As other reviewers have mentioned this felt (and was) a much more compressed insight into a 20th century icon than the Netflix documentary on Arnold Schwarzenegger. I'm always intrigued by rags to riches stories (not massively common in the movie industry) and this side of Stallone's life was covered reasonably well.
However unlike the Arnie documentary, there were massive gaps here with regard to Stallone's various issues and actions outside of making movies. Whilst I don't think an actors personal life should be opened out to all and sundry, this did feel like a missed opportunity to get more insight (from himself and other actors) into Stallone's real life and thoughts beyond the one in front of the camera. Stallone was a good actor when given the chance but his choice of movies frequently let him down once he became a big star, something he was all to aware of.
Ultimately 'Sly' showed a reflective, slightly sad man who felt he should have spent more time with his family, but gave us little other insight as to who he really is.
However unlike the Arnie documentary, there were massive gaps here with regard to Stallone's various issues and actions outside of making movies. Whilst I don't think an actors personal life should be opened out to all and sundry, this did feel like a missed opportunity to get more insight (from himself and other actors) into Stallone's real life and thoughts beyond the one in front of the camera. Stallone was a good actor when given the chance but his choice of movies frequently let him down once he became a big star, something he was all to aware of.
Ultimately 'Sly' showed a reflective, slightly sad man who felt he should have spent more time with his family, but gave us little other insight as to who he really is.