This movie came out in 1982. In 1983, I transitioned from active Marine Corps to the reserve. I needed a full time job to pay rent. 250+ employers in Albuquerque refused to hire me because I was a veteran. Finally, a hotel followed federal law and hired me. Desert Storm in 1991 transitioned both active and former military from monsters to heroes. During my time in the military we were required to wear civilian clothes off base, as if our haircuts and mannerisms weren't going to give us away.
@cocopuff7038
21 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service I'm a veteran to from War.
@gregorygant4242
21 күн бұрын
I guess you didn't take that left turn to Albuquerque ha ? Sorry, cheap joke there . I am not an American but I can still say thank you for your service . The military people go through so much ,much more than others in life , their sacrifice bears no comparison to my and most people's lives . Very sorry for your ordeals in life and hope the rest of your life leaves you withsome peace and happiness. You deserve it . God bless !
@Ranman1
20 күн бұрын
@@gregorygant4242No, he made the left turn to Albuquerque, should have bypassed it! Thanks for your service, dudester, sorry you experienced that.
@JoshSmith-wo7zw
18 күн бұрын
Teasle is a Korean war veteran and in his mind the Korean war was totally forgotten about so he's extremely jealous of the Vietnam vets even though when they came home from Vietnam they were treated like straight up trash but that doesn't mean anything to Teasle
@jamesamelia2812
15 күн бұрын
Dude, I'm so sorry. God bless you and all those who served in Vietnam.
@LordEriolTolkien
21 күн бұрын
His final breakdown / confession is a remarkable piece of cinema. it changes the whole context of the movie
@Ranman1
20 күн бұрын
And its not hollywood, our guys did experience those exact types of things in Vietnam and every war before or since. Its a brilliant, accurate monologue, that sums up a lot of war vet’s experience after that war in particular. Its a huge black eye on our country’s history then, and it didn’t begin to get better until the memorial wall was finally built. I recommend everyone who hasn’t visited The Wall to do so, in addition to all the good war memorials they have in DC. Very somber and oddly voyeristic to see obvious war vets and family/ friends of the fallen at these memorials, especially The Wall. Also all the trinkets, notes and flowers people leave at the memorials. You want to see the monuments up close and I also was fascinated and saddened watching people search for people they new, but it always felt kinda wrong to me in a way, but I just couldn’t stop looking. Very conflicting experiences each time I was there. I never served, but was born in ‘70 and Sigon fell in ‘75 and had a lot of family friends that did growing up.
@chrissiegle1065
24 күн бұрын
It was a really weird time. We lost that war, and all of the older soldiers from other wars kind of looked down on the Vietnam vets for losing.. the sixties hippies protested the soldiers bad... and when the soldiers got home they tried to fit in by growing their hair long, which pissed off the older generation even more...ptsd wasnt really an official thing yet... so they had no one to talk to... it was just so hard for the Vietnam vets.. in every aspect. Great reaction. 😊
@ghoffmann821
14 күн бұрын
...except we didn't actually lose that war.
@deanml83
23 күн бұрын
Stallone doesn't get enough credit for his acting, especially early in his career.
@VegasAlien1
24 күн бұрын
All he wanted was something to eat.
@thejoker-pd9df
24 күн бұрын
I was 12 when this came out. One of the first movies that talked about how Vietnam Veterans were treated when they came back. This and Born on the 4th of July helped start the conversation about it.
@LordEriolTolkien
21 күн бұрын
The cliff dive scene followed by the self repair/stitches from the contents of his knife, forever sealed both Rambo as an epic character, Stallone as epic action hero, and that knife as desired by many teen boys of the day. I was young teen when this first came out
@ericgaudet5488
24 күн бұрын
My father served 2 tours in Vietnam as a United States Marine .When serving he was rewarded 2 purple hearts for being wounded in combat. He got his first metal during his first tour could have left but he wanted to stay with his unit but after reserving his second metal the government said he could go home .
@steve-eq8kx
24 күн бұрын
I could listen to your voice all day. Very pleasing. Thanks
@YourGuitarPlayerAndSinger
24 күн бұрын
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="967">16:07</a> Yes, he jumped into the trees, and the scream you hear is real, because Stallone hit a branch and broke one of his ribs doing that stunt ;)
@josepharnold1345
24 күн бұрын
Every boy wanted and most of us got a Rambo style knife that Christmas, lol. Good reaction, thanks.
