Absolutely love this movie. My uncle Denny took me to see this movie back in 1976 when it was first released. I was all of 9 years old at the time and I always think of my uncle whenever I see this movie. Later in life he got really sick, recovered somewhat but lost his ability to speak. I took time off work to go visit my uncle and brought along a blu-ray DVD player and the Rocky box set and we sat and watched Rocky together in his living room. It was awesome. Sadly he passed away this year from cancer. RIP Uncle Denny.
I'm old enough to have seen it in the theater but was too young to really appreciate really it. I've seen it plenty of times since. The film has something for everyone, even the stupid kid I was. Great writing, casting, acting, and directing. This documentary does a good job of telling the story of Rocky. Thanks for doing it justice.
Wow are you lucky to have seen it in theater. I’m only 32 but this movie helped more than I can say. I was surprised this documentary wasn’t on yt actually. Thank you for your words
So FKN sad and gr8. I miss the 70s and these kind of man tuff and love stories. Can’t believe we are all getting old and dying. So unfair especially when punks today can’t appreciate our world back then
There is a innocence about her, a scared soft heart that needs a man to lift her up so she can be that beautiful woman for the man she loves. That is a very attractive attribute a woman not knowingly can possess
❤ WOW! I am loving the story telling and music! Thank you! so much to everyone. Brilliant, marvelous, sensational, extraordinary, strong, loving, just a masterpiece.
Exactly! A masterpiece that stands the test of time. Stallone knew what he wanted and he risked everything for it. Love story , boxing story , motivational, you name it. Thank you for loving this ❤️🥊
“Favorite” underrated scene in the movie… during fight… right before inspirational going the distance music… Rocky is hitting Apollo and they show the promoter with a look of surprise, incredulity, and respect in his eyes that always resonates with me.
Beautiful movie. ❤ Stallone's sweater in the thumbnail was very thoughtful wardrobe...it's a Phoenix ...Rocky rises from the ashes of a bum club fighter to heavyweight champion of the world. With true artists there are no coincidences.
This is the kind of movie that I found out new things about even 20 years later after I first watched it. I don’t know if that was Stallone’s intention but boy do I love this story
You would be hard pressed to find any other film that is truly an underdog Cinderella movie on and off the screen. They were all brilliant in the portrayals of their roles. Carl Weathers? My god talk about a find. He was perfect in every way as Apollo Creed. Educated, fit. Just everything you could want in the role. Same goes for Stallone, Burt Young, Talia Shire, Every one of them. It was like everything just perfectly fell into place.
None of them expected for Rocky to have the success it had. It was the story of the underdog that wouldn’t let Stallone sleep. He had so much in him to refuse huge amounts of money just so he could act in the movie. Like he said : ‘ you have nothing to lose when you have nothing to lose ‘
I always thought the fact Rocky found his true love in such a hopeless place was overall a very important part of the story. Rocky was a film I found very depressing, but also very hopeful, the idea that out of such hopelessness can come everything you truly wanted.
Very nice put. Talia was perfect for the role and Stallone’s writing made you root for him. Adrian and Rocky were made for each other like no other characters ever been.
It's so devastating that many of these stars aren't with us...but their legacy will remain with us forever. This film represents the real American values of struggling, loving and dreaming. So proud that my kids love this gigantic piece of art!
Apollo was such a well written character. Most fighters were tough dummies. Creed was a brilliant businessman in addition to being an amazing athlete. Carl captured him perfectly.
Absolutely one of my favorite all time movies. I remember being in 7th grade when it came out. Watched it endlessly at the matinee. The first 3 movies are real strong.
Absolutely fantastic films! Rocky was released the year I was born. I have the complete 6 film set (plus the newer Creed films) on DVD; I've seen them dozens upon dozens of times & still watch them at least once a year. Sad times w/ the recent losses of Burt Young & Carl Weathers. I always thought Talia was an absolute doll! And who can forget about the great Burgess Meredith? Fantastic films. Just fantastic. ♥🥊♥
rocky succesful for three reasons: 1- timing of the film...if it came out in 1975 or 1977 it would have been lost with all the other blockbusters, 2-the city of Philadelphia should have won the Oscar as a supporting character, the city was shown very well 3- the music made it work
Yeah never thought about first 2 points. The music was obvious , but Philly being a supporting character is such a nice way to put it. Kind of everything that happened with this movie had magic in it. The skating scene, Mickey and Rocky in the apartment was a retake , the story of Sly and his dog. Amazing
One of the best films in America. It IS the American dream. I believe it is actually now been inducted into the library of congress as an historical film?
