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Another Early Review Of ROCKY BALBOA From A New Spy, J-Skell!

Damn you Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	Nov 13th, 2006 05:29:42 AM
Damn you Michael Bay
Not first!!! by knightrider	Nov 13th, 2006 05:30:35 AM
But, I can't wait to see this movie.
The fuzzy robot... by photoboy	Nov 13th, 2006 06:02:06 AM
... was in Rocky IV, and it was probably the worst part about that film. And what's wrong with the pop song montage? Unless they've chosen a shit song it should be one of the best bits of the film.
Frank Stallone song? by theBigE	Nov 13th, 2006 06:40:12 AM
Does Frank have a song in this movie? 'Cause that would about fit the bill for the training montage.
If I can change ... and if you change ... then maybe .. by chrth	Nov 13th, 2006 06:42:31 AM
EVERYONE CAN CHANGE!
Paulie's love slave... by KabutoKoji	Nov 13th, 2006 07:08:04 AM
"Remember the weird ass robot from ROCKY III?" Um, no. I remember the weird ass robot from Rocky IV, though...
MCMLXXVI got a first with Bay hate! by tile_mcgillus	Nov 13th, 2006 07:39:19 AM
YES! congrats!
Sounds promising by Dasher	Nov 13th, 2006 08:00:31 AM
I really hope Sly pulled a rabbit out of the hat with this one. The last two were weak.
MCMLXXVI is a mug by themanlikedave	Nov 13th, 2006 08:35:15 AM
MCMLXXVI is a mug
How DARE No One Call PLANT! by www.valiens.com	Nov 13th, 2006 08:42:27 AM
Buuuut seriously, folks: Those don't sound like minor complaints to me, they sound like deal breakers. Retreads. Blech.
I need montage by The Dum Guy	Nov 13th, 2006 08:49:50 AM
No really, that's all I want out of a Rocky movie, a good montage. Yep.
Rocky V was Underrated by DarfurOnTheRocks	Nov 13th, 2006 08:54:18 AM
....Wasn't the robot from Rocky IV? I think that that robot was the closest that Paulie ever got to having a real woman! I got to take the unpopular stance the Rocky V was better than most people give credit. The idea that Rocky was not indestructable was explored, along with his need to live vicariously through the young, Tommy Gunn. I found the final fight to be wonderful. Why? Because Apollo told Rocky "You Fight Great, But, I'm a Great Fighter" and I think that the street brawl proved that Rocky fights great. Anyways, I am looking forward to the new movie...
BUZZ is GREAT so far...WHAT I LIKE TO HEAR! by ABking	Nov 13th, 2006 08:57:46 AM
This must be the 100th great review for this film. For the doubters: maybe it's possible STALLONE has made a really really really good film! I count the days until X-MAS!
At least this reviewer paints the movie to be... by Childe Roland	Nov 13th, 2006 09:00:57 AM
...what it almost certainly is: a mindless and otherwise pointless slice of macho nostalgia. There's nothing wrong with a bad movie that makes you feel good, and that's what most of the Rocky movies have been. I'll watch it on video, I'm sure. But I do think it's a shame what happened to Sly. He showed so much promise as a film writer with Rocky and First Blood. I guess those were his only two ideas. Pity he had to ruin both by missing hte point of what made them each great (the heroes in those pieces didn't get traditional happy endings and it made them work on a very emotional level...everything he did with the characters after was just trite).
Beyond the insanity by sundancekeed	Nov 13th, 2006 09:53:39 AM
of ABKing and his maturbatory fantasies, I do think this will be a good popcorn movie. Because all of the Rocky movies were. And beyond that, what's wrong with a series of films about a genuinely good natured guy who makes it with humility, perseverence and an optimistic attitude? The Rocky films didn't succeed because of the unrealistic fight sequences. (though admit it, you COULD get caught up in them) They didn't succeed because of the silly situations that the characters found themselves in. (except for the first film) They succeeded because in Balboa, Stallone crafted the kind of "everyman" character that you'd LIKE to know. A guy that you could depend on to watch your house and your kids. A guy who no matter what, would never throw a friend under the bus. A guy who wouldn't be swayed by profit margins or trends or expediency. Simply, a nice guy who you wanted to see catch a break and unlike most who do, when fortune did smile on him, he retained all the characteristics that made you root for him in the first place. And who would retain those characteristics even when the fame and fortune went away. People liked the character. Still do. Beyond all the geriatric jokes to come, the movie will probably do well.
