My favorite would still be the original "Rocky", but in sequels, the franchise has enough to offer for viewers if taken one at a time, each with it's own message of hope and inspiration. I know that by this time a lot of folks were panning the series and Stallone personally, but there must be something to it as the Rocky films are a ubiquitous presence today on a variety of cable channels. It's overly done in my estimation, but it worked for this entry in the series. So this is the Rocky film in which Stallone is really ripped due to a personal training regimen, and perhaps owing somewhat to that 'Eye of the Tiger' theme song that we hear repeatedly. I would have liked to see Burgess Meredith carry on as Mickey, but death in movies isn't always what it seems. The fresh aspect offered in this film involve the Hulk Hogan appearance as a pro wrestling heel, and the presence of Mr.T in the flick that would propel him to 'Pity the Fool' stardom. It's no different here, and Stallone manages to get it all done in under two hours. They had a tried and true successful formula with a likable protagonist in a setting where the underdog had to overcome long odds to come out a winner. You can't fault the Rocky films for being so similar to each other. Reviewed by classicsoncall 8 / 10 "Nothing is real if you don't believe in who you are". In the end, Balboa faces off against Lang for a second time. After sinking into a depression, Balboa must regain the love and support of his family, as well as the elusive "eye of the tiger," the hungry need to beat the opponent which former foe Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) teaches him during this film's training sequence. T ), who inadvertently causes the death of Rocky's beloved trainer, Mickey (Burgess Meredith), before their first championship bout. Fame and complacency soon cause Balboa to lose his title to young thug Clubber Lang ( Mr. Rocky III starts with the Italian Stallion so famous that his likeness is everywhere, including pinball machines. Sylvester Stallone returns to the character which made him famous in this wildly successful sequel.
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