FIRST TIME WATCHING: Rocky III (1982) REACTION (Movie Commentary)

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[@mattlinkous4356]

“Rocky should have married her twice.” 100% agree. That was actually one of my favorite scenes with Adrian. “How did you get so tough?” “I married a fighter.”

[@toobadsapphire7]

She said “I live with a fighter”

[@LucidsYT]

@@toobadsapphire7 😅i’m 😅ex❤

[@gutz1981]

Fun Fact: When Mr T made advances towards Adrian, Mr T's Mom left the theater and she really hammered him for disrespecting a woman like that. From then on, Mr T would only play the good guy and would even sing songs about respecting your mother. Gotta love him.

[@gutz1981]

@TheVolourn She is most likely dead by now.

[@MrFlaschleer]

@@gutz1981 so? you can still teach dead people some manners.

[@TheGenieLover]

@TheVolourn She has a different opinion, and her son respects that. Your inability to withhold ridiculing her is the only sad part of the story.😎

[@gutz1981]

@TheVolourn Some people feel its harmful to play a character that others may not fully detach the actor from the character they play. I can see his mother's point of view. She raised her son to be a positive person, but sending a negative message, make believe as it is, may have bothered her. I know there are a few actors of a certain heritage who are either not comfortable, or refuse to play another race they may look like. Some Greek actors are not often comfortable playing Turkish parts, despite looking similar, due to a negative history of being slaves under Turkish rules once. I know its foolish, but I can see why some people don't like it. Don't forget, we are talking about an old school black mother. Media and theater may not have been high on her list of priorities growing up. But the aspect of social politeness was.

[@TheGenieLover]

@TheVolourn Why do you think his mother can't tell the difference? She certainly never indicated that. Why would you even suggest that anyone would think such a vile thing about Mr. T? Another baseless assumption. Why not try to respond to what someone actually says instead of the voices in your head?

[@kckev00]

apollo is one of the best characters in any movies series. underrated

[@CapedInformer]

Love him. Deserved his own movie

[@jeffthompson9622]

@@CapedInformer You're right! An Apollo Creed movie would have been a good Idea, as are the post-Rocky Creed movies with Michael B. Jordan.

[@scottmoore1614]

Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith became very close friends while making the first Rocky. There was such a small budget that they actually roomed together throughout the filming. In the commentary track on the first Rocky, Weathers talks about how much Meredith meant to him as a friend and an actor. I think he learned a lot from the older actor. Carl Weathers was just phenomenal as Apollo. In the first two films, he’s the “adversary” for Rocky, arrogant and cocky, but never a one dimensional villain by any stretch..and always a very likable character. Larger than life itself! Always wanted to see Apollo fight Clubber! I think it would have been one hell of a fight and Apollo would have won.

[@joesweeney5197]

Agreed 👍

[@scottmoore1614]

@TheVolourn Everybody loves Apollo just as much as Rocky, myself included. They’re so different in so many ways, sort of like flip sides of the same coin. I remember being really surprised when they “teamed up” in Rocky 3. It was one of the coolest things about this movie.

[@brandonobrien821]

The cry that Rocky let’s out when Mick dies is so chilling because it feels so real and losing someone you love is every bit of the pain you hear in Rockys cry. 😢

[@josephmiller1941]

That cry sounded like a stroke!!😂😂😂

[@craiggibbons8228]

Agree Sounded so real 😢

[@craiggibbons8228]

​@@josephmiller1941 What a stupid comment

[@glennwelsh9784]

They still have the bronze Rocky statue standing outside that art museum in Philadelphia, however they moved it from the top of the steps to off to the side of the building.

[@trashboat2687]

It sucks how they have a fictional character statue of Rockywhen they should’ve had one for Joe Frazier, who is the real philly’s favorite son.

[@thamojster]

@@trashboat2687 okay bill burr

[@alexlexusZXpredator]

I'm going to see it in person

[@yew2oob954]

@@alexlexusZXpredator They moved it...it's not at the top of the stairs.

[@martincharlesworth932]

@@trashboat2687 Bill burr philly rant 😜

[@JohnSmith-jn7nc]

Fun fact: The lady that kissed Rocky at 9:59 was Stallone's actual wife at the time Sasha Czack, and their son was late Sage Stallone who played Rocky's son in Rocky V.