Sly's had a Good Career by DarfurOnTheRocks	Nov 13th, 2006 09:58:40 AM
He perhaps has not had a critically acclaimed one. But he does had an Oscar to brag about. Over The Top still chokes me up to this day.
TOP AICN MESSAGE BOARD CLICHES! by PhantomSpazzz	Nov 13th, 2006 10:02:20 AM
Damn you Michael Bay! FIRST! Too Soon!
Regarding Rocky 5... by Jaffa8	Nov 13th, 2006 10:22:20 AM
he was supposed to die in the street at at the end of that movie...UA made Stallone change the ending, and that's cool cause even though 5 sucked, I'm excited for this one, it sounds GREAT!! GONNA FLY NOW!!!
Worked on the movie... by Ender's Jeesh	Nov 13th, 2006 10:45:55 AM
... during the Philly shoot (Burt Young's stand-in... and NO, I'm not ugly) and have been saying since Feb. that this movie was going to be surprisingly good. Glad my gut feeling is turning out to be true. FYI: Milo Ventimiglia (Heros, Rocky Jr.) is a helluva nice guy. Humble. Quiet. Was a very anti-Hollywood feel to the whole shoot. And I got to wear Paulie's hat, motherfuckers!
Rocky is awesome by Acappellaman	Nov 13th, 2006 10:54:16 AM
I'm a die hard Rocky fan. Even the worst film in the series is enjoyable on a certain level. I'm really psyched to see this movie. Starting next weekend, my wife and I are going to watch each of the Rocky films - one each Saturday night - and then go see Rocky Balboa on opening night. I can't wait. Do I notice the flaws in the movies? Absolutely! I don't care though, because it's the character of Rocky and what he stands for that I enjoy so much. And the fights are great. Realistic? Hell no, of course not, but they make for good entertainment. Count me in Rocky's corner for this last great Rocky movie. If ABking lives in Chicagoland, I invite him along so we can cheer on Rocky together.
and so begins the borat backlash.... by slappy jones	Nov 13th, 2006 01:32:40 PM
as for rocky i can't wait to see it... rocky V totally underrated...he takes it to the streets....THE STREETS....great film....
Is everyone using "Rocky V never happened" by eraser_x	Nov 13th, 2006 02:36:54 PM
because Bill "The Sports Guy" Simmons invented that phrase years ago? Or, did and do others invent that phrase independently?
Haven't seen Borat, yet. by eraser_x	Nov 13th, 2006 02:43:18 PM
Most of the old Borat TV bits on youtube give only a slight chuckle at most, but I'm hoping that all the great reviews of the movie mean that the movie's bits are funnier than the old TV skits. So, given that the reviewer says he loved the old Borat but not the new Borat, I am instantly suspicious that the reviewer is one of those people who conform with other wannabe nonconformists by dropping something as soon as it becomes popular. It's just a suspicion, at this point.
okay, actually the reviewer isn't dropping Borat; by eraser_x	Nov 13th, 2006 02:48:42 PM
he's just annoyed that so many uncool others now also like Borat; and he's bragging that he liked Borat first. It's still a too-self-conscious thing to do. The guy must be in his teens or early 20's and still awkward.
Crap by J Skell	Nov 13th, 2006 03:15:03 PM
1) Crap. The robot was in Rocky IV, I stand corrected. mea culpa 2) Also. I am so NOT a plant. Why does liking something make it a plant? 3) As for Borat, I'm just mad that the whole Borat phenomenon came about because of the media. It was an organic thing where people were showing each other ali g or the movie. The marketing machine hyped it up and more people were impersonating him from his so-so performances on late night talk shows. 4) Sly said he's pretty much retiring from acting after the new rambo, and may direct if he gets to do his movie about Poe he's always wanted to do
This movie better be good by Pipple	Nov 13th, 2006 03:17:32 PM
Stallone's swan song for his best Character.
Rocky XIII.... by maceodkat	Nov 13th, 2006 03:49:12 PM
i'd see that one too
ROCKY and BOND will save the HOLIDAY season! by ABking	Nov 13th, 2006 04:09:22 PM
It seems that BOND and ROCKY are two of the only movies that are gonna break out BIG and save the HOLIDAY season...MGM should count themselves lucky!
