Rambo: First Blood Part II
Directed by George P. Cosmatos
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- ርልዪረDecember 2, 2025When I was a kid and I watched the first Rambo and this one, I thought the order was wrong. Here Rambo goes to war in the first one he came back from one. Well I was clueless what can I say. It's also not like I saw any social commentary or understood what PTSD is. I know I probably was too young to have watched them, but that I also did not know at the time. Having rewatched the first three again recently, I remembered them and my memory got freshened up on a lot of things too. The action is pretty stellar in this one and we get some recognizable characters back and some new ones added. Now the main twist is very predictable, but the movie still works despite that. I remember the horror I felt when the slugs scene came up. But I learned about the salt "trick" too - not that I got a chance to use it (thankfully).
- Mike MartinsJune 11, 2025🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Rambo: First Blood Part II is an adrenaline-fueled sequel that delivers everything fans could ask for — explosive action, intense atmosphere, and Sylvester Stallone at the peak of his physical and cinematic power. The film ramps up the scale and stakes, taking John Rambo into even more dangerous territory, all while maintaining the emotional depth and grit that made the original so impactful. Stallone’s performance is powerful and commanding, proving once again why Rambo became an icon of '80s action cinema. The film’s pacing is tight, the soundtrack is unforgettable, and the visuals still hold up decades later — a true testament to its production quality. 🎬 Fun fact: While Stallone co-wrote the screenplay, James Cameron (yes, the Titanic and Terminator legend) wrote the first draft! His version focused more on the action elements, while Stallone reworked it to deepen Rambo’s character and emotional arc. If you're looking for a high-octane action film with a strong lead and a surprising amount of heart, Rambo II absolutely delivers.
Rambo: First Blood Part II Trivia
Rambo: First Blood Part II was released on May 22, 1985.
Rambo: First Blood Part II was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
Rambo: First Blood Part II has a runtime of 1h 36m.
Rambo: First Blood Part II was produced by Buzz Feitshans.
Ex-Green Beret goes on a reconnaissance mission to spring MIAs from a Viet Cong prison.
The key characters in Rambo: First Blood Part II are John J. Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), Col. Samuel Trautman (Richard Crenna), Marshall Murdock (Charles Napier).
Rambo: First Blood Part II is rated R.
Rambo: First Blood Part II is an Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
Rambo: First Blood Part II has an audience rating of 6 out of 10.
Rambo: First Blood Part II had a budget of $44M.
Rambo: First Blood Part II has made $300.4M at the box office.