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- DirectorJohn G. AvildsenStarsSylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungA small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect."You're gonna eat lightning and you're gonna shit thunder."
15 November 2016
I do not have a high opinion about Sylvester, but the movie that he wrote and played the main role in really is one of the greatest movies of all time. The story, acting, directing and music, all together gradually build a tense atmosphere that will make even people who do not like either Stallone or boxing sit at the edge of their seats and cheer from the top of their voice. Masterpiece.
10/10 - DirectorSylvester StalloneStarsSylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungRocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.Expected, but necessary and beautiful
9 December 2016
It's rare to have a sequel keeping the level and even outclass the original. In my opinion, "Rocky" is one of the greatest movies of all times, and the sequel keeps its level and even beats it in almost every way. Acting, directing, music... The movie is a bit faster than the first one and that makes it even more entertaining. But, I said 'almost every way' because, as a sequel, "Rocky II" lacks originality. The movie has some new elements added and the ending is better, but it is almost the same as the first one, more of a copy than a sequel. However, it is kind of a story where it could not be any other way. The movie holds attention, brings emotions and ending keeps you at the edge of the seat with a lump in the throat and tear in the eye. A rematch of the legendary fight that had to be filmed and has to be watched, because these two movies simply do not go one without the other.
9/10 - DirectorSylvester StalloneStarsSylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungRocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.He made one more remake of "Rocky" and he nailed it again
After "Rocky II", which is almost a remake of original "Rocky", "Rocky III" is pouring sand in the desert. If someone told me what is it about, I would be like - Really, Sylvester, how long do you think you can take people's money by simply rearranging the same movie in slightly different arrangements?! The answer is - Obviously longer than common sense allows. The movie was blockbuster, it launched the song "Eye of the Tiger" in unbelievable heights, and it achieved crazy success in every way. However crazy it may sound, rearranging of the Rocky story works and it works well. The story is good, acting and directing too, the soundtrack kicks ass, and the movie keeps attention from the first till the very last moment, and it really leaves a strong impression. I'm a little bit ashamed to like it, but I really do, very much.
8/10 - DirectorSylvester StalloneStarsSylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungRocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.Now it's really too much
4 January 2017
The identical story for the 4th time in a row, although placed in different ambient, but also permeated with politics and pathetics. Enough's enough... or too much. The only good thing about this movie is the soundtrack.
5/10
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"Ok... So... The Russians in the mid-80s have suddenly discovered professional boxing! Wonderful! They didn't just discover it, mind you, they've also become quite crazy about it, willing to train an inhuman man-machine to become the world champion and to cheer for it wildly. Terrific! And then the members of Politburo (ALL OF THEM) go to watch a professional boxing match between their beloved machine and an American hero. Absolutely fantastic! Now, what planet is the movie set on again?" - SMalamud - DirectorJohn G. AvildsenStarsSylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungReluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protégé who's hungry for success.Refreshing change
He finally gave up on four times repeated pattern and made a completely different story. This is not the story of a boxer who has to fight a bigger and bigger opponent in every sequel anymore, this is an emotional drama of a man who started from nothing, reached the stars and hit the bottom once again. A movie about being able to distinguish true values in life from current goals that blur the mind. The movie is not excellent in any aspect, but the story is the most interesting so far. Rocky's son is portrayed by Stallone’s son, which gives this father-son relationship more credibility. Music is not bad, but it cannot be compared with prequels, except for fantastic "The Measure of a Man" by Alan Menken, performed by Elton John. Definitely worth watching.
7,5/10 - DirectorSylvester StalloneStarsSylvester StalloneAntonio TarverMilo VentimigliaThirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon.Rounds up the Rocky story
There are so many Rocky movies one gets a feeling he's watching TV series. And when series is good we tend to emotionally tie to characters and now I'm sorry it's over. I thought, after 16 years since the last Rocky movie, this will be just another cheap attempt to squeeze more money out of the ancient franchise, but I was wrong. "Rocky Balboa" very nicely rounds up and closes this dear franchise. The story is emotional, has depth and it's very convincing, more than its prequels. I enjoyed every moment of this movie.
7,5/10 - DirectorRyan CooglerStarsMichael B. JordanSylvester StalloneTessa ThompsonThe former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.Here we go again
One more in the line of great "Rocky" movies. After the original one, the idea of making a franchise that will last for decades may sound pretty ridiculous. I mean, what's there to continue? What can you possibly put in those sequels that won't be copying and repeating the same story with slight variations... Maybe they do copy, maybe they repeat more or less the same story over and over again, maybe they catch us on pathetic emotional tricks and nostalgia, but those tricks obviously accomplish their purpose extremely well. Emotional scenes bring tears to our eyes, fights keep us on the edge of the seats, Stallone acts better and better in every new sequel, production becomes better every time. Maybe it is not original, maybe it uses old tricks to get to us, but it is still great, I mean really great movie.
8/10