Rocky Balboa - who's going?

maddprophet · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 12:04 pm Post subject:

"yo adrian!!!!!!"
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999 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 20267

i still think clay was the best fighter in the world.... even better than the real rocky....

if it werent for tyson's legal and mental problems..and If he had determined work ethic he could have been regarded as one of the greatest of all time even eclipsing ali....

Ted · Star Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 3477

Question: in Rocky IV, when drago was pummeling apollo, why the hell didn't rocky throw in the towel? Fool was just standing there in shock. Plus, I think the ref was in on it, he was supposed to stop the fight. Dude should get locked in a moscow prison for at least 10 years.

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MIMLaker · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject:

God help me, I think I'm going to go see the movie tonight.

Oh, and ^^^ I think EARLY Tyson showed the potential for lasting greatness. IIRC (and correct me if I'm wrong), wasn't Bonecrusher Smith about 6'3", 6'4"? Bigger-reach fighter right there.

In his first 25 fights, guys were just so freaking scared by Tyson's ferocity and hand-speed that no one tried to jab him off.

Of cours,e the biggest problem (aside from the conviction) was that Tyson's last 10 fights or so were so horribly, epic-level BAD that he wiped out all of the goodwill he had built up in the sport.

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prisma8slg · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject:

I'm a little embarrassed to admit I've been looking forward to this for a while. gonna go see it over the holiday
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Canadian Laker · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:01 pm Post subject:

I want to see this movie too! I've read a few reviews and basically know what it's about but still, this is Rocky we're talking about. If you can't cheer for Rocky then you're not human.

ocho · Retired Number Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53856

this one is actually getting some good reviews. i guess i'll be there tomorrow.

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TheRod · Star Player Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 2019

I'm going tonight! I can't wait to see this. 8)

TheRod · Star Player Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 2019

I just got back from watching this flick. I have to admit, I am really impressed with Sly. Great story, Great directing, Great acting, Great movie. I loved it, and if you are a fan of Rocky in any way, shape, or form...you won't be dissappointed.

mswift44 · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:57 am Post subject:

madsen35 · Star Player Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Posts: 8611

My friends and I are going to have a Rocky marathon before we see the new one. We're gonna watch Rocky 1-5 for like 10 hours straight.

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Canadian Laker · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:34 am Post subject:

I'm hearing mostly positive reviews on this movie. I don't go to movies very much at all (I think Kill Bill 2 was the last one?) but I'll definitely be going to see this one.

Socks · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:15 am Post subject:

Went and saw this last night and mostly agree with TheRod.

First off, this is not a plotless punching movie. Early on the movie invests a lot in developing what's happened since the last movie. It almost spends too much time doing this, but it really works well because it's all about character development. By the way, you don't go to a Rocky movie for this, but the lighting and camera work outside of the ring throughout the movie was outstanding. The shots of Philly were amazing and the city really comes alive in this movie.

The actual boxing was on the weaker side. It's never been realistic, but it's just not very well coreographed in this one compared to the others. Probably because Stallone doesn't move so well anymore, though that makes sense with the character as well. The ending felt a bit rushed and unformed, but does sort of bring things full circle.

If you're a Rocky fan, you've gotta see it. It's got everything. The music, the quotes, the flashbacks, the workout montage, etc. Solid movie all around.

Big Money · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 471

best part was when he met Little Mary's son for the first time.

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Heartburn · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject:

I can't bleeping wait.

My wife refuses to see it with me but I will grab one of my brothers and go see this.

I pretty much dig all of them except for 3. I hate pro (fake) wrestling almost as much as I hate the Raiders (which is a lot) so the whole Hulk Hogan thing bored me.

Another quote from the epic film called "Rocky IV":

"YOU CAN'T WIN!"

As much as I've always loved Adrian, I hated her when she said that.

madsen35 · Star Player Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Posts: 8611

I went to the movie last night. GREAT MOVIE!!
Good storyline and it ended the way it should have. I would rank it just behind Rocky 4 as my favorite.

1. Rocky 4 (Russian)
2. Rocky Balboa
3. Rocky 3 (Mr. T)
4. Rocky 2 (Apollo)
5. Rocky 1 (Apollo)
6. Rocky 5 (Tommy Gunn)
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madsen35 · Star Player Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Posts: 8611

I've seen it twice now and it gets better every time. I'll definitely be asking for it for my b-day!
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Canadian Laker · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:47 pm Post subject:

I finally got to see the movie yesterday. Excellent movie!

The flashbacks were great. I've always liked Adrian (especially in #1) and I didn't like that they "killed" her off but it actually worked well. I want to talk more about it but I don't want to ruin it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.

I'd rate this as either the 2nd or 3rd best one, behind #1 and with #4.

Did I mention it was an excellent movie?

LakersSpirit · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject:

Great movies, sometimes, are like notable happenings, when they first come out... I think many people can remember where they were...

I remember, I was in this little Mexican Restaurant, in Florida.... Just finsished my meal, and, I think I was toying with my Mexican Coffee, or margarita... I'm looking at this movie marquee, and it's flashing "Rocky"... I'm feeling down, and out... I was in the Navy.. I'm thinking... "Rocky, hmmm, I think I heard about this movie... Maybe, I'll try it out..." I tried it out, and the rest is history...Couldn't resist all the sequels...

One of my favorite movie sequences, in one of the sequels... Adrian, and Rocky, are at the beach... Rocky is having his doubts... Adrian vents her mind... Rocky: "How did you get so tough??" Adrian: "I married a fighter"...
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