Review of Rocky (1976) by Ashley Nicole M — 02 Mar 2013

Strong performances and an uplifting story. Not a sports movie, but a movie about the underdog.

This review of Rocky (1976) was written by Ashley Nicole M on 02 Mar 2013.

Rocky has generally received very positive reviews.

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