Its a cracking release, I had to wait a while for Studio Canal to replace the disc and the slipcover as the first release was missing extras, so luckily they re-released but they sent them in the post a few months back.. Love this film, the soundtrack, Rambo's theme is also superb and carries on through the films and is imo one of the unforgettable scores... and they have done a good job with the Steel
Great comment aidey. I’ve pinned it for people’s info re. issues with it. Hopefully put people’s minds at ease 👍Glad they sorted it for u mate 👌 As i say in the video, this meant a lot to me growing up but i appreciate it only more now as an adult as can better understand it’s significance. This is film that 100% wouldn’t be the same without ALL of it’s elements; the score, cast, action, themes etc. lighting in a bottle. Love ‘it’s long road’. Been humming it for days since making this video 😂 Cheers as always for watching mate 😃
That embossing is delicious 👌. Haven't seen Part 2 or 3 fully before, cant tell if they would be for me or not because I do like that grounded nature of the first movie. This is a gorgeous steel mate!
I think u would enjoy them. They take a big tonal shift but there is continuity for the character. The action is fun and Stallone’s physique steals the show! Like the uncredited star of the picture lol I’ve a notion to watch them now. Hell of a lot better than last blood anyway. Thanks for the comment mate 👍😃
My guy. Pretty much a masterpiece - it's actually better than the book IMO because the book made Rambo a nutcase who constantly murders everyone. The film had way more heart. Had no idea about Kirk Douglas and Steve McQueen lol Such a dope steelbook, glad the behind the scenes remain intact. And for me, 1 and 4 are the only films that are canon. The rest are just too OTT and dull for my liking. But hey, glad they have fans.
Indeed it is mate. I’ve never read the book but knew he took his own life at the end. They filmed that ending for the movie also but it scored terrible with test audiences so they changed it. I think that works better. Suicide doesn’t inspired real life ‘Rambos’ to seek help, feel there’s hope. He doesn’t really kill anyone in the movie also so it seems fair that he doesn’t die himself at the end of his push back / rampage. Steel is nice. Not seen 2&3 for years but i can enjoy them for what they are. 4 was great when it came out. A real surprise that it was good! Cheers badger 👌
I watched this a few days ago Andy but only just remembered to visit on my PC to tell you that I think this is an excellent review video. It's the cutaways that make it that little bit extra special. You've made me want to re-visit First Blood which I didn't think I'd ever do after reviewing the check print when it was released on Super 8 years ago. Not one I wanted to keep on Super 8 but I think a 4K video disc will be and I suspect I will enjoy the film a whole lot more today than I did back then. John.
Thanks for taking the time to revisit and comment John 👍 I really glad u enjoyed it. If it’s made u or anyone else want to check out the movie again then i’ve achieved my aim with this video ☺️👌 I’d be surprised if u didn’t enjoy it this time around. It looks great also which should help. Thanks for watching John!
Nice one mate, yeah i def think this one is underrated and flew under the radar somewhat. Either that or just all the fans were skint from buying the zavvi set! 😂
Hi Andy. That's a really nice edition you got there. I'm holding out for a box set of all the films. I can't keep buying parts of a franchise or individual SKU's. They take up too much room and ultimately cost more. First Blood is such a good film. I think it's Stallone's best role. His brake down at the end is so real to me. That fact those bonus items are exclusive to this SKU mean the error would be confined to the whole batch. I need to find out what a minimum glass master replication is. It might be 1000 units. Or more likely it was meant for the main release and the packaging could have been adapted accordingly and this special edition was created for the repress of the correctly compiled discs. Who knows 😆. Nice video format. Trevor
Yeah I get that mate. I like when i can get a slim set of a collection also. Don’t mind going bulky for something a really want but i also like to think about space. Stallone’s break down is excellent at the end and the fact there’s no music either at that point gives it extra significance 👌 I just about follow you there mate 🥴😂 A thousand copies potentially is quite a lot i guess 😩 cheers for the comment Trevor 👍
Some friends and I was going to see first blood at the cinema (we were under age). And planned to sneak in the back door,but my friends bottled it in the end. So the first time I actually saw it was on TV. I had to type in a number into the VHS recorder,but when I watched it back,the film actually started a bit later,so the end got cut off. So it was on VHS tape,I saw it from start to finish for the first time. Then I bought the box set (first three movies) from Woolworths for £49.99. I now have all the Rambo films on 4K,just need a 4K set up to enjoy them all over again. One of my all time favourite films.
Was that one of those vcrs with the made electronic pen thing that u had to scan a numbered code to record the program / film from the tv? Lol It will be great when u finally get to watch them in 4k mate 👌I know i didn’t gush about the transfer but it’s still a really nice upgrade for fans of the film. Ur in for a treat. I gonna slowly pick up the rest. Right notion for part 2. Not seen in years. Thanks for the comment mate 👍
@@ElectricGeek no pen,I think I just pressed the number buttons on the remote. Very high tech for the time (NOT). 😂👍 my Rambo 4 I had to import through Amazon.
