Review of Rocky Balboa (2006) by Cain L — 17 Mar 2014

An okay movie, it is far better than two previous rocky films.

This review of Rocky Balboa (2006) was written by Cain L on 17 Mar 2014.

Rocky Balboa has generally received positive reviews.

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