Rocky III

Rocky III is more interested in being an entertaining popcorn flick than an inspirational drama, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The moment Rocky III kicks off with the powerful strains of Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," which is played over a montage of Rocky's rise to fame, it's obvious the film has a different agenda. ... Full Review

an excellent film....really, really hate this film....like the fight scenes....a 'so bad it's good' type of movie....a great boxing movie.... ... Full Review

Ultimately, Rocky III is best left to the series' completists. The picture of Rocky III suffered from a variety of other flaws that rendered it only a little above average. As Rocky III begins, we see how Rocky (Stallone) deals with the good life. ... Full Review

The movie, in which our now middle-aged and widowed hero comes out of retirement one last time to take on a new foe, is slated for release Dec. What I saw was pretty extraordinary," Stallone said. ... Full Review

T) - in this hard-hitting actioner that comes out swinging with adventure, humor and emotionally charged human drama. For what may be the most exciting and fast-paced film in the series, Sylvester Stallone writes, directs and stars with explosive passion and intensity. ... Full Review

Luckily Rocky III surpasses its predecessor, and even packs enough punch to give the original a good 15 rounds if it wanted. Rocky IV is where Stallone begins to lose the plot with his screenwriting. ... Full Review

Rocky III starts with the Italian Stallion so famous that his likeness is everywhere, including pinball machines. Sylvester Stallone returns to the character which made him famous in this wildly successful sequel. ... Full Review

The first Rocky it seemed to me at the time was nothing compared to the action and thrills of Rocky III .....The film seems committed to the character of Rocky Balboa in spite of limited technique, lowered audience expectations and little chance of any future sequel revenue.....I liked Rocky III so much, I rented the original Rocky on that dinosaur format, VHS....The film is full of flaws, from underdeveloped relationships with both Marie and Robert, to occasional heavy handedness in accenting it's themes.. ... Full Review