Review of Rocky Balboa (2006) by Jeroen C — 19 Aug 2012

Best movie ever made according to my friend Dr. Drédn!

This review of Rocky Balboa (2006) was written by Jeroen C on 19 Aug 2012.

Rocky Balboa has generally received positive reviews.

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This great underdog series deserved to end on a high note and Rocky Balboa does just that. Great job Slyvester Stallone…

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By Arth J (756) on 20 Jan 2018

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A deep and astonishingly authentic streak of melancholy runs through this fifth sequel to the 1976 sleeper that made both struggling actor…

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By Marin M (205) on 15 May 2018

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The problems facing Rocky are the same as those that Sylvestor Stallone must deal with: a once great career, a slide into obscurity and a return…

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By Dax S (165) on 22 Mar 2017

Not bad, definitely better than 5, glad this one did well…

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Brilliant return to the ring as I was worried when I first heard about this but turns out I love it, Well acted by all the cast and Stallone…

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By Anthony G (806) on 26 Dec 2017

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