Rocky Balboa [Archive] - Front Office Football Central

Anthony

12-13-2006, 05:10 PM

i'm gonna watch it. at least in the trailer they admit that he otherwise wouldn't have a shot in the ring cuz of his diminished skills, so he'd have to work on pure blunt force. everyone knows he's gonna win that last fight, but who cares, we all need a feel-good story every once in a while.

Vegas Vic

12-13-2006, 05:27 PM

JeeberD

12-13-2006, 05:47 PM

Maybe on DVD. I'm not spending theater type money on this...

Anthony

12-13-2006, 05:50 PM

this is essentially Sly Stallone's last movie. outside of the Rocky/Rambo franchises he has nothing else to bank on.

sabotai

12-13-2006, 05:51 PM

Yeah, I'll be seeing it.

cthomer5000

12-13-2006, 05:55 PM

this is essentially Sly Stallone's last movie. outside of the Rocky/Rambo franchises he has nothing else to bank on.

And another Rambo movie is coming next year. I can't believe people are interested in either the new rocky or the new rambo, but this poll shows me that obviously those people are out there.

bulletsponge

12-13-2006, 06:03 PM

RAMBO! tempted to go see that. unless they screw it up he should be killing terrorist

Anthony

12-13-2006, 06:04 PM

And another Rambo movie is coming next year. I can't believe people are interested in either the new rocky or the new rambo, but this poll shows me that obviously those people are out there.

wow. i did not know about next year's Rambo. oof. that's reaching.

ok, these next Rocky and Rambo films will be Sly's last movies. i guess he wanted some retirement money and decided to milk them one last time.

Easy Mac

12-13-2006, 06:28 PM

I'm down for anything that involves Milo Ventimiglia pushing his hair out of his eyes for 2 hours.

14ers

12-13-2006, 06:34 PM

ok, these next Rocky and Rambo films will be Sly's last movies. i guess he wanted some retirement money and decided to milk them one last time.
Why are you saying this?

I think Sly has shown that he is willing to take small parts in movies, guest star appearances on TV, Voice work in cartoons, and he even said yes to reality TV. Sly has many years ahead of him in milking his image on the screen.

Sorry, you will be seeing Sylvester Stalone for many years to come.

Raiders Army

12-13-2006, 07:20 PM

I heard that Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot might have a sequel.

Easy Mac

12-13-2006, 07:23 PM

why does this thread keep going to the top whenever someone votes?

RedKingGold

12-13-2006, 07:32 PM

Demolition Man wasn't that bad?

OK, maybe it was. But it was still somewhat entertaining to see Wesley Snipes and that killer yellow mohawk.

RedKingGold

12-13-2006, 07:32 PM

dola

Wasn't there some kind of MTV special when the movie first came out when they destroyed a building? Does anyone remember that?

spleen1015

12-13-2006, 07:35 PM

Rocky just hasn't been the same without Mick.

atatange1

12-13-2006, 07:58 PM

I'm going to go see it. But I don't think he will win the fight. I think the way it will end is with the judges scoring it for the champ with the crowd cheering for Rocky.

jbmagic

12-13-2006, 08:00 PM

I'm going to go see it. But I don't think he will win the fight. I think the way it will end is with the judges scoring it for the champ with the crowd cheering for Rocky.

It will be a draw so they can have another sequel for a rematch.

The when Rocky retires as champ, his son will take over and it will be called "Rocky Jr 1"

SFL Cat

12-13-2006, 08:05 PM

this is essentially Sly Stallone's last movie. outside of the Rocky/Rambo franchises he has nothing else to bank on.

I'm sure they said the same thing about William Shatner, before he launched a whole new career doing parodies of himself. :)

hukarez

12-13-2006, 08:07 PM

Whee!

I'll be heading up to Long Beach on the 23rd to watch this with a couple friends of mine.

Karlifornia

12-13-2006, 09:59 PM

I'm torn. I'm not sure it will be crappy enough to enjoy on a strictly comedy level, but I don't know if it will be good enough to warrant $10

Antmeister

12-13-2006, 10:18 PM

I will pay probably go early to avoid paying the higher costs, but I plan to see it.

timmae

12-13-2006, 11:29 PM

And another Rambo movie is coming next year. I can't believe people are interested in either the new rocky or the new rambo, but this poll shows me that obviously those people are out there.