[@mellycook]

They also have a son w/ severe autism. Back in the day he was put in an institute. Now he lives w/his mom

[@neoshinji18]

The character development of Adrian is just superb. She transitioned from a shy and silent girl in the first movie, to a supportive wife in the second and here we can see how close and open the relationship is with Rocky when she does not hold up to give him a wake up call with tough love which was what Rocky needed the most. The first time I saw this scene I was baffled by Adrian and it was in that moment that I knew that she was Rocky support and solace. It really made me understand how much Rocky had lost when she was not there anymore and her absence really hit me hard.

[@russellhunt2071]

I can't watch when Mick dies. I've head one person wail in agony like Rocky did. In Iraq in 2005 One of our guys were killed by a roadside bomb. He had a twin brother with us too. They were a good distance away when they told his brother. The way he wailed and cried I'll never forget.

[@TheHulk2008]

I seriously think he should take on The Deer Hunter. It was one war movie that made cry like a baby.

[@Kim-hc5si]

❤️❤️❤️

[@scottmoore1614]

Burgess Meredith was such a fine actor.

[@Cynfulbrew82]

When my dad passed away, I can honestly say that I wailed in agony like Rocky did in that scene. It hurts to watch that scene because I know exactly how it feels.

[@vinsanity40k]

@@scottmoore1614 yeah he was. he was so high strung in this movie when i first watched it that i was afraid the actor would suffer a heart attack for real.

[@bob5074]

Mr. T was a scary dude back in the day. He was the real article. Bouncer from Chicago

[@layedout778]

He's a preacher for the Lord these days :)

[@ericmoorejr8033]

No wonder why he was just this boxer who threw nothing but monstrous haymakers

[@xcellent-records]

@@layedout778 Mr T does Tide commercials now - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXSom4mtgrCnaZI

[@nrkgalt]

So it was art imitating life when they visited his character’s mother in Chicago on an A Team episode.

[@scottmoore1614]

I was 12 when this movie came out. I remember being genuinely shocked by seeing Mr. T and Hulk Hogan for the very first time. It was like...where did these two monsters come from??

[@AdamtheGrey02]

12:02 Remember, Rocky barely beat Apollo and this was when he was past his prime so logic dictates that yes, Apollo would beat Clubber easily in his prime.

[@ShutEmDownNow]

If "Rocky III" had been the last movie in the franchise, that actually would have been cool. The final scene was the perfect ending to the three-film story.

[@iad77]

yeah 1-3 are their own thing... 4 and 5....Well they're their own thing... I do love 4 of course and even 5 does have its moments...

[@doughbafett]

But other than V, this franchise remained solid. Even IV was entertaining despite being more like an action flick than a boxing drama. And Creed II built on the foundation of that film and fleshed out the Ivan Drago character.

[@brockbaby]

The scene with Adrienne on the beach.. that is a game changer. Amazingly written (by Stallone), directed by Stallone and acted by both actors.

[@DireHammer]

What's funny is despite Mr. T having all the same mannerisms as Clubber Lang on the surface, T always treated everyone with respect. He was real close with Nancy Reagan and I love the picture of him at her funeral, everyone else is in a black suit and T is walking around in camo and wearing an American flag bandanna. The awesomeness that is T can't be contained in a black suit.

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

I think everyone loved Mr. T back in the day, probably still do even now. He even had a cereal. Dunno how he got that way if this was his biggest movie? Was it the A-Team? Was there anything else other than just being him that sold his name so big? Ahh just looked it up he was in wrestling too that could be why. Hulkamania and teamed up with him. Amazing he could get so well known and sell so well with so little, even with a role like this against Rocky.

[@johncunnare4892]

I promise you one of greatest training montage in the history of film is in Rocky IV. The rest I leave to you to see. One love my brother, Amen.

[@apb672]

Rocky 4 is not the best movie or montage...and yet it just 100% is.

[@rxtsec1]

Rocky 4 is my least favorite but I love them all

[@iad77]

I think Rocky 3s montage is the best, or Rocky 2s... its close... I love the more boxing focused training of 3 though... the pad and bag work looks amazing...

[@rxtsec1]

@@iad77 I agree that 3 has my favorite montage & 2 has my favorite running of the steps. That said most of 4 is basically a training montage movie & the fight

[@hermithermit479]

Well it's easy to have the best montage when like 30% of the film is montages. Not hating on 4 either; it's my favorite of the sequels.

[@Wholesomewebs]

Nobody owes nobody nothing, you owe yourself. Love that theme in this film.

