Review of Rocky (1976) by Dave G — 13 Sep 2018
This is a great underdog story enhanced by some gritty direction and great performances by Stallone, Talia Shire and others. What many do not realize is how little Rocky is about boxing. In fact the boxing doesn't even take center stage until well into the second half.
This is a character study first and foremost and Stallone should be commended for penning such a heartfelt screenplay. Rocky has entered pop culture lexicon but its important to remember that it started off as an independent feature with a minuscule budget.
This is a great start to the career of a fantastic actor.
This review of Rocky (1976) was written by Dave G on 13 Sep 2018.
Rocky has generally received very positive reviews.
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