Rambo (First Blood) vs Rambo 4 - Blu-ray Forum

FendersRule · 01-09-2010, 02:53 AM

Plain and simple, cast your vote. I liked 4 much more than 1.

First Blood just seemed like it was trying to make a statement, and it was very, very low key, especially compared to Rambo 4. Much like the Fugitive IMO, but I liked Fugitive more than First Blood.

Fighter · 01-09-2010, 02:55 AM

RAMBO all the way

Offender_Mullet · 01-09-2010, 02:58 AM

2 different types of movies, but just like how Stallone saved the Rocky name after a few cruddy sequels with Balboa, Rambo IV is one of the best action movies to come out in years.

Lord_Stewie · 01-09-2010, 03:01 AM

First Blood is the best. That is all I got to say.

Ator the Invincible · 01-09-2010, 03:05 AM

Gotta go with First Blood, but Rambo 4 was certainly a great, great action movie. I'd even say it's the best sequel (and part 2 was pretty darn decent itself). But still, First Blood is a classic.

Moefiz · 01-09-2010, 03:07 AM

First Blood..the original...non of the other 3 comes close to it...

In my ranking
1..First Blood
2..First Blood PT2..
3..Rambo
4..First Blood Pt3..

Lord_Stewie · 01-09-2010, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

First Blood..the original...non of the other 3 comes close to it...

In my ranking
1..First Blood
2..First Blood PT2..
3..Rambo
4..First Blood Pt3..

I can't believe that someone actually liked the second one. I swear I own the movies but not once I started First Blood 2 that I didn't end up falling asleep during that movie. As a matter of fact I have no idea what is going on with the second part.

I liked First Blood, then part 3, and finally part 4.

Moefiz · 01-09-2010, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord_Stewie

I can't believe that someone actually liked the second one. I swear I own the movies but not once I started First Blood 2 that I didn't end up falling asleep during that movie. As a matter of fact I have no idea what is going on with the second part.

I liked First Blood, then part 3, and finally part 4.

I liked it, think it tied up the first one nicely...

Lord_Stewie · 01-09-2010, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

I liked it, think it tied up the first one nicely...

For some reason I just can't seem to watch the 2nd part without falling asleep. I will try to watch it again tomorrow.

FendersRule · 01-09-2010, 03:26 AM

Honestly, I think Rambo (4) did what 2 and 3 failed to do....which is make a very potent and awesome realistic action movie. Honestly, 2 and 3 are very passable. They're alright, but that's about it.

I still vouch for Rambo 4. Blew my mind.

vegeta88 · 01-09-2010, 04:05 AM

Both are awesome but different. I think First Blood has an edge on Rambo do to the emotion of the character I liked Rambo a lot but to me it was just a film showing that Rambo is still a bad ass killing any bad guys he can find.

EDIT: I know the point Stallone was getting across but I like to enjoy the film as just that, a film.

cynatnite · 01-09-2010, 04:12 AM

I didn't see much of a point to Rambo 4. I loved the characters in the first Rambo and the battle of wills. It's a very symbolic film on so many levels and I never get tired of watching it.

A Tortured Duckling · 01-09-2010, 04:34 AM

As much as i agree with everyone who says Rambo 4 is a great movie, i have to vote for First Blood. Especially the ending of that movie strikes me every time i watch it. I can't wait to own it on Blu, and watch it again.

koontz1973 · 01-09-2010, 04:42 AM

First Blood is by far a better film in every way IMO. The sequels have tried to follow FB in telling a message but none have done it as well. The forth one is the closest to FB, but the OTT action takes away from the message.

zahinn · 01-09-2010, 05:10 AM

I really liked First Blood. It had sort of a "Deer Hunter" atmosphere to it. I loved the whole survival idea (I am a big MGS fan). The ending was very fitting as well.

While Rambo 4 touches on some political issues it just not the same. But its still miles better than 2 and 3. After all the war films I have seen, Rambo 4 actually surprised me. The action is so brutal and original.

STARSCREAM · 01-09-2010, 05:20 AM

First Blood by far! Love that movie. One of the best lines ever, "they drew first blood".

vegeta88 · 01-09-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zahinn

While Rambo 4 touches on some political issues it just not the same. But its still miles better than 2 and 3. After all the war films I have seen, Rambo 4 actually surprised me. The action is so brutal and original.

Rambo was actually the first in the series that I saw. I thought he was just some over the top war action hero, comparable to Arnold S. characters. Then I saw the preview where he rips out the guy's jugular

I thought I knew what I was in for but it was dang brutal.
I had no idea what First Blood was about so that took me by surprise in a very good way.
Part II I thought was okay. Rambo III was just hard to watch with any interest.

First Blood is amazing and Rambo is a really awesome film. It is also a great closer with the end (though I am looking forward to Rambo V).