@Sir_Alex
23 күн бұрын
Stallone's performance is so underrated, the finale is great and the movie was the intro to that monologue.
@josefhorndl3469
20 күн бұрын
After Rocky, Nighthawks & Rambo - I've seen them all in theater - Sylvester Stallone's performance was all & everything, but NOT underrated!
@earth7551
13 күн бұрын
Yeah but copies a lot of the late Charles Bronson's movie plot like Chatos Land 1972 Death Hunt 1981
@LordEriolTolkien
21 күн бұрын
That bit you had trouble watching, where he stitched himself up, was amazing and inspiring to all boys watching. Made him forever a legend: both character and actor
@qumsafi9670
24 күн бұрын
I remember watching it when I was a child, even though it wasn't from my time. I watched a lot of films from that generation, from the 80s and 90s.
@jamesanthony5257
24 күн бұрын
As a sports gal, you will enjoy the Rocky movies, especially the training montages.
@jasonspaulding3949
22 күн бұрын
That dialogue between Rambo and Troutman was very good
@guitarman8462
21 күн бұрын
This movie is actually from a novel. The author went around talking to vets & got all their stories , experiences etc of what they went through to write the book.
@2971username
6 күн бұрын
You are right about Halloween costume. I was 13 when I dressed as Rambo for Halloween. Since then and thru Highschool my nickname became Rambo.
@l.piloto7964
20 күн бұрын
You seem like a very young Lady but despite your apparent youth, I was impressed with the maturity and compassion you grasped such painful deep emotional trauma our veterans suffer for us. I may be the least important member, but without doubt you earned my subscription and respect.
@quixote6942
9 күн бұрын
For the "Rambo" (Survival) knives, the handle is Hollow and usually comes with a Compass, Fishing line and a couple of hooks, Some a water resistant Matches and a course piece of paper to strike them on. For the Tree Fall, part of it was done by Sylvester. When you hear him scream, it's because he just broke a couple of ribs.
@chrissiegle1065
24 күн бұрын
There's 6 rocky movies, and they are all great. 5 might be a little weak, but 6 makes up for it. All the Rambos are good too.
@thepodbaydoorshal
20 күн бұрын
You don’t count the Creed films?
@charlesmaurer6214
19 күн бұрын
Last Blood is even a statement on today’s issues and what is needed on the border.
@thepodbaydoorshal
19 күн бұрын
@@charlesmaurer6214 it’s vile republican propaganda and nothing more.
@funnymanricktwo
24 күн бұрын
Great reaction, Arianne. Thanks for sharing. Awesome movie.
@ramstrong1961
24 күн бұрын
First Blood a ete filmer dans les Rocheuses Canadiennes (Fraser Valley) avec un budget de 15 millions en 1981.
@gregorygant4242
21 күн бұрын
French Candian there ? Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Vancouver , BC ? Beautiful country in the movie !
@quixote6942
9 күн бұрын
Although the Movies paints a clear picture of the hero/villian, the Novel Blurs that line... Rambo and Teasle were both suffering from different effects of their time in the Military... Teasle, from Korea and Rambo, from Vietnam. Green Berets are Special forces, and the Congressional Medal of Honor is the Highest Award given in the Military.
@EusebioPerez-i4g
23 күн бұрын
Great reaction. And "sometimes the news"... never trust the news😉
@_Inferno_Fay
17 күн бұрын
My pittbull was named Rambo...beautiful full blooded red nose.
@D-ragon-S
17 күн бұрын
I want to Thank you for crying.... your empathy shows what a good person you are!! You're appreciated!❤❤
@bryantalk8176
20 күн бұрын
I've seen this movie a hundred times, and I still tear up during the final monologue!
@davidperkins6752
20 күн бұрын
as someone who grew up in the '80's, can confirm it absolutely was a really popular Halloween costume!
