Reacting to ROCKY II (1979) | Movie Reaction

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Reacting to ROCKY II (1979) | Movie Reaction

[@thefakeone89]

You NEED to watch Rocky 3. ASAP

[@mijofeo]

ASAP!

[@manueldeabreu1980]

I pitty the fool that waits on watching part 3. My prediction for waiting....... Pain.

[@timmooney7528]

Another vote for Rocky 3.

[@Jlastinger88]

​@@Dave-hb7lx cry 🍼

[@Metzwerg74]

so true...

[@stevesmith4600]

You didn't like Mickey in the first one, because Mickey didn't respect Rocky at the start of the movie. However, it wasn't because Mickey didn't believe in Rocky, but rather, because Rocky was a money collector for the mafia. Mickey said he was wasting his talent, and that's why he didn't respect Rocky, even though, he knew Rocky could fight.

[@JVTrickypants]

My favorite bit of dialogue in the entire series: Gazo: How's about investing in condominiums? It's safe. Rocky Balboa: Condominiums? Gazo: Yeah, ... Rocky Balboa: I never use 'em.

[@prescottlange]

Yeah, too bad she talks over most of all the best lines.

[@mikethemotormouth]

​@@prescottlange💯

[@Mrvictorfernandes]

The moment Adrian said "win", Apollo was done. There is nothing Rocky couldn't do without the support of Adrian. Who doesn't strive for the kind of complimentary relationship they have? (Rocky: "She's got gaps, I've got gaps, together we fill gaps.") And Apollo Creed is a stellar, well rounded antagonist and adversarial character who doesn't come off as a villain. Instead Apollo becomes human and realistic, with or without the bluster. A testament to Stallone's screenwriting and Carl Weathers' acting.

[@helicoptersrkool]

I always get goosebumps when she says that. Very powerful scene.

[@vincew4297]

To be fair Apollo whooped Rocky in this second one and he would’ve won if he wasn’t hell bent on knocking him out but Rocky was never going to give up and that’s what’s so great about the Rocky series. He’s all heart

[@garycoates4987]

Burgess Meredith steals the show, he's one of the greatest character actors of all time

[@fiddiehacked]

YES ❤❤

[@Atlas_Redux]

You don't want to see him in "Ripper" then. Absolutely atrocious performance.

[@1639danmcc]

Saw this movie at a drive-in theatre and when Rocky won, everybody started honking their horns.

[@Thewingkongexchange]

My first Rocky experience at the cinema was 'Rocky Balboa' and it was the best cinema-going experience I've had. The queue was out the door and during the film, the audience were clapping and cheering.

[@TheMoneypresident]

Was 12 at the theater. Longest pee of my life after this movie.

[@MasterNinjaTeddyBear]

This series is about healthy masculinity. Tough and gets back up after being knocked down, but also tender and vulnerable to those near him. It's a wholesome series and hope you continue in it.

[@Thewingkongexchange]

Well put.

[@joelwillems4081]

Yep. I like his sweet and innocence in the first two interviews.

[@louisenglish8069]

Nothing toxic about it

[@louisenglish8069]

@@MikT-ec9oh Did it for a woman. It is stupid, but if woman is worth it, a man will do it. Never the other way around though.

[@MrLivewire1970]

I saw this at the theaters back in 1979 when I was 8 years old. When Rocky and Apollo knocked each other down at the end, everyone in the theater jumped up and screamed for Rocky to get up like we were at the fight. My dad tried to lift me up but I missed the whole ending of the movie. I wouldn't change that experience for anything. It was a different time back then.

[@rhysh7390]

Fantastic! Can just picture it! Those are the best cinema experiences when everyone is involved and spoiler free!

[@HC-iu1vs]

I was 11 yrs old when I saw in theater. At the end "Yo Adrian ..."the theater erupted in applause. It was loud! Like the end of a stage play. Never seen that before or since in a movie theater. So awesome...

[@ChrisReise]

5:10 If you ask Stallone "What is Rocky about?" he would reply, "It's a love story."

[@ChrisReise]

20:24 The baby is played by Seargeoh Stallone. Sylvester's REAL son.

[@MGower4465]

Second oldest son

[@nealrepetti2396]

I'm 65 YEARS OLD now and I saw theses when they first came out. I swear the whole audience in the theater was on there feet cheering! Not before that or since have I seen that . Unbelievable!