On god if I knew this 😵 In 2006, the Library of Congress selected Rocky for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". This just blew my mind. Every now and then I still get things about this movie that makes me even more of a Stallone fan. Thank you sir
I love every Rocky film my wife don't like when Apollo gets killed in part 4 she will literally walk out of the room when he fights Drago, but we are huge Stallone fans, have watched, rented, or bought everything to do with Rocky, or Rambo, and when he makes the new films I've been hearing about, we will get them the day the are released, such a great guy
Haha love that. My wife is actually sick of hearing me talk about Stallone and watching every Rocky movie like every month 😂 I’m actually looking to buy some Rambo action figures as they look really good but I I’m scared I’ll jump into making a collection, and they ain’t cheap. Nice to meet people who love Sly as much as I do ❤️🥊🐅
Oh don’t get me started on that 😂😂 i only have to mention something related to Stallone and I can hear the wife : How many times can you watch the same movie over over and again ? Every 2-3 months is the right answer 😂
Stallone wouldn’t let that s&it slide. He’s a real man. He would act just like he did in Demolition Man 😂 it’s not for them softies anyway. Underdog story is the opposite of that woke crap. All the best to you buddy
I may have missed the part where they talk about how Stallone stole the whole idea of this character from the actual life of Chuck Wepner, known as the Bayonne Bleeder without giving him credit OR PAYING HIM until Chuck sued Stallone. Chuck was the only fighter to go the full round with Muhammad Ali and who knocked him on the canvas up until that time. Chuck is still around. Still lives 8n Bayonne and is still in great shape for for a man half his age. I know that because I see him at planet fitness at least once a week. I often see young guys looking at him without knowing who he is, and I show him a picture of him standing over Muhammad Ali on my cell phone. They can’t believe that huge bruiser is the same guy, but it is.
That’s one interesting story. It’s not in this docufilm actually, I have a clip named Rare Sylvester Stallone Interview about Rocky and he tells the whole story about Ali and Wepner fight , it even has footage from the fight. You don’t have to watch the clip , I’m just saying he was giving Wepner credit. Might be after the trial, never really looked into that. Chuck will forever be remembered by boxing fans for that night
Stallone started from nothing, literally nothing. Look at him now, case closed. I don't think sly cares about what some random weirdo posts on RUclips. And we all know why you feel that way
No point in telling them. It doesn’t matter what you feel about him as an actor, but as a man who risked everything for himself and did what he did, he deserves respect.Its difficult to live with hate and jealousy
Absolutely love this movie. My uncle Denny took me to see this movie back in 1976 when it was first released. I was all of 9 years old at the time and I always think of my uncle whenever I see this movie. Later in life he got really sick, recovered somewhat but lost his ability to speak. I took time off work to go visit my uncle and brought along a blu-ray DVD player and the Rocky box set and we sat and watched Rocky together in his living room. It was awesome. Sadly he passed away this year from cancer. RIP Uncle Denny.
Beautiful story. Your uncle knew what movies were good even back in 1976 , that’s something. RIP
ROCKY is a beautiful film. I will always love "Rocky"! Thank you, Sly - and GOD BLESS YOU.
Rocky will live forever ❤️🥊🐅
Ive watched rocky more times than the days it took to make it
Same here 😂 every year I have the Stallone marathon movie
Rocky 1 saved my life 😂❤❤❤
It’s been on my annual watch list since I first saw it.
Did we just became best friends ? 😂😂
Absolutely.
I'm old enough to have seen it in the theater but was too young to really appreciate really it.
I've seen it plenty of times since. The film has something for everyone, even the stupid kid I was. Great writing, casting, acting, and directing.
This documentary does a good job of telling the story of Rocky. Thanks for doing it justice.
Wow are you lucky to have seen it in theater. I’m only 32 but this movie helped more than I can say. I was surprised this documentary wasn’t on yt actually. Thank you for your words
So many great funny and meaningful one liners in Rocky! So well written and put together……Perfect
Stallone was and is so talented. Even Tarantino praised his writing and his one liners and that says a lot. It is a perfect movie and timeless
Rest in peace Carl. One of my top 10 movies of all time and it wouldn't have been the same without you.
Carl was awesome ! Great actor and athlete
So FKN sad and gr8. I miss the 70s and these kind of man tuff and love stories. Can’t believe we are all getting old and dying. So unfair especially when punks today can’t appreciate our world back then
Talia Shire, despite attempting to make her look homely for the part STILL radiated such a BEAUTIFUL face.
