Review of Rocky IV (1985) by Janet Maslin for The New York Times — 28 Nov 1997
The comforting sameness of all the ''Rockys'' and the overbearing star quality of Mr. Stallone in his lovable-lug incarnation may well make Rocky IV another hit. But when it flashes back to its antecedents, particularly to the original ''Rocky'' with its bashful heroine and self-effacing star, it becomes clear how bloated and hollow the story has become.
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This review of Rocky IV (1985) was written by Janet Maslin and published by The New York Times on 28 Nov 1997.
Rocky IV has generally received positive reviews.
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