Rocky Balboa Movie
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It ain't over 'til it's over.
30 years ago, "Rocky" became the Academy-award winning movie of 1976. Now, Rocky's back in the 21st Century.
The greatest underdog story of our time...is back for one final round.
Never give up. And never stop believing.
A widower of many years now Rocky has fallen into a routine of looking back to his past. A coincidental meeting with a girl that is now all grown up gets him back on track. Rocky always wanting to help those that he cares about lends a hand out for she and her son. Rocky now owns a small restaurant in the heart of Philly, he finds himself telling stories to those that ask about old fights and taking photos with his fans. Paulie, his wife's brother shows him an ESPN exclusive about a virtual fight between reigning undefeated heavy weight champion of the world Mason "The Line" Dixon. The virtual bout intrigues everyone with Rocky "the Italion Stallion" as the winner. Rocky feels like he needs to get back in the ring not for a title shot, but for some local fights that will satisfy his love of the game. When Rocky is approached by Dixon's managers Rocky can't turn the semi charity event down. After tying things back up with his son, Rocky, Duke (his former trainer), Paulie, and Rocky Jr. get to work training the still in shape former 2 time heavy weight champion of the world. You'll be inspired by the heart vs skill bout of ten amazing rounds.
| Sylvester Stallone | Rocky Balboa |
| Burt Young | Paulie |
| Antonio Tarver | Mason 'The Line' Dixon |
| Geraldine Hughes | Marie |
| Milo Ventimiglia | Robert Jr. |
| Tony Burton | Duke |
| A.J. Benza | L.C. |
| James Francis Kelly III | Steps |
| Talia Shire | Adrian |
| Mike Tyson | Himself |
| Henry G. Sanders | Martin |
| Pedro Lovell | Spider Rico |
| Ana Gerena | Isabel |
| Angela Boyd | Angie |
| Sylvester Stallone |
7.40 out of 10 (28638 votes)
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Best Rocky Yet!
posted on 30 Aug 2009I normally never write reviews... in fact this is my first one.. and only doing so because the one i just read for this page was nothing but a blabbering rant of useless information, that did nothing to render an opinion about the movie.. Thus here's my little rantI personally thought this was the best Rocky movie, because this is the first Rocky, (since the first one) to go into grave character detail.. I learned so much more about Rocky then I ever expected. And I am a die-hard Rocky fan!!! To see Rocky as a father figure, and watch his character throughout the movie without his wife, was simply amazing..Also the speech he gave, when he attempted to get his boxing license was amazing!! and the one he gave Paulie, about "still having something in the basement" and the one he gave his son about "it ain't how hard you hit" were not only Oscar worthy, but just completely moving, and compelling.. it was the most "humanesque" rocky I've seen since the first.. however it out did that character by leaps and bounds.I disagree very much with the previous comment.. I think the beginning of the movie was incredible, and absolutely important. It gave an in depth insight into just how great Adraian's death effected Rocky, and Paulie.. PS (I think Paulie played an outstanding role, and honestly should be considered for best supporting actor!)The only thing I feel this movie lacked compared to all the others is the fight scene, although it was the best one yet, as for as being the most realistic.. was a little shorter then I had hoped.. other then that it's an instant classic, 10 out of 10 stars!! worth seeing more then once!!
Not such a good movie...
posted on 29 Aug 2009The best way to judge a movie in a series of movies is to ask, "if this movie came out by itself would I still like it?" In this case, definitely not. This installment is NOT better than 5. It's a movie that is as "tired" as the character himself. It's not a part of the series, of which I speak about Rocky I-IV. If I were to buy the series this one and V would definitely be left out.
What was wrong with this movie is not the plot but the deliverance. I felt no threat to Rocky like I did with Apollo, Mr. T, and Drago. To me this movie was selling products; HBO, Tarver, etc. It didn't have that same charm as the movies did. You really couldn't root for Rocky because there was nothing for him to win or lose. The main fight was an exhibition fight. He didn't win any money, nor did he win a title. Yes you could say he did it for himself, but, so what. I was hoping he would've fought a fight that would bring him back on top, monitarily and he would be able to better his life. I know it wasn't about the money, but the way it ended, just wasn't fulfilling.
