In 1982's "First Blood," Sylvester Stallone stars as John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran who single-handedly goes to war with the fictional small town of Hope, Washington. Though it's not stated in the movie, it's obvious Rambo suffers from a severe case of post-traumatic stress disorder, which is accentuated by flashbacks of being tortured as a prisoner of war during the scene in which the local officers arrest and torment him in jail. These flashbacks prompts Rambo to go into survivalist combat mode.
Based on David Morrell's 1972 novel of the same name, the movie is a compelling commentary on the damaging effects Vietnam had on U.S. soldiers who felt mistreated upon their return home from the war. "First Blood" is a perfect mix of action, storytelling, and emotion, which is why it's my favorite action film. Sadly, I can't say the same for the 1985 sequel, which follows the...
Based on David Morrell's 1972 novel of the same name, the movie is a compelling commentary on the damaging effects Vietnam had on U.S. soldiers who felt mistreated upon their return home from the war. "First Blood" is a perfect mix of action, storytelling, and emotion, which is why it's my favorite action film. Sadly, I can't say the same for the 1985 sequel, which follows the...
- 9/24/2022
- by J. Gabriel Ware
- Slash Film
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