10 Things You Didnt Know About Rocky

[@RockfrdDrm]

This was a movie that could lift your spirits when you were feeling down. No special effects, no deep sub-plots, just raw emotion. It works every time.

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

Not to mention an underrated love story, too! =)

[@kingvagar]

A shame Hollywood has deviated from this formula...

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

@@kingvagar No kidding. These days, it seems like they always either overthink it, or completely half-ass it. Sigh... =( But at least we still have the classics; I'm not really a big sports-movie gal, and even I get a lift from this one! =)

[@TaliaIGhul]

It's one of the most inspiring movies in film history.

[@TheImSource]

What do you mean? Drago was CGI. Also most actors didn’t drink bong water…

[@RobinMarks1313]

I'm an old fart. Which means I was 9 years old when Rocky debuted in theatres in 1976. I went to the movie with my parents and I loved it. I still remember the adrenaline rush. I remember distinctly being affected by the music. When Rocky hits the top of the stairs and is jumping up and down to the chorus hits the heights, I've never been more inspired by any movie ever. And I love that Rocky loses. Even as a nine year old, I knew he didn't really lose, because he hadn't given up, and kept getting up. and if that isn't the ultimate metaphor for life, then I know nothing.

[@Jman417]

True

[@willowwookie9614]

Born 1967? We watched it and rocky 2 on betamax the same night in 1981 awesome night.

[@RobinMarks1313]

@@willowwookie9614 Yup, on Canada's 100th Birthday. Given this is the year 2021, I'm going to go out on a limb and say, movies were better in the 1970's. I remember sitting in the theatre and watched the greatest films ever. I was a child, so these movies formed my thinking. I was terrified by Jaws, I was nine so you can imagine how my little brain dealt with the idea of swimming after that. I was afraid in swimming pools. Long story, but I overcame the fear. I was inspired by Rocky. I was taken far, far away by Star Wars. I even got a love for musicals with Grease. I began to believe after I saw Close Encounters. Even Superman had an impression and the best sports movie is Slapshot. Halloween scared you, and the Exorcist possessed you. I could go on and on describing 1970s film, because there's so much. So much originality, experimentation, creativity, and art, that today's movies are robots, or an artificial intelligence by comparison. They're like putting Moby Dick through Google translation into another language. Squeal after squeal, with no original concepts. Oh wait, my son made me watch a new movie recently. It's been out for years but I can't take new movies anymore. They're brutal. However, I watched Parasite and my mind was blown. The director was obviously a huge Hitchcock and Kubrick fan, and it shows. Parasite is a film. Most movies today, are not. They're Pablum. Opium for the masses.

[@willowwookie9614]

@@RobinMarks1313 the Godfather,apocalypse now, a bridge too far, Dirty Harry etc etc totally agree films had good characters and good stories they didn't have CGI to rely on, today's films are totally bankrupt of any true talent and imagination. July 1967? Cos that's the month and year I was born.

[@amberlopez7477]

These old movies are classics. I need to watch it someday.

[@Jman417]

Carl Weathers was a professional football player. He played for the Oakland Raiders for a minute. He got cut and became the actor we know now. I love this movie. Don't give up. Keep on grinding.

[@jasona9]

Prior, Carl Weathers was a linebacker for the San Diego State University Aztecs.

[@Jman417]

@@jasona9 true. He also played with the British Columbia lions.

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

"Your nose is broken!" " How does it look?" "Ah, it's an improvement."

[@armandalec9048]

Hahaa

[@blue_lancer_es]

Before he did rocky he was so broke he sold his dog. When he got paid he went and paid 10k to get him back. Not only was rocky the character an underdog stallone was also.

[@RonJomero]

And that dog was in the movie!

[@mishunkontrol1874]

@@RonJomero Beat me to it! I was like "Minty! Don't forget about Butkus!"

[@craigh5236]

What kind of dick demands 10k to sell some poor guy's beloved dog back??

[@oneandonlyJonnySad]

I believe it was money and a part in the movie…

[@blue_lancer_es]

@@oneandonlyJonnySad heard this years ago so the details might be off.