If you are a hardcore fan, you will like this movie. If you enjoy the Rocky movies for what they were, you may be disappointed.
I recommend you NOT watch this movie and remember Rocky Balboa for who he was. Rocky I through IV.
Follows in its tradition
posted on 29 Aug 2009I am a little confused about why the Amazon review page is suggesting I tag this movie with "sex, s and m, and dominatrix". I can safely say the movie does not contain any of those things. It does contain an inspirational story that continues the tradition of the earlier films while containing enough new twists to avoid becoming a pale imitation of them.
The story works on so many levels - it has all the action, but is more introspective of human life. I think it is partly about reflecting on the events of the earlier films and forming a complete picture of a life, like the final volume of an epic. I do not think it can be appreciated without viewing the first three movies, or at least the first two. Rocky helps the next generation to find its heart while finding the will to move on with his own life.
Go Rock
posted on 28 Aug 2009I saw 3 movies this weekend (We Are Marshall, The Good Shepherd, Rocky Balboa). Of the 3 I expected Marshall to be the best from the heart flick and Shepherd to be the best serious flick and Rocky to be the best popcorn flick but surprisingly Rocky was the best in all those categories. I was pleasantly surprised that Stallone went back to his roots on this one, but he did and it works. Sly is in great shape for the film and really gets the audience back in touch with the Rocky that we fell in love with in mid 70's. While Rocky II,III,IV were feel good popcorn fluff and Rocky V was an embarrassing money grab, Rocky Balboa puts the Rock back to his humble beginnings. There is probably an entire generation that has never seen the original but I believe if they see this movie they can get a feel of what 40something year olds like me felt in 1976. This was a true holiday surprise!
If you have seen the rest, read this
posted on 28 Aug 2009I've grown up with Rocky, and I'm sorry, but when I heard that Stallone was making another movie, I had to roll my eyes. However, I've seen every movie and I wasn't about to let this one slide.Let me start off with saying this, the movie is slow to pick up. You can see the ending a mile away, and you can definitely tell that Stallone has aged. If you have never seen a Rocky movie, then skip this one.However, if you have, the fight still gave me chills, and the hits still hurt me bad. I like the movie, and I applaud how well it has been done. This is a great farewell to Rocky, and a good way to END the series. It didn't pack as much punch as the times when he fought Apollo Creed, or laid out good old Mr T. But it did make me want to get up and throw punches to "Eye of the Tiger" one more time and inspire me to buy the movies.To sum it up, if you've seen the others, and you are a Rocky fan, see the movie. If you haven't, skip it and rent it at home. Good movie, just not worth the huge box office price if you don't know what you are getting into.
I Love America
posted on 26 Aug 2009Last night something epic happened. Something that has no schedule and happens only when it needs to happen. Last night, I saw the opening of "Rocky Balboa". For those of you who think I'm kidding, no sir or madam, or mademoiselle even, I am not. The movie was excellent, triumphant is the most appropriate adjective ever to use in this case. Ever. It's been a while where I walked out of a movie feeling awesome, I actually don't remember the last time I left a theater giddy as a school girl. Maybe Superman or X-men, but that was my comic geek being jerked off in movie form. This movie lifted my immigrant heart to the tops of Mount Rushmore and I heart USA.The movie starts off excellent with Rocky paying tribute to Adrian on the anniversary of her death, visiting all the old spots when they were dating. You see it all, the pet store where Adrian worked at, Rocky's old apartment, even the skating rink which has been torn down. It serves its purpose completely and we understand that Rocky's world is fading away and how lonely it is to be the only surviving member of memories that are priceless to you and only you. You also get a deeper look into Paulie and the guilt he's carried with him throughout the years while he was an alcoholic and abusing Adrian. But what got me is what was most important to Rocky about Adrian when they first met. "I asked her to trust me . . . and she did, she really did." This is especially important because as a man who worked as a loan shark, busting heads all day, to have a gentle woman trust you fully is phenomenal. She trusted him for everything, to not abuse her, that his fights did have purpose, that he would always provide the best he could. I never understood that throughout the series and I fully get how important that relationship really is. Aw man...Right. Anyway, as you've seen there's a computer fight set up on Sportscenter