Fantastic review mate, i still don't own any of these films on 4K, i did have them on Blu-ray but traded them in when the 4Ks were announced, Didn't know Kirk Douglas was going to be in it, Great review and unboxing mate.
Thanks mate, appreciate ur encouraging comment! Glad u enjoyed the video. Yeah Kirk Douglas was actually on set but i think he miss understood his characters importance. I think he thought he was the kinda lead and the film was about him having to stop this guy and struggle morally with having to eventually take down one of his own gone mad. He ended up leaving the location in a huff 😂
It is easily still the best Rambo movie out of them all and I have to admit I never seen that released before which is strange for me. Huge thanks Andy for sharing your thoughts on the movie itself and for making me aware of this release. Keep them coming my friend
I’m glad u said that Keith as it puts me mind at ease. Was worried maybe everyone knew about bar me 😂 But if it also slipped passed the likes of you then that is a good enough endorsement for me 👍😃 I actually meant to put footage of ur unboxing in here and mention it but just totally forgot! I did link it in the description at least. I think this one slipped by under the coat tails of the version u’ve got and people just weren’t looking. Shame as it’s nice edition. I’m pleased i have it at least. First Blood is awesome, it’s definitely the beat but i want to check out 2&3 again now just for some testosterone fuelled action! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 cheers for watching mate 😃
Nice pickup.... Theres been a couple of good versions of this released on the last year.... Tempted with them.... But spent a stooooopid amount on the 5 Steelbook box set.... So promised myself I wouldn't buy any more rambo sets.... Also. PSA for the non Scottish speaking viewers... 'skint' = have no money 😉
Haha! Cheers for catching that mate! I usually do my Scottish translations in video but that one slipped through! 😂 Do u have the metal tin studio canal 4k steels?
@@scottishgeekguy nice mate. Yeah u have to pick ur battles with the fancy sets. Can’t afford them all. Well certainly i can’t 😩 i’ll likely just get the rest standard 👍
Its a cracking release, I had to wait a while for Studio Canal to replace the disc and the slipcover as the first release was missing extras, so luckily they re-released but they sent them in the post a few months back.. Love this film, the soundtrack, Rambo's theme is also superb and carries on through the films and is imo one of the unforgettable scores... and they have done a good job with the Steel
Great comment aidey. I’ve pinned it for people’s info re. issues with it. Hopefully put people’s minds at ease 👍Glad they sorted it for u mate 👌
As i say in the video, this meant a lot to me growing up but i appreciate it only more now as an adult as can better understand it’s significance. This is film that 100% wouldn’t be the same without ALL of it’s elements; the score, cast, action, themes etc. lighting in a bottle. Love ‘it’s long road’. Been humming it for days since making this video 😂 Cheers as always for watching mate 😃
I think people overlook first blood as a film in its own right as a fantastically acted and written film. Great video!
That embossing is delicious 👌. Haven't seen Part 2 or 3 fully before, cant tell if they would be for me or not because I do like that grounded nature of the first movie. This is a gorgeous steel mate!
I think u would enjoy them. They take a big tonal shift but there is continuity for the character. The action is fun and Stallone’s physique steals the show! Like the uncredited star of the picture lol I’ve a notion to watch them now. Hell of a lot better than last blood anyway. Thanks for the comment mate 👍😃
My guy. Pretty much a masterpiece - it's actually better than the book IMO because the book made Rambo a nutcase who constantly murders everyone. The film had way more heart. Had no idea about Kirk Douglas and Steve McQueen lol
Such a dope steelbook, glad the behind the scenes remain intact. And for me, 1 and 4 are the only films that are canon. The rest are just too OTT and dull for my liking. But hey, glad they have fans.
Indeed it is mate. I’ve never read the book but knew he took his own life at the end. They filmed that ending for the movie also but it scored terrible with test audiences so they changed it. I think that works better. Suicide doesn’t inspired real life ‘Rambos’ to seek help, feel there’s hope. He doesn’t really kill anyone in the movie also so it seems fair that he doesn’t die himself at the end of his push back / rampage.
Steel is nice. Not seen 2&3 for years but i can enjoy them for what they are. 4 was great when it came out. A real surprise that it was good! Cheers badger 👌
Now that brings back some fond memories, a classic
You must of got sick of watching it dad? 😂
@@ElectricGeek no never get sick of a good movie with a hero in it
Thanks,❤
Your welcome Gareth! Thanks for the images 👌👍
I watched this a few days ago Andy but only just remembered to visit on my PC to tell you that I think this is an excellent review video. It's the cutaways that make it that little bit extra special. You've made me want to re-visit First Blood which I didn't think I'd ever do after reviewing the check print when it was released on Super 8 years ago. Not one I wanted to keep on Super 8 but I think a 4K video disc will be and I suspect I will enjoy the film a whole lot more today than I did back then.
John.