[@Barovian20]

"He keeps gettin' knocked down but he just keeps getting back up again." They're never gonna keep him down Dawn.

[@scottwilson3741]

I kept thinking of Chumbawamba whenever she'd say that

[@cfytcf]

This is probably the best Rocky 2 reaction I've watched. Thanks Dawn!

[@El_Bueno]

“I think I saw his penis a little bit” 😂😂😂. Love her

[@jamiemacdonald436]

Stallone's second child, Seargeoh Stallone was the baby in this movie.

[@chrispittman8854]

DROP EVERYTHING!!! She's posted "Rocky II." At the time, a successful "II" anything was rare. It was a pleasant surprise in the theaters. My date cried her eyes out.

[@VictorLugosi]

Get a life.

[@toddjohnson5176]

​@@VictorLugosi Right.... 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@chrispittman8854]

@@VictorLugosi Move out of your mom's basement. "MAH!!! MEATLOAF!!!"

[@USCFlash]

It's not a very good movie, but was successful at the box office.

[@chrispittman8854]

Thank you! I was so worried we wouldn't find out your personal opinion. So THAT'S cleared up everyone. I, for one, am relieved.

[@TheRedDevil-1968]

To any man who's been through hell and back, and came out on top, this is THE film. I've been fighting a personal battle myself for going on fifteen years. When I got the result I wished for, I watched this fight on YT, and cried my eyes out. Dawn, even in this edit of yours...as you say kiddo..."my eyes got wet."

[@Rhymester2113]

The baby in the movie is actually Sylvester Stallone's real son named Seargeoh Stallone. At the age of 3, he was diagnosed with Autism. He is now 45 years old. Sylvester's other son named Sage. Who sadly died in 2012 from heartdisease. Also plays Rockys son in Rocky 5.

[@scottwilson3741]

I thought that was his real kid in 4

[@Rhymester2113]

@@scottwilson3741 The actor who played Rocky's son in Rocky 4, is named Rocky Krakoff. Funny coincidence he had the same name as Rocky. Maybe that's why he got the part. lol

[@Thewingkongexchange]

'Rocky II' is my favourite of the whole series and my second fave film of all time. It takes what works about the first one, refines it (gives it more of a budget too), develops the characters and ups the ante. The way it drags Rocky down to the depths of despair and pulls him back is perfectly done. I adore this film.

[@RightTurnClyde]

But what's your favourite film of all time?

[@MrAitraining]

Agree. This rocky tugs hard and I def think it's Stallone's best performance

[@firebugjohnnypyro]

@@RightTurnClyde Probably something like All Dogs Go To Heaven or something like that. 🤣😂 I'm just messing around. Rocky II is in my top 10 of all time too.

[@Thewingkongexchange]

@@RightTurnClyde 'Predator' is my all time favourite. A lot due to childhood nostalgia (had a weird fascination with this as a kid), but also it's a film where all parties are at their absolute peak. From the director, the stars and carrying on down to the composer, effects people etc. everyone is bringing 110%.

[@joelwillems4081]

Rocky was paid $150,000 for the first fight. USA Federal and State taxes at that time could easily have been 60% combined for that high of a pay day leaving $60,000 left. A boxing manager, Mickey, would make about 15% of the gross so subtract $22,500 and leave $37,500 left. And Mickey would also have to pay taxes on his $22,500. Rocky bought a modest home and a car. He had nothing left after that. In 1979 for real, Sugar Ray Leonard fought for the world championship and received $1m and his competitor, the then current title holder, received $1.2m. So I imagine the 2nd hypothetical Rocky match would have seen payouts closer to that.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

"I was wonderin' if you wouldn't mind marryin' me too much" Best proposal EVER.

[@matt01506]

If you like the funny remarks of rockys trainer (burgess meredith), you will absolutely love him in "Grumpy old men." The movie is "Heartwarming" and hilarious. The sequel "grumpier old men" is every bit as good as well. Ask anyone, and I'm positive they will recommend them for a reaction.

[@alanbaum6690]

Her reaction to his outtakes at the end of grumpy old man will be hysterical

[@dunringill1747]

Dawn watches Rocky 1 -- "You are going to love Rocky 2" Dawn watches Rocky 2 -- "You are going to love Ricky 3" ...

