10 Things You Didn't Know About FirstBlood

[@Laugh1ngboy]

I just want to point out that the part that minty couldn't understand was Rambo talking about his buddies death because he couldn't find his legs. That small section was one of the most honest PTSD freak outs I have ever scene performed in a movie. Should have won an Oscar for it.

[@drtoby187]

all the things he was saying at that point, the returning home to a country that didnt want them back, and how they couldnt get jobs actually happend to them.

[@Slane583]

My friends father is a Nam vet. I don't know if he had a hard time getting work like a lot of other vets at the time as he was in law enforcement for many years. But he has PTSD as well as being affected by Agent-Orange. Scary stuff to see what they were forced to go through and then having your home spit on you when you returned. Sadly schools don't teach stuff like this anymore so kids could see what their elders went through in their past life.

[@DrWho2008t101]

Interesting

[@billmunny6813]

He wanted to go home and drive his Chevy but Rambo couldn't find his legs.

[@RichardTheValiantFoolFox]

@@drtoby187 i was technically a peace-time vet because i served between two major engagements but even I had a rough time finding employment after getting out

[@MrPoster42]

I think First Blood is Stallone's best role. Should have gotten an Oscar nomination. He plays the veteran riddled with ptsd and abandoned by the country he served brilliantly. The end where he breaks down is just so raw and emotionally powerful.

[@bigneiltoo]

It was too antiestablishment.

[@clarkkent4734]

They couldn't see past the action sequences, but I agree 100%

[@MrPoster42]

@@clarkkent4734 Good chance Oscar voters never even watched it just assuming it was a mindless action flick.

[@richardturner6981]

@ Carl P: I agree with you.

[@jayrock248]

without Rocky, Sly as Rambo may never happened. I'm die hard Sly fan; I have go with Rocky as best role Rambo immediate second

[@asifkhan4822]

"In town your the law, out here it's me. Don't push it or I'll give you a war you won't believe." Still the best Rambo movie as it is more serious and sombre.

[@ferox965]

I found the 2008 movie to be similar in tone and spirit. I remember renting it as a goof and being surprised at how dark and violent it was. Loved that one.

[@DraziwLestat]

Love that line! But more so when the Sheriff starts weeping!

[@Herr.P]

Rambo kept his word. Ofc. this is the best version its based on the book. Rambo gets killed in that book.

[@jothishprabu8]

Rambo sequels are pure trash except for 4

[@Herr.P]

@@jothishprabu8 I felt they were enjoyable it is what it is so to speak. Besides in the sequels Rambo is more like in the book a pure killing machine.

[@roymctarsney5655]

First Blood was in theaters when I was a junior in high school. I can’t begin to count how many times that I’ve seen this movie and it never gets old. Probably one of my top ten favorite movies. I couldn’t imagine anyone else playing the character of John Rambo.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

The shouting screaming speech is a war tale from Rambo describing a horrific scene where his friend's legs were blown off and died in his arms.

[@adampitre4931]

It is actually some of the best acting Stallone has ever done.

[@DrWho2008t101]

yup

[@janetduncan87]

It perfectly describes a man who flipped out after having seen too much killing. You can't turn it off. My brother was in Vietnam. He's in his 70s, and still has nightmares.

[@abramsullivan7764]

Shame that he didn't get an Oscar for his role as John Rambo.

[@mrillis9259]

I think the drooling crying speech is so powerful. It's real is what makes it stand out. The way he moved about when he was spitting an slobbing is a scene of a broken man.

[@originalchristianvogt]

i found it hilarious that Richard Crenna not only played Trautman in the Rambo movies but also the same role in the Rambo-spoof Hot Shots 2.

[@HollywoodMarine0351]

Col. Denton Walters: She's CIA. The other man's an extra.

[@MojoRevelation]

Not Hot Shots 2, Hot Shots ! Part Deux

[@mikeadams7904]

@@HollywoodMarine0351 they've not seen a woman for decades !

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@thepayne7862]

Actually rewatched that movie last month so funny. Also it had Rowan Atkinson in it.

[@BubbaThaumaturge]

Not Washington DC, but the state of Washington. They are two different places, very far apart.

[@garrettbays6942]

Our poor state just can't seem to catch a break in the movie business. Also, what films that are made here, tend to be mostly about crap subjects, with a few exceptions. Considering that this video is a re-upload, I am surprised Minty didn't fix that mistake.

[@BubbaThaumaturge]

@@garrettbays6942 Well, at least you have Sasquatch.

[@avnrulz8587]

Opposite coasts, in fact.

[@BubbaThaumaturge]

@@bruceleealmighty Now he knows.

[@hansgrueber8169]

It'd be a whole different movie if he walked through D.C., lmao!!!

[@WaterborneCamper]

To me, the re-watchability factor of First Blood will always be miles above the sequels.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

the fourth one only was fueled by nostalgia.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

The 3rd entry is arguably its own iteration of a 'buddy' film; second most re-watchable of the series.