Makes me wonder how "Rambo" has held up over time... I may have to track that one down to view again..

Emiliano

12-14-2006, 12:48 AM

Of course I'm gonna see it!

Icy

12-14-2006, 01:55 AM

I'll watch it too, but probably in DVD as my wife will refuse for sure to watch it in the cinema.

SFL Cat

12-14-2006, 05:34 AM

I will wait for critical response from the rest of you before I plunk down my hard-earned cash to see it. ;)

Butter

12-14-2006, 06:29 AM

Am I the only person who didn't even really like the original Rocky?

Ksyrup

12-14-2006, 06:44 AM

Am I the only person who didn't even really like the original Rocky?

I still haven't seen the entire thing and don't really care if I never do.

I am anxiously awaiting the sequel to Over the Top, though.

waltwal

12-14-2006, 06:52 AM

if you go see it you are encouraging another sequel!!

gottimd

12-14-2006, 07:56 AM

if you go see it you are encouraging another sequel!!

That would be superb.....possible plot lines......

1. Cryogenically Frozen Rocky comes back to fight
2. Rocky travels back in time, gets young Rocky and Fights in Future for mankind
3. Rocky fights hundreds of five year olds
4. A clone of Rocky is made in the future and fights a clone of Drago

I like the poster in the background of the movie Airplane..so ahead of the time.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b252/dfwgator/wallpaper_airplane2_1024x768.jpg

QuikSand

12-14-2006, 08:00 AM

$175

Coffee Warlord

12-14-2006, 11:09 AM

Demolition Man wasn't that bad?

OK, maybe it was. But it was still somewhat entertaining to see Wesley Snipes and that killer yellow mohawk.

Demolition Man had some comical moments though.

MikeVic

12-14-2006, 11:23 AM

I love Demolition Man.

Vegas Vic

12-14-2006, 11:53 AM

One of my favorite Stallone movies was "Paradise Alley", about three brothers who got involved in small time pro wrestling during the depression. Terry Funk had a prominent role, and he was surprisingly good.

jbmagic

12-14-2006, 02:02 PM

I love the movie he made about Arm wrestling.

albionmoonlight

12-14-2006, 03:12 PM

I love the movie he made about Arm wrestling.
That movie made me think that professional arm wrestler was a legitimate career option as a kid.

Eaglesfan27

12-14-2006, 04:44 PM

Maybe on DVD. I'm not spending theater type money on this...

Ditto. Rarely go to the movie theater unless it is something I'm really anxious to see or that the wife really wants to see. I'll probably watch this on DVD one day, but I'm in no rush.

heybrad

12-14-2006, 04:52 PM

Let's see... he fought for his wife, trainer, friend and country.

I would have liked to see them do a movie where he gets shot into space and fights some droid for the Intergalactic Championship.

It just seems like the next logical step in his career.

Easy Mac

12-14-2006, 07:57 PM

heybrad

you forgot he fought for his pride in #5. Now he fights for his son. Next, he'll be fighting for the slab of meat he punched.

Vegas Vic

12-14-2006, 09:48 PM

The movie is getting a lot of praise from faith leaders around the country. They point out that the film exemplifies the Christian themes of faith, hope, grace, compassion, courage and second chances at redemption.

Pastors & Leaders: Their Response (http://www.rockyresources.com:80/leadersresponse.php)

Swaggs

12-14-2006, 11:49 PM

I'm planning on checking it out.

sterlingice

12-15-2006, 07:42 AM

I, too, love Demolition Man. Sure, hugely cheeseball action fest. But a fun, dumb movie.

SI

Kodos

12-15-2006, 08:26 AM

MylesKnight

12-15-2006, 10:18 AM

http://okladki-divx.neostrada.pl/covers/o/over_the_top.jpg

http://www.casperworld.com/galleries/dam/dam-over_the_top_093.jpg

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 10:21 AM

Are we finally going to get some Talia Shire nudity?