to see who would win in a fight, the current heavyweight champion (Antonio Tarver as Mason "The Line" Dixon) and Rocky Balboa in his prime. Which sounds silly, but what they don't show in the trailers or the commercials is that no one respects Dixon as a boxer. The movie holds a true-to-life commentary on how the current heavyweight division is without real champion and without real challenges for anybody who steps up as head of the pack. This computer fight is the only truly difficult fight that Dixon will potentially have. Naturally the computer chooses Rocky Balboa as the victor and Philadelphia erupts with joy as their former champ is still considered the greatest. This fight ignites a spark in Rocky as he decides he wants to do a few local fights. Not for money, not for press, but because that's who he is and there's nothing else he's quite skilled at. Except owning a restaurant. The scenes of Rocky as a restaurateur entertaining his guests with stories of boxing past are perfect. Sort of like Raging Bull but with someone you love and respect, not feel sorry for and kind of fear. Anyway, no one believes in him and of course they shouldn't, he's in is 50's. But Rocky gives a speech before the boxing commission and is granted a license to continue boxing. Once news of this spreads, an exhibition fight is set up between Dixon and Balboa. This isn't supposed to be a real fight, Dixon isn't going to pound on Balboa, but he's not going to carry him around the ring either. Rocky's got different expectations. With the world passing him by, and his family splitting apart (his son is an i-banker that's tired of living in the Balboa shadow), Rocky's gotta go out big one more time. He's got to prove to the world that nothing's over until you decide it's over. He's gotta show everyone that this is who he is and no one but him is going to define himself. He's going to show everyone that "it's not how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit . . . and keep moving forward." Cue the theme, start the training montage, and the magic explodes onto the screen. This movie earns a genuine, completely sincere, best-go-watch-it, get-off-your-ass @@@@@ out of FIVE.
Rocky Balboa is a Movie not to miss
posted on 26 Aug 2009Now I will say I was a skeptical about seeing this movie especially since I was only 9 when the last movie came out. When I did go to the theater I was planning to see this movie for about 3 or 4 months by then. It was worth the wait and out of every single time I have ever been to the movie theater it was the only time I've EVER HEARD 100+ PEOPLE CLAPPING, SCREAMING AND STANDING in a movie theater. It's like it took people back when hope and the dreams of the smaller people mattered. It was brought out through these series of movies. I guess people looked at it like they always understood where Rock was coming from and a sense of familiarness. Maybe a movie but, movies are something you watch at Theaters or T.V. When it affects people and the way they live it is not a movie. Rocky Balboa is a full circle end to what Rocky the Movie has started from. Bravo, plenty to be proud of here. Great story, Paulie makes sure the dialog is never dull. Although its not a 10 I gave it a 9 because of the effort to make sure that the age was in there to make it realistic dealing with middle age, dealing with the loss of a loved one, what time can do to a person and the challenge to get back in the saddle for one more round. But I will say it was border line 10 or 9. It's a movie I'd see again for sure.
Welcome To Rockyland
posted on 26 Aug 2009"Welcome to Rockyland" That is the quote the announcer says in the 2nd round break. He is not right, he should have said: "Welcome back to Rockyland, Sylvester" I never was much of a Stalone fan. I actually have only partially liked the previous Rockys. I never considered him as a real actor, more of an action entertainer. But "Rocky Balboa" is not really an action movie. It's a man's struggle with his own daemons, and a true example to those who give up easily.Sylvester had a big slump in the last... decade or so. But, as so poetically was put in "For love of the game" by the commentator, "he managed to push back the clouds, and get one more day in the sunshine" Stalone turned me to a fan with this movie. I just hope he can get just one more day in the sunshine, one more great role like this one, and maybe retire with the pride he deserves.At least he started playing roles closer to his age. That is huge for a guy like Stalone, because you don't expect a man like him to stop fighting time. But in his case time caught him up, and stood still.I'm almost certain that this movie will be how we will remember Stalone. It is the first movie he showed acting potential, and in my humble opinion, this movie is his own story. He had to kill the beast inside him so that he can move forward.Sly killed the beast alright, but in the process he found a new self, a new actor..."Welcome to Rockyland", Welcome back Sylvester!