[@mrpmikc2505chinastolemybaby]

Rambo is a movie I’ve watched 5 or 6 times since it was made. There’s only 5 or 6 movies I can say that about. Therefor, Rambo is in my top 6 movies I’ve ever seen. That means it’s a pretty fucken special movie!

[@jamesmack3314]

Definitely

[@jamesmack3314]

@@mrpmikc2505chinastolemybaby 5 or 6?! Heck try a few hundred,it’s been shown on TV forever!

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

"I didn't come here to rescue Rambo from you. I came here to rescue you from him!"

[@robd1329]

....Col. Trautman at his best!

[@iakazul]

Because he’s going to turn you all into Frogs lol

[@cyborgparrot1996]

@@iakazul Lol I understood that reference

[@SW-zu7ve]

@@cyborgparrot1996 Its like you watched the video or something....

[@cyborgparrot1996]

@@SW-zu7ve Well I watched the AVGN Review of Rambo for the NES before this so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@aspalovin]

''If yer gonna send that many men don't forget one thing.'' ''What's that?'' '' A good supply of body bags!'' One of my all time favorite films. Thanks for this one Minty.

[@jeffnelson1672]

"He'll eat things that would make a billy goat puke!"

[@williammacleod6212]

My uncle lived in Hope when they were filming First Blood. He said after filming wrapped the production company sold the police station (built for movie) to the town for $1. Also when the gas station explodes my uncle lived 1/4 of a mile from the that set and said the pyrotechnics used shook his house. The crew had warned locals to expect a bang but don't think they expected that.

[@SALTER818]

Thank for sharing, that's cool stuff

[@DrWho2008t101]

great story.

[@MrSando75]

Thanks for another couple of points about this film I did not know.

[@jaquigreenlees]

The opening scene where Rambo is walking across the bridge from Highway 3, my baby brother was up the gravel road on the run from the police while they were filming the movie. The whole production had him freaking, a police manhunt in the area and he's there on the run.

[@nicktubara]

@@jaquigreenlees did they catch up to your brother or is he a fugitive now?

[@glizzymcguire4849]

The "screamy shouty" monologue was insanely powerful and Stallone deserved an Oscar for that dialogue alone. The book was nuts and I almost want to see a movie with the original ending. Such an amazing movie.

[@jamellelangfordiii3586]

i wish they would... a faithful recreation... Zac Efron would be a great Rambo after seeing him in The Iron Claw.

[@glizzymcguire4849]

⁠@@jamellelangfordiii3586You’re right on with that. Efron would be one of very few actors I’d have faith in playing that role.

[@johnbuckleyjnr32]

The end monologue is some of the best acting stallone has ever done.

[@DoubleD19788]

One of a few scenes in cinema where I actually got choked up.

[@unclebuzzyschurchofgroove6190]

Absolutely! Don't think he ever topped it.

[@robd1329]

Wish they made more movies like this one!

[@neoasura]

It's up there with Rocky going on his rant in his apartment when Mickey was there, you could tell Stallone really wanted to be taken serious as a dramatic actor before the action era took over.

[@robd1329]

@@neoasura ...what about my prime?????

[@richardhart9204]

An absolute classic that hasn't aged a nanosecond since the day it was released.

[@grapeshot]

In my opinion 1982 was one of the best years for movies. And it still remains my favorite Rambo movie because he tore this hick town a new one.

[@shantellakaladypersephone8671]

Yes! I was born in 1982 but I love watching the movies of my birth year because they were complex, nuanced yet they kicked ass too!

[@maladetts]

I'd say the 80's in general was somehow the best decade for both music and film. And the 80's nostalgia is not for nothing.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

@@shantellakaladypersephone8671 they sure were. I think ET was '82.... if not '83.

[@rowan7929]

82 is indeed known as the best movie year ever. Blade Runner Tron Black Crystal Star Trek 2 ET Fitcarraldo Rambo The Thing

[@neoasura]

HBO really helped made it popular too. Back in 1982/1983, if you had HBO, First Blood was shown only a few weeks after the theater (back when HBO actually meant Home Box Office).

[@christianboyd4635]

I still to this day say "It's over Johnny" whenever something is done or broken.

[@chrisridenhour]

Agreed, one of Goldsmith’s best scores, classic movie.

[@chrisbritt4266]

That was a great score for a great movie you're very right

[@Fingersofjoy]

Yes its up there with total recall..his personal favourite.

[@mastahc0w]

This is the one Billy Joel song that always gets me in the feels. My dad was a Vietnam Vet. This movie always hit home.

[@paulatreides4274]

Dan Hill sung Its a Long Road.

[@mastahc0w]

@@paulatreides4274 Was talking about "Goodnight Saigon" playing in background. But that's a really touching song too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5vdm5uiYratqqc

[@paulatreides4274]

@@mastahc0w Oh my mistake sorry.

[@mastahc0w]

@@paulatreides4274 No worries:) I Should of been more specific when I originally posted. Just the song got me. Hehe

[@paulatreides4274]

@@mastahc0w I understand, a mans relationship to his father is special and different for every man.

[@maladetts]

You can recall our favorite 80's movies forever - I'll never tire watching these and will always appreciate such glorious subject matter. Stallone and Schwarzenegger classic movies alone - just make more and more of those awesome reviews, keep them coming forever.

