Review of Rocky IV (1985) by Brad G — 26 Jul 2012
"If he dies, he dies." The most Epic entry in the franchise, Rocky IV pits the Italian Stallion against the towering Commie monster, Ivan Drago after his one-time nemesis Apollo Creed falls from Drago's iron fists.
The film is busting at the seems with cartoonish 80s flourishes like Paulie's sweetheart robot and the earnest rock n roll montages but the tragic Las Vegas bout at the center of the film gives Rocky IV a genuine core of thrilling emotion.
And the climactic East meets West battle is easily the most punishing and thrilling bout of the series. A classic. VF.
This review of Rocky IV (1985) was written by Brad G on 26 Jul 2012.
Rocky IV has generally received positive reviews.
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