Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)



Directed by: George P. Cosmatos
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff, Julia Nickson
Genre: Action, War, Thriller
Runtime: 96 minutes

John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), imprisoned after the events of First Blood, is offered a deal: his freedom in exchange for a covert mission to confirm the existence of American POWs still held in Vietnam. Sent back into hostile territory, Rambo uncovers the brutal truth—and when his mission is betrayed by corrupt officials, he takes matters into his own hands, waging a one-man war of explosive vengeance.

Classic 80s action spectacle: arrows with explosive tips, machine guns, helicopters, and jungle warfare.
Stallone’s iconic physical presence and intense performance.
Themes of betrayal, redemption, and loyalty to forgotten soldiers.

Rambo firing explosive arrows at enemy camps.
The tense scene of Rambo captured and tortured before breaking free.
The climactic helicopter battle, ending with Rambo’s fiery destruction of the enemy base.

“A pure adrenaline rush—quintessential 80s action.”
“Stallone embodies the ultimate action hero.”
“Over-the-top but unforgettable.”

Rambo: First Blood Part II cemented John Rambo as a cultural icon. While less grounded than the original, it delivers relentless action, explosive set pieces, and Stallone at peak action-hero form.
Rating:
7/10
