It's a good Rocky.
It is certainly a step up from Rocky 5, though inmo not as good as Rocky 4. This film is different from the other films in that it is an ageing, or aged Rocky, whichever you prefer, living out his "retirement" in a comfortable restaurant with friends and people he knew in the past. From the outset it has a very nostalgic feel. Though not directly in the past, there are reflections of the past by "going back" to the streets, as the camera shows various parts of neighbourhoods and structures. We see Rocky as the quiet, and very kind, warm hearted peoples champion. A man loved and respected by many, but living out the remainder of his time quietly. Then of course things happen and he winds up training about for perhaps the last fight of his life. This is not so much an entertainment flick, but more of a slow burner that if you are prepared to follow, is filled with warmth and inspiration. The script is not perfect, but adequate, and Stallone puts in a performance that shows us that Rocky really is "his" baby. That said, there are some truly inspiring lines and scenes that can bring a tear to the eye, and without the eye of the tiger or no easy way out. For me the last ten minutes of the "main event" crowned the film. When you hear the people, including his female companion but not love interest shouting "ROCKY, ROCKY" as the true champion of the people (who is by no means bombastic) gives his bell ringing finale. I would recommend this film to anyone who is down: or insecure about their future, because it brings you up from your knees with a positive and inspirational message that whoever you are, whatever you do, if you want it, and you pay your dues, go out and get it. Because "there ain't nobody who has the right to take it away". This film is a winner for those of us that appreciate such things. And what makes me smile, it does this without any special effect whatsoever ;)
It is certainly a step up from Rocky 5, though inmo not as good as Rocky 4. This film is different from the other films in that it is an ageing, or aged Rocky, whichever you prefer, living out his "retirement" in a comfortable restaurant with friends and people he knew in the past. From the outset it has a very nostalgic feel. Though not directly in the past, there are reflections of the past by "going back" to the streets, as the camera shows various parts of neighbourhoods and structures. We see Rocky as the quiet, and very kind, warm hearted peoples champion. A man loved and respected by many, but living out the remainder of his time quietly. Then of course things happen and he winds up training about for perhaps the last fight of his life. This is not so much an entertainment flick, but more of a slow burner that if you are prepared to follow, is filled with warmth and inspiration. The script is not perfect, but adequate, and Stallone puts in a performance that shows us that Rocky really is "his" baby. That said, there are some truly inspiring lines and scenes that can bring a tear to the eye, and without the eye of the tiger or no easy way out. For me the last ten minutes of the "main event" crowned the film. When you hear the people, including his female companion but not love interest shouting "ROCKY, ROCKY" as the true champion of the people (who is by no means bombastic) gives his bell ringing finale. I would recommend this film to anyone who is down: or insecure about their future, because it brings you up from your knees with a positive and inspirational message that whoever you are, whatever you do, if you want it, and you pay your dues, go out and get it. Because "there ain't nobody who has the right to take it away". This film is a winner for those of us that appreciate such things. And what makes me smile, it does this without any special effect whatsoever ;)