Review of Rocky Balboa (2006) by Sean Mcbride for Sean the Movie Guy — 19 Dec 2006

An uplifting, very well made and fitting ending for the cinematic champ.

This review of Rocky Balboa (2006) was written by Sean Mcbride and published by Sean the Movie Guy on 19 Dec 2006.

Rocky Balboa has generally received positive reviews.

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