@kennyp9616
24 күн бұрын
Solid fat 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💪 😎
@Lonejustice1
23 күн бұрын
Check out "Demolition Man." "Tango And Cash." "Harley Davidson And The Marlboro Man."
@waynepeterson1061
24 күн бұрын
Loving your review of Rambo-First Blood. Such a great movie.
@bobsylvester88
20 күн бұрын
I was 18 when this movie came out. Too young for Vietnam, but a lot of the vets were still in their 20s when I became aware of the whole thing. PTSD treatment was helped and pushed forward by this movie. Its one of my favorites.
@SASTORM
21 күн бұрын
First Blood is a drama, not much an action movie, this is a film with a deep meaning on how the USA goverment and military failed to vietnam vets in every possible way
@billthomas478
4 күн бұрын
As an Albertan who lived in Quebec for a year and a half (i moved there for a girl..... NEVER do that) I can confirm that Quebec's rules never make much sense.
@Prodigal1
14 күн бұрын
Excellent reaction. You’re wise beyond your years!❤
@joedirt688
16 күн бұрын
PTSD IS A HORRIBLE THING.
@billthomas478
4 күн бұрын
The medal of honor is the same as the Victoria Cross in Canada.
@l.piloto7964
20 күн бұрын
At the beginning of Vietnam conflict Green Berets were training locals to fight the communist and the trainees went up against a smaller group and lost. The 5-man Green Beret team without orders to do so went up and destroyed the superior enemy force for killing some of their trainees and to show the remaining trainees what they could achieve if they apply what they were teaching them.
@neonana74
23 күн бұрын
The Rambo knife was a big hit. Everyone wanted one. It had a compass on the back of the knife, and some stitching materials (not real medical equipment) on the inside. A few friends of mine had one, but if I remember well, they were pretty cheap.
@charlesmaurer6214
19 күн бұрын
Got a couple cheep versions from harbor freight and reground the curve back before the saw. The handle joint is a weak spot but the tube can keep a small survival kit. Needles and thread for first aid or fishing and fire start kit.
@joebusg2986
21 күн бұрын
A little background that will help you put the plot into perspective. The Vietnam war was the first war in history the media was given access to directly. As a result it was the first war in which the general public back home got to hear from the media first hand accounts of a lot of the stuff that actually happens during a war. Before Vietnam, the media largely romanticized war with the bad stuff being reduced to statistics and number. As a result, a large resistance to the war in Vietnam grew with the general population with people protesting the war effort and from this movement there grew some very hateful sometimes even violent opinions directed toward anyone or anything connected to the war. When soldiers came home from Vietnam not only did they have to deal with all the normal problems that soldiers of the past had to deal with such as troubles adjusting to civilian life and P.T.S.D., they also had to deal with a very hostile public opinion. They were called baby killers to their faces because the media had reported that US soldiers were killing children. What the media failed to report was that the North Vietnamese were USING children to attack soldiers by strapping bombs to them and sending them into camps disguised as local children and so the soldiers had no choice. These men fought for their country witnessed horrors no human being should ever be forced to witness and came back home to be literally spit on and hated. I had two uncles who fought in Vietnam and when they got home friends that they'd had since grade school would refuse to even speak to them when passing in the street. The Green Beret are a special forces unit within the US Army. They're the best of the best of what the Army has to offer. The Congressional Medal of Honor that's mentioned in the film is the highest honor possible given to those who perform above and beyond the call of duty. To put this is perspective, in the US military any time you meet someone of a higher rank than you, you are required to salute that person to show respect to their higher rank. Then that person in turn sautes back. Those who have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor must be saluted by the Us President.
@l.piloto7964
20 күн бұрын
In guerilla warfare you want to disrupt supply lines like, fuel, food, ammunition and weapons so the enemy feels the fear of what is soon to come. Then add "shock and aw" of what seems like an unbeatable force with overpowering force and the fear destroys your enemy's will to fight or fight effectively.
@zedwpd
21 күн бұрын
Movies that people like to remember like this one, will get you more views than series. Something to think about when growing your channel.
@carlooldani3150
12 күн бұрын
Black Rain (1989) It's not popular and I don't understand why but for me it's Ridley Scott's best film.
