I would also add the importance of the music. The rocky theme is actually a sad theme played on the piano. You hear it time after time throughout the film in this depressed piano rendition. I think it also highlights Rocky’s gentle nature because it is a very kind sounding theme as well. Then you get the montage scene and it’s suddenly transformed into this funky theme that is full of energy and self belief. Those sad notes and chords (representing Rockys past struggle) are carried by the energy of this rendition of the theme. Always get quite emotional when listening to it. Great analysis and video as well!!
Yeah first time I saw it I genuinely felt my gut drop with the rendition for his first training scene (the one where he’s out of breath). Soundtrack for this is much more than just the training montage.
Bill Conti mentioned that he made Gonna Fly Now after reading the script, he read that Rocky is going to lose and he knows it, but Bill made the theme hopeful and optimistic anyways.
Rocky is an icon for the everyman, for underdogs hoping for a better tomorrow. There's a Rocky in all of us which is why it touched so many hearts, he didnt want the title, he just wants to look at the mirror and see a man he would be glad to be staring back at him.
I dunno I like to think I do good work on this channel but I rarely cover things which are topical. You can help a little by liking the videos and sharing when appropriate. Appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to comment
Just ran across this by accident. Rocky has been my favorite movie all my life and the older I get the more that feeling gets reinforced. Thank you for this video! And thanks for not supporting Mary Sue writing.
Thanks for giving my video a watch and leaving a comment. I can't in good conscience call myself either a writer or a fan of food writing and support Mary Sue writing at the same time. Character are what draw us into movies and when they are written in a shallow fashion it ruins the immersion for me.
This was brilliant, I enjoyed it so much, thank you. The other element of the film I love is how it took two “incomplete,” lost, downtrodden people, and through their growing love and support for each other, through allowing themselves to be vulnerable and authentic and (literally) naked with each other, they reached their own self-actualisation; by finding each other, two outcasts and lost people were able to find themselves. What a beautiful film, I cry like a baby every time I watch it. This was a great video, I’ve subscribed, thanks.
It's one of my favourite movies of all time because it does such a great job with its character writing. I appreciate the nice comments and also thanks for subscribing hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of the content just as much
Just watched rocky for the first time (Yes im young) This insight into the movie i could not see myself, or atleast on my first watch was exponential. Good stuff
Thanks very much. It's a great example of a well written character which is why I decided to make my video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my video
I first saw Rocky 30 years ago. It’s been my favorite movie since then and a great inspiration in my life, even today. I thought I picked this movie apart but you showed things I never saw. Bravo! Great job
I had to rewatch this commentary over again. I just could not get enough of this man’s amazing thoughts & breakdown! This is a film that touched my heart so deeply since I was of elementary age back in the 70s. After 45 years, it still holds the number one title in my heart & mind, as the GREATEST film I have ever seen. AS HE SAID, “this is not a film about boxing, boxing is merely the canvas upon which the story is laid”. AMAZING COMMENTARY. Literally 5 STARS & then some. I ate up every word you said sir
I would add ONE MORE thing of importance to the above; After ROCKY 2, I truly don’t have much affinity for any of them, UNTIL ROCKY 6. I didn’t see it in the theatre bc I thought Stallone had gone too far since he did Rocky 4. However, there were some things in 5 that I had missed about Rocky; the gritty ness of the streets (and OF COURSE MICKEY) but 5 was ‘hit and miss’; ROCKY 6 WAS GOLD. It brought me right back to the ALIENATION inside the character, the sorrow, the loss; it’s up there with part 1 & 2 in my book; Rocky 1 of course shines at the top
You should give Stallone's new edit of rocky 4 a watch, I thought it was a vast improvement and more in line with the type of character based writing Stallone built his name on.
This is one of the most underrated movie analysis I’ve ever seen in RUclips. You did great research that is based on facts and is a great analysis of Rocky's character. The fact that this has only 8.457 views is a crime. More fans should go see this. You just encouraged me to watch the movie again.