[@mikep2629]

My favorite movie series, grew up watching them all the time. My wife had never seen any of them, so when we were dating we did a marathon of them and the “at time new” Creed movie. She cried so many times, she loved all of them!

[@thriftymervis7898]

My girlfriend hasn't seen them. We will watch them together soon. Such a great story arc.

[@angelasimmons-smith7689]

My husband hadn’t seen the Rocky series either but before we watched Creed I told him he had to see all 6 of the Rocky movies. He loved watching them. It was fun to see them with him since he’d never watched them before… gave me some new perspective when we discussed them all.

[@matthewalexanderlemma8000]

The first draft of the “Rocky” screenplay that Sylvester Stallone wrote was actually very dark, which is how most movies were during the 1970’s. In that version of the screenplay, Mickey was a very racist guy, The darker side of professional sports was explored, and, as mentioned by Minty, Rocky throws the fight at the end because he simply doesn’t want to live that type of life. I believe it was Stallone‘s then-wife who encouraged him to make it a more positive, uplifting film because she was so bothered by the darkness of the story.

[@markshaw270]

I'm just shocked and actually pleased that the turtles are still alive 😀

[@paulatreides4274]

Turtles have one of the longest lifespans on the planet.

[@hansgrueber8169]

@@paulatreides4274 Very true, but its nice to know that Stallone kept Cuff and Link all these years. A true testament to ones character.

[@jasona9]

Too bad we can't write the same about 'Butkus' the dog.

[@kurtsimmons9735]

@@hansgrueber8169 - Doesn't really say anything about his character, because people have always treated animals better than other people. Over the years, Stallone has been sued several times for plagiarism

[@Ray-iz4kg]

Sly tells a story of being so broke he had to give up his dog cause he couldn't afford food. Then after making Rocky he sought out the owner to get the pooch back. The guy held out til Sly paid $20k!!!!

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

Would love to see a 10 Things for, The Outsiders. Loved the movie and grew up read the book by S. E. Hinton. About 1 of 10 books I liked and read at school.

[@mariogallego5513]

Oh I would love to see that,youre right

[@nunyabusiness3666]

Or Rumble Fish.

[@edkeaton7242]

That would be great! A lot of careers were started off because of that film.

[@SumDumGy]

This may be my favorite film and I’m an unashamed fan of the entire franchise. Next week I’ll be seeing in the theater the one time showing of Stallone’s new Director’s Cut of Rocky IV, which is, allegedly, 40 minutes longer! I can’t wait!!

[@hansgrueber8169]

What made this great movie truly great was the on-point casting of all the characters. Weathers, Young, Meredith and Shire all played their signature roles IMHO. Even Gazzo and the promoter were standouts. "You don't tiink ie 'ear tings?" -Gazzo lol.

[@Luka2000_]

Still one of the best movies ever made

[@jasona9]

Yes, When MYSTERY ALASKA is described as "the Rocky of Hockey movies" you know ROCKY is a true classic.......

[@Toneloke-3000]

Watching boxing in the 70s with my dad has led to every time I hear the Rocky theme song I get nostalgic Goosebumps.

[@Under_Sky_Third_Gaia]

One of the top 100 movies ever made.

[@rugerREL07]

In my 10 for sure

[@jmoney7289]

I wouldn't dare argue with that, doesn't matter the place there's millions of films and it deserves it's spot near the top

[@Jman417]

"Adrian"!!!!!!!!

[@jamesbednar8625]

Awesome review!!! Saw this movie in the theaters when it came out in 1976. The audience was totally into the movie by cheering on Rocky and boo-ing Apollo Creed, and doing all the "boxing" moves in their seats like you were - was a fantastic experience back then. Also, the "Rocky" theme song was so popular back then that you literally heard it on the radio constantly. Also, also, in NE Ohio & NW Pennsylvania where I grew up the theme song was popular that every darn high school marching band just had to play that thing at half time during whatever sporting event was going on - primarily high school football. BOTH opposing teams' respective marching bands would play it that it actually got to the point that ONLY the HOME TEAM was allowed to play that song.