@JohnForero-v1q
18 күн бұрын
Yesterday I was watching your Michael Jackson video. My name is John, I'm 32 years old. I really like your face, your hairstyle. When you look from the side your hair looks great. I really like your way of being. What a beautiful smile. Thanks for the videos.😊
@ssombies
20 күн бұрын
I enjoyed watching this with you.
@socalpaul487
21 күн бұрын
Ramob's monologue is epic and is a commentary on how poorly returning Vietnam Vets were treated. These men are sent into situations we can't understand and are often expected to just return to civilian life without the support they need. we need to give our Vets all the help & support they earned.
@jasnycal
24 күн бұрын
You show GREAT respect to Veterans. Hope you watch Band of Brothers some day!!
@fugazi225
20 күн бұрын
thanks for reaction
@_Tim115
23 күн бұрын
The book was set in Kentucky and had a different end to the movie. The movie was shot in and an around Hope British Columbia from Nov 16, 1981 - Apr 16, 1982. Stallone spent the Canadian winter in a t-shirt and piece of rotten canvas found by the film crew during the movie's production, he still has the canvas his possession to this very day. The author of the book David Morrell stated that he prefers this film over his novel. One main difference between the novel and book is the amount of people killed by Rambo. There's 5 Rambo movies in total please keep watching.
@stevenwoodward5923
23 күн бұрын
Also in the book Rambo actually kills and in the end Trroutman kills Rambo to put him out of his miserly. It would be bad for any sequel's.
@TJ-vn4wp
23 күн бұрын
Loved your reaction.
@Ranadicus
20 күн бұрын
The knife in question is just called a survival knife. They had a hollow handle with an assortment of survival related items stored inside like matches, a wire saw for cutting wood, fishing hooks and line, sewing needles etc.
@OneEyedJack1970
2 күн бұрын
In a pinch, you can sew something with just a fishhook and some fishing line.
@ShawnWalker-wk8es
24 күн бұрын
Verdy. Great reaction to Rambo first blood. I'm glad you liked the movie I. Was shocked to see you cry at. End. I hope. You can react to First blood. Part 2. Soon
@aranerem5569
21 күн бұрын
Great movie
@razvant63
20 күн бұрын
the 3 rambo books were ment to be an omage to all veterans by the author david morell, first 2 movies stay true to the books but the third drifts away .
@Flastew
24 күн бұрын
I enjoy the whole series so much I bought the series on Blu-Ray so I can watch it a few times a year. They are all pretty good and hopefully you will get to see them. I love watching Lady V's emotions and expressions, she really gets into the movies she watches.
@didonna1974
18 күн бұрын
I subscribed because of your reaction to this movie. You did a great job. Awesome reaction. Can't wait for the Rocky movies!
@AnalogicSound-yp4nu
12 күн бұрын
Et... Félicitations pour tes 21. Pour de nombreuses années !!
@johnnygood4831
24 күн бұрын
Rambo was filmed in Hope, BC but depicted a US town. My best friend was in Canadian Airborne Special Forces. Of his 6-man team, he is now the only one left. They were in Afghanistan and Desert Storm and a number of other places I can't remember and some he is not allowed to talk about. He sometimes has flashbacks like Rambo did in the end. I am waiting till you watch the others. The last one is the saddest.
@MrKINSM
24 күн бұрын
A "Green Berets" is a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces (somewhat similar to the "Seals" of the U.S. Navy). Green Berets often work closely with the CIA while deployed on foreign soil. A congressional Medal of Honor is the highest awarded military decoration in the U.S. It's awarded for acts of valor during combat against an American enemy, and more often than not you have to be killed in that action to receive it. During the Vietnam War (roughly 1965 to 1975) only about 200 Medals of Honor were awarded, so you're supposed to believe John Rambo is a true baddie.
@kdpflush
24 күн бұрын
Another role played by the actor who played the colonel was the inspiration for the voice of Shaggy in Scooby Doo
@slavikmkrtchyan1920
19 күн бұрын
tenkyou tu❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
@douglasostrander5072
24 күн бұрын
I saw this movie on Halloween night the first year I didn't go trick or treating. Someone got the idea of poisoning Tylenol and everyone was freaked out.
@randy7831
24 күн бұрын
great reaction.
