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Rambo: First
Blood Part II (also known as Rambo II or First Blood II) is a 1985 action film
directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Sylvester Stallone. The screenplay
was by Stallone and James Cameron. A sequel to 1982's First Blood, it is the
second installment in the Rambo series, with Stallone reprising his role as
Vietnam veteran John Rambo. Picking up where the first film left, the sequel is
set in the context of the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue; it sees Rambo released
from prison by federal order to document the possible existence of POWs in
Vietnam, under the belief that he will find nothing, thus enabling the
government to sweep the issue under the rug.
Despite
negative reviews, Rambo: First Blood Part II was a major box office success.
Rambo: First Blood Part II is the most recognized and memorable installment in
the series, having inspired countless rip-offs, parodies, video games, and even
imitations such as Missing in Action, Strike Commando and Rampage. Rambo: First
Blood Part II was the film that popularized and stylized the lone wolf/one-man
army action hero element which has been used in numerous action films and media
since its release.
The film was
on the ballot for the American Film Institute's 100 Years... 100 Cheers, a list
of America's most inspiring movies. Entertainment Weekly ranked the movie
number 23 on its list of The Best Rock-'em, Sock-'em Movies of the Past 25
Years.
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