Rambo or Predator

[Deckard2049]

Because of the glorious eighties absurdity of the sequels, it’s kind of forgotten that First Blood is a legitimately great film. The action is more grounded and visceral (ok, the ending is a bit mad) and the scenes in the woods almost take on a deliverance tone. The tension between Stallone and Brian Dennehy’s small town sheriff is fantastic and Richard Crenna as the military man who made Rambo is a scene stealer.

Predator is perfect sci fi action. Iconic villain, iconic lines (if it bleeds we can kill it is an all-time great line of dialogue), iconic handshake. The best use of Arnie outside of the first two Terminator films. The drip feeding of the Predator and it’s abilities is great storytelling and it’s eventual face reveal is amazing and unforgettable (again, with a great line of dialogue “you are one ugly MF’er). The supporting cast is also great, props to Carl
Weathers and the underrated Bill Duke and the Native American soldier whose name escapes me.

So waffling aside, can’t I just have both? If I had to choose I’d probably lean slightly towards First Blood- but only slightly. And I’d take either of the first two Terminator films over both and probably the first two Alien films. Christ the 80’s was good. You boomers had it made.

 

[chicoazul]

It’s a rough choice really, Rambo or anyone posting in the F1 thread but if forced I’d have to go with the latter.

 

[Yarrgh]

Such a question. Wanna say Predator, but

Rambo was from a book, was Predator?

Yes. Both are based on real events.

 

[kev]

Never seen either.

I've not seen either.

I've also never seen either.

Anyone who says Rambo is a massive wool

. . . but if I had, I would have voted Rambo.

 

[Bohemian Toffee]

I've also never seen either.

. . . but if I had, I would have voted Rambo.

We should form a new clique, this forum needs more of that.

 

[Kiwi]

The new prey is good

 

[Ollie d]

Predator far better for me, the subtle reveals of the Predator as mentioned earlier added great tension. However, the strength of each film can be summed up by two quotes
" Adriaaaaaan" yelled by the white Michael Watson to his divvy girlfriend.
" I ain't got time to bleed" growled by the obviously bleeding profusely, wrestling Alex Jones.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Predator far better for me, the subtle reveals of the Predator as mentioned earlier added great tension. However, the strength of each film can be summed up by two quotes
" Adriaaaaaan" yelled by the white Michael Watson to his divvy girlfriend.
" I ain't got time to bleed" growled by the obviously bleeding profusely, wrestling Alex Jones.

huh? I missed this Rambo/Rocky crossover!

 

[Ollie d]

huh? I missed this Rambo/Rocky crossover!

Duh what a donut!
You didn't get the snide pirate films I watched in the 80s then- always wondered why John Rambo had a Chinese accent...

 

[Muggins]

One has aliens. It’s not a fair comparison.

 

[Buckers]

show your workings please

Arnie was in it.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

There`s so many things that make Predator such a good film, but one of the main things for me is the cast and the ad libbing.

By design or by default, the cast is perfect and they all look they`re having a ball making the film, plus some of the one liners in it are just hilarious.

Whether this was meant to be the case or not, it just makes the film so enjoyable and a film, you can just watch time and time again.

"Strap this on your Saur-a$$", Blain" is a personal fave.

 

[Oddball]

i like Rambo better. - Sly didn`t even need a stuntman when he slid over that car bonnet. think about it.
also i like Predator 2 is better than 1

 

[nsno-chris]

i like Rambo better. - Sly didn`t even need a stuntman when he slid over that car bonnet. think about it.
also i like Predator 2 is better than 1

Is meth as addictive as they say??

 

[Oddball]

Is meth as addictive as they say??

you tell me! ...................hur hur hur