@RocketJr.
23 күн бұрын
A classic and that ending tho... Still think it's best movie Sylvester Stallone ever made, even though it's old. His "Demolition Man" movie with Sandra Bullock is a great too!
@saturno1985able
23 күн бұрын
Hello there, I have been subscribed to you for a long time, and I like your reactions to music videos, I loved this reaction so much, watching getting emotional was heartwarming for me. Greetings and best wishes from your #1 fan from Mexico.
@karlschmitt6359
23 күн бұрын
PTSD is an awful thing, I've seen this many times. In 1982, I was 17 a junior in high school, and now I'm pushing 60, and it's still hard to watch. Thank you for reacting to this movie. Please react to Saving Private Ryan and Taking Chance with Kevin Bacon about how our fallen soldiers are treated and the process bringing them back to their families, reverence, honor, and respect is shown.
@FrancisXLord
23 күн бұрын
Ooh, Saving Private Ryan is a must.
@TerryJ-zf5zp
21 күн бұрын
Great reaction, besides Rambo(2008) the rest of the Rambo series are not very good. Rocky - Rocky 4 are great movies that I think you will like
@gregquante8864
24 күн бұрын
This came out the same year I graduated HS. This movie is Bad Ass!!
@kiamkuczynski6786
17 күн бұрын
Good reaction ❤
@eemanuel4655
24 күн бұрын
Great reaction... Saw it when it first came out and had same reaction you just had...and was very familiar with Vietnam... I was born right before that war started and it went on until I was 10 or so.. Had uncles and cousins in that war.. It was what I knew..
@pacalvotan3380
23 күн бұрын
First Blood...filmed in BC, about 90 minutes east of Vancouver...in Hope, BC.
@kirbywilliamson2942
24 күн бұрын
That town your looking at is Hope B.C. The entire movie was shot in Canada's rain forest . Most people don't even realize North America has one .
@blueboy4244
24 күн бұрын
there's three or four in washington state alone
@1001Hobbies
23 күн бұрын
Don't feel bad for not knowing much about the Vietnam War, Canada was not as involved as the USA was, but there were Canadians there. It was more than a terrible experience as wars go. I am glad to see you moved so much by this film. Movies used to be great, and today.....they want to impress you with CGI instead of a great story. You will see many other great movies unlike the movies of today. The explosions you saw in this movie WERE REAL. That's why it looked so good. I am looking forward to you see more in this series.
@santiagorodriguez9849
24 күн бұрын
Very good reaction Verdy. Thanks. This movie is based more on the return of the troops to the country and how they were rejected on their return and the post-traumatic stress they had upon returning. The following ones are a little more focused on the action and less on the post-war story. To see a little more and better the horrors of that war, I recommend Apocalypse Now, Platoon and Full Metal Jacket.
@seanmc7128
19 күн бұрын
I think Verdy could take on Rambo no problem lol
@Phylonyous
24 күн бұрын
Awesome!!! Excited for this reaction!!! Good choice 👍
@calise616
24 күн бұрын
The sequels are mere action movies. Not bad, but not nearly as good as this one.
@dread_kaathulhu4903
20 күн бұрын
Trautman: "God didn't make Rambo, I did."
@custardflan
21 күн бұрын
My coworker was a "tunnel rat." He would be sent down tunnels with a flashlight and a 45 to roust out viet Cong. He wasreturned. At the San Francisco airport. when he retuned. My uncle was a marine and led search and destroy teams. They would live in the jungles for weeks and hunt down Cong. A high school classmate of mine, Darwin Judge, was the last American killed in Vietnam defending the US embassy in Saigon. The spring of 73 when I turned 18 they stopped calling for the draft.
@robertmaez6706
24 күн бұрын
My favorite granddaughter to see part of the past's truth for what it was.