[@dnish6673]

And then Rocky 4 which is the worst of the bunch, Rocky 5 not a lot better.

[@Heru3005]

I've always said, Rocky I and II are a package deal. You can't watch just one of them. The stories after these are a bit more self-contained but the first two absolutely need to be seen together to get the full impact.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

I love Duke telling Apollo to let it go, let it go because Sly used it again in First Blood when Rambo tells it to the sheriff. You’ll enjoy the next one also.

[@mregobuster]

The one thing I really love about Rocky finally winning in the end is Apollo, without any humility being the one to give Rocky the belt and raise his hand knowing that the better man won. In all the emotion of the moment people gloss over that fact.

[@RZK1966]

I remember watching this when it came out and the whole audience in the theater was jumping up and down and cheering.

[@corruptduboiscountyindiana5058]

best line is when he says, and he kept coming after you, now we dont need that kind of man in our life.

[@Eowyn187]

Aw man. She really loves him. What a wonderful reaction.

[@Thewingkongexchange]

You nailed it in the first few minutes: 'Keep fighting. Keep getting back up again." Life in a nutshell.

[@stonecoldku4161]

Some fans of the movie using Mapquest or Google Maps figured out the most logical path Rocky would've had to run using the landmarks he ran past at the end of the training montage. To run past all the places that he did Rocky would've had to have run 30 miles, which is longer than a full marathon which is 26.2 miles. So more than likely they just filmed Stallone running past different locations for the film. However, fans of the movie did organize a Rocky themed "fun run" where they ran that 30-mile path dressed like Rocky.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

15:15 "It must have an advantage with bein' a southpaw." Well, Dawn, Rocky explained this in the _first_ movie. When he was taking Adrian on their first date at the skating rink, he explained that no one wants to get in the ring with left-handed fighters, because they throw off all your calculations.

[@mrborgeusborg1541]

As lazyperfectionist1 probably knows but will add information. Southpaw means lefthanded. Lefties are around 10% of the world, so for good boxers it is very hard to find good sparring partners that are lefties. So right-handed fighters are simply not used to fighting against lefties. While the opposite is true for lefties, since they have been fighting against right-handed people all their life. And it is easier to learn how to fight against someone that fights like you. Right to right and left to left. There are many sports being a leftie really is an advantage since the opponent are not used to it. The most famous is martial arts(boxing, kick-boxing, mma) but also Tennis(Rafael Nadal as an example is a leftie) but especially in fencing. Someone might correct me but isn't it the last 50 years in olympic fencing it has only been 1 right handed champion? Rest has been lefties?

[@robertbunting3117]

Out of all these movies the best is still Mickey yelling 'What are we waiting for' lol

[@cjextreme]

Everyone at the time loved Burgess Meredith, he had been an icon actor for decades but was most famous for playing the penguin in 1960s Batman. This character was so different from anything he had done before that we were amazed!

[@edwardchristensen414]

Finally the Rocky II reaction. Yo Dawn, you did it !

[@rubenarmstrong262]

Watching Rocky and Adrian makes me remember and miss my darling and beyond anything that there are more important things then our pride.

[@Ultracity6060]

"I'm gonna drop him like a bad habit." "Bad habits keep comin' back, though." Struth.

[@cedriceinarsson7218]

ROCKY 2 TRIVIA !!! Stallone badly tore his left shoulder/chest muscles during training and had to go in for surgery. This was just a few weeks before filming was supposed to start. He rerwote the script so there was a reason for him to fight right-handed. When the "switching hands" scene came up he still hadn't recovered enough to use his left arm convincingly so in-story decided "no tricks!" so he could keep using his right.

[@JerryDurante]

You're right these two movies together make a complete movie. A complete story cycle.

[@znk0r]

Gazo has to be the most supportive mafia guy ever. He's been so genuine with him in both movies.

[@user-sg2jf4uf1h]

i think hes great

[@kdpflush]

Yes, Gazo loves Rocky like a son, it's the most underrated aspect of these movies.

[@vegasbeersales]

They had lots of buffers.