Desnudo

12-15-2006, 10:52 AM

Cobra was an underrated movie

kcchief19

12-15-2006, 11:25 AM

Also, this is an exhibition match, and it's not for the title.
Wouldn't this be like making Major League 4 but it only took place in spring training?

gottimd

12-15-2006, 11:34 AM

Are we finally going to get some Talia Shire nudity?
Her character is dead before the movie starts apparently. When approached about the movie, she probably thought to herself "Didn't we already beat this horse enough?"

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 11:35 AM

Her character is dead before the movie starts apparently. When approached about the movie, she probably thought to herself "Didn't we already beat this horse enough?"

She's in the movie, plant humper. Or at least is credited via IMDB.

gottimd

12-15-2006, 11:37 AM

She's in the movie, plant humper. Or at least is credited via IMDB.

And if IMDB said werewolves could drive, you'd finally believe it?

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 11:39 AM

And if IMDB said werewolves could drive, you'd finally believe it?

Perhaps I'd be open to the possiblity. But we all know they can't drive.

Desnudo

12-15-2006, 11:53 AM

She's in the movie, plant humper. Or at least is credited via IMDB.

Memories, hoss

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 12:01 PM

Memories, hoss

maybe he will remember her naked

Mike Tyson is in this, hoss.

Kodos

12-15-2006, 12:02 PM

Clearly he hasn't seen the documentary "Teen Wolf" or "Teen Wolf Too".

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 12:04 PM

Clearly he hasn't seen the documentary "Teen Wolf" or "Teen Wolf Too".

Don't even start, alien.

Ksyrup

12-15-2006, 12:04 PM

Did anyone ever figure out whether the kid in Over the Top was a boy or a girl?

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 12:06 PM

Did anyone ever figure out whether the kid in Over the Top was a boy or a girl?

kid's career never did take off

gottimd

12-15-2006, 12:23 PM

maybe he will remember her naked

Mike Tyson is in this, hoss.

Rocky will have great remembers of her.

Vegas Vic

12-15-2006, 01:11 PM

She's in the movie, plant humper. Or at least is credited via IMDB.

She's in the movie via flashbacks, but there is no new material from her.

Desnudo

12-15-2006, 01:12 PM

maybe he will remember her naked

Mike Tyson is in this, hoss.

Maybe you should update your fantasies to someone under the age of 60, ace.

Ksyrup

12-15-2006, 01:14 PM

kid's career never did take off

That's because no one could answer my question.

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 01:17 PM

That's because no one could answer my question.

that should have resulted in more roles

rkmsuf

12-15-2006, 01:20 PM

Maybe you should update your fantasies to someone under the age of 60, ace.

Ok, Olivia Newton John. She's 58.

Ksyrup

12-15-2006, 01:22 PM

that should have resulted in more roles

It was ahead of its time. We just weren't ready for a Hilary Swank type in the 80s.

amdaily

12-15-2006, 11:50 PM

Gonna wait until the 22nd to see this as a combo with the Good Shepard. Already made sure I have the full day off!

Raiders Army

12-19-2006, 07:22 PM

Going tomorrow with my wife to cheer him on.

Raiders Army

12-20-2006, 05:01 PM

Saw it today. Just so you know, I'm a mark for these movies.
Spoiler space (just in case)

It was an excellent movie and a great bookend to the series. I can't honestly see how they would produce another movie. A sequel to this one would tarnish the series. Anyhow, I went into it expecting more of Rocky IV, but it was more like Rocky. It wasn't a boxing movie; it wasn't about the fight at the end of the movie. It was a movie about a journey, getting old, and moving forward when you're hit. Anyhow, there were a bunch of great lines in the movie and it was well-written with great dialogue. I thought it flowed well, except the fight was somewhat sudden. It was like an exposition that went into "we're going to fight, training montage, fight". That being said, what led up to it was great. There were a few scenes that choked me up, like when Rocky told Paulie he had some stuff in the basement.