'Rocky' is pure Adrenaline
posted on 24 Aug 2009Rocky Balboa/2006/***1/2Main Stars: Sylvester Stallone Burt Young Antonio Tarver Geraldine HughesRocky Balboa is as good as or perhaps better than Rocky. It's obviously better than Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, and Rocky V. I'm kind of contradicting myself saying it's better and as good as Rocky. Okay, since Rocky introduced the characters Rocky Balboa, Adrian Pennino (soon to be Adrian Balboa), Mickey and others, I can see it is the most original and the best. It is the classic never to be overthrown by any of the other sequels. There. I said it. As long as Stallone doesn't write Rocky VII, I'll be fine. Five Rocky's is a lot for one boxer and a trainer and a wife and an opponent. And coming out with a sixth is too much… until I heard how glorious it was. I asked myself, How can this be? There's another Rocky out and no one thinks it's a waste of time and money? Well, in my opinion, it wasn't a waste of time at all. In fact, it was so worth it, the time flew by. It felt like I sat down in the theater and then I walked out in the quickest time. That is how entertaining that movie was. If I see an appalling film (like Be Cool for instance), I'll be so bored it'll take hours and hours for the film to end. At least it seems like that. And it's true; it took longer than Be Cool actually was in running time to finish. All you see is a bunch of people being beat up with bats and shot in the face. The rest of the junk just flew past me, because I was awed that the filmmakers would even think of putting that piece of crap on the screen. Back to sanguine criticism… The character Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) is entertaining to listen to and to watch because of the slight ignorance he sprinkles over his sentences. That makes him amusing. He also has a good heart. He's a nice man and he means well. As for what he has to do in this film… Actually, he doesn't have to do anything, but he decides to fight in the ring once again and, I hope, for the last time because he's getting old no matter how "in shape" he may be. He fights after seeing on ESPN News that he is compared to the modern heavyweight champion Mason 'The Line' Dixon (Antonio Tarver). A few days after he sees this, he, once again, wants to get into the ring and fight and his best friend, Paulie (Burt Young), supports that. However, his son "don't". His son has been growing apart from him for a while. He wants to be apart even more knowing that his father is going back in the ring once more and realizes his friends are only liking him because he is the son of the most famous boxer ever to live. That's also how he earned his job. But Rocky tells his son to shape up and deal-with-it. Does the son take that advice? Maybe. As for Rocky, he has found another woman to hang out with. Not as a wife, as a partner, as a friend. No one can ever replace Adrian, who dies of cancer in 2002. It said that on the tombstone. Rocky does need a woman to give him some advice, so why not pick Marie (Geraldine Hughes), a bartender at a bar. He meets her there, takes her home, meets her obedient son, and becomes friends with her soon after. Rocky needs to keep his focus on boxing though… but it's not about winning the tournament, it's about playing it. He wants to go back not to win, but to play. He likes the sport, he gets in shape once again, and he plays the sport, no matter how painful it is. During the match, Rocky has some flashbacks. Flashbacks that are so powerful, he does well in the ring. Does he win? Maybe. So, to get that boxing fever off his chest, he fights a good fight and still respects his opponent, Mason no matter how egotistic he may be. Because, as I said, he has a good heart and means well. Before I go watch the DVD that is waiting for me to watch it in the den in my house, I will tell you that seeing every Rocky movie in existence is not important. What is important is seeing the first and the sixth. 2, 3, 4, and 5 are not necessary to watch. You'll catch on easily without seeing those. Movie directed by Sylvester Stallone.
It was a pretty good movie.
posted on 24 Aug 2009This was a good movie. But it never played eye of the tiger and i am pretty upset about it. The person over the music should be batch slapped just because he did not play eye of the tiger. But hey it's still cool. I am not complaining because I just like the song, but because it belonged on the movie. Yeah that's right i caught you. Yall thought that y'all could make a rocky movie without eye of the tiger without anyone noticing. But hey your wrong. LOL I have to say that it is still good and people should go see it. Yeah if you need any advice, and obviously you do, just ask me because i'm awesome and those people are not.
