Review of Rocky

Stallone's masterpiece!

Sylvester Stallone's Rocky is an incredible triumphant accomplishment in film and one of the best films ever made! This classic tale of the underdog given a once-in-a-lifetime chance became an instant hit worldwide, and had a successful trip to the Oscars.

Stallone plays an unknown boxer named Rocky Balboa - or nicknamed 'The Italian Stallion' - who is given the opportunity to box the heavyweight World Champion, Apollo Creed (Weathers), who just wants to sell tickets and make money. Rocky reluctantly seizes the opportunity and trains furiously to give this match all he can, and make the most for his shot for the big time. Rocky also gains a girlfriend (Shire) and has to deal with his personal problems while training for his upcoming match.

Creed arrogantly thinks that this match - a 'somebody' against a 'nobody' - will be an easy win for him, but Rocky has other plans.

Rocky is not a film just about boxing and winning, but about friendships and seizing every life opportunity. But more importantly, that winning isn't everything. I have never found myself cheering for our hero and throwing punches at the screen before I saw this movie. This film was an inspirational achievement and I adored every minute of it.

Rocky is loveable, funny and full of heart. A unique, sensational movie and this is truly one of the greatest films ever made.

Now look, so many people have fallen asleep due to the amount of sequels this film earned, and forgot how brilliant the first film was. I was not interested in the film because the synopsis didn't interest me, but after the first half an hour the film quickly transformed from uninteresting sport film to one of the best films ever made.

If you have not seen this film, do so without hesitation. Winner of three Oscars including Best Picture 1977 and Best Director. Followed by five sequels.

10/10

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Added by PvtCaboose91 1 year ago on 22 April 2008 03:29