There is a innocence about her, a scared soft heart that needs a man to lift her up so she can be that beautiful woman for the man she loves. That is a very attractive attribute a woman not knowingly can possess
@Frank00 beautifully put sir
Simply iconic! A classic!
My mom used to take us to all the Rocky movies growing up.
I remember balling my eyes out when Mickey died in 3.
You’re so lucky and your mom knows her movies. Congratulations and all the best to your family
❤ WOW! I am loving the story telling and music! Thank you! so much to everyone. Brilliant, marvelous, sensational, extraordinary, strong, loving, just a masterpiece.
Exactly! A masterpiece that stands the test of time. Stallone knew what he wanted and he risked everything for it. Love story , boxing story , motivational, you name it. Thank you for loving this ❤️🥊
“Favorite” underrated scene in the movie… during fight… right before inspirational going the distance music… Rocky is hitting Apollo and they show the promoter with a look of surprise, incredulity, and respect in his eyes that always resonates with me.
Didn’t notice that before. I have to see the movie again 😂
Huge real buzz when it premiered. Not fake hype. Great stuff. Hugely exciting film and extreme creativity.
First Rocky was the best
Exactly. Even Stallone himself said that 🥊🐅
Beautiful movie. ❤
Stallone's sweater in the thumbnail was very thoughtful wardrobe...it's a Phoenix ...Rocky rises from the ashes of a bum club fighter to heavyweight champion of the world.
With true artists there are no coincidences.
This is the kind of movie that I found out new things about even 20 years later after I first watched it. I don’t know if that was Stallone’s intention but boy do I love this story
You would be hard pressed to find any other film that is truly an underdog Cinderella movie on and off the screen. They were all brilliant in the portrayals of their roles. Carl Weathers? My god talk about a find. He was perfect in every way as Apollo Creed. Educated, fit. Just everything you could want in the role. Same goes for Stallone, Burt Young, Talia Shire, Every one of them. It was like everything just perfectly fell into place.
None of them expected for Rocky to have the success it had. It was the story of the underdog that wouldn’t let Stallone sleep. He had so much in him to refuse huge amounts of money just so he could act in the movie. Like he said : ‘ you have nothing to lose when you have nothing to lose ‘
I always thought the fact Rocky found his true love in such a hopeless place was overall a very important part of the story. Rocky was a film I found very depressing, but also very hopeful, the idea that out of such hopelessness can come everything you truly wanted.
Very nice put. Talia was perfect for the role and Stallone’s writing made you root for him. Adrian and Rocky were made for each other like no other characters ever been.
The soundtrack played a huge role in this film.
The whole movie had the perfect score. Alone in the ring is a beautiful one, Gonna fly now and the final fight. Goosebumps
It's so devastating that many of these stars aren't with us...but their legacy will remain with us forever. This film represents the real American values of struggling, loving and dreaming. So proud that my kids love this gigantic piece of art!
So happy for you ! This is one of most motivating movies ever…and the story behind it makes so much better !
Apollo was such a well written character.
Most fighters were tough dummies.
Creed was a brilliant businessman in addition to being an amazing athlete.
Carl captured him perfectly.
I think the best character development for Creed happens in 4. All the talk with Rocky about being warriors…brilliant stuff
Absolutely one of my favorite all time movies. I remember being in 7th grade when it came out. Watched it endlessly at the matinee. The first 3 movies are real strong.
Yes it would have been the perfect trilogy. From enemies to friends. GOAT
The scene at 18:50 where Gazzo pulled out an inhaler was not scripted. Joe Spinell had asthma
Didn’t know that ! Brilliant stuff ! Thank you
Absolutely fantastic films! Rocky was released the year I was born. I have the complete 6 film set (plus the newer Creed films) on DVD; I've seen them dozens upon dozens of times & still watch them at least once a year. Sad times w/ the recent losses of Burt Young & Carl Weathers. I always thought Talia was an absolute doll! And who can forget about the great Burgess Meredith? Fantastic films. Just fantastic. ♥🥊♥
Congrats on your collection ❤️ Burgess was fantastic. That speech from Rocky 2 in the church, man I could listen to that everyday
😢 RIP Apollo, Paulie and Mickey and Tony
Brilliant actors all of them RIP
Greatest movie ….ever!!!!!
Absolutely !!!💯
One if not the best movie ever !!!
Absolutely 💯
Enjoyed this! And did you know that Burt Young was a real boxer!
