VFW (2019)

Movies like this make you really appreciate what Tarantino and Rodriguez bring to the table when they elevate the grindhouse genre. VFW pits old timers against drug dealers in a bloody one night massacre. No real surprises and not much to like. 90 minutes not well spent.

Rating: D-

Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

With the sequel came a new director, and a much poorer film. The storyline isn't bad--Rambo has been serving time smashing rocks and is offered a chance at freedom in exchange for helping to rescue some POWs in Viet Nam.

Unfortunately, the level of cheese has been turned way up. Dialogue from virtually everyone is terrible, especially the lone female who struggles to serve as the love interest. Action is over-the-top and phony. Stallone took a major step backwards with this film.

Rating: D+