@johnscott4196
20 күн бұрын
Like most movies this is exaggerated and not really how things were, it's meant to portray how bad things might get. I'm old so I served after Vietnam but before this movie came out. Coincidentally I worked as a small town cop shortly after this movie came out. We even used the same type of cop cars. I knew some terrible cops but none would have done anything like this. Btw the medal of honor is the highest decoration for any service not just Army. About the knife, this movie was popular and they reproduced cheap versions of that knife in the millions probably. For years you could buy them at flea markets for a couple of dollars
@aldobelli8300
19 күн бұрын
You got that wrong, the sheriff did not know he was a veteran when he gave him a ride, he thought he was a vagrant or hobo and didn't want him in the town. Of course we know that, that is an infringement on freedom, which is what it is portraying the move.
@kdpflush
24 күн бұрын
It was just called "First Blood", no Rambo in the name...adding Rambo to the name must have been a marketing gimmick long after the movie came out.
@FrancisXLord
23 күн бұрын
I believe the title was changed from 'First Blood' to 'Rambo: First Blood' when it came out on DVD. With Rambo: First Blood part II basically doubling the ticket sales of the first film, I can understand that. I personally will always call it First Blood.
@l.piloto7964
20 күн бұрын
The jump on to pine tree branches is a technique taught to Airbourne, Rangers, Special Forces (Green Berets) if your parachute malfunctions during a jump.
@MrYoup11
24 күн бұрын
Rambo: First Blood was filmed in Hope BC. Not too far from Vancouver.
@AdSchrijver-d1t
21 күн бұрын
thank you for your reaction! war is not a great thing!, i've lost 5 buddies in the 80's
@craigsolano8812
24 күн бұрын
Your accent is adorable. Love that you are catching up on all.yhe classics. Idk if you are a star wars fan or not or reacted to those yet. Gotta do 4,5,6, then 1,2,3.
@FrancisXLord
24 күн бұрын
I already brought this up. Apparently she is already a huge Star Wars fan, so I assume that means she's seen all the movies. Darn it!
@JayPadrig
23 күн бұрын
I have a glass cup with the cartoon character SAD SACK who is an army clown like beetle Bailey or Gomer Pile… they’ll never disrespect service men for entertainment like that again! But I recommend watching Stripes with Bill Murray from the 80s 😅
@WillLlamas
22 күн бұрын
I suggest Forrest Gump, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, and Apocalypse Now! for Vietnam war movies.
@deanml83
23 күн бұрын
Why yes my dear, the news is full of sh*t. Always keep that in mind!
@sparksdrinker5650
22 күн бұрын
Nice reaction!
@donaldgilbert6739
21 күн бұрын
Great reaction! React to Demolition Man with Stallone and Sandra Bullock. And also, please react to the Accountant with Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick, and Wind River with Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olson, and Eagle Eye with Shia Labeouf, Michelle Monahan and Billy Bob Thornton!
@zardox78
4 күн бұрын
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1370">22:50</a> Yes, gorilla warfare. That's when you train gorillas to fire machine guns at each other so that the people don't have to do it. 🤪
@davidandrew6957
21 күн бұрын
‘’Platoon’’ and “Full Metal Jacket’’ are must see Vietnam movies. But “Apocalypse Now’’ is the ultimate film. Especially the “Redux” version with deleted scenes of a French platoon that they encounter in the jungle.
@robruss62
19 күн бұрын
Also, the Siege of Firebase Gloria and We Were Soldiers
@Jimsan2000
19 күн бұрын
You have a wonderful heart!
@barkingmadman1169
23 күн бұрын
Cant wait til you watch Rocky. 1, 2, 3, 4 are the ones worth reacting to. Stallone wrote the script for Rocky. None of the other Rambo movies are worth reactions.
@MrLorenzovanmatterho
21 күн бұрын
Ah, just the silent look on you face as you hear his final speech...
@waynepersall1115
13 күн бұрын
I like coming by here your reactions are fun and you have a really good face keep up the good work
@mikealvarez2322
24 күн бұрын
Very, I love to see you diversifying into different genres of movies and I think you will do quite well with them. I am really looking forward to your coming movie reactions. That said PLEASE don't stop doing your music reactions. You have given me a new appreciation for music, even the modern artists. I'm 77 so it's no small accomplishment to get me interested in any modern artist. Love your channel and keep up the good work.😊❤
@FrancisXLord
24 күн бұрын
I believe she's just branching out my friend. As far as I know (as the editor in this case) she has no plans to stop reacting to music.
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