[@SuperYova]

Perfect story, perfect directing, perfect casting, perfect editing, perfect score.

[@warrencdent]

The actual reason Rocky ever got made is Stallone had an acting audition for a movie role, and tried out in front of the producers. They politely gave him the don't call us we'll call you kid, and as Stallone was turning the door knob to leave the room he thought to turn around and say "you know, I do a little writing" to which they asked him what he had. He pitched Rocky to them, and they agreed to meet with him to consider it. It's the greatest example of " you rarely get what you don't ask for" in history. He could have just walked out the door and been a nobody forever.

[@postersandstuff]

Theres also luck involved , im not sure you could have the same success today like Sly and Arnie IMO , timing is vital

[@markwright6496]

Not true what Mity said was true he went to see a fight on his 30 th birthday. It was Chuck Webber and Mohamed fight that inspired Stallone it’s well documented. Yes Stallone got turned down with his script but it’s was inspired by the Chuck Webber fight .

[@chriswalker8361]

I love that he still has the turtles!

[@alrocha3835]

I love Rocky. One of best movies of all time. Sly. Did good job with the Rocky character.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Yo Adrian! Minty finally reviewed Rocky!

[@shahfacekillah]

One of the greatest films ever

[@edkeaton7242]

I'm a big fan of the "Rocky" films and even the two "Creed" films, but the best one will always be the first film, bar none. It was a critical and commercial success and it brought instant fame to Sylvester Stallone, who had created a cinematic character whom everyone can relate to and be easily inspired by.

[@armandalec9048]

Come live in Philly you will change your mind

[@edkeaton7242]

@@armandalec9048 Is that a fact? I'm always going to enjoy the first movie, simply because of the inspiration and the positive energy that it's classic story has given us all.

[@geoffwickens3871]

This movie STILL is just as upbeat as it was when I saw as a 9 year old precocious child. Back then, it gave me the feeling that I could succeed at anything it I tried, was persistent and believed in myself. And who can say ANYTHING bad about the theme song?? Come on ... this song inspires ANYBODY to give it their all!!

[@2429Ryanspeer]

I've actually met Sylvester Stallone and hes a nice guy I even chanted rocky at him and he pounded his chest at me👊❤👊❤👊❤

[@sitrepproductionsatlanta8538]

I know some people that worked with him on Guardians of the Galaxy 2, and everyone says he’s the nicest guy ever… but they all have the hardest time understanding him. Still, great guy.

[@SALTER818]

One actor I always wanted to meet next to Kurt Russell.

[@jasona9]

8:58, EXTRA FUN FACTS: Lee Strasberg was originally offered the role of 'Mickey'. Also, had Carrie Snodgress accepted the role of 'Adrian' the role of her brother 'Paulie' would have gone to Harvey Keitel. They would have changed the nationalities of this bother/sister from Italian to Irish.

[@coastalpaladin5024]

Love the channel. Please do Fletch.

[@sebastiankojro852]

Finally! Thank you Minty for your work, on this one. It's my favorite film. All the best from Texas 🇺🇸, by way of Poland. 🇵🇱

[@sitrepproductionsatlanta8538]

Lloyd Kaufman was also the location scout for the movie and learned a lot about filmmaking working on this movie. Avildsen was somewhat of a mentor to Kaufman and even gave him advice on making his first film.

[@wstine79]

Mickey: "That's it, Minty! You're gonna eat lightning and you're gonna crap thunder."

[@paulatreides4274]

He's gonna crap thunder down under ! Sorry couldn't resist.

[@hansgrueber8169]

"If you can catch this chicken, you can catch Creed"

[@aaidren]

Get up you son of bitch! Cause Mickey loves ya!

[@ianhill4585]

"I don't hear no bell!!"

[@thefrecklepuny]

I remember Stallone being interviewed on British TV some years ago about Rocky and how Burt Reynolds was in the frame for the lead role. He joked and said it would've been called "Shlocky" as a result!