[@CapedInformer]

Don’t be a “lazy jealous bum” 💯 facts

[@scottmoore1614]

@@CapedInformer “There is no tomorrow!”

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

@@scottmoore1614 Love that one the best. As a professional procrastinator even I get motivate hearing it. Much better than the "Just Do IT" meme.

[@Speculativedude]

This is my personal favorite of the Rocky movies. Don't get me wrong, I love the whole series, but this one stands out to me as the one where Rocky has to do more soul searching than the others. It's definitely there in Rock 2 and 4, but I think it's the biggest here personally. He finds out he's been carried without realizing it, Mick dies, he loses not just because he wasn't ready, but because his head was messed up from what was happening. And Apollo admitting that he had a hard time when he lost and still helping Rocky pull it together really makes this my favorite.

[@glennwelsh9784]

"Apollo needs to get back in the ring, man." 😬

[@nicoletrudell2065]

Why do spoiler comments?

[@maxducoudray]

Yo, spoilers!

[@glennwelsh9784]

Okay, I edited my original post a bit for the people who thought it was too spoilery.

[@nicoletrudell2065]

@@glennwelsh9784 Thanks, we want him to go in blind so we can see his reaction!

[@KyleeSaurus]

"This man's a maniac" Nah, just a pro wrestler from when business was business

[@tazmom0]

Apollo taught Rocky speed and agility. He already knew how to throw a punch. You gotta do part 4.

[@JPSillyBeastt]

I'm a die hard Rocky fan, and I've always avoided watching reactions because I'm afraid the reviewer won't love/respect the franchise as much as I do. I *loved* not only your reaction, but how much effort you put into it, especially with sourcing non-copyright music to lay over the training montage. Thank you for taking the time to make your reaction as full and accurate as possible. Watching you react took me back to the first time I saw it. Thank you for bringing back such a joyful memory. Cheers!

[@CapedInformer]

Really happy you enjoyed it! I try to make them as enjoyable to watch as possible 💯

[@chefskiss6179]

Enthusiasm. I believe that might be the word you're looking for. That's the word that jumps out so many times when I watch his vids, honestly, the unabashed enthusiasm he shows makes me feel like I'm watching an old gem for the first time. Veneration is a close second ;)

[@deborahcornell171]

@jillpriest1594 Just read your comment & even though it's 2 years later I wanted to suggest that you might also really enjoy the Rocky reactions over on EOM Reacts. If you haven't already, you'd really enjoy J's take on all the movies. I feel a little protective of the character too but J shows the franchise love & respect. He's also really funny & has a tender heart for all the serious moments. I'm glad I found Caped Informer's reactions & I also love J's reactions enough to even rewatch a few. Hope you check the channel out (he has a Rocky playlist). It's really special.💙💫

[@JPSillyBeastt]

@@deborahcornell171 It brings me so much joy to see someone who loves EOM Reacts as much as I do! Especially his love and deep understanding of the entire series (even if he never "got" Paulie). I can't wait to tell him you were recommending him throughout the KZbin community. That's awesome!

[@mikegarrens5286]

In the 70s and 80s guys always showed their abs with half shirts that's just what we did

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Lol, yep. Remember when pretty much every SEC running back & WR wore those tear away half shirts during games..

[@CapedInformer]

I get the idea for them. But they didn’t age too well lol

[@aaroncruse7094]

Wrestling may be a lot of things, but the damage those guys' bodies take is very real.

[@aaroncruse7094]

@@ksronlinemedia3798 Tell that to Darren Drozdov

[@mellycook]

Yes there have been wrestlers who have died/paralyzed/hurt in the ring. So yes they go in knowing the ending it’s still very dangerous

[@notmee2388]

This is my favorite Rocky. I disagree with your complaint that Mr. T was too one-dimensional. The fact that he was just this unstoppable angry force made him seem all the more menacing and undefeatable, while a more well-rounded character would likely have more vulnerabilities and therefore would come across as less menacing. Really, the antagonist of the movie was not Mr. T, but rather Rocky's loss of confidence and fear. Clubber Lang is meant to be the outward manifestation of that fear. But if you think of Fear itself being the villain, you could argue that it WAS a multi-dimensional realistic, and well-rounded villain. I do respect your complaint though. And in most cases, I'd agree with you; well-rounded sympathetic villains are usually the way to go. But in this particular film, a simpler villain was best artistic choice to express its theme.