It's not often that the end of a classic series is complimented as greatly as this.
posted on 24 Aug 2009Rocky Balboa is a great movie, after so many sequels, some good, some bad, everybody has their favourites and those they bought just to fill the collection. But Rocky Balboa brings the meaning back to the films that got lost throughout its many sequels and focuses on the feelings and mindset of it's main character.The legendary career Rocky is over, the glamour is gone and he is left owning and running a small restaurant reminiscing over past glory. The story is that of the urge for one last match, the last chance of getting in the spotlight and its irresistible attraction to a former world champion. Stallone delivers a remarkable performance perfectly mimicking the character of Rocky he first played 30 years ago. The story line is simple and predictable; you know what's going to happen before you even put the DVD in the player, but that never stopped any of the Rocky sequels before and should not be used to criticise this film either.I would recommend this film to anyone; however I would recommend watching at least the first Rocky film in order to appreciate Stallone's performance and the effort that has gone into making this film an excellent conclusion to the series.
not the same without Adrianna
posted on 22 Aug 2009This is an okay film but it suffers from two main things. Firstly, the guy who plays Rocky's son in this film is a very weak actor. There simply wasn't any depth to his performance at all. It was terrible actually, he was wooden. The worst thing you can do in a followup film is to change actors for the same part. I know it was not possible for his real son to reprise his role but for me it didn't work and ruined the film.Secondly, a Rocky film without Adrian just isn't the same. This simply did not feel like a Rocky film to me. Even Sly didn't seem to play the part the way he usually does. Burt Young wasn't in the film much, although he did his best with what he was given.I thought the end scene was rushed....Adrians death didn't really carry as much emotion as it should as we are transported to a time when she is already dead. I thought she could have been in the film briefly for the first half.I hope this film does well at the box office because i think Stallone is a terrific actor and person in general, but this film could have been so much more.
Surprising
posted on 22 Aug 2009OK, I wouldn't say this was a GREAT film, but it was certainly entertaining and completely caught me off guard. The writing is honest, the characters are believable and movie is a well articulated piece of film-making. Rocky 3 and 4 were such disappointments, and I had not seen Rocky 5, however this film had some real intelligence and a backbone of optimism that is not contrived or forced like most superhero or underdog films, the optimism is all character driven and really resignates much more fully than previous Rocky films. This film really taps the essence of what made the first film great, and is much more true to that idiom than the over-hyped film real-estate of the 80's. This film is free of forced moments and plays out as honestly as it could hope too. I really wish this film had of been Rocky 4.By the same token... Some elements of the story push to hard too quickly and attempt to force sympathy. I would have been pulled in more by seeing a less Hallmark closure to one of the series most vital characters, and the whole story doesn't come out as simply as it could if Rocky were to experience something more everyday, and then the aftermath would be much more of a tug n the characters direction. Good things happen to Bad people, much the same as bad things happen to good. I think if it would have been more signifigant to have written something more final, but less of an end for that character. So Rocky has some sense of failure that fuels him more that just his ambition, the other side of that coin would suggest that ambitions are enough, and should always be... But, I think for cinematic reasons he should have had less esteem to work from, and more to work out. If that makes sense.All in all, a good film, definitely worth a viewing.
Is Not An Important Movie
posted on 22 Aug 2009later of 18 years, whitout a Rocky Movie, is back the last part of the trilogy, ''Rocky Balboa'', but the movie is not like everyone as saying, well, very critics i heard, but certainly the movie are REGULAR, cause Sylvester Stalone as get out of his dead like actor, to make this performance that as very good, but Sly just write one good screenplay later he died, and here is not back, he still dead like screenwriter, cause apart of the errors that as have (that i don't have time to said who their are) the movie as gone to fast, and also like director he never shining like director, and here is not demo string nothing, the directing are bad, but the movie in both aspects have things that as saving the movie, example Te direction have that the coordination are excellent make it, the screenplay have that the selection of information are excellent applicate, and the most survival thing on the movie like I said the performances are very good, but are REGULAR
"Let's start building some hurting bombs!"