Thanks very much. I try to work hard on my video essays to make them interesting, glad to see I hit my mark. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment
Thanks for the incredibly nice compliment! Much appreciated. Its always been a favourite of mine and I spent a long time writing that video so it's always nice when someone pops along and says something so nice.
Rocky is a beautiful, dramatic film about a pugilist. You feel the sense of desperation from the characters and even the filmmakers. The sequels are big budget sports films with flimsy plots.
The whole rocky series is pretty autobiographical when you look at them as a whole. They strongly reflect stallones rising and falling star throughout the years. Its really pretty interesting. By rocky 3 when stallone was a huge star with a huge ego so is rocky. Rocky V he has lost relevance and just want to use his name, just like real life.
I lost my son my family business my everything. None respects me or has supported me unless I was someone who benefited them as an investment. My best friend who I've not heard from in a long time was the adiran in my life. She told me I can be so much better. I guess that's all I can do now. It's my 27th birthday tomororw and I will think of this as my personal new year and have self belief. Hopefully all of humanity will come together one and help someone so theirs no other Rockys out there struggling. (sorry for the bore)
Don't be sorry, we all need to share more often. If the world supported each other more.there would be much less mental health problems. Happy birthday for tomorrow
A great thing in the movie was many who saw it for the first time left the theatre not knowing who won the fight. It wasn't important. BTW fantastic review.
Great Review man! I am planning on doing a video essay myself on "Lessons Learned" on this movie and others as well! I promise to not "copy and paste" from your video, but your video has.helped inspire me! I can't wait to watch your other videos!
If you want to reference my video or use sections of it then you have my permission so long as you don't steal the whole thing. And if there's any other ways I can help, let me know
Thank you. I dunno really. People say I should just focus on one thing but I get bored easy and I like to test myself so I end up doing lots of different things. Maybe that's why. Glad you enjoyed the video, check out the video essay play list you might like it
I think you should review these kinds of movies and shows cause its pretty good and popular Fast and Furious Daredevil Cobra Kai Money Heist Especially Daredevil almost everyone say its the best Superhero Show RN
By the way, it’s getting harder and harder to find movies with good scripts. It’s been a while for me, I’ve had to dive into the 30s, 40’s and 50’s to find old forgotten gems. Please advise as to what you recommended. Thanks.
It depends really on what genre you're looking at, what you've already seen etc. If you choose a genre I'd be happy to point out some which were written well
Yeah I understand the question may have been too broad. However, I’m of the opinion that quality trumps all. Meaning, I can appreciate a movie (this applies to all: music, art, etc.) from a genre I don’t care for, as long I know that the quality is there and I haven’t aimlessly wasted my time. So a more specified version of the question would be: Because you seem to have a good grasp on what good movie script writing looks and feels like (I assume this from this video, haha), what movies from today’s era would you recommend based on having good writing? Genre be damned. Haha. Cheers.
Se7en by Andrew Kevin walker is the best script of the modern era in my opinion. Here's a few more suggestions Sci Fi - alien Comedy - Dumb and Dumber Horror - It Follows Drama - Wall Street Thriller - Basic Instinct Action - Robocop Misc - Memento, the prestige Some of these may seem like odd choices because they're not the usual artistic dramas that people usually rave about but I chose them based on how well they create their characters, universe and the pacing of the plot is well balanced. PS sorry the reply took a while youtube didn't notify me of your response
@@PeakedInterest The only thing I didn t like about the story (a minor thing, but still) is the fact that he takes Adrian's glasses off, tells her "i knew u were pretty" as if glasses make her ugly, and then she never wears them for the rest of the movie as if they could ever afford contacts. Even in real life they wouldn t have afforded contacts at that point :)) And like, i doubt her glasses were just a fashion choice. There's nothing shameful in wearing glasses, people!