Overall it was a predictable, cliched movie but a journey that was thoroughly enjoyable. The movie theater was packed for a 12:15 PM showing on a work day and they were really into it. I hate seeing comedies with a large crowd because I sometimes miss some of the lines, but with this movie it was great seeing it with a lot of other people who "marked out". A big thumbs up for me.

duckman

12-20-2006, 08:57 PM

Just got back from seeing it. Wow, what a great movie! The audience actually gave it a standing ovation. I agree with RA about the plot. Very well written.

ISiddiqui

12-20-2006, 09:08 PM

And Rotten Tomatoes has it with a pretty good score. 75% and 79% of the Cream of the Crop reviewers.

Raiders Army

12-20-2006, 09:40 PM

Forgot to mention: Sylvester Stallone did a terrific job acting in the movie. Although he gets a meathead action movie star rep, he performed very well as Rocky Balboa. The other thing is that he could've made this into a "Passing of the Torch" thing either to his son or to Mason Dixon. That probably would've been a good way to spin a sequel or another movie franchise out of this, but thankfully they didn't.

flere-imsaho

12-20-2006, 09:51 PM

Stellar reviews in both The New York Times and The Onion (whose movie reviews are very good, btw).

JS19

12-20-2006, 10:58 PM

Just got back. I agree with all of the positive comments. Much more than I was expecting.

Antmeister

12-21-2006, 07:16 PM

Okay, I just saw this movie as well. I was slightly skeptical about the reviews, but after seeing it, I know what Raiders Army is talking about. The pacing of the movie was great and that is due to the well written dialouge. And I also got chocked up with a few lines, but it wasn't the one that Raiders Army mentioned. My slight choke up occured when he was talking to his son about life in general.

And I didn't know if people noticed, but there are some characters that stem from the original Rocky that resurfaced and that was very cool. Anyways this movie will soon be in the DVD collection based on some of the great quotes.

Raiders Army

12-21-2006, 10:06 PM

My slight choke up occured when he was talking to his son about life in general.
Got me there too. Paulie had some of the best lines in the movie. Especially the one about the reservation.

Antmeister

12-22-2006, 11:28 AM

Got me there too. Paulie had some of the best lines in the movie. Especially the one about the reservation.

Agreed...and they suited his character very well.

Antmeister

12-23-2006, 12:56 PM

By the way, I just ran across Ain't It Cool News and I discovered that Mr. Stallone has done a Q&A with the fans that covered about 19 days. Very interesting stuff about his life, previous movies, productions, etc. I was surprised on the depth of his answers. :

Sections 1-5
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30861
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30869
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30877
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30899

Sections 6-10
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30904
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30919
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30927
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30932

Sections 11-15
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30943
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30952
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30965
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30991
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30998

Sections 16-20
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31002
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31005
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31016
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31032
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31040

His thank you:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31054

flere-imsaho

12-23-2006, 01:31 PM

Those are a great read. It really shows how much our image of Stallone is colored by his speech impediment (the left side of his face is partially paralyzed due to birth complications, I believe).

Johnny93g

12-23-2006, 01:34 PM

Just saw it can i can say I agree with the positive comments. It was very enjoyable. The crowd at the theatre actually applauded at parts. Much better end to the series then
Rocky V

Vegas Vic

12-26-2006, 07:14 PM

I just saw it, and it's definitely a movie that can stand on its own merit, unlike the previous sequels (which were all varying ranges of "bad" IMO). The character development is much deeper than in the sequels, and this movie does not center on the boxing action. Instead, the movie focuses on themes like respect, compassion, honor and dignity. I won't give away the ending, but the fight does not end like everyone would expect it to.

It's one of the best movies I've seen in a while.

Kodos

01-02-2007, 10:48 PM

I saw this this weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. We got to learn a lot more about what makes Rocky tick. It was a sad but uplifting movie at the same time. I highly recommend it to anyone who has their doubts about it.

Dr. Sak

01-07-2007, 08:47 PM

I saw it again for the second time last night and I liked it even better the second time through. It was pretty funny picking up on some of the lines I didn't quite hear the first time.

Spider Rico: "Jesus told me to wash dishes"
Rocky: "I'm glad Jesus didn't tell you to cook"