[@jessecortez9449]

I read a while back that in an early draft of the script for the first Rocky film, Gazo was supposed to be Rocky's half brother. A "brother from a different mother." They grew up street wise with Gazo learning to be a loan shark while Rocky was the (implied) muscle despite him not wanting to actually hurt anyone. They had to trim the first Rocky film down quite a bit since they were going with such a small budget. They trimmed down a bit of backstory for Paulie being so miserable as well. He was supposed to be a war veteran drinking his pain away. In his house, you can see a picture of him young in a Marine Corps uniform which was also a real pick of Burt Young since he was in the Marine Corps before taking up acting. He also took up boxing while active duty and had a solid record of wins.

[@carriemichelle322]

Born and raised Philly chic... So happy you stuck with this franchise. They get better and better. Cant wait for Rocky 3. TBH, you're gonna love Creed as well. Its hard not to fall in love with the cast. ❤

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

Carl Weathers was a great athlete and a great actor. His portrayal of Apollo is so multi nuanced. The final moments after the fight show genuine sportsmanship between both men.

[@920WASHBURN]

Dont worry. Apollo gets his come upins. Later in life, on a golf outing, he gets his hand bitten off by an alligator

[@scipio7837]

too soon

[@raymonddevera2796]

The best line in the movie is when Rocky asks Adrienne,"What are you doing for next 40 or 50 years, if you wouldn't mind marrying to much?" And Adrienne said"what did you say? Being surprised that he asked her to marry him. When you see the rest of the movies who Rocky lives, not just Adrienne but everyone.

[@raulguadalupe3489]

What gets lost, sometimes, is the reason the Rocky franchise is iconic? Because Stallone is such a brilliant writer.❤ when she wakes up from the coma? And says the magic word? I am beside myself!

[@frankrossi6972]

Actually, their friendship truly began with that scene when Rocky asked Apollo at the hospital whether he gave him his best. Rocky showed the champ respect, and Apollo countered by showing Rocky respect when he said “yes,” when it was clear, at least early on, that Apollo didn’t take the fight seriously. He could’ve gone all macho and be like, “Nah, man, you haven’t seen all I got!” But the media weren’t there, and he could be more humble and treat Rocky like an equal, instead of rubbing it in to the underdog.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

The theater went crazy in this ending, everybody was cheering & many tears. Dawn brings us the best reaction ever! 💖

[@russellward4624]

As an Italian from Philly I can confirm yes, everyone went crazy in the theater. There's a funny joke about Rocky films that Eddie Murphey did that's 100% accurate. Minus the racism. Lol

[@jdeamaral]

I didn't cry because Rocky was crying when he saw his wife, who was in a coma. I cried because I witnessed Dawn Marie feel such compassion for them. I knew it. I knew it, in my soul that Dawn Marie has an incredible heart!

[@Nitedawg1]

Yep. Ditto

[@jdeamaral]

I hate getting a reply from Tele-Dawn Marie. If feels like cheating somehow.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

6:33 It's not so much that Apollo's getting hate mail. I think that phenomenon is about as old as mail. The crazy part is that Apollo's letting it _get_ to him instead of having fun with his family.

[@thundernels]

Rocky is the bestest movie ever win, lose or draw because if it doesn’t matter to Rocky that he lost the fight, it shouldn’t matter to us. He proved to himself that he could go the distance and he had won the heart of his woman. One of the best lines of the film were that there would be no rematch. And here we are with a rematch.

[@ericlane6202]

Quinton Terintino says Rocky 2 is in his top two all time favorites!! That says a lot!

[@neillenet291]

You will love Rocky III

[@MrSheckstr]

So the reason why Rocky 2 starts off with a flash back to the end of Rocky is because at the time they couldnt be sure the audience had seen the first movie…. Or even remembered it…. Rocky came out in 76, the sequel in 79….. HBO didnt get started until 72 so it wasnt very big and 3 years wouldnt have been enough time for it to have made it to TV yet….. oh yeah and movie rentals would not have been much of a thing…… thus Rocky MIGHT have had a second run in the theaters just before 2 came out….. but then again maybe not….. thus a “catch me up “ segment

[@tyrone7635]

Dawn's al Capone laugh: priceless 😂

[@MrAitraining]

This was always my fav Rocky. Just tugs at you so hard with the struggles and his love for Adrian shows a whole other level in this one. Best fight also and the music score is epic

[@ChrisReise]

21:20 Fighters lead with their opposite hand and block with their dominant hand. So Rocky, who is left-handed would have his RIGHT hand closest to the target, that way when he punches with his left, there's more power behind it because the fist comes from further back.