Yeah I think thats a somewhat valid complaint but we also need to consider that the glasses were just like the hats and sweaters - social camouflage to hide herself because she didn't feel pretty. Once she can see that rocky is genuine in his belief that she is attractive she comes to believe it herself and ditches the hat, sweaters and glasses. It's more a visual representation of the character views herself. In the original script notes Stallone mentions that Adrian idolises her mother and that she died early. It's possible the glasses could be hers but that's really me trying to read the backstory rather than explicit
@@PeakedInterest Yes, I totally got that. When i got my glasses I was 24 and i felt more confident with them because i felt protected, almost like i was wearing a mask or something, if that makes sense. Which is a bit weird coz usually people feel ashamed of wearing glasses...probably because of the being a nerd stigma.
Just had an argument who didn’t even finish the movie, and assume rocky is toxic masculinity put on a pedestal. People with personal flaws today are immediately dismissed as sexist or racist. Compassion and understanding are hard to come by.
Save the cat is a great novel but the formula puts writers into a bad habit of limiting their story telling. This is such an inspiring movie. Everyone who struggles or has loss is rocky.
Now I want to write a screenplay I have an idea for basic sketching and scenes but I'm pretty nervous and confused about which books would be good or the lay out. Any book and writing you'd refer?
I'll assume you already have Blake Snyder save the cat you can also check out Story by Robert McKee but I think the best way to learn is to read other screenplays and books and ask yourself what works in those stories and why. Also look at what doesn't work and why. Also check out my playlist called writers room, I've done a few tutorials on writing. I've covered how to write good dialogue, how to write good villains and a few others too
Honestly everything I know about writing (fiction and screen) is from reading screenplays and books. It's what I would recommend most. If you need someone to proof read your work then you can always feel free to send to me and I'll take a look at it
This is such a wonderful video, touched my heart. I'm @rockyderaze on Twitter! Would like to see if I can support you on Patreon! Keep up the good work! :)
Why would you put annoying music at an annoying volume when we want to clearly hear your thoughts and reflections. It's no a scene in a movie, it's so much better to speak in a silence.
I agree - Stallone is a natural storyteller.
Shatters Hollywood's formula approach to screenwriting.
Great video. Thanks
You're welcome, thanks for watching
I would also add the importance of the music.
The rocky theme is actually a sad theme played on the piano. You hear it time after time throughout the film in this depressed piano rendition. I think it also highlights Rocky’s gentle nature because it is a very kind sounding theme as well. Then you get the montage scene and it’s suddenly transformed into this funky theme that is full of energy and self belief. Those sad notes and chords (representing Rockys past struggle) are carried by the energy of this rendition of the theme. Always get quite emotional when listening to it.
Great analysis and video as well!!
Yeah first time I saw it I genuinely felt my gut drop with the rendition for his first training scene (the one where he’s out of breath). Soundtrack for this is much more than just the training montage.
Bill Conti mentioned that he made Gonna Fly Now after reading the script, he read that Rocky is going to lose and he knows it, but Bill made the theme hopeful and optimistic anyways.
Rocky is an icon for the everyman, for underdogs hoping for a better tomorrow. There's a Rocky in all of us which is why it touched so many hearts, he didnt want the title, he just wants to look at the mirror and see a man he would be glad to be staring back at him.
Why this doesn't have more views, I don't know. Love this video
I dunno I like to think I do good work on this channel but I rarely cover things which are topical. You can help a little by liking the videos and sharing when appropriate. Appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to comment
Just ran across this by accident. Rocky has been my favorite movie all my life and the older I get the more that feeling gets reinforced. Thank you for this video! And thanks for not supporting Mary Sue writing.
Thanks for giving my video a watch and leaving a comment. I can't in good conscience call myself either a writer or a fan of food writing and support Mary Sue writing at the same time. Character are what draw us into movies and when they are written in a shallow fashion it ruins the immersion for me.
