Rocky Worth Look for Long-time Fans
After the excitement of Christmas morning died down, and after we sat down to a nice turkey dinner, my wife and two sons had one more present for me. They took me out to the movie theater to see 'Rocky Balboa.'
My wife knows the 'Rocky' movies are my all-time favorite sports movies. I've watched all of them -- even the putrid Rocky V -- multiple times. So, at some point I probably would have gone off by myself to check out this sixth installment.
To be honest, when I heard Sylvester Stallone was making a new Rocky movie I wasn't optimistic. I figured there wasn't much new ground to be covered, and that this would be just one last, pathetic effort to cash in on the Rocky empire.
Yet, the pre-release reviews were better than expected, and watching the trailer intrigued me.
Turns out, 'Rocky Balboa' still has something to offer. It is a good movie -- not on par with the early Rocky movies, but a much better way to conclude the Rocky series than the street fight that concluded Rocky V. At least, let's hope this is the final Rocky film.
This movie returns Rocky to his roots in many ways. He is down on his luck, dealing with the death of his wife, a difficult relationship with his son, a failing restaurant and the feeling that he hasn't yet done everything he is supposed to do.
A computer fight pitting him against current champ Mason Dixon in which Rocky is victorious, leads to an offer for an exhibition against the champ. Rocky, of course, accepts even though no one thinks he has any chance to be competitive.
This film has everything fans of 'Rocky' movies have come to expect. An underdog story, great fight scenes, personal anguish, training scenes including a run up the infamous steps in front of Philadelphia's City Hall, and snippets of moments from other films.
If you are a fan of the Rocky movies, this is a must-see. You may not come away thrilled like you did in the original movie, but you will be satisfied that 'Rocky Balboa' is a worthy addition to the Rocky legacy.
Article Source: Ed_Valentine
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