[@nicoletrudell2065]

Love Mr. T here, as well. We all love him now, but this was his introduction to the world and his portrayal of Clubber Lang here was terrifying - someone that strong and that angry seems like an insurmountable obstacle for Rocky or anyone, really.

[@rxtsec1]

Mr. T is my favorite character of the series also you gotta look at it from his perspective. He talked about how Rocky was ducking him & making him wait. The lines "getting out while you can, don't give this man no statue give him guts" or "He don't fight no real man, he fight them setups" unbeknownst to him he doesn't know Mickey was doing it. He thanks it's Rocky which makes him even more mad. Another thing talked about was his race "Politics man. This country wants to keep me down. They want a puppet like that fool over there" again he doesn't know Rocky isn't behind all this.

[@victorsos100]

Mick dying always got me. ALWAYS. Rocky and Apollo friendship is one of the best EVER on screen.

[@Grayfox82]

Love how they humanized Apollo in this movie! That ending... classic!

[@brianlafrazia8237]

This is my favorite Rocky movie because I was 10 years old when it came out and it got me all hyped. And Mr. T and Hulk Hogan were just beginning to become huge cultural icons. I loved it. And I agree that it’s different in tone from 1 and 2. Really 1 and 2 pair together well and 3 and 4 pair together in tone as well. Ultimate 80s greatness.

[@iad77]

agreed, I'm 44 now so this is the rocky I watched the most on video as a kid 😊

[@vinsanity40k]

it's strange how the tone kept changing because stallone was the writer on all 6 rocky films 😄

[@rocky7463]

The rocky series, yes including 5, is the best series in movie history, from character arcs to storytelling, to iconic scenes and lines, it's just perfect

[@J_Rossi]

As hard as it was watching Rocky getting taken to the wood-shed in the first match with Clubber, watching Mickey die was one of the hardest blows this series ever gave me.

[@rxtsec1]

What's interesting about the Clubber character is after he wins the championship he's still mean and nasty but the movie gives you settle hints that he let the spotlight get to him just like Rocky & isn't as hungry. A perfect example is the first fight he didn't want to do any interviews but after you see him do 2 of them.

[@scottmoore1614]

There’s no way Clubber could have remained that pissed off!

[@TheHulk2008]

Rocky IV is definitely the most epic. You think he's ripped in this one wait until you see him in the next one.

[@badprotocol1105]

I think the 'Thunderlips' scene actually helped Hogan's career. Knew you'd appreciate the Apollo Creed 👍

[@CapedInformer]

He could use another “Thunderlips” scene these days...

[@badprotocol1105]

@@CapedInformer Ha! Maybe a cameo in Creed 3(?)

[@nikk8647]

I wish Stallone would re-cut this movie without that scene. I get that it's iconic, but it's also the first really stupid scene of the franchise.

[@scottmoore1614]

First time I saw Hulk Hogan.

[@scottmoore1614]

@TheVolourn He sure did. These days, wrestlers are expected to make movies.

[@shainewhite2781]

26:12, "I pity the fool that can't get up!" That's good right there.

[@CapedInformer]

Haha had to get that line in somewhere

[@scottmoore1614]

First ever “pity the fool” at 21:32.

[@davidr1050]

@@CapedInformer -- That was gold man.....

[@PicklesandAlex]

Ricky 4 has a special soft spot in my heart. ❤️ i hope you get to it soooon. Awesome reaction.

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks!

[@JWhitneyInc]

Thanks for doing this one. Rocky III gets almost no credit for how good it is. It often gets remembered as "The one with Mr. T" but I think it's so much more. He essentially becomes Apollo from Rocky I, just doing basic title defense fights and doing the movie star thing all while Clubber Lane is doing the serious training with real intensity and drive. His arc in this one movie is essentially a mirror to what Apollo was in I and II. It's really important to the character to get humbled again.

[@danielreid3476]

Apollo would have wiped the mat with Clubber easily.

[@scottmoore1614]

I think so too. Apollo would have simply outsmarted and outclassed him. It would have been one hell of a match to see.

[@robertdean925]

@@scottmoore1614 agreed

[@makekotor3722]

This movie is what got me into boxing many years ago.