This was brilliant, I enjoyed it so much, thank you. The other element of the film I love is how it took two “incomplete,” lost, downtrodden people, and through their growing love and support for each other, through allowing themselves to be vulnerable and authentic and (literally) naked with each other, they reached their own self-actualisation; by finding each other, two outcasts and lost people were able to find themselves. What a beautiful film, I cry like a baby every time I watch it. This was a great video, I’ve subscribed, thanks.
It's one of my favourite movies of all time because it does such a great job with its character writing. I appreciate the nice comments and also thanks for subscribing hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of the content just as much
Just watched rocky for the first time
(Yes im young)
This insight into the movie i could not see myself, or atleast on my first watch was exponential. Good stuff
Thanks very much. It's a great example of a well written character which is why I decided to make my video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my video
@@PeakedInterest I'm also a younger one who just watched the movie as well. I finished 2 and 3 as well and I'm going onto 4.
@@brolyonsome3963 even though you'd be missing some story elements Id recommend skipping 5. It's really not a very good movie at all
Gotta say I'm not a fan of rocky v. Everything that made the first great was absent from five
Did you like the film itself?
I first saw Rocky 30 years ago. It’s been my favorite movie since then and a great inspiration in my life, even today. I thought I picked this movie apart but you showed things I never saw. Bravo! Great job
Thank you
One of my favorite movies ever. Stallone deserves so much more credit for his talent than he gets.
I had to rewatch this commentary over again.
I just could not get enough of this man’s amazing thoughts & breakdown! This is a film that touched my heart so deeply since I was of elementary age back in the 70s. After 45 years, it still holds the number one title in my heart & mind, as the GREATEST film I have ever seen. AS HE SAID, “this is not a film about boxing, boxing is merely the canvas upon which the story is laid”.
AMAZING COMMENTARY. Literally 5 STARS & then some. I ate up every word you said sir
I would add ONE MORE thing of importance to the above; After ROCKY 2, I truly don’t have much affinity for any of them, UNTIL ROCKY 6. I didn’t see it in the theatre bc I thought Stallone had gone too far since he did Rocky 4. However, there were some things in 5 that I had missed about Rocky; the gritty ness of the streets (and OF COURSE MICKEY) but 5 was ‘hit and miss’; ROCKY 6 WAS GOLD. It brought me right back to the ALIENATION inside the character, the sorrow, the loss; it’s up there with part 1 & 2 in my book; Rocky 1 of course shines at the top
You should give Stallone's new edit of rocky 4 a watch, I thought it was a vast improvement and more in line with the type of character based writing Stallone built his name on.
This is one of the most underrated movie analysis I’ve ever seen in RUclips. You did great research that is based on facts and is a great analysis of Rocky's character. The fact that this has only 8.457 views is a crime. More fans should go see this. You just encouraged me to watch the movie again.
This is a great analysis of Rocky awesome video!
Thanks very much. I try to work hard on my video essays to make them interesting, glad to see I hit my mark.
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment
If you don’t like Rocky you’re not a human
Totally agree
My sister's boyfriend doesn't
@@maniacalfool5885 He ain't human
@@maniacalfool5885 He's not human
You're like a piece of iron
Incredible video: The narration is top, the three acts, and the use of music. This is an award winning film itself.
My Favorite Movie of all Time 🙌🏻👑🥊✨🎥🎬
One of mine too. I'm glad you enjoyed the video
ROCKY is my favorite movie and in my opinion the best movie ever made. I wish I saw it in the theater.
Keep an eye out because every now and then they release them in cinemas , I've caught jaws, Jurassic park and alien in theatrical re runs
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ANALYSIS, SIR. I needed that. Now I realize why this has always been my favorite move... by far. Thank you.
Thanks for the incredibly nice compliment! Much appreciated. Its always been a favourite of mine and I spent a long time writing that video so it's always nice when someone pops along and says something so nice.
This is hands down one of my favorite analysis on RUclips this is great and Rocky is my favorite film of all time so you rlly made me happy with this!
