UN Spacy Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Growing up I was a big fans of the Rocky movies. Well, now it's twenty years later and we're on the cusp of Stallone's final entry into the beloved series. He considers it his "love letter" to the fans that've supported him throughout the years. I'm looking foward to this one seeing as Rocky V was somewhat of a letdown. "YO ADRIAN!" "EYE OF THE TIGER IS THE THRILL OF THE FIGHT!" Former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) steps out of retirement and back into the ring, pitting himself against a new rival decades after his initial glory. When a computer simulated boxing match declares Rocky Balboa the victor over current champion Mason "The Line" Dixon, the legendary fighter's passion and spirit are reignited. But when his desire to fight in small, regional competitions is trumped by promoters calling for a rematch of the cyber-fight, Balboa must weigh the mental and physical risks of a high profile exhibition match against his need to be in the ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I'm glad to see someone else is looking forward to this. This movie looks like it will be a lot of fun and very true to what made the first rocky movie so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Oh yeah. Heard about this. Isn't there going to be a next installment of Rambo as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the white drew carey Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 What if Rocky threw a fight and no one came? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk1j Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 The reviews so far have been fairly positive. Click Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Plan on watching it and looking forward to seeing Rocky come out on top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Why didn't they just make Rocky VS. Rambo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Why didn't they just make Rocky VS. Rambo? Because no one will be able to understand the dialogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Can't wait, I sadly wont be able to see it till Christmas Eve when I got a day off, but it's diffenetly on my watch list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry the lone wolf Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 OLD ASS FRANKENSTEIN looking Sly Stallone vs. former light-heavywieght champion Antonio Tarver & then you woke up! I'm not feelin' this flick folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Frakenstein he MIGHT be but I'd kill to look like that when I'm 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 The reviews so far have been fairly positive. Click Me Yeah, watch it drop further once it hits theatres next week. I'll still watch it, though - even after I spent my allocated movie money on The Pursuit of Happyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Leader Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I watched Rocky I - IV a bazillion times on cable back in the day. I have yet to sit down and watch V all the way through. But this one I am very much looking forward to and it looks like me and some friends will be seeing it tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 hmmm, 60 year old ex, arthritic punch boxer against a young buff, nimble, very strong current heavy weight champion, can we say suicidal rocky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 It does not matter, Rocky does not give up. If it is his time to die at the hands of someone else he will die in this final film. But, I am really looking forward to this film. As for Rock resembling a "OLD ASS FRANKENSTEIN", possibly, but that is entirely subjective. The truth is Sly still is in exceptional shape given his age, far better than his peers! Based on the previews flooding youtube, it seems this film is much more emotional for Rocky since it allows him to release a lot of his pent up frustrations/emotions that have been eating away at him. Imagine having your wife & best friends all pass before you and your desires repressed for years... inside Rock must be full of turmoil. I am not hoping for a storybook ending, but if Rock can go the distance I for one will be quite happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Oh please...someone take Rocky behind the woodshed and put him out of his misery... There hasn't been a good Rocky movie since the third one. And I can't even remember the last good Stallone movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Oh please...someone take Rocky behind the woodshed and put him out of his misery... There hasn't been a good Rocky movie since the third one. And I can't even remember the last good Stallone movie. What was wrong with Rocky IV? (aside from his sappy speech at the end) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Exactly Rocky IV had some great scenes, especially the training! I don't understand why so many people hate what Sly is doing, if you do not like Rocky Balboa then do not watch it. Sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Mason "The Line" Dixon Couldn't care less about the movie one way or the other, but man this has to be the stupidest name ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I wanna see Rocky take some Geritol and get into the ring. I am seeing it when it comes out just so I can say I saw geezer Rocky in the ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Knight Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I can't wait... Rocky is one of those things where, even if its bad, its good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 He should finish his fight with Hulk. That would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Because no one will be able to understand the dialogue. Heh, that reminds me of a TV show Peter was watching on Family Guy called, "What?" It starred Sylvester Stallone and Tony Danza mumbling at each other with subtitles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Wait. . . . . This is surely not Anime . . . but is it Science Fiction? Well after checking out the previews . . . Yeah I'd say it qualifies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Heh, that reminds me of a TV show Peter was watching on Family Guy called, "What?" It starred Sylvester Stallone and Tony Danza mumbling at each other with subtitles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXtJXNcAKB4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Funny no one put this one up yet: Rocky VI on Family Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullsixx Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I love the old Rocky flicks just as much as everyone else. I grew up with these films. Although I admit that I will not go see this movie in the theater, I will definitely rent it on DVD out of curiosity when it comes out. The reason is... I think it's kinda sad when Pauly actually looks better than Rocky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichterX Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Will it have the classical 80's musical training montage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 been talking to some people who saw the movie... they're all pretty much saying it's for di-hard rocky fans only... apparantly. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Rogers Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Oh please...someone take Rocky behind the woodshed and put him out of his misery... There hasn't been a good Rocky movie since the third one. And I can't even remember the last good Stallone movie. Copland was pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 "I gave you a chance, and you BLEW IT!!!" Anyway, they've already done an "old fighter" versus "new fighter" Rocky movie-that's what the whole Drago thing was about in #4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 Alright who's seeing it today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladic Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I saw it today, its not spectacular, but it is ALOT better than I had expected, this is what #5 should of been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Copland was pretty decent. I enjoyed Cliffhanger and Cop Land too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk1j Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Yeah, watch it drop further once it hits theatres next week. I'll still watch it, though - even after I spent my allocated movie money on The Pursuit of Happyness. The reviews are getting better. It is now certified fresh on rottentomatoes.com with a 77% rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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