[@kirbytheotaku737]

I’d love to see your reaction to Rocky IV

[@iad77]

tomorrow!? 🤞😄

[@DrJangoR9]

Weakest in the series Trash movie

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

This was always my favorite of the series. The music, the story, Mr t and hulk hogan, apollo and rocky working together, and adrian giving rocky the talk he needed. All of it.

[@Jason-bk3nl]

Rocky 3 and 4 have the same kind of feel. Although Rocky 4 is much more of a cult classic.

[@gingerbreadman1969]

That cry of anguish Rocky lets out when Mick died just breaks my heart. Powerful. ♥️😭

[@nikk8647]

The Creed movies are great, but SO much deeper once you understand Apollo Creed. Michael B Jordon really captures Apollo's spirit and you understand why Rocky cares about him. They're incredible movies.

[@bentramer8201]

I love how that end fight draws everyone in who watches it

[@Migz2682]

I like how you went from someone who wasn't sure about Adrian in the 1st and 2nd movie to someone that says rocky should have married her twice lol. Good reaction stuff! That goes to show how well these characters were developed.

[@brock3010]

The Rocky movies have always meant a lot to me. Without the boxing theme. There is a much bigger more important message. And that is as long your goals are realistic and you do your best to achieve them. Then anything is possible...

[@teamrockets4544]

When I first saw this Hogan vs Rocky fight I was so confused 😂😂

[@Will008]

I love how this film shows how highly intelligent Apollo‘s boxing IQ was. Apollo knew exactly what to do when it came to training Rocky for the rematch. If you noticed, Rocky didn’t have a jab, defense, elite conditioning, and foot work… Apollo came in and fixed all of that, and turned Rocky from Philadelphia slugger into an all-around technical world class champion boxer.

[@jbooker7099]

Definitely do Rocky 4 and 6. Love your commentary. The sooner the better.

[@vintagebatcollector248]

I would like to have seen both press conferences for both fights with Rocky and Clubber Lang in Rocky III. The press conference for the second fight would have been quite entertaining with characters like Apollo Creed and Clubber Lang.

[@fatherjack636]

I went to the cinema as a kid with my mum to watch this and cried when Mickey died. Your reactions to the first three films are priceless. Love this channel.

[@raheemyusof6506]

Cant imagine how the audience reactions when the final fight was..must be so excited!

[@grandgnd]

"Go For It" T-shirts sold like hot cakes that year.

[@CapedInformer]

I’m sure it did lol

[@scottmoore1614]

GO FOR IT! Ahhhh the 80s!

[@bgonza2]

Greetings Mr. Roarke, I see your Ricardo Montalban profile picture. Sir, may I ask you do you know what was the nationality of this legendary actor? If so what is it? Also, may I ask you what is your nationality? I'm just curious thank you. Respectfully, Benito González García

[@bradleymcavoy3432]

Rocky 3 is my favorite because he loses Mickey and Loses against Clubber but then comes back against all Odds and Wins! I also Loved Talia Shires'/Adrian's pick up Speech on the Beach supporting her Man and setting Rocky straight!

[@kthx1138]

Except for Mick dying, there's a lot more COMEDY in Rocky III. Even though Rocky got more "civilized", I liked that he learned to read, began to do TV commercials and got RICH. If you liked the training montage in Rocky III, you'll LOVE the training montage in Rocky IV.

[@shadyeskimo]

Your greatest reaction yet! I'm probably biased too because I'm a fighter, but I laughed out loud several times. Especially when Paulie got racist, your reaction was gold!

[@CapedInformer]

Appreciate it! Gonna top it for the next one lol 💯

[@totomomo18]

Great movie. I like the conversation part on the beach between Rocky and Adrian. You know the song "Your The Best" from Karate Kid was suppose to be the theme song but was replaced by "Eye of the Tiger". The scene where Mr T talk dirty to Adrian pissed off Mr T mother she left the screening. The best movie in the franchise is next Rocky 4 :)

[@jeanpaulmedellin]

My sister and I always laugh that when Mr T made the proposition to Adrian, she didn’t say no lol. Besides that, this movie is amazing, how Rocky was completely defeated, and even though Apollo wanted to help him get up, it wasn’t until Adrian spoke to him that finally admitted that he was afraid. The Rocky saga is truly one for the ages.

[@teacherlion]

This is the ultimate 80's movie. Rocky, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, and Eye of the Tiger in the soundtrack. Did 5 year old me love this movie? Yes, yes I did. :)

[@outshyne666]

That instant replay was 🔥🔥🔥

[@CapedInformer]

Lol I was getting into it

[@shainewhite2781]

21:16, they poked fun at this scene, staying that Rocky and Apollo loved each other very much, lol!!