Thank you, I put a lot of time and effort into my videos so that means a lot
The music was great thruout rocky to really help tell the story. I love how u used similar score
I've always loved Bill contis score so I tried my best to match it
Silver lining Playbook has Rocky vibe to it. Both are brilliant films.
This is a really excellent analysis, very inspirational - thanks.
Rocky is a beautiful, dramatic film about a pugilist. You feel the sense of desperation from the characters and even the filmmakers. The sequels are big budget sports films with flimsy plots.
The whole rocky series is pretty autobiographical when you look at them as a whole. They strongly reflect stallones rising and falling star throughout the years. Its really pretty interesting. By rocky 3 when stallone was a huge star with a huge ego so is rocky. Rocky V he has lost relevance and just want to use his name, just like real life.
I lost my son my family business my everything. None respects me or has supported me unless I was someone who benefited them as an investment. My best friend who I've not heard from in a long time was the adiran in my life. She told me I can be so much better. I guess that's all I can do now. It's my 27th birthday tomororw and I will think of this as my personal new year and have self belief. Hopefully all of humanity will come together one and help someone so theirs no other Rockys out there struggling. (sorry for the bore)
Don't be sorry, we all need to share more often. If the world supported each other more.there would be much less mental health problems.
Happy birthday for tomorrow
Come on king, you got this. Prove to life that you won't be pushed around anymore
We support you man, we’re all rooting for you 💖
What a beautiful message.
3 years later. How are you doing?
Such a beautiful analysis of one of the greatest movies
Thank you. That's a very flattering comment
Perfect analysis of rocky thank u for this
A great thing in the movie was many who saw it for the first time left the theatre not knowing who won the fight. It wasn't important. BTW fantastic review.
Thanks very much. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch me video and leave a comment
Great Review man! I am planning on doing a video essay myself on "Lessons Learned" on this movie and others as well! I promise to not "copy and paste" from your video, but your video has.helped inspire me! I can't wait to watch your other videos!
If you want to reference my video or use sections of it then you have my permission so long as you don't steal the whole thing. And if there's any other ways I can help, let me know
@@PeakedInterest Thanks so much and will do!
This is amazing 🎉 brilliantly said and edited
You completely nailed this video
Thank you. Always very proud of this video but it doesn't get many views
You know we are all just bums from the neighborhood until we meet our Adrian.
Very true
Beautifully said my friend
Why are you not at like a million views? Like this is Top Tier bro
Thank you. I dunno really. People say I should just focus on one thing but I get bored easy and I like to test myself so I end up doing lots of different things. Maybe that's why. Glad you enjoyed the video, check out the video essay play list you might like it
I think you should review these kinds of movies and shows cause its pretty good and popular
Fast and Furious
Daredevil
Cobra Kai
Money Heist
Especially Daredevil almost everyone say its the best Superhero Show RN
They're all great shows. You're the first I've seen mention money heist and it's a personal favourite of mine
Thanks bro
Anytime. Everyone is welcome here
By the way, it’s getting harder and harder to find movies with good scripts. It’s been a while for me, I’ve had to dive into the 30s, 40’s and 50’s to find old forgotten gems. Please advise as to what you recommended. Thanks.
It depends really on what genre you're looking at, what you've already seen etc. If you choose a genre I'd be happy to point out some which were written well
Yeah I understand the question may have been too broad. However, I’m of the opinion that quality trumps all. Meaning, I can appreciate a movie (this applies to all: music, art, etc.) from a genre I don’t care for, as long I know that the quality is there and I haven’t aimlessly wasted my time. So a more specified version of the question would be: Because you seem to have a good grasp on what good movie script writing looks and feels like (I assume this from this video, haha), what movies from today’s era would you recommend based on having good writing? Genre be damned. Haha. Cheers.
Se7en by Andrew Kevin walker is the best script of the modern era in my opinion. Here's a few more suggestions
Sci Fi - alien
Comedy - Dumb and Dumber
Horror - It Follows
Drama - Wall Street
Thriller - Basic Instinct
Action - Robocop
Misc - Memento, the prestige
Some of these may seem like odd choices because they're not the usual artistic dramas that people usually rave about but I chose them based on how well they create their characters, universe and the pacing of the plot is well balanced.