[@toniaansaldo8140]

Seriously...So many people made comments about Stallone and Schwarzenegger for so long. Fact is BOTH guys have always been way smarter than most people. Stallone is an Oscar nominee for writing the screenplay for Rocky. And Schwarzenegger was already a millionaire BEFORE he became a movie star (Or bodybuilding champion. Or governor...) Real Estate,I believe. They're action heroes...Actors. They're not supposed to come across as geniuses.

[@maladetts]

@@toniaansaldo8140 I don't know how any of this relates to my comment, but I'd correct you: Arnold won body-building titles in Europe when still in his teens and became Mr. Universe a year prior to his arrival in the U.S. In fact, what he brought with him to the States in 1968, about 200 grand in today's money, was his bodybuilding title-prize cash. He also immediately got a role in 'Hercules in New York" in 1969, which also earned him some dough. But yes, in an article on "Celebritynetworth" site they say that he supposedly invested that money into property right away, buying cheap and reselling much higher with miraculously huge profit, allegedly. Thus suddenly becoming a millionaire by age 25, even before he became a movie star, which helped him to be choosy about his roles. And this story is a little odd, considering he barely spoke any English and lived in an Austrian village prior to coming to the US, having zero experience and qualification to suddenly become a property-investing genius in America at his age, without anyone's help, and not to go bust with bad deals. Whatever the case, they say he remains a property tycoon to this day, holding a lot of real estate throughout the country. But that's not what most people know and what we value about Arnold the action hero of our young years.

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

being an 80s kid, I grew up watching some of the best action movies. Till this day, First Blood and Red Dawn are still in my top 5

[@Fingersofjoy]

Both produced by buzz fietshans..never mentioned but always delivers..total recall and tombstone..die hard 3..rambo 2 and 3..extreme predjudice...biggest producer of his time.

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Never seen Red Dawn, but my favorites of that era were First Blood, Terminator, and The Road Warrior. All classics.

[@Private-Hudson]

Fun fact. When Rambo elbows the officer in the face in the police station breakout scene. He did accidentally break the guy's nose. Great film and one of the best from 1982.

[@richardeberhart451]

The dude from csi miami

[@mdemers767]

Not quite related to this, but in Rocky III, Stallone insisted he and Dolph Lundgren throw real punches in the ring to make the fights seem more realistic. Lundgren ended up putting Stallone in the hospital. xD

[@kellyweingart3692]

*Rocky IV

[@claytonhaag6931]

Its wild how many more movie reactors started KZbin channels lately. Happy to acknowledge I ve been watching minty's vids for years now. Thanks for all the content mate.

[@spencersmith3482]

Say what you will about Stallone or about the Rambo movies... but that scene at the end where Rambo has his mental breakdown is superb acting.

[@miika4828]

Stallones best acting ever.

[@brandonbentley8532]

He originally kills himself in that scene or shortly thereafter.

[@isaacvargas3156]

@@miika4828 I think this is second best because in the first rocky movie scene were he berates mickey and the acting with Adrian is his best

[@kaleoy7584]

I cannot imagine Dustin Hoffman as the Rambo character. I just can't.

[@MsSimonBee]

I guess you haven't watched the original "Straw Dogs"? I could see him as that type of Rambo, but if they would have wanted to make him like in the book Pacino would have been a good choice. And at that time it wouldn't have seemed weird at all, as that cliché muscle action hero wasn't really a thing yet. Audie Murphy was a "successful" (killing allegedly over 240 men) and highly decorated combat soldier and he was only 5'5" (even smaller than Hoffman) and slender.

[@frigginjerk]

Yeah, I can't get over the association I have between Hoffman and some of the other big roles he's had. I just can't seen Rain Main as Rambo... "246 corpses. 246."

[@kirbyculp3449]

He was good as Jack Crabb in 'Little Big Man'.

[@melissacooper4282]

I'm surprised that Clint Eastwood and Chuck Norris both turned down the role!

[@JrRickard]

Thank goodness for Sylvester Stallone!

[@BeardofBeesPool]

Now he's in Mortal Kombat 11 where he can fight the Terminator. A 90s kids dream come true lol

[@ShogunX11]

Also starring Sly

[@DrWho2008t101]

huh?

[@ShogunX11]

@@DrWho2008t101 rambo is a DLC in Mortal kombat. Stallone also voices him

[@rjmacready5151]

To add on tis, 2 things: Stallone apparently did his lines through zoom calls, as they were working on it early on in the current health situation, and I love the lines from both Rambo & the other characters referencing other Stallone movies.

[@BlacktoothgrinUA]

The one thing that always gets missed from any reviews and which had bought me from the start - the gorgeous landscapes of British Columbia. The nature itself plays the crucial role in developing the character of the protagonist and creates the distinct atmosphere. Even off-screen: heard that Stallone performed the stunt jumping on the trees himself, broking his ribs. 3:29 - Teasle didn't kill Rambo in the book, it was Trautman.

