and sets the persona of Rambo.OVERALL 9/10 (9.25/10) : A must for lovers of good old action flicks. Simple plot that works just right. It sets the persona of Rambo and marks the beginning of a saga.

Watched this movie numerous time since its release in 1982 . One of the all time great action movies. Stallone's best movie. The character of John Rambo is so identified with Stallone that it's amusing to note how many actors were considered for the role, including Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. Taking a huge leap forward for Action/Adventure films, "Rambo: First Blood" get's the job for fans of the genre, and can even welcome newcomers. It may not be a perfect movie, but I absolutely loved it for what it was. As a former vet, John Rambo (Stallone) has escaped prison and is on the loose, fighting to stay alive. Throughout his fight we get glimpses of what happened to him during the war and the depth of his character becomes far more detailed than one might expect. I loved the action, the characters, and the story, but the script could have been a bit smarter I suppose. These filmmakers pumped out everything they had and damn, this is one hell of a ride!

The book is an amazing novel.Even if you're not American (like I'm not), you'll be extreme touched by the drama of the hero - a patriot who went to fight a super "dirty war", he got dirty, he got "injured" (mentally mostly) and when he came back to his country to find a start for a new life... he found negative feelings towards him and his brothers in arms, they treated him like criminal, etc...The book is amazing. The film is well done indeed. I don't agree about most people feelings for Stalone (as actor). I don't believe he's a good actor; that's why the film isn't a masterpiece but "just" a very good film. Also, they could portrait John Rambo even more, to get more for his character (as the book does).Generally, as a lot folks wrote, this is BY FAR THE BEST Rambo films - all the rest are jokes. This is amazing film... that COULD be masterpiece (with another main actor).

John J. Rambo, awarded the Congregational Medal of Honour for services in Vietnam. Back on US soil his friends are nearly all dead, he feels unwanted and the abuse he suffered during war has turned him into the shell of a man. In today's world he might be diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, paranoia, violent tendencies. As he wanders through small backwater towns looking for any friends who may have survived he is the victim of abuse from a small town sheriff and he his troops. He's locked up and starts having flashbacks to the torture he received during war. Something snaps in him. He escapes with only a hunting knife and heads into the wilderness, pursued by his taunters. He is forced to survive at any means necessary which he does to great effect with his years of training and past experiences. The Rambo character was big in the 80's, becoming a cult icon and spawning spin-off's, cartoons and merchandise. However that was in the 80's, today's audiences barely just remember "Rocky" and probably aren't too familiar with Rambo. This isn't at all a family friendly film, it's more of a macho bloodthirsty action film rather than anything deep and inspiring. Stallone does a decent job as John Rambo showing that he's an onion with layers of passion and pain. The supporting cast is good and believable, especially Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna and even David Caruso. The score is effective and drives the movie on. It gets a little cheesy in places, especially towards the end but that doesn't sour the film one bit. Like the subject of the film this is dark and misunderstood. Not the kind of film I'd watch with kids, family or a lover. While audiences have moved on to a different kind of film this offers a bit of 80's nostalgia. Worth a watch, but you wouldn't be missing a masterpiece if you skipped it instead.