Es curioso que, cuando uno piensa en Rambo, siempre lo imagina en la guerra, cumpliendo sus misiones en la selva... y casi que uno se olvida que la saga empezó aquí, con esta historia, donde un ex-combatiente de Vietnam con graves problemas psicológicos acaba haciendo su propia guerra de guerrillas contra un grupo de policías cabrones. Una película curiosa e interesante de ver, que nos presenta una historia atípica, con un -casi- supersoldado que usa todos los conocimientos, trampas y armas a su alcance para detener a las ¨fuerzas del orden¨ de una pequeña localidad, más todo el que se les va uniendo, solo porque... lo han molestado. La película va mostrando las graves secuelas psicológicas que deja la guerra, bastante realistas, por lo que ya nos tienen demostrado los USA, con tanta gente, considerados ¨héroes¨, a los que tratan como basura, que muchos acaban en reuniones de autoayuda, y demasiados han acabado mal. Una película seria, llena de acción y que le dió a Stallone aún más fama de la que ya tenía con Rocky.

Not only is this a great action movie, but it really opens up some poignant points about the Vietnam War. Every action scene seems to have a meaning, and has some character development to it, Its not just random explosions. And the final speech where Rambo opens up about his war experience is truly heart wrenching

Great Drama, one of the few movies in that time that would adress PDST. Still works today. Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aNrsuFhDgagz1JbYT9KBw?si=XWs2elHNStmH8tOXZKjqHA

Film Review: Rambo: First Blood First Blood is more than just an action film; it’s an intense and layered drama with Sylvester Stallone delivering one of his best performances as John Rambo. The film dives into the aftermath of war, following Rambo’s struggle as he returns to America after Vietnam. Isolated, with his friends gone and haunted by trauma, Rambo’s loneliness is established from the start—a theme that becomes the heart of the story. The film takes a dark turn when Rambo has a run-in with local police that quickly escalates, leading to a tense manhunt. It raises the question: is the police force chasing Rambo, or is Rambo the real hunter here? This dynamic brings depth to what could’ve been a straightforward action movie, giving it layers of “grey” and pushing past a simple good-versus-evil narrative. Stallone shines here, portraying Rambo as a character scarred by war, a man unable to leave the past behind. His transformation under pressure into survival mode, almost instinctively, is both gripping and tragic. The film doesn’t shy away from heavier themes—loneliness, depression, and the unseen scars that veterans carry. The climax, with Stallone’s raw, emotional monologue, is unforgettable and brings weight to these themes in a powerful way. While the film feels somewhat dated in terms of sound and visuals, its impact remains strong. The drama ultimately outshines the action, making it disappointing that future films leaned more into spectacle than story. Stallone’s supporting cast does well, though no one matches his intensity—and they don’t need to. This is *his* story. For anyone interested in a film that goes beyond bullets and explosions, First Blood is a haunting, impactful look at the cost of war, and a must-watch for Stallone’s performance alone. I rate it an 8/10. #RamboFirstBlood #Rambo #WarMovie #MovieReview #SylvesterStallone #FilmReview #ClassicMovies

Rambo es un icono del cine de acción, una de esas películas que simplemente traen acción cruda y violenta a la pantalla. John es un veterano de guerra que en su camino a casa pasa por un pueblo que en definitiva no lo quiere ahí, con una policía corrupta que despecia a los veteranos de guerra y que tratan a John como basura. John no per,itira esto y al tratar de pasar por la ciudad la convertira en su pequeño campo de batalla. Cabe anotar que siempre pensé que la película se llamaba Rambo, para mi sorpresa ese nunca fue el nombre.