[@CapedInformer]

Lol it was a funny looking scene. But the impact made it worth it

[@MichaelLesesne]

I'm hoping you react to the 2006 film Rocky Balboa. It was dope. 👌🏽

[@michaelzabala4850]

He's gotta complete Rocky 4 and Rocky 5 before doing so.

[@DrJangoR9]

@@michaelzabala4850 skip 4 Go to 5 & 6 would be ideal

[@michaelzabala4850]

@@DrJangoR9 nope. He's gotta go through all of them.

[@dlc1119]

Best part of 'Creed' was when he asks Rocky who won that final match.

[@xanderdarkgamer9339]

I liked how Mr.T portrayed Clubber showing what a true angry and motivated fighter is can do

[@dawggirl]

Enjoyed this reaction. I'll always have fond memories of Rocky III because we used to watch it at my dad's on the weekends. This was back when cable first came out. It reminds me of him and hanging with my brothers. Rocky IV is my favorite though.

[@jscan4442]

It's funny that you think Hulk Hogan's appearance was 80's cliché... when this movie came out, it was new and exciting, and the WWE hadn't even taken off yet. Great reaction... your excitement during the fights get ME all hyped up!

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks! And it wasn’t really his appearance, just the over the top craziness lol

[@iad77]

I love rocky 3! it's the one I remember most as a kid growing up 😁 There's not much subtlety but the woman that kisses rocky on the cheek when he's training for the first Clubber fight was his real life wife at the time... The Adrian rocky scene on the beach is amazing.... The rematch might be my favourite Rocky fight, the moments at the beginning of round 3 still give me chills... the music... is.... perfect....

[@cliffordball440]

Mr T in reality is the sweetest man. He showed up unsolicited to my nonprofits fundraiser for children and took pictures with them. Then we spent the rest of the night together. He was just so kind and the coolest!

[@stevenklug902]

This is my favorite of the Rocky movies. I know the fights are very unrealistic, but watching the transition from slugger to boxer, and the mind games in the last fight is amazing.

[@joeevers4883]

Carl Weathers is an excellent actor. He shoulda been nominated for best supporting actor in Rocky,Rocky II

[@madgreensonunbound5801]

The thing about pro wrestling is that it isn't real fighting, but it's a real performance. Those guys do wild things in there and can really hurt themselves. It takes a lot of athleticism to pull it off.

[@skykn1ght78]

I love that this one is about how success can challenge a person too and it’s still about getting back up even at the top.

[@danmiller4064]

Rocky 3 and beyond are all so over the top popcorn, but it is impossible to not get invested and fired up no matter how cheesy and unrealistic they are. Sly never gets enough credit for his writing and directing. Love your reactions, keep it up.

[@inuyashason81]

Since Mickey tells rocky to run for his life, the question is, where will he run to, not the locker room, he’ll chase him down no matter where rocky runs. Somebody should send in a swat team on thunderlips or a tranquilizer dart

[@joebwankenobi5194]

Man I knew you’d love the relationship that develops between Rocky and Apollo I told you about after Rocky I! Keep it up man, much love.

[@frankrossi6972]

This is finally when Creed almost became three-dimensional and not just a flashy Goliath to Balboa’s David. It seemed clear to me that Creed saw things in Lang that bothered him deeply. It wasn’t just macho fight stuff. I think Creed quietly took his role seriously as a role model as the champ for his community, and he was mad as hell that someone like Lang was the champ and had that platform. I think he also saw echoes of his younger self in Lang. We only saw Apollo when he was an established champ, and they hinted in the first film that he had become complacent like Rocky did in this film (e.g., when he wouldn’t pay attention when his manager warned him about Rocky punching sides of beef in the cooler on TV). It’s possible that Creed also was hungry and angry like Lang in the beginning, and just as belligerent and aloof with the media, and that over time, he realized that it wasn’t just all about him. He didn’t like being reminded about that. (I say “almost” because it would’ve been nice to have had a scene when Apollo tells Rocky that this is one reason why he’s helping him defeat Creed, aside from the “favor” fight.)

