Of the two blockbuster movies that pretty much launched Stallone's career, I actually liked First Blood better. If Rocky was the tale of a lovable underdog who makes good and everybody claps at the end..... First Blood was the tale of a Vietnam vet, symbolic of the spurn vets received coming back home during those times, and running afoul of the law (albeit some sleazy badge wearing cops).

Difference being Stallone didn't have to box in First Blood.