[@cutekittens228]

@3:45, We all love you too Dawn!! You're the sweetest, wittiest and best reactor ever 🤗🤗🤗

[@THOMMGB]

Dawn, You’re so much fun to watch. Love it! You’ve got to watch, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. So good. And RED and RED 2. Both are really good as well.-Thomas

[@craigmccuistian]

I second RED and RED2

[@myrdozer]

There is no Rocky II without the first. It was a great set up. Great!

[@jayrule13]

One of the earliest and best modern movie sequels.

[@michaelcarrillo4760]

"this is hard, this is hard" , "that's what she said." 😂

[@HerpaDerp999]

You are absolutely going to adore Rocky III

[@ryansyler8847]

Duke is the soul of this whole series.

[@johnbrewer8826]

No one knew who Rocky was when the 1st one came out; that's why it's impact was felt more. Still very inspirational. Everyone knew who Rocky was when the 2nd one came out, and I'd say 99% of the people knew what direction it would have to go. He has to win. But all the hardships that piled on from the moment he left the hospital in the beginning, as well as the way the 2nd fight was going for the majority, was really effective in catching people off guard. It would be interesting to eliminate the credits between the 1st and 2nd, and fuse them together into a single 3-1/2 hour movie. Not sure how that would have played out 45-years ago. It might have been too much. It might have been the most epic thing anyone had ever seen. But no mistake, it would have been emotionally draining. Looking forward to Rocky III.

[@jamescox2822]

Burgess Meredith's playing Mickey in this movie was a fantastic role.I think he was better in grumpy.Old men

[@bobschenkel7921]

Rocky Balboa is one tenacious dude. Sylvester Stallone is a very good writer and actor, and "Rocky II" may be his best work as of June 13, 2024. Some will say "Rambo", some might even say "Cobra" or "Over The Top", but I say "Rocky II". So much of Rocky's spirit and heart come out in this movie. And when Adrian tells him to "WIN", well... that was all he needed.

[@mikethemotormouth]

23:07 No but he needed to make that journey from the bottom in the first one. He needed to prove he could go the distance, that he has what it takes, so that they CAN get behind him and be chanting his name on his way to the ring.

[@maestro80smusic93]

The second Adrian said "Win", Apollo was done...

[@BouillaBased]

I miss the days when sequels started with the end of the previous film. This was done since not everyone might have caught the previous film in theaters, and there wasn't any such thing as home video, so you wouldn't have otherwise seen it. I do have to laugh that, in the first movie Gazzo's driver was cutting on Rocky, telling him to take Adrian to the zoo for their date. Then, Rocky ends up proposing to her in a zoo in the sequel.

[@craigmccuistian]

So, this one might legitimately be the Best Movie Ever! I will proclaim Dawn as the Best Movie Reactor Ever! 🎉😂

[@alanmackie6180]

I thought Rocky was more grounded in reality which is why it won the best picture Oscar. This one is more like a comic book.

[@americanmutt9089]

I probably commented this on your reaction to Rocky I but Rocky III is my favorite. I can't wait for you to react to it.

[@blackpatflynn]

Dawn you are the sweetest thing ever!! another great reaction, welling up, giggles, just beautiful as usual. continue to kill it babes

[@whiskybooze]

I'm a Southpaw lol...love it. It does throw people off. However, when I play baseball I throw left handed but bat right handed. My mother named me after my father and I've never been more honored to carry on the name. My parents are from Philly and I remember them making me take there so I could run up the steps like Rocky.

[@Dularr]

Old school a boxing champion would never lose a title on a decision. Almost always the champion loses the belt with a knockout. Champions can also lose the belt if they retire or refuse to defend their title.

[@beast1624]

I saw this on opening night in the theater when it came out. I have lived it a hundred times, I have died a hundred times and been resurrected a hundred times. CAN NOT WAIT for your reactions to the rest of the ROCKY's and CREED's!

[@mjtribby6328]

The best movie ever is seeing you get so excited during a reaction. The best reaction ever....

[@gameday123123]

I about lost my sh*t today! I was at work and had to download this so I could watch as soon as I got home. My late wife and I couldn't watch the end of this movie without crying

[@KevinKnight-by4yt]

One of the guys singing around the oil drum in the alley is frank Stallone,sly,s brother,who had a hit single"far from over."