[@jumblesaleboo]

Teasle is actually depicted as a Korean War Veteran in the movie too...there are some hints such as medals and military shells in Teasles office. :)

[@chuckfinley612]

I always like catching those quick glances at his medals behind him. Pretty sure its a Purple Heart and a Silver Star (3rd Highest medal). Also Teasle says something to the effect "We all come home messed up, but doesn't give him the right..." Key words "we."

[@neoasura]

Your average viewer wouldn't know that though. As for the medals, they could've been mearly decorations or a relatives medals. They never outright say he was in the Korean war, that was only in the book.

[@1pcfred]

@@chuckfinley612 yeah I remember Teasle mentioning something to that effect offhand in the movie. But I have seen Rambo countless times over the years. If I'm flipping around on TV and it's on I'll usually watch it. And it's the kind of movie I can start anywhere.

[@bisseborjesson9533]

Hey Minty, Since you are a Jerry Goldsmth fan I can tell you a quote that you might not heard before. Jerry Goldsmith once said this: "Rambo built my house". With that he meant that the used the money from the Rambo trilogy that he got to pay for his house. This might be the best quote I have ever heard a film composer have said.

[@SaintMartins]

Yes it was filmed in a town called "Hope" in the Canadian province of British Columbia. 1 & half hour east of Vancouver. It was a big deal locally b/c "Rocky" was in town ! LOL

[@maladetts]

Wow, never knew this. I thought it was one of the northern states. Nothing gave out Canada.

[@h10b-c2n]

The cliff scene was filmed at the Othello Tunnels just outside of Hope. One of the most gorgeous spots in our already stunning province.

[@NaturalGallantBodybuilding]

@@maladetts yeah, it's 30 minutes drive from my house.

[@RangaTurk]

It just doesn't feel like this film was shot in a Commonwealth country. The railway yard on the bike chase scene looks like Field, British Columbia. Before that, there is a white house that looks like a milk depot.

[@SumDumGy]

“What do you hunt with a knife?” “Name it.”

[@mikesampson4883]

Enemy

[@maxiepattie85]

@@mikesampson4883 ...there are many like it but this one is mine!

[@spoton6906]

Lt. General William P. Yarborough is considered to be the Father of US Army Special Forces. He was a paratrooper who designed the USArmy Jump Wings badge and their jump boots. As well, he was responsible for turning US SF into what it is today. One thing he wanted done, which Big Army refused, was to issue each SF member with a custom made, serial numbered Bowie Knife. This was to compliment their use of the Crossed Arrows insignia which comes from the days of “Indian Fighting”. I heard of US SF saying that give a Green Beret a knife, he will build you a house. Give him time and he will build a village.

[@brandonsavitski]

Long Tall Sally, she built sweet, she got everything, that Uncle John need. Aw baby, I'm gonna have me some fun, I'm gonna have me some fun, I'm gonna have me some fun.

[@franktotten3783]

There was a real Rambo present during filming: known locally as "Shaky Jake". He was S.O.G. in WW2, lived in the bush outside of town, looked out for us kids, but when he got drunk and heard a loud noise, he'd holler "Incoming" and turn into a quivering, sobbing ball. The production coming to Hope was a positive thing for Jake; he got pissed off, sobered up and proceeded to make an utter nuisance of himself, infiltrating the shoots at will; so much so that the production had to hire every off duty R.C.M.P. officer as security......not that it really helped. He's still visible in a few scenes in the background. He died in local hospital of liver failure in 1986. R.I.P. Jacob Piscatti.

[@aspalovin]

Can you point him out in any scenes for us please?

[@franktotten3783]

@@aspalovin The only one I can really recall is the camp setup/mobilization just before the first appearance of Troutman in the original theater release. My older brother said he's standing in front of the Can-yon resturant, (yep, Hope actually has a Chinese restaurant called the Can-yon), during the motorcycle chase.

I'm surprised they didn't just use him as a extra.

[@franktotten3783]

@ He wasn't the most stable of individuals, and had some.......firm opinions; but his presence may have shaped the Rambo character. A broken, old as fuck special forces chap who could run circles around cops a third his age? If I recall my brothers stories correctly, the site scouts managed to antagonize him by trying to turn him out of one of his camps so the production could shoot there......a site above the town that became inaccessible before production due to rain fall.......relations kinda went down hill after that.

[@TheRealNormanBates]

@@franktotten3783 sounds like you could make a movie about making *First Blood*

[@scottschoppert9149]

I could watch this movie over and over and not get tired of it!

[@sonsofthewestredwhiteblue5317]

You’re good at this bro. You have a knack for ‘cutting through’ with no ego or over indulgence. Respect bro.

[@jeffd5113]

Sabaton wrote a song called To Hell and Back about Audie Murphey over coming is addiction by locking himself in a hotel room for a week to get off the drugs and live a normal live...he was also one of the most decorated vets in WW2

[@stephaneraymond7633]

He was the most decorated vets of ww2

[@jeffd5113]

@@stephaneraymond7633 yes he was

[@ericg7183]

THE most decorated US soldier in WWII.

