First Blood / Rambo: First Blood Part II / Rambo III 4K UHDs (1982-1988)

[The Admiral]

Many thanks. I should have read the thread, but 96 pages... Anyway - thanks for that.

[bleakassassin]

Originally Posted by insomniac013

Apparently on some of the european blu rays for First Blood there's an exclusive featurette called "Courage and Honour" and it runs for 27 minutes. Anyone know what it's about?

Originally Posted by NKB2017

I'd like to know about this too. I love 'FIRST BLOOD' and that's the only one I'm really interested in. What is the 'BEST' 4k UHD edition (worldwide) to get for PQ, AQ and extras? And no disc freezes

Originally Posted by Tober27

I am curious about this for all 5 movies. There doesn't seem to be an Ultimate Collection that includes everything.

The Rambo series is kind of a mess when it comes to what special features are included in what releases across formats, and what they're even called. Various extras were named different things for different countries this go around, and spread out across different movies in the series depending on region. This feature ("Courage and Honour") was included on the Blu-ray for Rambo III's 4K UHD release stateside, under the title "Guts and Glory".

As for PQ/AQ, I'm pretty sure it's the same across all 4K releases across the world. Although I do wonder if the bitrate for Rambo III is different in the UK since that version is censored.

[Kinard717]

How does one aquire the remastered original films on 1080p disc?

[Snikt]

Originally Posted by Kinard717

How does one aquire the remastered original films on 1080p disc?

You must buy the 4K Blu-rays unfortunately (if you can’t do 4K).

They’re only included with the 4K sets

[Kinard717]

Originally Posted by Snikt

You must buy the 4K Blu-rays unfortunately (if you can’t do 4K).

They’re only included with the 4K sets

Is there a complete set or must I purchase each individual one?

[Snikt]

Originally Posted by Kinard717

Is there a complete set or must I purchase each individual one?

As of right now, no. Only the Best Buy steelback, box set.

I bought them individually on Black Friday for $7.99 each. Maybe next year they’ll come down again!

[DMRI2006]

Originally Posted by bleakassassin

The Rambo series is kind of a mess when it comes to what special features are included in what releases across formats, and what they're even called. Various extras were named different things for different countries this go around, and spread out across different movies in the series depending on region. This feature ("Courage and Honour") was included on the Blu-ray for Rambo III's 4K UHD release stateside, under the title "Guts and Glory".

As for PQ/AQ, I'm pretty sure it's the same across all 4K releases across the world. Although I do wonder if the bitrate for Rambo III is different in the UK since that version is censored.

I went through the extras and I think these new US Lionsgate Blu-Rays of 1-3 (sold with the 4K UHDs) have every extra that was contained on both the earliest Rambo DVD/BDs as well as the Studio Canal European remastered Blus which we never got in the US. There might be one missing feature (was it the toy commercial? Can't recall) but they are all there otherwise. Some things might be on a different corresponding disc but they did a good job including everything, even if some things have different titles like you said.

The PQ/AQ is going to be the same on the UHDs no matter where you go. I was hoping one release would include the original 2.0 stereo tracks on the original Rambo films but every release only carries the 5.1 no matter what region you buy it from.

[bleakassassin]

Originally Posted by DMRI2006

I went through the extras and I think these new US Lionsgate Blu-Rays of 1-3 (sold with the 4K UHDs) have every extra that was contained on both the earliest Rambo DVD/BDs as well as the Studio Canal European remastered Blus which we never got in the US. There might be one missing feature (was it the toy commercial? Can't recall) but they are all there otherwise. Some things might be on a different corresponding disc but they did a good job including everything, even if some things have different titles like you said.

There's a number of special features not carried over to any of the three UHDs. Many are stuck on DVD releases of the movies. All of the substantial extras are carried over, fortunately:

• The "Survival Mode" feature on the Ultimate Edition DVDs for the first three movies
• The trivia tracks from the previous Blu-ray releases
• teaser trailer for First Blood
• First Blood: A Look Back
• Rambo-nomics
• Suiting Up

The special feature you might be thinking of, "Selling a Hero", actually seems to be available on the Rambo III UHD set as an easter egg.

None of this includes interactive games and text notes, things that tend to never leave DVD (or are of any real significance).

[xGrumpx]

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[Brian81]

Originally Posted by bigrob

it was discussed on here that the 4K UHD of Rambo III still carries the censorship

I got the Nordic version from rarewaves and confirmed that it's uncut and has English subtitles for the translation parts.

You are speaking of the UK 4K? I own the US 4K but haven't watched it yet.


I do have the original UK BD, which I believe is the same as the HD DVD, and I don't think that one is censored. The horse fall is there.

[salberico]

Anyone knows why in most of the cases "First blood" 4k coms WITHOUT its slipcase? do you know if Amazon is selling with it?

[starsteam]

Originally Posted by salberico

Anyone knows why in most of the cases "First blood" 4k coms WITHOUT its slipcase? do you know if Amazon is selling with it?

First Blood probably sells the most and slipcovers are usually only included on first pressings.

[zepol]

Originally Posted by Snikt

I decided to grab Rambo 1-3 on 4K this morning . And The Incredible Hulk. Couldn’t turn down 4 UHD blu-rays for $7.99 each

I bought RAMBO 1 thru 3 on 4k based on the high reviews here.
I feel ripped off!
These movies looked better on VHS.

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by zepol

I bought RAMBO 1 thru 3 on 4k based on the high reviews here.
I feel ripped off!
These movies looked better on VHS.

Stand back, everybody. Lest you burn yourselves on this sizzling hot take.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by zepol

I bought RAMBO 1 thru 3 on 4k based on the high reviews here.
I feel ripped off!
These movies looked better on VHS.

The did not and you 100% know it. Is this today's faux outrage?

[geomon]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Stand back, everybody. Lest you burn yourselves on this sizzling hot take.

I want you to know that I hear Alec Baldwin's voice in all of your posts.

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by geomon

I want you to know that I hear Alec Baldwin's voice in all of your posts.

I'd be upset if you didn't.

[Sky_Captain]

Originally Posted by zepol

I bought RAMBO 1 thru 3 on 4k based on the high reviews here.
I feel ripped off!
These movies looked better on VHS.

Originally Posted by zepol

You sold me not to buy this and stick with my dvd.
I am tired of reading how great the bluray and 4k looks of certain movies and then I buy them and the VHS looked better!
FRIST BLOOD, FIRST BLOOD 2, RAMBO 3 on 4k and ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN on bluray.

Originally Posted by zepol

Audio is one of the reasons to double dip.
If a action picture doesn't sound great it's not worth rebuying!
Those FIRST BLOOD movies the 1st 3 don't impress in sound and was a waste re-purchase.

Originally Posted by zepol

I have the first 3 RAMBOS on 4K and I think the video sucks!
This Rambo 4 is the best sounding disc for home theater ever!

What an unfortunate stutter you have.

[Markgway]

If one overdoes the hyperbolic vitriol it can dimish a legit point of view.

Yes, the UHDs are obviously flawed, but to say they're worse than VHS is clearly a risible remark.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by zepol

I bought RAMBO 1 thru 3 on 4k based on the high reviews here.
I feel ripped off!
These movies looked better on VHS.

That's bullsh!t, but they did sound better on VHS.