Julian RuncanRocky: Impressively Touching
June 6th 2010 15:55
For quite some time, I've been ashamed that I've never seen Rocky in its entirety. The desire was never really there, plus everyone already knows what happens, so I never really saw the point. After experiencing it for the first time, I can easily admit I was terribly wrong.
People give Stallone a lot of grief, but anyone who doubts his performance here wasn't paying enough attention. To say that he carries the film is a ridiculous understatement, and he deserves a lot of credit for getting the audience to fall in love with a dim-witted boxer/goon.
The film's plot doesn't have too much action for a majority of the middle, but the writing is sharp enough to keep everyone invested. Hell, I knew every single plot point going into the movie and it still managed to hold my attention the whole way through.
Rocky really is the classic underdog tale, and much more then a simple boxing movie. The film is surprisingly touching, inspirational, and has a ton of heart. Do yourself a favor and give it a chance.
9.0/10
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Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
For my money the second one is the strongest, though admittedly it would have been better if he lost.