[@jeffd5113]

@@ericg7183 yes I was corrected on that....the most decorated in WW2

[@jonathantillian6528]

He was also a wife beater and a compulsive gambler. Don't look too hard at your heroes.

[@jimmaurer8361]

When the cops were spraying Rambo with the firehose, all I kept thinking was how bad that's gotta hurt and Stallone wasn't acting

[@chosanwan1510]

We were in this bar in Saigon and this kid comes up, this kid carrying a shoe-shine box. And he says "Shine, please, shine!" I said no. He kept askin', yeah, and Joey said "Yeah." And I went to get a couple of beers, and the box was wired, and he opened up the box, f***ing blew his body all over the place. And he's laying there, he's f***ing screaming. There's pieces of him all over me, just like this, and I'm tryin' to pull him off, you know, my friend that's all over me! I've got blood and everything and I'm tryin' to hold him together! I'm puttin'... the guy's f***in' insides keep coming out! And nobody would help! Nobody would help! He's saying, sayin' "I wanna go home! I wanna go home!" He keeps calling my name! "I wanna go home, Johnny! I wanna drive my Chevy!" I said "Why? I can't find your f***in' legs! I can't find your legs!"

[@ShogunX11]

One of the best scenes on the movie.

[@ermacjones4821]

Must've had a Chevelle, I get it.

[@aspalovin]

When Rambo breaks down about his friend getting killed by a shoeshine box bomb he said. ''I wanna go home, I wanna go home. He keeps callin' my name, I wanna go home Johnny, I wanna drive my Chevy. I said, Well what, I can't find yer fuckin legs.'' That part is wicked heart wrenching to me. I have Vet friends and one was killed in combat. It hit's harder now than it did the first 20 times I saw it before they served.

[@NGMonocrom]

Nice one, Minty. But you missed something. In the movie, it is mentioned though not explored in-depth at all, that Teasle is also a Veteran who saw combat too. As for the stuff you couldn't understand.... His buddy got his legs blown off by a kid with a boobytrap bomb in a shoe-shine box, during some down time in Vietnam. The kid had originally approached Rambo, asked him if he wanted a shine. But Rambo declined. His buddy felt sorry for the kid and agreed to pay for a shoe shine. That's the backstory. What Rambo was saying is that his buddy didn't die right away. He started screaming at Rambo that all he wanted to do was go home, and drive his Chevy vehicle. He begged Rambo to find his legs for him. And, Rambo tried. But he couldn't find them because they had been blown to pieces. So Rambo was telling his dying buddy how sorry he was that he couldn't find his legs for him. Ironically, I didn't have to look that up. I actually understood what he was saying.

[@chuckfinley612]

Yep! Like you were saying about Teasle. Its quick, but the few times hes at his desk you see a shadow box of medals behind him on display. Purple Heart and Silver Star for Teasle. Fits the Korean War Veteran tie in from the book into the movie.

[@neoasura]

They never mention Teasle being in war in the movie though, thats more of a plot point in the book. And considering when this movie came out, most people had small TVs and a VCR, so making out his medals in the background would've been hard. I didn't even notice until I had a big screen and saw this in HD for the first time.

[@1pcfred]

@@neoasura I thought Teasle mentioned that he was in a war and it did not mess him all up. Although it kind of did.

[@travismiles5885]

In the book Teasle is a Korean war vet and might have felt some animosity towards Rambo since Korea was the "forgotten war." As a veteran myself it always grated on me how Teasle treated a fellow veteran regardless of when and where Rambo served.

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

@@travismiles5885 Indeed, Sly Stallone mentioned on the audio commentary on the DVD/ Blu Ray that Teasle being a Korean war vet is a part of the reason he gives Rambo a hard time. I believe Stallone that originally this fact was presented more clearly for viewers in the script before the last round of rewrites happened.

[@russelhantzfan5429]

The stunt actor when Rambo jumps off the cliff into the trees is performed by Wally's friend Chester (Buddy Hart) from Leave it to Beaver fame.

[@garyhunt8067]

My favourite scene is when he puts that knife on that guys neck and tells don't push it.

[@jc.1191]

Throwing the rock at the helicopter for me. But that one's badass too.

[@pillboss1987]

Little known fact: after WWII, Audie Murphy went on to have a very successful movie career. Starring in such films as “To Hell and Back”, “48 Hours”, and “Pluto Nash”

[@RichardWilliams-kf5vw]

Pretty sure it’s a very well known fact.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

Also: the scene were Rambo fell from the helicopter onto the tree branches, Stallone did that stunt, and broke his ribs.

[@RichardTheValiantFoolFox]

he also got a branch thrust through his bicep doing that fall

[@toniaansaldo8140]

He didn't fall from the helicopter. He dove from the cliff because they were shooting at him. The helicopter had Deputy Gault in it,they were going after John Rambo.