[@nsasupporter7557]

“Movie studios don’t always know what they’re talking about” EXACTLY! Look at Dumb and Dumber… the studio wanted a comedian to play Harry, but Jim Carrey wanted Jeff Daniels (an actor) to play Harry and it became one of the most successful films of all time

[@4sightphotography82]

Good video. Two tips. 1. lose the glasses. 2 get a better microphone setup so there is no echo.

[@red60jb]

I idolized this movie as a teen athlete. When I was 14 I jogged every morning to the soundtrack. Once I was brave enough to chug 4 raw eggs at once and go for a work out. After projectile vomiting half way through I never attempted it again.

[@deeboy4378]

This movie always takes me back, living out my adolescence in the 80's as a kid. . my parents rented it one night on Beta max. . thats right. . unfortunately my father got the Beta instead of a VHS VCR, witch meant for a while our rental choices were limited lol. . easily Stallone's best work tho. . when i grew up and learned he wrote and stared in the movie i remember being quit surprised. . Another great Show Minty. . . i wld like to suggest a 80's movie. . "Ruthless People" starring Judge Reinhold, Danny De vito and Bette Midler, as well as alot of other recognizable faces. . A very funny movie i loved as a kid. . thx for the hours of excellent throw bak entertainment, and ill keep an eye out if u decide to do a vid on my request. . stay up Minty✌

[@postersandstuff]

Saw it first time on TV along with II & III around '93 , same with Kong '76.....hooked instantly , same with Karate Kid

[@KainoaBlackeagle]

Superb! I'd love to see the entire run of Rocky films spotlighted by you Minty! Kudos as always!!

[@antonnym214]

BEST line: Hey, yo, Adrienne, I was wonderin' if you wasn't doing nuthin' Friday night, then maybe you wouldn't mind goin' out wit me, very much."

[@deadpoinsettia]

One of my all-time favorite movies!

[@GrandFunker]

Sometimes just thinking about the end of Rocky can make me cry. It's such an amazing movie.

[@alienkreeper]

The fact that the turtles from the movie are part of the Stallone family is wholesome.

[@kevinbedard27]

The dog who played Butkiss in the movie was also Stallone's dog.

[@DaedalusRaistlin]

Man you always find such cool facts on movies I thought I knew everything about. Though I did read long ago that Stallone was so broke before he wrote this movie that he'd sold everything - including his dog because he couldn't afford to feed it. And yes, he got his dog back. Looking forward to the next Rocky videos.

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

Minty your videos rock I can't wait to see every one you are the best.

[@solidsnake619]

Joe Frazier was from Philadelphia, worked in a meat factory where he used to punch the meat, and was half blind in one eye like rocky in the second movie. So there's quite a few similarities between rocky and Frazier.

[@RoquitaJohnson]

This is my movie! I ran up the museum’s steps like Rocky when I was in Philly (well, some of them lol).

[@nicholaslynch522]

Another great video, Minty.

[@rednexicanhendrix3903]

Can I just say, minty, I really appreciate your channel and I'm always excited when a new one pops up.

[@davee.9906]

The movie feels exactly like Philadelphia felt in the 70s. Stallone nailed it. When I get homesick for Philly I watch Rocky and it takes me there.

[@kristopherb8046]

I have been watching you for a long time now Minty, this video was the absolute best ever. Thank you.

[@davidtaylor6613]

Thanks Minty! Great episode. Love your new glasses.

[@bgko91880]

"Movie executive's don't always know what they're talking about and underestimate the audience"... Hi Bob!

[@rugerREL07]

Kinda shocked we didn’t get this sooner

[@Jman417]

We need more inspiration movies sooner then later especially at this time period.

[@RoivasCVII]

Great video Minty! I instantly fell in love with these movies when I was a kid and felt like I was able to connect with them immediately even then. I feel like these movies represent more then just the struggles of being an athlete, but all struggles in life and something I can connect with in any stage of my life!