Thanks for taking the time to revisit and comment John 👍 I really glad u enjoyed it. If it’s made u or anyone else want to check out the movie again then i’ve achieved my aim with this video ☺️👌 I’d be surprised if u didn’t enjoy it this time around. It looks great also which should help. Thanks for watching John!
Bought this exact set 4 months ago,fantastic steelbook of a classic movie.
Nice one mate, yeah i def think this one is underrated and flew under the radar somewhat. Either that or just all the fans were skint from buying the zavvi set! 😂
Great looking release 👌
Cheers Matt! Thanks for taking the time to check it out and drop ur comment mate 👍
Hi Andy. That's a really nice edition you got there. I'm holding out for a box set of all the films. I can't keep buying parts of a franchise or individual SKU's. They take up too much room and ultimately cost more.
First Blood is such a good film. I think it's Stallone's best role. His brake down at the end is so real to me.
That fact those bonus items are exclusive to this SKU mean the error would be confined to the whole batch. I need to find out what a minimum glass master replication is. It might be 1000 units. Or more likely it was meant for the main release and the packaging could have been adapted accordingly and this special edition was created for the repress of the correctly compiled discs. Who knows 😆.
Nice video format.
Trevor
Yeah I get that mate. I like when i can get a slim set of a collection also. Don’t mind going bulky for something a really want but i also like to think about space.
Stallone’s break down is excellent at the end and the fact there’s no music either at that point gives it extra significance 👌 I just about follow you there mate 🥴😂 A thousand copies potentially is quite a lot i guess 😩 cheers for the comment Trevor 👍
Some friends and I was going to see first blood at the cinema (we were under age). And planned to sneak in the back door,but my friends bottled it in the end. So the first time I actually saw it was on TV. I had to type in a number into the VHS recorder,but when I watched it back,the film actually started a bit later,so the end got cut off. So it was on VHS tape,I saw it from start to finish for the first time. Then I bought the box set (first three movies) from Woolworths for £49.99. I now have all the Rambo films on 4K,just need a 4K set up to enjoy them all over again. One of my all time favourite films.
Was that one of those vcrs with the made electronic pen thing that u had to scan a numbered code to record the program / film from the tv? Lol
It will be great when u finally get to watch them in 4k mate 👌I know i didn’t gush about the transfer but it’s still a really nice upgrade for fans of the film. Ur in for a treat. I gonna slowly pick up the rest. Right notion for part 2. Not seen in years. Thanks for the comment mate 👍
@@ElectricGeek no pen,I think I just pressed the number buttons on the remote. Very high tech for the time (NOT). 😂👍 my Rambo 4 I had to import through Amazon.
Fantastic review mate, i still don't own any of these films on 4K, i did have them on Blu-ray but traded them in when the 4Ks were announced, Didn't know Kirk Douglas was going to be in it, Great review and unboxing mate.
Thanks mate, appreciate ur encouraging comment! Glad u enjoyed the video. Yeah Kirk Douglas was actually on set but i think he miss understood his characters importance. I think he thought he was the kinda lead and the film was about him having to stop this guy and struggle morally with having to eventually take down one of his own gone mad. He ended up leaving the location in a huff 😂
It is easily still the best Rambo movie out of them all and I have to admit I never seen that released before which is strange for me. Huge thanks Andy for sharing your thoughts on the movie itself and for making me aware of this release. Keep them coming my friend
I’m glad u said that Keith as it puts me mind at ease. Was worried maybe everyone knew about bar me 😂 But if it also slipped passed the likes of you then that is a good enough endorsement for me 👍😃 I actually meant to put footage of ur unboxing in here and mention it but just totally forgot! I did link it in the description at least. I think this one slipped by under the coat tails of the version u’ve got and people just weren’t looking. Shame as it’s nice edition. I’m pleased i have it at least.
First Blood is awesome, it’s definitely the beat but i want to check out 2&3 again now just for some testosterone fuelled action! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 cheers for watching mate 😃
Cracking artwork! Might have to watch this tonight 🌴
It’s always a good idea to revisit first blood mate 👌 cheers for watching 😃
@@ElectricGeek 🙌🙌🙌
Nice pickup.... Theres been a couple of good versions of this released on the last year.... Tempted with them.... But spent a stooooopid amount on the 5 Steelbook box set.... So promised myself I wouldn't buy any more rambo sets....
Also.
PSA for the non Scottish speaking viewers...
'skint' = have no money
😉
Haha! Cheers for catching that mate! I usually do my Scottish translations in video but that one slipped through! 😂
Do u have the metal tin studio canal 4k steels?
@@ElectricGeek no worries... I got your back.... Yeah I got lucky on ebay and picked up the 4k Steelbook tin set
@@scottishgeekguy nice mate. Yeah u have to pick ur battles with the fancy sets. Can’t afford them all. Well certainly i can’t 😩 i’ll likely just get the rest standard 👍
Late to the party to the video. Belter
Cheers mate, better late than never ☺️