[@SALTER818]

@@toniaansaldo8140 thank you. You can tell he hasn't seen the movie in years

[@jothishprabu8]

He didn't get on any helicopter

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

@@toniaansaldo8140 I only remember it was the scene with a helicopter, thanks for the help

[@dave724cbg8]

Minty, love the content. I am 43 and remember all this so vividly. Love that you always talk about the video games. I remember opening my Rambo helicopter on Christmas morning at my grandmas house. It had a pistol grip on the back with a trigger that when pulled spun the rotors. I ran around all day with that thing in my right hand and the rotors spinning. 😊

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

I grew up around Vietnam vets.my first favorite character was the punisher which I always felt this character was inspired by. Great, great movie. And a great inspiration for my life. Love all the actors in this one too.😀

[@et76039]

Another point, which I remember from reading the book back in 1975. The book described Rambo as being half-German and half-Apache, which seemed to have been skipped over in the movies.

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

You didn’t go over that Sylvester Stallone did his own stunts in the movie when he jumps off the cliff he broke a couple ribs when he landed in the tree

[@mistycrom]

And the ladder breaking in the tunnels wasn't supposed to, but just really broke and the reaction was real given Stallone's broken ribs.

[@rocoe9019]

Lol the broken ribs part you got right anyway, lmao

[@arlionheart9744]

10:09 "Ashton" Martin Lol. The quirkiness of dialects and languages. Love your work. Never give up.

[@DeltaEcho303]

Stallone helped create the mythos of the 'badass protagonist' out of necessity. Early shooting gave him almost an hour of additional dialogue and he admitted it was horrible. Stallone figured out Rambo would be far more intimidating if others talked about him instead of him talking about himself. Hence, we got arguably the best scene in the franchise with Colonel Trautman telling the cops "I'm here to save you from him."

[@NickHazletonMusic]

I’m surprised he didn’t talk about this. It was a Howard stern clip and I think it’s pretty important to the success of the movie.

[@thepayne7862]

Since you mentioned him you should do an episode on To Hell and Back the Audie Murphy story starring Audie Murphy. The man played himself in his own biopic. Sabaton the Swedish metal band has a song about Audie Murphy called To Hell and Back, about when Audie Murphy locked himself in a motel room for 7 days to detox from the drugs he had been given after coming home from the war to help cope.

[@darkop861]

Rambo is in my all time favorite movie list. I love the town of Hope B.C.! Wish I could live there.

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

One of my favorite Christmas movies of all time.

[@darkop861]

This is the best Rambo movie of all time!

[@CG-ln1le]

You didn't like the 5th one?

[@darkop861]

@@CG-ln1le i like the rambo movies pretty much in rhe order they were released. I like the 5th one but not nearly as much as 1 2 and 3.

[@arturkarpinski164]

Not to be a buzzkill but I was falsely arrested, beat up by the cops and injailed!! This movie holds a special place in my heart!!! Awesome video as always Minty!!! Also, gotta love Silvester Stallone!!!! For his age the man looks bad ass!!!!💪❤

[@scottmcclary594]

Out of everything you just said I'm most shocked to find out apples have a high amount of vitamin c and had to Google it... 36 years old and I'm still learning basic shit!

[@maladetts]

That happens throughout the life.

[@Alverant]

Keep learning. I'm 47 and still learning new things. It makes life fun!

[@maladetts]

@@Alverant That actually makes life kinda sad. And leads you to realizing you need at least a few lives like that, just to learn the basics about this world.

[@clearsmashdrop5829]

I had a similar shock when I found out potatoes have lots of Vitamin C.

[@jeremyherndon2974]

Just to clarify an Apple has roughly 4.5mg of Vitamin C while an Orange has 53.2 mg I would say that is actually a huge difference. Also the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C is 45mg according to the WHO so 1 Orange or 10 Apples who am I to say.

[@hollysmith420]

your background song "Goodnite Saigon" is one of my all time favs

[@stevemedel9781]

Hey Minty, just a quick correction, he was in the State of Washington not Washington DC. You’re the best.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

He still is! Also, changing the overall ending is one thing, but why change the locale as well (set in KY, per the novel) ?

[@Shonuff42080]

Was like state fool

[@Shonuff42080]

I believe it was a slip of the tongue he knows the difference.!

[@joshjhutton]

You beat me to it.

[@WitchyWhale]

@@Shonuff42080 He's not from the U.S.A. Just give him a break, mistakes happen.

[@Goats_]

That was Awesome! I'm 39, & Rambo was the first non‐cartoon movie I ever saw. Loved the cartoon & had the action figures. Well Done Minty!

[@wstine79]

"Don't push it, or I'll give you a war you won't believe."

[@kimrice394]

Me talking to the tv after the news every night! 😜

[@DrWho2008t101]

:)

[@RaikenXion]

"Let it go, LET IT GO."

[@Charlie_Rowe]

I remember that the Rambo action figure replaced my He-Man as my favorite toy until the Teenage Mutant Turtles came out a few years later.

[@Jake_E57]

I've just been watching the animated series lately, I was pretty big into it as a kid.

[@davidandrews4025]

I used to have some of the figures

[@vintageroller]

This was my favorite movie growing up as a kid.

[@DCPatrol]

I adored the cartoon as a kid. I had toys, bases and even sticker books. I didn't have a lot of the popular toys but I had these!