[@northdwarf]

👍👍👍! The first and the last are the best.

[@DNOstalgia]

Great upload of a great movie from a great franchise! Love the T-shirt too! Class, Love DiCaprio and Django Unchained!

[@djidave4412]

Another great video of a great film saga. Love this channel and that you’re from the peninsula. Always look forward to the next video.

[@irregularmana6216]

Minty I've been waiting for this one. Thank you

[@kellingtonlink956]

Thanks for another brilliantly entertaining review!

[@joebreen8818]

A timeless classic great video

[@coreyhendricks9490]

One Of Sly Stallone's Masterpieces

[@armandalec9048]

His only

[@travismiles5885]

The news reporter during the meat locker scene became a TV news anchor in Detroit, Michigan. I grew up watching her on the news.

[@marklowther3228]

Mu absolute favorite sports movie! Thanks, Minty!

[@melissaawesome9403]

Totally a classic. I watch the whole series every couple years.

[@undinism69]

Thanks, haven't watched this for a while. I'm going to watch it today for sure.

[@NunyaBus99]

I can’t be the only person who gets so happy with a new Minty video!! I truly enjoy your content!! ❤️❤️

[@shareofmoney]

Definitely a classic movie! One of my favorite movie franchises of all time! Every time any Rocky movie is on tv, I gotta watch!

[@jeffcohnphoto]

Hello from Philadelphia. Rocky is royalty here.

[@GamingSaturnMoonManBoy]

Rocky was also turned into a broadway musical but it only ran for 6 months on broadway it was nominated for 4 Tony Awards and winning one of them for best scenic design. Although it was a flop on broadway the soundtrack is actually pretty good it features songs from not just the first movie but as well as Eye of The Tiger from Rocky 3. The original songs in the show were composed by Stephen Flaherty and Lynne Ahrens and Sylvester Stallone was one of the producers of the show

[@postersandstuff]

Went to see it in NY , wish id seen it twice

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Anyone else seeing Rocky Vs Drago in theaters next week? Got my tickets 🎟 as soon as they went on sale!

[@kevystead]

I'd like to see it, but don't see it coming anywhere near me here in Canada 😥

[@stogieguy7201]

I'll be there! Going to be with family and a new generation of Rocky fans

[@johnnyfuture3524]

GOT MINE

[@hectorosbert]

Woah what's this, gonna have to do some googling! Edit: 40 mins extra footage! Hot damn.

[@TheCousinEddie]

I'll just leave this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qabLoqeklMeleNU

[@michaelbuonfiglio8658]

Minty I love your videos your one-of-a-kind but I really like the fact that you truly love the Rocky movies, thumbs up to your brother.

[@pjaayzutube]

Well done minty You are the best at showcasing movies 😎

[@danielcockerspaniel]

Incredible that movie executives take themselves so seriously and think they contribute to the process, and deserve millions in compensation for their “talent”.

[@kiemer4531]

Especially since they bankrupted the studio with Heavens Gate a few years later.

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

The guy who invented the steadycam was filming The Shining, but when that shoot ran long, he was going back and forth between the 2 films, while leaving a guy he trained to work with Stanley Kubrick while he was gone shooting Rocky... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FollowerSt]

Thanks for the video and all you put it into it

[@tc9660]

Burgess Meredith deserved a best supporting actor award

[@postersandstuff]

As did Shaw in Jaws and Morita in Karate Kid

[@ingersollelliott]

Nicely done! I did not know most of these facts!

[@Thevinylhead]

A masterpiece, no doubt.

[@IsraelNowIsraelForever]

Rocky Vs Drago: The Ultimate Director's Cut is a new version of Rocky IV coming to select cinemas for one night only XI November.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

I wish they would release it nation wide and for more than one night.

[@steliannikolov4163]

Yeah will wach it when the blu ray is released ... no chance in my country.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@steliannikolov4163 I just got the complete blu ray collection for Rocky last Christmas, now I have to get another Rocky4....geesh. Oh well, it'll be worth it.