[@CapedInformer]

Yea a Creed prequel film would of been amazing

[@CezzL]

I know Stallone gets a lot of flack for being a muscle-clad action star who isn't the best actor in the world but I'll give him this: The man is not afraid to write male characters who are vulnerable - the PTSD and breakdown of Rambo in First Blood, the grief, loss, & heartbreak that Rocky feels, etc. How many action stars were doing that in the 80s amongst the wave of Van Dammes and Schwarzeneggers?

[@ZenSponge]

It’s The Darth Vader Effect. That’s when the baddest dude in the room decides, “I’m on your side now.” Apollo “Mutha F******” Creed. The Count of Monte Fisto is TRAINING Rocky? Yes please!

[@TheKrensada]

The hunger spoken of in this movie is the thing that creates greatness in humanity. This movie speaks of that thing in humanity that makes us push through to a better existence.

[@LaredoIsntSoBad]

Just to be clear on this...there is "defense" in boxing. Making the other guy miss. That's what Rocky did with Clubber in the end and that's how he won.

[@larskk101]

The statue is in Philly at the museum actually still.

[@devinrivers5808]

Glad you’re enjoying this movie; fun fact..when Mr. T got this role…Stallone told him..”be yourself”..that’s was awesome for…a director to tell an actor that….just being themselves for the role..amazing

[@LN-Lifer]

45 years old Saw this in the theater Still shed a tear for Mick probably 100 viewings later

[@mikecrider8478]

Burt Young (Paulie) was actually a professional boxer and retired with a record of 17-0. His manager was non other than Cus D'Amato. Prior to that he boxed in the Marines winning 32 of 34 fights.

[@thomaslatimer571]

Every time I see Mickey pass it breaks my heart especially with all the family I’ve lost. He Really loved Rocky just wanted to protect him!

[@homelessjesse9453]

Best opening of any movie ever.

[@tomaskennedy]

In the movie, Thunderlips is "almost 7 feet tall"; Hulk Hogan is actually 6’4”.

[@rxtsec1]

Clubber lang is like the joker In the dark knight. He just is & comes outta know where with no backstory & I personally don't mind

[@michaelanderson7288]

I would counter by saying Clubber was like Bane in The Dark Knight Rises. Rocky lost for the same reasons Batman did the first time: "Peace has cost you your strength. Victory has defeated you." "You fight like a young man, holding nothing back. Admirable, but sadly misguided."

[@rxtsec1]

@@michaelanderson7288 that too even though the Russian kinda fits Bane more to me.

[@kmhob]

An interesting fact about the rocky films is that they are based on real events in boxing history. Like - In rocky 1 the character was based on Chuck Wepner, a journey man boxer. coined as a nobody, that fought Ali and kept on his feet for 15 rounds and managed to knock Ali down in one round. - There also was some similarities with the training schedules. Wepner trained more than ever before the Ali fight and used to finish his daily routine by running up the stairs of Bayonne’s Hudson County Park. Like Rocky did in several of the movies. - Rockys trainer Mick was based on real life bantamweight fighter Charley Goldman. He was also the real Rocky Marcianos trainer. - Wepner later had an exhibition fight with Andre the Giant, that mirrors Rockys clash with Thunder lips. Wepner. like Rocky, was also hurled out of the ring by Andrei. - Apollo is of cource based partly on M. Ali, witch is shown through his personality, and the reference to the hostility between Joe Frazier and Apollo i film 1. - Micks handpicking and reluctance to back Rocky against Clubber Lang, is similar to Gus d`amatos unwillingness to back his own boxer, Floyd Patterson against Sonny Liston. d'amato told Patterson that there was no way he could beat Liston. On this point he was right. Liston can, maybe, have served as a good basis for Clubber Lang. - If the Drago vs Rocky fight was based on any real super-fight, it would have been Foreman vs Ali in Zaire in 1974. Foreman had crushed Frasier before his fight against Ali, and there was very few that belived Ali capable to beat Foreman. When he did, it was like said at the end of Rocky 4, that...he had done the impossible. As an addition the fight took place in a foreign country. - The character George Washington Duke is based on Don King and generally target the dirty aspects og boxing and those who exploits boxers. - The perhaps most unrealistic aspect of Rocky (all of the films) is all the beating he can take and still go on. the only real fighter that can make a comparison is perhaps Jake La Motta.

[@dasborke]

Pictures taken moments before disaster: On Apollo Creed, 'I hope he gets back in the ring in Rocky IV'

[@Unchained74]

Mr T's dialog in the movie was just classic. I laugh everything I see him go at rocky at the statue ceremony. "Come on balboa, come on balboa". 'What you said paper champion"? 'Don't give him a statue, give him guts". Rocky was the man, but Mr. was a boss in this one with his dialog.