posted on 22 Aug 2009Another Rocky movie is definitely a long shot, to say the least. Stallone came out with a new Rocky movie and a new Rambo movie pretty close to each other, so it's pretty easy to assume that he's having career trouble and desperate for a couple of new hits. I haven't seen the new Rambo yet, but I just watched Rocky Balboa and it was much better than I expected. I remember one scene in Rocky III where a newscaster said something like "A comeback for Balboa at age 34 is a longshot indeed," and that was more than two decades ago!Adrian has died of cancer and Rocky has become a restaurant owner, still loved and respected throughout his community by pretty much everyone except for the people who are immediate and stunning a$$holes to him. What was the deal with that teenage girl berating him at the bar at the beginning? Are there really teenagers who act like that? And why didn't the bartender swiftly boot her and her clearly underage friends out into the street where they belong?Clearly, this was an attempt to show how times have changed, from that foul-mouthed little girl in the first movie who Rocky walked home and gave his famous pep-talk to (and who, by the way, is now the bartender), and into these clownish teenagers. Sad, how the times have changed.Even sadder, the changing times don't stop at the teens. The neighborhood is falling apart, all the old places that we have come to know and love from the first five movies are all dilapidated wrecks, and Rocky takes a few reminiscent strolls through the neighborhood, remembering fond memories.The whole beginning of the movie is pretty sappy, but the movie becomes interesting (and strikingly predictable) when we meet the new Heavyweight Champion of the World, which himself must also be a suggestion of how times have changed for the worse.The Heavyweight champions used to be enormous fighting machines, guys of unbelievable size who are carved out of wood and represent truly formidable and intimidating opponents.So what is the deal with this Mason "The Line" Dixon? Antonio Tarver is a real life light heavyweight fighter with a highly impressive record, but he does not for one second look like a world heavyweight champion. I knew guys on the junior varsity football team at my high school who looked more like heavyweight champions than this guy. He may be a good fighter, but he's just not a heavyweight champion, especially not a movie champion.At any rate, you know those guys who sit around those noisy TV studios talking about sports after the game? I always thought those were some of the goofiest guys on TV (they're like frat boys in fancy suits), but soon they start talking about how the undefeated Dixon has been spoon-fed all of his opponents, and that back in the old days Rocky fought much tougher, harder fights.You may remember this form of media taunting as the major catalyst that drove Rocky II, but this time around they have the technology to actually computer generate a theoretical fight between Rocky, in his prime, and Dixon. Rocky scores a pretty decisive win and Dixon, of course, is unimpressed.Soon begins Dixon's expected taunts and demands to fight Rocky, who is sort of dragged into the whole thing unwillingly. There is also the issue of his son, who has grown into an older version of the disrespectful little punk that he was in part 5. He has some uppity office job and is striving for respect among his colleagues and superiors, but can't ever seem to get it because of who his father is. Needless to say, he's not so enthusiastic about this new fight with Dixon, because no one takes Rocky even the tiniest bit seriously in the run-up to the fight.Paulie is still around and still his old, lovable self. At one point he walks into Rocky's restaurant and Marie (the little girl from the first movie who was a bartender in this one until she lost her job and started working for Rocky) asked him if he has a reservation, and he responds, "Do I look like a freakin' Indian?" At least some things haven't changed!Despite Mason Dixon never for a second looking like a professional boxer, they did do a good job of making him an arrogant, immediately dislikable character. He's an egotistic, pompous jerkoff, and when juxtaposed with Rocky's ever-present charm, it's impossible not to know how the movie is going to end.Still, I won't give it away. The important thing is that this is a respectable addition to the Rocky saga, and I think a successful and satisfactory conclusion to the series. Rocky is clearly getting to be an old man by now, but they do a good job of making us believe that he still has enough left in him for one more fight. And best of all, the very last line in the movie proves that he has still done it for all the right reasons…
Rocky Balboa- Oscar Nomination 2007 Please
posted on 18 Aug 2009I fell in love with the entire Rocky series of movies. I'm a 39 year old, attractive African American woman and former athlete. I just saw the final movie today and I STILL love Rocky Balboa. Hats off to Sylvester Stallone for continuing to allow this character to live regardless of what the naysayers comment about.He(This movie) is an example of true life heroes.I cant begin to say how his movies have impacted my life. My favorite movie series that has ever existed. The majority of friends and people I know have no idea until i tell them that Rocky is my all time favorite movie series( ROCKY BALBOA-2006 Oscar nomination Please) because you wouldn't know from looking at me from the outside, however Sylvester Stallone continues to show in this movie that its not whats on the outside but the power of inside that makes this journey called life mean something.Go Rocky Go! Go Sylvester Go!
