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no but actually tho. the first one is about a veteran having an emotional breakdown when veterans frequently do: the winter holiday season
Yeah First Blood actually had a little bit to say, it wasn't just an action movie
Are you kidding? It's a great story about PTSD, prejudice, and how vets are treated after Vietnam.
I was so shocked when I watched it because it's actually good.
i think there's a universe out there where Rocky and First Blood establish Stalone as being the contemplative action movie guy. both those movies had interesting things to say about grief, loss, disappointment, and carrying on with the traumas of what pursuit of the american dream actually mean
I took First Blood as commentary on the poor treatment and mental health services provided to Viet Nam veterans. First Blood is an excellent film IMO.
It's also about the social conflict between Vietnam and Korea veterans. Something largely forgotten today.
and you'd be right! it's honestly very thoughtful and contemplative
There’s a strong argument that he’s American film’s Norman Rockwell. Not perfect, but he helped shape the identity of a culture in a way that resonated.
Rocky stayed pretty true to that throughout the sequels. The speech he gives his son in Rocky V is outstanding.
They drew first blood, not him! He didn't have a breakdown until after he was repeatedly harassed.
I recall he was looking for an army buddy that had died. From hopes of the holidays with a friend, so harassment from police.