B.L.A.D.E. · 01-09-2010, 10:07 AM

For me first blood easily gets my vote as best film, although i do like rambo. I did find him to be far more brutal in rambo, the jugular scene in particular and the stabbing scene toward the end, although any who have seen the film will agree that man deserved what he got.

AeroK · 01-09-2010, 11:12 AM

Rambo was great, I just can't imagine someone sitting through it eating a movie theater hotdog without vomiting from all the blood spray and flying body parts.

GeneD5 · 01-09-2010, 12:57 PM

Rambo 4 is what got me into Rambo to begin with and I also like it more.

View Poll Results: Which do you like better? First Blood (Rambo) or Rambo 4?
First Blood	59	70.24%
Rambo 4	25	29.76%
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01-09-2010, 02:53 AM	#1
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	Rambo (First Blood) vs Rambo 4 Plain and simple, cast your vote. I liked 4 much more than 1. First Blood just seemed like it was trying to make a statement, and it was very, very low key, especially compared to Rambo 4. Much like the Fugitive IMO, but I liked Fugitive more than First Blood.

01-09-2010, 10:07 AM	#18
B.L.A.D.E. Member Member since:Dec 2007	Rambo vs first blood For me first blood easily gets my vote as best film, although i do like rambo. I did find him to be far more brutal in rambo, the jugular scene in particular and the stabbing scene toward the end, although any who have seen the film will agree that man deserved what he got.

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01-09-2010, 02:55 AM	#2
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	RAMBO all the way

01-09-2010, 02:58 AM	#3
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	2 different types of movies, but just like how Stallone saved the Rocky name after a few cruddy sequels with Balboa, Rambo IV is one of the best action movies to come out in years.

01-09-2010, 03:01 AM	#4
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	First Blood is the best. That is all I got to say.

01-09-2010, 03:05 AM	#5
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:503 Blu-ray collection:6293 DVD collection:2715	Gotta go with First Blood, but Rambo 4 was certainly a great, great action movie. I'd even say it's the best sequel (and part 2 was pretty darn decent itself). But still, First Blood is a classic.

01-09-2010, 03:07 AM	#6
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	First Blood..the original...non of the other 3 comes close to it... In my ranking 1..First Blood 2..First Blood PT2.. 3..Rambo 4..First Blood Pt3..

01-09-2010, 03:26 AM	#10
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	Honestly, I think Rambo (4) did what 2 and 3 failed to do....which is make a very potent and awesome realistic action movie. Honestly, 2 and 3 are very passable. They're alright, but that's about it. I still vouch for Rambo 4. Blew my mind.

01-09-2010, 04:05 AM	#11
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Both are awesome but different. I think First Blood has an edge on Rambo do to the emotion of the character I liked Rambo a lot but to me it was just a film showing that Rambo is still a bad ass killing any bad guys he can find. EDIT: I know the point Stallone was getting across but I like to enjoy the film as just that, a film.

01-09-2010, 04:12 AM	#12
cynatnite Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Kingsport, TN 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:405 MA collection:30 Digital collection:42 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:2	I didn't see much of a point to Rambo 4. I loved the characters in the first Rambo and the battle of wills. It's a very symbolic film on so many levels and I never get tired of watching it.

01-09-2010, 04:34 AM	#13
A Tortured Duckling Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:506 Blu-ray collection:3353 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:51	As much as i agree with everyone who says Rambo 4 is a great movie, i have to vote for First Blood. Especially the ending of that movie strikes me every time i watch it. I can't wait to own it on Blu, and watch it again.

01-09-2010, 04:42 AM	#14
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	First Blood is by far a better film in every way IMO. The sequels have tried to follow FB in telling a message but none have done it as well. The forth one is the closest to FB, but the OTT action takes away from the message.

01-09-2010, 05:10 AM	#15
zahinn Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:150	I really liked First Blood. It had sort of a "Deer Hunter" atmosphere to it. I loved the whole survival idea (I am a big MGS fan). The ending was very fitting as well. While Rambo 4 touches on some political issues it just not the same. But its still miles better than 2 and 3. After all the war films I have seen, Rambo 4 actually surprised me. The action is so brutal and original.

01-09-2010, 05:20 AM	#16
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	First Blood by far! Love that movie. One of the best lines ever, "they drew first blood".

01-09-2010, 11:12 AM	#19
AeroK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:DFW TX 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:1178 DVD collection:168 Digital collection:771 Trading Score:3	Rambo was great, I just can't imagine someone sitting through it eating a movie theater hotdog without vomiting from all the blood spray and flying body parts.

01-09-2010, 12:57 PM	#20
GeneD5 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:168	Rambo 4 is what got me into Rambo to begin with and I also like it more.

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