PS sorry the reply took a while youtube didn't notify me of your response
'It's a Wonderful Life' by Frank Capra
'Iron Giant' by Brad Bird
So well written. Good job man.
cool vid. first one ive found on rocky
If this was a doctoral thesis in video form I'd instantly award you your Ph.d. Great job!👍🏆
thank u for a perfect analysis of a film often seen as too stretched out and boring :)
Awesome review!!
Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for stopping by to drop a comment, it's alway nice to speak with a viewer.
Very good analysis !
Thank you. Much appreciated
Amazing video
Thanks man
Such a good story.
Completely agree
@@PeakedInterest The only thing I didn t like about the story (a minor thing, but still) is the fact that he takes Adrian's glasses off, tells her "i knew u were pretty" as if glasses make her ugly, and then she never wears them for the rest of the movie as if they could ever afford contacts. Even in real life they wouldn t have afforded contacts at that point :)) And like, i doubt her glasses were just a fashion choice. There's nothing shameful in wearing glasses, people!
Yeah I think thats a somewhat valid complaint but we also need to consider that the glasses were just like the hats and sweaters - social camouflage to hide herself because she didn't feel pretty. Once she can see that rocky is genuine in his belief that she is attractive she comes to believe it herself and ditches the hat, sweaters and glasses.
It's more a visual representation of the character views herself.
In the original script notes Stallone mentions that Adrian idolises her mother and that she died early. It's possible the glasses could be hers but that's really me trying to read the backstory rather than explicit
@@PeakedInterest Yes, I totally got that. When i got my glasses I was 24 and i felt more confident with them because i felt protected, almost like i was wearing a mask or something, if that makes sense. Which is a bit weird coz usually people feel ashamed of wearing glasses...probably because of the being a nerd stigma.
Greatest movie ever made
It definitely makes my top 10
This video is very inspiring 👏👏👏
Thanks man. That's such a nice thing to say
That pivotal scene was a one shot and I think he only got one take.
It was, one of the most heartfelt and sincere movies ever in my opinion.
U got a new subscriber
Thanks Jason, I hope you enjoy the rest of the content just as much. Welcome to the channel
Just had an argument who didn’t even finish the movie, and assume rocky is toxic masculinity put on a pedestal. People with personal flaws today are immediately dismissed as sexist or racist. Compassion and understanding are hard to come by.
Save the cat is a great novel but the formula puts writers into a bad habit of limiting their story telling. This is such an inspiring movie. Everyone who struggles or has loss is rocky.
I agree there a couple of screenwriting books which are useful to use but we should try not to rely on them
Now I want to write a screenplay I have an idea for basic sketching and scenes but I'm pretty nervous and confused about which books would be good or the lay out. Any book and writing you'd refer?
I'll assume you already have Blake Snyder save the cat you can also check out Story by Robert McKee but I think the best way to learn is to read other screenplays and books and ask yourself what works in those stories and why. Also look at what doesn't work and why.
Also check out my playlist called writers room, I've done a few tutorials on writing. I've covered how to write good dialogue, how to write good villains and a few others too
I gave it away as I was puzzled with the formula. Thank you for the time
Honestly everything I know about writing (fiction and screen) is from reading screenplays and books. It's what I would recommend most.
If you need someone to proof read your work then you can always feel free to send to me and I'll take a look at it
This is such a wonderful video, touched my heart. I'm @rockyderaze on Twitter! Would like to see if I can support you on Patreon!
Keep up the good work! :)
You can find me on patreon at www.patreon.com/ThatMovieShow I really appreciate the support.
Why would you put annoying music at an annoying volume when we want to clearly hear your thoughts and reflections. It's no a scene in a movie, it's so much better to speak in a silence.