Rocky

 (1976)

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| Jun 26, 2009
associatedcontent.com
you can experience his drama as well.....was nominated an Oscar for Rocky I for best screenplay.....Rocky, the greatest story anyone could ever tell about an underdog -.... ... Full Review
| Jun 26, 2009
associatedcontent.com
you can experience his drama as well.....was nominated an Oscar for Rocky I for best screenplay.....You Lil StallionsRocky, the greatest story anyone could ever tell about an underdog -.... ... Full Review
| Apr 19, 2009
Film.com
The Five Best Fighting Films Ever Made.....The single most epic, beautiful, and enchanting martial arts film ever made.....This movie is so incredibly cool....It's a special film.....While this isn't a nonstop action extravaganza, it still stands as one of the greatest fighting films ever made..... ... Full Review
| Mar 24, 2009
associatedcontent.com
it was necessary to show the determination and heart of Rocky to go the distance.....Rocky was the underdog who accomplished what no one else thought he could do.....This is also a great love story....I realize the boxing scenes are completely unrealistic....The training scenes in Rocky were inspiring.... ... Full Review
| Mar 24, 2009
associatedcontent.com
it was necessary to show the determination and heart of Rocky to go the distance.....Rocky was the underdog who accomplished what no one else thought he could do.....This is also a great love story....he showed off the physical specimen he was as well as his athleticism.I realize the boxing scenes are completely unrealistic....later trusted friend.The training scenes in Rocky were inspiring.... ... Full Review
| Jan 05, 2009
Sky News
Rocky is good enough to win an Oscar every year.....The nice thing about the film from then on -....broke new ground, and owed a massive debt to Bill Conti's awesome, majestic score..... ... Full Review
| Jun 25, 2008
Buddy TV, WA
Even if you do love some or all of the Rocky sequels, the original is a great film in its own right, one that set the template not only for the Rocky sequels, but for dozens of underdog sports films in the decades since its release. Stallone might be considered a buffoon by some, but writing the screenplay for a Best Picture winning film is no small feat. ... Full Review
| Mar 04, 2007
hoopla.nu
Stallone is excellent as Rocky, bringing a subtle take on the character that is removed from pomp and allows the story of the ageing fighter to hit home. To say that the Rocky series has had high- and lowpoints is an understatement, but this latest returns Rocky to his roots, and regains a lot of lost credibility. ... Full Review
| Feb 28, 2007
associatedcontent.com
is only surpassed in emotion and energy by the first Rocky.....The lead-up to the story is slow, but leagues ahead of the fifth Rocky film.....Stallone fits in the role of an aging boxer well.....The other actors don't measure up to Stallone's impassioned performance.....Combine the controversial sport of boxing with the talent of Sylvester Stallone.... ... Full Review
| Feb 28, 2007
associatedcontent.com
is only surpassed in emotion and energy by the first Rocky.....The lead-up to the story is slow, but leagues ahead of the fifth Rocky film.....The other actors don't measure up to Stallone's impassioned performance.....Rocky Strikes BackCombine the controversial sport of boxing with the talent of Sylvester Stallone....The older actors, however, including Burt Young (his brother-in-law), do put in strong but limited performances..... ... Full Review