Oh yes he talks about in the second or third part ! A real tough guy mr Burt Young
rocky succesful for three reasons: 1- timing of the film...if it came out in 1975 or 1977 it would have been lost with all the other blockbusters, 2-the city of Philadelphia should have won the Oscar as a supporting character, the city was shown very well 3- the music made it work
Yeah never thought about first 2 points. The music was obvious , but Philly being a supporting character is such a nice way to put it. Kind of everything that happened with this movie had magic in it. The skating scene, Mickey and Rocky in the apartment was a retake , the story of Sly and his dog. Amazing
nothing to do with the writing...ok then
They don’t make them like they used to….🥊🇺🇸
Rocky had everything, story , actors , soundtrack 🥊🐅🇺🇸
Every time I take my shirt off in front of a mirror...
One of the best films in America. It IS the American dream. I believe it is actually now been inducted into the library of congress as an historical film?
On god if I knew this 😵 In 2006, the Library of Congress selected Rocky for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".
This just blew my mind. Every now and then I still get things about this movie that makes me even more of a Stallone fan. Thank you sir
@AlexanderBalboa20 glad you appreciate the reply. It's true. Too bad we can't go back to 76!
Wow, I didn’t know that. I’m not American, but I understand the significance of such an honour. Incredible. Thanks. 🙏🏽
All these years and I still haven’t seen it or the second one. The first Rocky movie I saw was Rocky III.
Rocky IV was an abomination.
Watch them my friend. You’ll be surprised
I love every Rocky film my wife don't like when Apollo gets killed in part 4 she will literally walk out of the room when he fights Drago, but we are huge Stallone fans, have watched, rented, or bought everything to do with Rocky, or Rambo, and when he makes the new films I've been hearing about, we will get them the day the are released, such a great guy
Haha love that. My wife is actually sick of hearing me talk about Stallone and watching every Rocky movie like every month 😂 I’m actually looking to buy some Rambo action figures as they look really good but I I’m scared I’ll jump into making a collection, and they ain’t cheap. Nice to meet people who love Sly as much as I do ❤️🥊🐅
Carl weathers was Taylor made for Apollo
You couldn’t tell the difference ❤️🥊
Rocky as a legendary hero with as stories even with creed
Exactly , Rocky was an amazing story
Feel good film can watch it over and over ..to my partners annoyance
Oh don’t get me started on that 😂😂 i only have to mention something related to Stallone and I can hear the wife : How many times can you watch the same movie over over and again ? Every 2-3 months is the right answer 😂
I'm suddenly a 15 year-old kid again !!
Timeless movie !
A fantastic movie that the woke crowd wouldn't allow today.
Stallone wouldn’t let that s&it slide. He’s a real man. He would act just like he did in Demolition Man 😂 it’s not for them softies anyway. Underdog story is the opposite of that woke crap. All the best to you buddy
🤩🇺🇸👍⚖️👁️👁️⚖️ Yo Rock!!!👍👍
Go for it ! 🥊🐅❤️
❤
🥊 🇺🇸 😊
I may have missed the part where they talk about how Stallone stole the whole idea of this character from the actual life of Chuck Wepner, known as the Bayonne Bleeder without giving him credit OR PAYING HIM until Chuck sued Stallone. Chuck was the only fighter to go the full round with Muhammad Ali and who knocked him on the canvas up until that time. Chuck is still around. Still lives 8n Bayonne and is still in great shape for for a man half his age. I know that because I see him at planet fitness at least once a week. I often see young guys looking at him without knowing who he is, and I show him a picture of him standing over Muhammad Ali on my cell phone. They can’t believe that huge bruiser is the same guy, but it is.
That’s one interesting story. It’s not in this docufilm actually, I have a clip named Rare Sylvester Stallone Interview about Rocky and he tells the whole story about Ali and Wepner fight , it even has footage from the fight. You don’t have to watch the clip , I’m just saying he was giving Wepner credit. Might be after the trial, never really looked into that. Chuck will forever be remembered by boxing fans for that night
Rocky 4 was so bad it nearly destroyed the series legacy!
Rocky 1,2,3 great!
Rocky 4 is just basically 4-5 music montages and one big fight 😂 I love it tho
Yikes no. Sly is a nut bar. Passing.
Who’s your favourite actor then ?
Stallone started from nothing, literally nothing. Look at him now, case closed. I don't think sly cares about what some random weirdo posts on RUclips. And we all know why you feel that way
No point in telling them. It doesn’t matter what you feel about him as an actor, but as a man who risked everything for himself and did what he did, he deserves respect.Its difficult to live with hate and jealousy
yeah okjust a "nobody"
Man has a problem with Rocky 😂