Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Movie Assessment: First Blood - Very Amazing Action Movie

By Jessica J. Janeson

"First Blood," starring Sylvester Stallone, is one of the rare movies that has created a character that is today known the world over. Telling the tale of a Vietnam vet with special skills who is unwittingly pushed into a corner by a stereotypical redneck sheriff, this is one action movie that is a must see. Not only does it have fantastic action seems, but also a tense psychological dramatic element as well.

Our tale commences with a drifter, a veteran of the Vietnam struggle wandering into a minor town. On the outside of town, he is met with some law enforcement who tell him that his brand is not welcome in this municipality. Drifters are not permissible, as they are perceived as pests who will weaken the cities possessions without giving anything back. After giving him the caution, the law leave him, and think that is that.

Nevertheless, our protagonist, John Rambo, shows up again in town, and is arrested. He gets booked, and thrown into the county lockup. But he doesn't suggest any harm, and he hasn't even broken any laws. He just sought after something to munch, and a temperate place to sleep. He may seem a little slow, but we feel for him, as the police seem to be mistreating him.

Then there is a campaign, and the police chief steps over the line. And faintly injures this seemingly big brute. Drawing initial blood, the sheriff has opened a can of worms he will quickly regret, likely for the rest of his life. Because John Rambo is a vastly skilled killer, and well equipped to cope with any kind of challenge, and come out on top.

This commences the nucleus of the show. One lone man, John Rambo, is pressed into a corner, and he responds with the only way he knows how. He retreats into the close by hills, and immediately finds himself in his element. Educated to stay alive, to hound, and to slaughter. The police rapidly realize that they have their hands full, and bring in as many officers as they can.

Then an army Colonel shows up, and claims that he was Rambo's commanding officer during the Vietnam hostilities. The police incorrectly suppose he is there to look after his charge from the police. But they have it the other way around. Rambo's CO is there to bring him back before he does unalterable harm to the entire police force. He is there to save the police from Rambo, not the other way around. We follow John Rambo through the boondocks, and watch him fight his own psychological demons in one rare movie that has created one of he most well known action heroes of our time. If you haven't witnessed this movie, you must, as it is an example of unbelievable filmmaking, acting, and directing. - 40728

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