[@poppycock6572]

Carl Weathers is so overlooked as an actor. Very talented actor! 👏 For the few who didn't know... Carl Weathers played for the Oakland Raiders prior to the Rocky films.

[@lqleviathan]

Fun trivia note, Hogan was actually fired from WWF after this because he went behind McMahon's back to do this movie when McMahon said to all his wrestlers "no movies."

[@Drawkcabi]

Next movie Bill Conti wasn't available to do the score, be prepared for *the most 80's* thing you have ever seen or heard!!! Remember it's just for 1 movie, Conti is back after that. In my opinion, the music is an interesting experiment and for 1 movie I can enjoy it. Also, the composer, Vince DiCola, went on to score the 1986 Transformers: The Movie after Rocky IV and he was perfect for that and knocked it out of the park. I don't own many movie soundtracks, but the one from Transformers: The Movie is one I totally had to have! Also, I want to make sure you know, without spoilers here, that not only does the music return after Rocky IV. Stallone does a lot of course correcting of the character. He becomes "real" Rocky again, not Super Rocky. They did a !ot of things right for Rocky V, more than they did wrong. It's just sad that what they did do wrong was really wrong and brings down the movie. But for Rocky IV, it's another Super Rocky movie. Treat it like a popcorn movie, enjoy the songs, the fights, don't take it seriously, and you'll have a lot of fun!!! Another great reaction with Rocky III !!! Best Regards!!!

[@shawnhorror2522]

Rocky 4 is a must now, 4rls...

[@thewab1974]

6:21 - "Someone shoot the dude, man! I bet he can't fight a bullet." That one got me. LMFAO

[@gregfrancis1631]

This is actually my favourite rocky. You hit the nail straight on the head when you said the tone changed but kept the rocky spirit. But it's still my favourite. Agreed that apollo is a great character, and love the way he taught rocky the art of boxing, instead of just being a slugger. The first time I saw this movie, I was a young kid. The scene where Micky passed is still the only scene to this day that had me in tears. I'm new to your channel, but enjoyed your reactions to rocky up to number 3. I'm going to leave your rocky 4 video for a while, because i haven't seen rocky 4 in a while, and I'm going to cinema to watch the director's cut which I cant wait. So welcome to the rocky club, and what took you so long? 😂😂

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks man. Def come back for the Rocky 4 reaction as most say it was their favorite of mine and I def agree. I’ll also be seeing the directors cut and will be dropping some content surrounding that.

[@TheFirehawkTT]

There is no tomorrow! People forget how many great lines are in these Rocky movies. Apollo has some of the best dialogue in the series.

[@BoringReviews]

The Rocky movies are my favorite movies of all time. I’m glad you are checking these out. You are right Rocky 3 is the start of a change in the franchise. 4 is the same tone. 5 tries to go back to the old tone and I like it but most hate it. Rocky 6 is in its own tone and the Creed movies are legit and have the best tone since the first two. Although the tone changes it still makes for great movies. I would say half of the Rocky fans love 3 and 4 and others love 1 and 2. I myself, have seen all of them at least 15-20 times and have to say that Rocky 2 is the best one. I know the first won an Oscar but 2 is so great and deserves more love for being a sequel to a hit movie. Fun fact: Stallone wrote all the Rocky movies and directed 4 of them. It’s impressive when you think of that

[@CapedInformer]

I said Rocky 2 was my favorite and I thought I was the only one lol. Rocky 1 was a classic but I feel like they not only carried it well but improved on so many points

[@BoringReviews]

@@CapedInformer That's cool man. I don't meet too many that feel that way too. None really. The scene where Adrian wakes up and tells him to win. Love it. I've been watching your videos all day as I do chores and cleaning before my wife gets back from a trip. I have been enjoying them and I feel you give authentic real reactions. Keep it up. I am jealous that you get to discover these for the first time. Much love man.

[@javierr.castillo1101]

I loved Mr.T as a kid. I even had a Mr.T lunch box. I was so heartbroken to see my main man Mic die there.

[@jessicacooper5622]

"I pity the fool that can't get up"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexaguirre6061]

He wasn’t looking at his statue because he was upset he lost, he was staring at himself in disgust for not listening to mick