Rocky!

[Ted Striker]

I'd hit it with that cartoon Russian chick.

There are alot of good movies that have gotten a bad rap because of their sequels and when they were turned into franschises.

Rocky, Rambo, and Robocop all fall into this category.

Robocop is brilliant because of the Orwellian satire in the movie.

There is a director's cut of Robocop. Apparently it was so bloody that alot of the gore was cut out of the movie to get it to an R rating.

[JohnT]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui


Was the boxing even semi-realistic (unlike, say, in Rocky?)

I have no idea, Imran. I haven't watched a boxing match since Tyson-Hagler.

[Zkribbler]

Don't forget "Rocky" won the Oscar for best picture.

I admit I have a certain fondness for Rocky III...introducing Mr. T.

[Jules]

That was the only Rocky match that didn't last a full beaten-to-a-bloody-pulp 15 rounds.

[Pekka]

Yeah the one thing that really sucks in Rocky movies (except in the first one), is that Rocky always is in shambles, not in good shape, a prominent fighter steps up figfhting him, he needs to get in shape, first is disappointment, realisation of the situation, getting back in shape to some nice tune and some semi gay images of training, then coming on strong to the fight, where he takes the first 8 rounds direct hits, threatens to kill everyone who would stop the fight, is about to go blind, steps up, last round he starts pounding the opponent like he was supposed to do all the time and wins CLOSELY but convincingly enough and is the hero.

I mean jeesh, give yourself a break and fight the guy when the bell first rings. Would be easier, AND healthier.

[JohnT]

Originally posted by Zkribbler
Don't forget "Rocky" won the Oscar for best picture.

And a Best Screenplay nomination for Mr. Stallone!

[Brundlefly]

"Rocky" is one of the few movies set in Philadelphia that portrays Philadelphia realistically..

I was at the Art Museum just yesterday and thought of "Rocky"..

[Brundlefly]

Originally posted by Zkribbler
Don't forget "Rocky" won the Oscar for best picture.

I admit I have a certain fondness for Rocky III...introducing Mr. T.

Mr. T was on the TV show "The 'A' Team" before he was in "Rocky III"

[Spec]

Originally posted by bfg9000


Mr. T was on the TV show "The 'A' Team" before he was in "Rocky III"

And everywhere else also....

[dudemanjack]

Rocky III and IV have some of my favorite one-liners of the series. Rocky I is my favorite of the series though.

What is your prediction for the match?

Prediction? Pain...

[Zoid]

Sly made a good Rocky, but this is a Rocky I really like