Post by ck100 on Dec 3, 2021 5:47:34 GMT
Still the crown jewel of Sylvester Stallone's career as a writer and actor. Still a top boxing drama. I don't think it deserved Best Picture of 1976, but it's still a solid film with memorable characters. To this day, people still get riled up from the famous score and have even been inspired to exercise because of it.
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
Rocky (1976) - 3.5 out of 4 stars
"This story of a two-bit fighter who gets his "million-to-one" shot" for fame, and self-respect, in a championship bout is impossible to dislike, even though it's just an old B movie brought up to date. Knowing that the film was a similar do-or-die project for writer-star Stallone added to its good vibes. Oscar winner for Best Picture, Director, Editing (Richard Halsey, Scott Conrad). Followed by five sequels. Later a Broadway musical."
The famous Rocky steps 45 years later:
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
Rocky (1976) - 3.5 out of 4 stars
"This story of a two-bit fighter who gets his "million-to-one" shot" for fame, and self-respect, in a championship bout is impossible to dislike, even though it's just an old B movie brought up to date. Knowing that the film was a similar do-or-die project for writer-star Stallone added to its good vibes. Oscar winner for Best Picture, Director, Editing (Richard Halsey, Scott Conrad). Followed by five sequels. Later a Broadway musical."
The famous Rocky steps 45 years later:
