| First Blood [Blu-ray] | ![First Blood [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ft3mOqHhL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Ted Kotcheff
Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill Mckinney, Jack Starrett
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $10.50
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (140 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3061
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 96 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: 19157
UPC: 012236191575
EAN: 0012236191575
ASIN: B000H5TVKI
Release Date: February 6, 2007
Theatrical Release Date: October 22, 1982
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It's easy to forget that this Spartan, violent film, which begat the Rambo series, was such a big hit in 1982 because it was a good movie. Green Beret vet John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) wanders into the wrong small town to find a fellow 'Nam buddy and gets the living heck kicked out of him by the local law enforcement (led by Brian Dennehy). The vet strikes back the only way he knows how, leading to a visceral, if unrealistic, flight and fight through the local mountains. Based on the 1972 novel by David Morrell, this film saved Stallone's then-foundering career and the Rambo character became the inspiration for countless political cartoons. But this film is Deliverance without the moral ambiguity. --Keith Simanton
Product Description
Lionsgate First Blood (Blu-ray)
First Blood is the Sylvester Stallone film that unleashed "Rambo" onto an unsuspecting world. Wandering into a small, hostiletown, ex-Green Beret John Rambo (Stallone) is targeted for persecution and abuse by potbellied Sheriff Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy). When he can standno more, Rambo goes bonkers, killing a deputy andheading into the surrounding hills, armed to the teeth. Only after Rambo has picked off practicallyevery law enforcement officer within a radius of 50 miles do the local authorities bring in his former commanding officer Trautman (Richard Crenna) for advise. Trautman's response, that the locals had better get a lot of body bags ready, is hardly encouraging. First Blood proved to be one of Stallone's biggest non-Rocky hits. Kirk Douglas had originally been cast as Trautman, but he ankled the project when the producers refused to cave in to Douglas' demand that Trautman kill Rambo in the finale.
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 first blood poor quality May 7, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
there is nothing HD quality about this in any way. Your better off just gettin the DVD. I looks like they've edited some swearing /gore etc. Very dissapointing!!!!!!!
 "We're not hunting him...He's hunting us." April 9, 2008
(Review by T. Buchanan- Film Freak)
In 1982, Stallone had two huge hits come out in the same year: Rocky III and First Blood. At the time, nobody remembered the 1972 book about a Vietnam Vet named John J. Rambo. After this film was released, however, everybody in the world would know all about Rambo. It would also create the string of sequels that continue until today. Unlike Rocky, Rambo is a tortured soul who loves his country, but is disillusioned and scarred. From the opening scene, Rambo's heart is broken after learning of his war buddy's death by Agent Orange. This is the beginning of Rambo's rampage and it is Sheriff Teasle ( Brian Dennehy, playing the bully as nobody else can) that sets him off. Say what you will about Stallone's acting ability. In this film all you have to do is look at his face to see that America has turned its back on him and spat in his face. We feel for his character immediately. We cheer when he beats the crap out of the redneck deputies. We cheer when he plows through the squad car blockcade. We cry with him at the end when Rambo opens up to Col. Troutman (Richard Crenna) the only friend he has left in the world. Not many of today's so called actors can do that. Look for some notable acting debuts as well from a very young David Caruso ( CSI: Miami and NYPD Blue). Stallone's films have always been the target of the critics who claimed they were "too violent." Actually, this film would probably get a PG rating today. The sequels were much more bloody. The only criticisms I have for this movie would be that Richard Crenna probably graduated from the William Shatner acting school. He's a bit wooden, and the entire movie was shot in Canada, not Washington state. The rest is a very entertaining film from start to finish. Make sure you get the widescreen 'Ultimate' edition. This one has Stallone's commentary and the alternate ending which would have made a sequel impossible. Outstanding direction by Ted Kocheff.
 Dramatic action classic and one of Stallone's best movies April 8, 2008
First Blood is action classic that makes you think. Stallone created a new franchise for himself in the form of John Rambo. Brain Denhey makes great bad guy and Richard Crenna as the father figure type is always good. The action sequences in the film are intense but below all that is a film with heart that makes you think.
 first blood...the only rambo film that matters! March 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
not the best transfer but decent enough. special features are a bit lacking in comparison to other blu-rays. still a decent buy if you're a fan of the movie though...
One of the best 80's Action Movies!! March 21, 2008
Sylvester Stallone Stars as a Vietnam Vet trying to live in the real world again.
This in my mind is a solute to the Vietnam Vet that went to do a job and were never recognized for the job they were asked to do, especially by there own country!!
He's trying to get to a friends house he hasn't seen since the war, as he's leaving cause he found out his friend was dead a policemen sticks his nose where is doesn't belong.
Since Rambo didn't follow the policemens direction and leave town after the policemen dropped him off at the edge of town the policmen puts him in jail.
While in jail they try shaving him, he has a flash back to the war like someone is trying to cut him he fights back with the policemen, he kills a couple then gets away from the police station.
I rate this movie a 10 from 1to10!!
For the rest of the story checkout the movie!!
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