It's Not Over Till It's Over
posted on 18 Aug 2009Having never seen any of the original five "Rocky," movies, only short clips on different award shows and Stallone interviews, I can attest to this film's really fine writing, (dialog), plot, actors, (many from previous outings), and gritty South Philadelphia settings. Sly Stallone has re-invented the franchise in writing, directing, and sensitive portrayal of his hard-scrabble boxer. Even at sixty, he still has great presence, and a physique men half his age would die for. Two expositions of verbal passion are highlights. Most of the each characters' dialog is witty and appropriate. Rocky Balboa's last return to a charity exhibition fight, with a very strong African-American real boxer, humorously named Mason Dixon, is brutal, exhilarating, and redemptive. Nevertheless, the door is still open for Rocky to become a trainer in any future films, as Clint Eastwood's character in "Million Dollar Baby." Having met Mr. Stallone at his "Cliffhanger," premiere in 1993, what you see of his personality in "Rocky Balboa," is the man, himself! This should garner some award nominations, if not the various icons themselves. This is a perfect bookend to the first, acclaimed "Rocky," and even has outtakes of ordinary humans running the steps of the Philly Museum!
Best one since the first one......
posted on 17 Aug 2009I found Rocky Balboa starring Sylvester Stallone to be surprisingly good. It could be possible that I didn't expect much from this movie that sounded so much like a cheap retread of old glory. In fact, like many, I had no intention of seeing it until I was coax into the theater. When I saw it, I was very surprised how good the movie turned out to be and how well Stallone presented this movie. The movie proves to be surprisingly deep, entertaining and well told story. As one previous reviewers stated, it proves to be a worthy "bookend". This is the best Rocky film since the first one came out 30 years ago. Stallone tell this story with certain amount of flair and good taste. It shouldn't surprised anyone by the time that familiar tune come blaring out that movie's format create a situation we all been waiting for. The fight scenes, exciting as it was, provided an end result of well put together movie. Since the story of this movie have been rehashed many times, I won't bother rehashing it again.
The DVD of this movie turned out to be pretty good. The images proves to be pristine, the sound was aggressive and clear and extras proves to be entertaining and educational.
Sylvester Stallone gambled greatly in making this movie. If it fail, he would have probably been heelhaul out of Hollywood. But fully understanding his own limitation as well as his character, Stallone put together a movie that will definitely surprise many who may see this movie for the first time on DVD.
Rocky Balboa #1
posted on 16 Aug 2009This Movie Waz Great It Shows That When People Think You Have Nothing Left you Can Prove Them Wrong and Show You Still Have The Eye Of The Tiger He's a Hero For Many People Since You Were Young Kids Or Adults And This Movie Does Not Disappoint I Watched Rocky Movies Since Before i understood words and for a rocky movie to come out now when i can understand words is great people who talk bad about the movie have o taste they probably juz like sex violence and crap but this movie shows the life of a man who has lost a lot of things and keeps the pain hidden with jokes and compasion rocky balboa is a true underdog story and i a way we are all underdogs wanting something that people tell us is out of our reach but this movie proves nothing is out of reach It Has Guts And Glory Trust Me ;o)
Wonderful!
posted on 30 Aug 2009Rocky has always been a very special, emotionally engaging character to me and my clan. We were understandably disappointed at the travesty that was V and equally understandably skeptical, in light of that, when a sixth movie was announced. Would we still see it? Of course. Did we expect much? Well, we were reserved in our enthusiasm.Still, the critics (who hate everything real people like, it seems) were remarkably positive, to our delight. A Wednesday opening that was sold out for all showings in all theaters was even better.Last night we were so happy to see the wonderful conclusion that was Rocky Balboa. What a great way to tie in the high points of the saga. Although I was really impressed with the way the boxing was handled, my first remark to my kids was "What a beautiful story!" And so it was.Despite lapses in judgement about story lines in the past, can anyone not care about this man? One of the truly iconic American movie characters, with every wart, every brain blip showing, Balboa grabs the heart, no matter what else is going on. This was far more a real-people movie, with the pain of aging, loss, estrangement, the need to find closure.Loved it, loved it, loved it.