[@joepiemonte9850]

Love this one Minty! I sent it right over to my older brother! He had all the toys growing up! Stay well pal🙏

[@Chris77LBG]

Idea : 10 Amazing Facts you didn't know about Street of Fire (1984)

[@briand7731]

YES, PLEASE!!! Unfortunately there isn't all that much to tell. But I would still love it.

[@rang123yea5]

Lee Ving , Lead singer of F.E.A.R. of the 1st wave LA punk bands!

[@f5tornadeau]

The toy line... That’s it! I had a toy growing up and couldn’t figure out what it was. It’s the Rambo Savage Strike Cycle. You just provided an end to a 20 year memory struggle. Bless you, Minty!

[@poppys34]

Would Stallone please create a prequel showing a young Rambo being recruited and trained by Troutman then showing what he did to get the MOH. Been waiting for this idea to happen for soooo long!

[@sassyfassy8594]

FYI....there really was a John Rambo that served in Vietnam. His name is on the memorial in DC. From what I understand, his family wasn't too thrilled about the move

[@bronzeageancientone4844]

Alternative plot: They make Rambo the " welcome wagon " person for the town. Problem solved in a win - win for everyone

[@JamesBondStarWarsFan1985]

Happy 40th Anniversary Rambo First Blood (1982-2022) First Blood will always be my all time favorite Sylvester Stallone film and Sylvester Stallone gave a brilliant performance as John Rambo. First Blood is the best Rambo film, the music score by Jerry Goldsmith was stellar, and the plot of John Rambo going up against the law enforcement people was excellent. The action scenes were impressive, Brian Dennehy as Will Teasle was a great villain, and John Rambo's "Nothing is Over!" speech scene was absolutely powerful.

[@hectorlopez1069]

One of the best

[@edkarter7062]

This and The Warriors the 1st .movies seen on VHS ! We almost made it to sunrise after many viewings !

[@MaxStax1]

I fully expected Minty to start the video by tying a headband on his head.

[@mikevoisine2886]

It's a long road, when you're on your own...

[@neoasura]

Great song for the end credits.

[@trevormoses5061]

@@neoasura Written by Hal Shaper, a South African writer.

[@jordiny3756]

Just came back from a road trip vacation to Vancouver, definitely stopped by Hope to snap a pic with the Rambo carving statue there. Enjoyed the vid as well with the other ones. As a Canadian hearing that a trip up here will make ya optimistic & happy.. :') tyvm!

[@williamherring2349]

I watched the firt 3 films for the first time last week. I thought he would be another overpowered action hero but he has soul and is a broken man the story he told about his killed friend was gut wrenching 😢

[@bjornemccomb8262]

One of my fav you tubers, Scott on Tape, did a location for this film it’s amazing!! Love First Blood and all the actors and one liners! “Those Green Berets, they’re real bad asses”

[@iamnostalgic9567]

"I wanna go home Johnny."

[@TheStrykerProject]

Yet another movie that I watched over and over in high school. Great pick, Minty!

[@cwgbuckeyes319]

Still would love for you to do Major League. Especially with baseball season starting. I can help with many facts about the movie

[@mikeadams7904]

Love that film

[@shawndixon4536]

Watching this is making me want to re-watch all the movies, and watch Last Blood as I have never watch it yet.

[@benjo12345100]

Re 2:43, I'm pretty sure it's set in Washington State, not Washington DC

[@davebarr6983]

It was Washington state, I think some people in other countries think they're the same place

[@harrimanpd]

Minty mess ups are part of the appeal

[@maladetts]

@@Me-qp8vz I thought he was a Brit.

[@pollypocket3508]

@@maladetts he's a Brit living in Australia.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

@@pollypocket3508 He is?!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Actor Kirk Douglas was scheduled to play Col Sam Trautman SF but he backed off at the last min. On set in WA state, Seattle. Richard Crenna was cast & hired in 48hr.

[@TerryMcQ79]

My father took me to see this movie when my mom was pregnant with my brother...then we theater hopped for about 4 hours ending in a theater show Fantasia

[@lifeschool]

Bonus Fact: The famous red headband was inspired after Stallone saw a British pop group wearing them on TV. As Rambo was shot in British Columbia in late 1981, my guess is he must have seen 'Duran Duran My Own Way' video which is on youtube. Stallone mentions this in an interview which was done at the same time as the photo at 5:09, but sadly I cant find this footage now.

[@HeyouCrow]

Considered as strong chance!., Due Sylvester, didn't read any 'Shang-Chi' 😏

[@dongray9852]

"I guess if you want freedom, you have to kick ass first"... This has always been the case Minty. 🤕

[@joshuagibson2520]

You have to continue kicking ass too. They're tyring to assault our 2A rights everyday here in the states. We have to remain vigilant.

[@hansgrueber8169]

@@joshuagibson2520 Now the population is mortgaging their rights and freedom for a false sense of security. It was a good run, but all good things must come to an end.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@hansgrueber8169 yeah. Fuck all that. I'll keep my dangerous freedom. Every. Single. Time.

[@angelaarnold2051]

Love your work. Interesting and funny videos every time. Actually made me laugh out loud!

