Rocky is so iconic and so beloved because we love those gritty stories about people who aren't supposed to succeed, but do. Devastation meets him at every turn, but he perseveres. Rocky has the best intentions, and always wants to do right by his friends and family even if they treat him terribly (I'm looking at you Paulie).
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His outlook on life can be compared to another movie character. Like I said, he's always considered the underdog. The 'Rocky' saga embodies the underdog story to perfection.
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Out of the series this one is the most fun to watch, but not the most meaningful. By this time they had perfected the fighting scenes and upped the dramatic effect of the sound effects.
It's my second favorite, behind the first film, but for different reasons. Many people consider this one to be their favorite film of the series. 'Rocky IV' gives us a glimpse at Rocky's determination and how Creed's cockiness brings him down. In a touching scene, where Rocky cries over the body of his fallen manager we are all reminded that this tough-as-nails man still has one of the biggest hearts out there. 'Rocky III' shows us an upset and ungrateful Paulie, as well as Rocky's beloved manager Mickey passing away. In 'Rocky II,' we see that Rocky really has no idea what to do with the new found wealth that he's going to get from doing commercials. His character continues to evolve and change throughout the series, but that humility and drive to excel are always there. The interesting thing about the later films is that there is still a story to tell with the perpetual underdog's life. The rest of the films have their own beauty to them (except 'Rocky V'), but the first film is by far the best of the series. The first 'Rocky' requires a little life experience to get all the nuances and meaning behind it. Adrian never talks and Rocky never stops talking, they're a perfect match. The first film is also about the innocent love Rocky has for the local pet store girl named Adrian.
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Most of the subsequent 'Rocky' films become about winning, but the first one was a beautiful tale of a man who was given a chance and took full advantage of it, he proves to the world what he can do. No name Rocky Balboa is offered a chance to fight Heavyweight World Champion Apollo Creed, just because cocky Creed likes the sound of Rocky's nickname "The Italian Stallion." 'Rocky' transcends every other sports movie out there by being about a man who just wants to prove he can go the distance, rather than win outright. Rocky is forever a humble guy who is just trying his best with the lot he's been given in life.
It wasn't until years later, when I rewatched the first 'Rocky,' that I was really able to understand the meaning behind that film. Few movies have had such a huge impact on my life as the 'Rocky' films. It won the Best Picture Oscar in 1977 and went on to become one of the most iconic films in American culture. 'Rocky' was a monumental achievement both in storytelling and box office success. I became an instant fan of boxing, only to find out that real boxing was nothing like the boxing featured in the 'Rocky' films where almost every punch lands with ferocious velocity and no one tries to block anything. So I went for a run in the falling snow with the 'Rocky' theme song playing over and over in my head.
After watching it I had the distinct impression that I wanted to work out in the snow. I remember getting 'Rocky IV' for a birthday one year. In an effort to not just rehash each of the 'Rocky' films with two paragraph reviews, I'm going to take a different road with this review by reviewing and discussing the 'Rocky' saga as a whole.*
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