[@steliannikolov4163]

@@jeremiahrose4681 everything that Sly touches is worth waching. There are no old school movie makers like him anymore ...

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@steliannikolov4163 I like about 90% of Sly's stuff...Oscar was brutal.

[@jamesgarrett8833]

Win or lose! Rocky teaches us it’s not all about winning, the important thing to do is keep on trying, never give up and that when you fall, learn from it so you can pick your self up

[@hansgrueber8169]

"Hey Rock...Take her to-daa ZOO!!..."

[@JoshSamimi2024]

Good job mate

[@travishart5862]

Yes the rocky franchises are one of the best movies I've ever seen as a person and they will always be a part of my culture and I'm always will be a big fan of the rocky trilogy

[@kentzu1975]

Trilogy? There's more than 3 m8

[@serpentisma]

"You're not getting a rematch." "I don't want one." That says it all right there.

[@MARCIE12ification]

Thank you for this.

[@joebondo2422]

7:26 “And of course another classic scene is where Rocky beats his meat”😂🤣

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@ronnie237]

One of the greatest movies ever.

[@williamalexander497]

When I gave tours of Philadelphia, I used to point out the steps and show how everyone ran up them and jumped around at the top. I mentioned that what people didn't realize was that Rocky ran a marathon and jumped around at the end to show he still had the energy after he was done with it.

[@kevinbedard27]

Rocky ran up the museum stairs 2x in the movie. The first time was when he just started training and could barely make it all the way up. The second time was just before the fight when he was in great shape. What is little known is that Stallone filmed both of those runnings up the steps on the same day, about 3 hours apart. One before sunrise and again shortly after when the sun had come up.

[@williamalexander497]

@@kevinbedard27 also without a permit which is why it was done so early in the morning

[@JD5DAD]

The News woman interviewing Rocky was Diana Lewis she was an anchor on channel 7 news in Detroit for 35 yrs as I was growing up I had the biggest crush in her she was beautiful and when I finally seen Rocky YEARS LATER I was thrilled to see her in it looking gorgeous as ever

[@mikeconnors1599]

I watched this movie 1000 times when I was a kid

[@Jman417]

"Adrian"!!!!!!!

[@johnnyfuture3524]

Now that you are an adult, you will watch it 1000 times again

[@steliannikolov4163]

Instant thumb up! Please make videos abot the rest of the movies! Everyone of them have a unique story. Turtles names are Cuff and Link.

[@venomq2409]

This one was along time coming Mint! He might not earn a spot on the shelf behind you but, yes, this cinematic inception kept the subsequent installations across the next 4 decades . The love and respect Stallone’s character had for Apollo (Wethers) is a sentiment that cemented the franchise for-bloody-eva. The casting of Meredith B was simply a master stroke where all others (until Clint’s MDB) were simply imitators. Simply put, one of the very few times I didn’t bet on black. We aussies love an underdog.

[@ThaShowStopper]

As a kid I watched Rocky and the first 4 then the 5th so many times its nuts! I had the VHS Box set with all 4, still do! Those films really resonated with me & were literally a part of my DNA! I got so much from those films it's crazy when you Activision realize how much they mean to you!

[@Kingnome]

Remember playing the Rocky theme in high school band. Love it.

[@ddr_darkhorse]

Did you just duck down and hide behind your counter after you said “see ya!”…. 😄 Love you Minty!!!… Great video…. Looking forward to Rocky 2,3,4,5….etc…. 🥊

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

One of the best movies ever made.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@metalpsyche82]

thank you, awesome. now, please, do rocky iv, as well; my favourite of the franchise

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Amazing movie review

[@malcolmdivorty6852]

Great review Minty

[@barbarabaker1457]

10:27 😊, Balboa is my favorite. And I loved the ice skating scene.

[@ryanlueras4594]

Damn good upload minty

[@atenraakhu7416]

It's good see in this review the recognition of the late Joe Frazier who ultimately was according with his own words, the Real Life Rocky.

[@Atticus118]

Minty puts out some of the best content