[@markrichardson8941]

" in town you're the law . Out here it's me . "

[@WELSHYTECH]

i remember watching rambo first blood as a kid with my grandfather it was him who got me into rocky and rambo and i was only a kid but spending time with your grandparents is special. and i always look back to those memories because it brings a smile to my face

[@poppys34]

I’m annoyed when people say they can’t understand Stallone in his ending monologue. That is superb acting and when you’re crying hysterically in real life, your hard to understand. I’ve seen this movie countless times and that scene gets me every time.

[@finscreenname]

I always thought so. Gave me an insight into what they felt when they come home. They were kids at 17, 18, 19 years old, in for years (WWII for 4+) strapped with a M16 or a Garand and a .45 on their hip. Driving machines with enough fire power to take over the small towns they come from and commanding others to do the same and everyone around them is the same. Then they come home. Everyone and everything they knew is now gone and everyone at home expects the solider to leave it all behind (everything they were taught to be) and be the same person that left. No 22+ something that has had power wants to realize they now have none and society didn't value these people enough to make sure they caught up to the civilians they protected. A recipe for disaster and a lot of misconceptions.

[@valientevaliente9473]

my question is did he really cry? cos i see that he really cry in that scene

[@sulrich70]

This was a great exposition on the chronic effects of war on a person, and how peoples lives are expendable.

[@pbxn-3rdx-85percent]

"They drew first blood, not me." In Tango & Cash 1989, Stallone as Lt. Ray Tango: "Rambo...is a pu*sy." XD nothing beats 80s action movies : )

[@DrWho2008t101]

great quote.i remembered that.

[@MarisaP1978]

I know, right? That line about Rambo being a pussy always makes me laugh! But it doesn't mean that I don't respect what Rambo went thru. PTSD is really tough to handle. I have it from abuse that I've endured in my life. But I deal with it.

[@mikeadams7904]

Or in the UK edited for tv version - " rambo is a primitive ."

[@mrillis9259]

I think Tango said that because Tango was part of society an could walk around normal even if he himself had seen an done bad shot on the streets.

[@Felstef]

Another interesting and entertaining video. Great choice in background music, Good night Saigon is very fitting for First Blood

[@jasoncrane1928]

Minty I always get criticised for what I am about to say, and your review, is one of the reasons. The end scene in the sherrif's office where Stallone is describing his friends death in Saigon, is my evidence that Stallone could actually act. It is one of the most powerful five minutes or so in film history. His description, his tone of voice, his physical/body language paints a vivid picture and at least for me it made me able to imagine the scene and feel his pain. Whenever anyone says Stallone can not act, I always bring them back to this scene and by the end of my description, I have turned them into believers. I do not know why Stallone got into acting, whether it was for the money, or to be known as a good actor, but his subsequent film choices were no doubt for the money.

[@jeffrykopis5468]

I knew he was great when Rocky first came out. I was 11 years old.

[@stacyjohnson6346]

I saw this movie with my older sister with 48 hours as a sneak peek movie. You talk about bad ass movies from the 80s in the same night, epic.

[@orinanime]

The speech clip: " but nobody would help me. He kept saying I wanna go home! I wanna go home! He keeps callin' my name! Johnny I want to go home. I want to drive my Chevy. I said with what I can't find your fuckin' legs!"

[@jothishprabu8]

Nothing is over! Nothing! You just don’t turn it off! It wasn’t my war! You asked me, I didn’t ask you! And I did what I had to do to win! But somebody wouldn’t let us win! And I come back to the world and I see all those maggots at the airport, protesting me, spitting. Calling me baby killer and all kinds of vile crap! Who are they to protest me, huh? Who are they? Unless they’ve been me and been there and know what the hell they’re yelling about!

[@orinanime]

@@jothishprabu8 the heart and soul of the movie right there!

[@stevenherrera3441]

I had a Rambo Big Wheel in the 80's and I rode the the thing around so much the plastic wheels split and all the stickers eventually wore off. I loved it

[@SynymynBuhnz]

I think it's cute when Minty makes little American mistakes. It's okay, I mean, heck, all of Australia is Melbourne to me. Lol

[@yawn1887]

Melbourne is the worst city in Australia. come up to carnis, Where the rainforest meets the sea.

[@thefourhorsemen91]

Teasle: Are you telling me that 200 men against your boy is a no-win situation for us? Trautman: You send that many, don't forget one thing. Teasle: What? Trautman: A good supply of body bags.

[@MrEnergee1987]

One year after this there was an unknown cult classic ‘Sleepaway Camp’ was released. Have a look at that

[@butchvito]

I wouldn't call Sleepaway Camp "unknown". Anyone that grew up watching 80's horror knows that movie.

[@roghdz6231]

Ive asked for that and NIGHT OF THE DENONS plenty of times. Only got some bullshit British movie called demons

[@janluukkonen7900]

Hey Minty, Great video! Actually there was another Rambo First Blood Part II game for Commadore 64. It was an awesome game at the time!

[@sulufest]

There really was a John Rambo in Vietnam. If I recall correctly he is also listed on the Vietnam War Memorial.