Robot in ROCKY IV! by sledgehammer5050	Nov 13th, 2006 05:41:20 PM
This review ends up being quite good despite one minor flaw....the goofie robot was in Rocky 4, not 3.
Too Soon! by The Ender	Nov 13th, 2006 09:16:04 PM
Actually not soon enough, I loves me some Rocky!
MCMLXVI'MAFUCKTARD by Lamerz	Nov 13th, 2006 10:52:44 PM
Get over it, loserboy. You suck Bay's dick.
Hey Incrediburgible by Lamerz	Nov 13th, 2006 10:54:11 PM
You're not funny. That schtick is lame. Eat a dick up, muthafucka.
Do they play the TeamAmerica montage song by S-Mart shopper	Nov 13th, 2006 11:23:33 PM
that would make RB worth seeing, and the only person swallowing Bay's dick is Don Murphy who then snowballz Uwe Boll! Remember kids "DAMN YOU MICHAEL BAY" is a pro-movie/life choice not a cliche!
Lets pretend Rocky IV didn't happen. by Blok Narpin	Nov 14th, 2006 03:04:37 AM
"We can all collectively agree to forget ROCKY V ever happened, right? " I'd rather pretend Rocky IV never happened. God, did Rocky IV ever suck. Rocky V was weak but soooo much better then IV.
There is no such thing as a bad montage tune by Lone Fox	Nov 14th, 2006 04:15:23 AM
...though it may have peaked with 'You're The Best' from Karate Kid. I overheard two 10 year olds on the train re-enacting the Borat 'not joke' skit. Quality performances all round! Rocky V wasn't so bad... except for the soundtrack. All that 90's European rap shit, for the love of fuck sake.
"The Count of Monte Fisto"... by Carl's hat	Nov 14th, 2006 04:24:21 AM
I think I just wet myself.
Rocky V was not great... by abominate	Nov 14th, 2006 11:47:06 AM
...but it was okay, though I must say some elements in it DID suck, luck Sage as Rocky Jr. He did okay, I just didn't like the kid. I mean, when ROcky and Adrian had the baby in Rocky II, you want to think the kid grows up to be somebody you'd like. Aw, who cares. He aint in the new one. They should put Apollo flashbacks in it.
Damn you media by LizardMan	Nov 14th, 2006 11:52:08 AM
Good review, but ya lost me the second you wrote... "I'm just mad that the whole Borat phenomenon came about because of the media." That kind of assinine, knee-jerk statement makes us ALL look like 'tards. But I seriously enjoyed your review.
J Skell and Borat by eraser_x	Nov 14th, 2006 12:44:42 PM
Thanks, J Skell, for explaining more. I can now relate to your point about Borat a bit. Some people wouldn't know what to like unless the media shoved it down their throats. I remember in college at big party, the DJ played a great danceable song, and everyone left the dance floor because it wasn't one of the songs that they'd heard 1000 times already. But it was a damned good song! Then, two months later, everyone wanted to dance to that song, once it had gotten airplay. That showed me that many people are afraid or unable to make their own judgments.
ROCKY BALBOA by matrix101	Nov 18th, 2006 04:18:36 AM
STALONE KNOWS THE ROCKY CHARACTER BETTER THAN ANYONE AND HE ALSO KNOWS THAT THIS WAS HIS BEST CHARACTER AND BEST MOVIE.SO THER IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT HE KNOWS HOW IMPORTANT IT IS THAT THIS FINAL ROUND BE THE GREATEST ONE OF ALL
FOR THE DUMBO`S by matrix101	Nov 18th, 2006 03:02:00 PM
LISTEN THEIR COULD BE NO ROCKY 6 IF THEIR WAS NOT A ROCKY 5.SO TO ALL THE DUMBASSES WHO SAY THAT THEY PRETEND THAT ROCKY 5 NEVER HAPPEND,PLEASE TAKE A LITTLE TIME AND THINK BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR FUCKING MOUTH.OR I`LL TAKE A SHIT IN IT FOR YA.ROCKY NEEDED TO BE LOST AND SEARCHING FOR NEW MEANING FOR HIM TO BE ABLE TO DECIDE TO CLIMB BACK INTO THE RING.
Actually by J Skell	Dec 29th, 2006 11:10:44 AM
Actually there is no reference to absolutely anything from Rocky 5 in this film. It seriously is like it never happened. So... there's that.

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