[@tvdroid22]

Pet shop disease: Toxiplasmosis. There wasn't a disagreement about who won the first fight. Near the end of the film when a fan yells out, "We love ya Rock," and he replies, "Yeah, I love yous too." That was all spontaneous improv. It wasn't scripted, it just happened. Such was the power of the moment.

[@fastecp1]

Rocky Balboa's fighting style was similar to Rocky Marciano's; they were both southpaws and flat-footed, and there was no stopping them. Marciano also has the highest knockout percentage of any heavyweight champion in history, with 87.76%. In his professional career, he was only knocked down twice. For me, this has always been a love story first and then a boxing movie. I love all the Rocky movies; I hope you keep watching.

[@baronvg]

To answer the previous video’s call for boxing names, I offer up “The Highland Haymaker”.

[@paulamoya7956]

Let’s do Rocky 3 SOON!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@traveldoc1234]

Did you just quote Chumbawumba! “I get down, but I get up again...!” 😂

[@JesseOaks-ef9xn]

I have watched all of the Rocky movies. Oddly enough, I watched Rocky Marciano fight on television when I was a kid.

[@JVTrickypants]

Not sure if you've seen it, but your enjoyment of Mickey (Burgess Meredith) in this one made me thing you should definitely check out Grumpy Old Men. Hilarious.

[@Lord_Legolas_Greenleaf]

You got that right! Knowing there is more spoils things as has happened to many, many others! Its sad if you really think about it. Probably one of thee most important aspects of reacting because as with seeing meme's, etc. it detracts for the basis of 'reactions.' Thank you Dawn Marie! :)

[@cannedgoods29]

"Holy Shit" at the end.....Exactly and I've seen this 100 times

[@josephmayo3253]

Great reaction Dawn. This is my favorite movie of the series. But 3, 4, and especially Rocky Balboa are really good too. If you continue with the series, you'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll become a part of you.

[@Indiana_Jones-Z]

Mickey slapping Rocky to show him he can’t see well out of that eye is a heartbreaking scene.

[@ronfehr7899]

The strategy that you suggested, tiring Apollo out, was the same strategy that Muhammad Ali used to regain his title, when he defeated George Foreman. Ali basically got Foreman to throw so many punches that he tired himself out.

[@richardsanchez9073]

Couldn't have the feelings for II without the experience of I. Thanks Dawn!

[@Funktastic_Ed]

Some underrated movies yet to react to: Matchstick Men (Ridley Scott - 2003) Dark City (Alex Proyas 1998) Catch Me If You Can (Steven Spielberg 2002) Bound ( The Wachowskis 1996) Into The Wild (Sean Penn 2007) Lost Highway (David Lynch 1998) Sweeney Todd (Tim Burton 2007)

[@ClaireRedfieldKennedy-ld2lx]

22:47 I haven't seen this many children chasing after the same man since 'The Maury Povich Show.'

[@VC-Toronto]

#3 is my favorite of the franchise. I'm anxious to see Dawn's comments on it when she sees it.

[@jamesbednar8625]

Awesome reaction!!! One of the main reasons WHY Rocky went to fighting right-handed was because Sylvestor Stallone suffered a bad injury to his left side - forget what happened. The movie was in jeopardy of being dumped/canceled but they came up with the "learning to fight right-handed" angle and re-worked the script. The fight scene was filmed first to get it out of the way and give Stallone's body a chance to heal. Also, do not feel too bad about liking this movie better than #1 - pert near everyone does, even at the time the movie was released. #3 is awesome but the next best "Rocky" movie would be #6 called "Rocky Balboa". #4 is good but is a product of its times. #5 gets all kinds of hate but is really not as bad as everyone says it is. "Creed" is awesome. Really have not seen "Creed #2 or #3" other than these types of reactions, so cannot really say too much about them.

[@droidx1191]

Loved watching Dawn enjoy this!

[@Eowyn187]

Rocky's so sweet. So precious. And Dawn is really loving him for it. That's awesome to watch.

[@jonwmeyer11]

One of the best feel good movies ever

[@GregorySnipe]

I think Rocky 2 is the best Rocky movie. One of my all time favorites.