billrabara
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There's no denying that Rocky has its place in film history, but watching it today, it's hard to see why. The story is painfully thin-an underdog boxer gets a lucky shot at the heavyweight title, trains a bit, and then fights. That's it. No depth, no nuance, just a predictable slog through the usual sports-movie clichés (many of which Rocky helped popularize, for better or worse).
The script is equally weak, filled with clunky dialogue and awkward interactions. Sylvester Stallone's performance, while earnest, lacks range, and his mumbling delivery doesn't help. His chemistry with Talia Shire feels forced, and their romance is more uncomfortable than compelling. Burgess Meredith tries to inject some life into the film as the grizzled trainer, but even he can't save a script that gives him little to work with beyond barking out generic motivational lines.
The pacing is slow, dragging through endless training montages and filler scenes that do little to build tension or develop character. Even the big fight at the end, which should be the movie's emotional high point, feels hollow. There's no real sense of strategy or skill-just two guys punching each other until time runs out.
Some argue that Rocky is about heart and perseverance, but it never really earns its emotional payoff. It leans too hard on sentimentality instead of building a truly engaging story. The result? A film that feels more like a half-baked passion project than a well-crafted sports drama.
Bottom line: Rocky might be a classic, but that doesn't mean it's a good movie. Weak script, weak acting, weak story-enough said.
The script is equally weak, filled with clunky dialogue and awkward interactions. Sylvester Stallone's performance, while earnest, lacks range, and his mumbling delivery doesn't help. His chemistry with Talia Shire feels forced, and their romance is more uncomfortable than compelling. Burgess Meredith tries to inject some life into the film as the grizzled trainer, but even he can't save a script that gives him little to work with beyond barking out generic motivational lines.
The pacing is slow, dragging through endless training montages and filler scenes that do little to build tension or develop character. Even the big fight at the end, which should be the movie's emotional high point, feels hollow. There's no real sense of strategy or skill-just two guys punching each other until time runs out.
Some argue that Rocky is about heart and perseverance, but it never really earns its emotional payoff. It leans too hard on sentimentality instead of building a truly engaging story. The result? A film that feels more like a half-baked passion project than a well-crafted sports drama.
Bottom line: Rocky might be a classic, but that doesn't mean it's a good movie. Weak script, weak acting, weak story-enough said.
Classic John Hughes. Tapping into the teenage mindset. It's consistently funny throughout with hardly a quiet moment. What kid hasn't faked sick? What kid hasn't fantasized the perfect fake sick day?
Worst show to ever exist. An embarrassment to the human race. The host acts like an idiotic ten year old. You will lose IQ points every minute you drudge through the idiocy of the show.