FIRST TIME WATCHING: Rocky IV (1985) REACTION (Movie Commentary)

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[@jxchamb]

This is an 80's masterpiece. I don't care about the critics who call it a 90 minute music montage.

[@DarkSoulzNL]

Best rocky movie if u ask me also wich movie made more then 4 parts and the 4th part being the best ? U never see that this is a special kind of movie man

[@DarkSoulzNL]

@@jotham777your funny man first of all i bet your not from the 90's so u wont understand the music there's no easy way out is a classic its in the movie for a reason..and the tension of war theme when drago and rocky trained seperate was a very nice touch from them to show the dedication that rocky came there to win and take revenge for apollo also while we are on the subject apollo dies in this movie that alone makes this movie special and making you angry because rocky wants to knock his head off also drago was the most bad ass enemy in the movie franchise for me the movie was perfect and i like it the most to each its oppinion but you can deny the facts about it with what i just said

[@jas9590]

@@jotham777 ur nuts man this is the best rocky of the series

[@patrickorourke41]

Rocky IV is my ALL TIME FAVORITE movie!!! It is the quintessential 80’s movie! You’ve got the USA vs the Soviet Union, epic training montages with even more epic music, and a David vs Goliath fight at the end.

[@joemilo2710]

What critics ? You probably mean kids today with their CGI crap movies. This is considered one of the best movies of all time. No movie in the last 20 years of cinema is considered one of the best and never will be.

[@patrickorourke41]

“If he dies, he dies” has to be one of the coldest lines in that movie.

[@simplemanchannel3318]

Coldest in movie history!

[@dennisjr77]

Coldest in cinema history.

[@BroodallyHonest]

"One Of"? Name one other line that even comes close in the whole movie.

[@robertlayne4581]

The staredown after was sick too.

[@zaclovesschool2273]

Hearing that for the first time actually pissed me off so much. I had'nt even watched the two rocky movies before this one, only the first. But as soon as Drago won the fight against Apollo, I was so beyond angry. Miss when movies really made you care.

[@dawggirl]

36 years later, I'm still not over Apollo's death. I wrote a paper in college for my Intro to Cinema class comparing and contrasting the different training styles of Rocky and Drago. I got an A.

[@CapedInformer]

Thats something I would of done a paper on lol 💯

[@robertnguyen9493]

I would actually love to read that paper

[@dawggirl]

@@robertnguyen9493 Hah, so would I! I wish I still had it.

[@robertnguyen9493]

@@dawggirl it’s almost civilized vs. primal, old school vs. modern technology which speaks to their contrasting ideologies when it comes to fighting. The Russian handler even said Rocky doesn’t have the genetics to beat Drago. Fighters are born, but champions are made!

[@valtonsteve1]

Congrats Bro....Best boxing moving ever...yeah u can come at me all u want...then 3,2,5 YES 5 then 6 and 1 that's my order let me hear urs lets go

[@rashadwalker8218]

"IF HE DIES HE DIES" is one of the greatest soundbites from a movie villian

[@CapedInformer]

That and “I DEFEAT ALL MAN”

[@ethanwinnegrad3402]

Yea, its great, but I think ‘I am your father’ is simply unmatchable for the rest of time in that regard

[@DamonCzanik]

After Rocky IV the writers joked that after beating Drago, there was nobody left on the planet to challenge him. Rocky V would have to be him boxing aliens. After laughing about it, they wrote a script that became Predator. In that movie, Schwarzenegger gets into a fist fight with the Predator. This movie was the inspiration for Predator.

[@thezdbailey]

Do you listen to "The Rewatchables" podcast????

[@PeterZeeke]

I didnt know this.. this movie has got an extra point 11/10

[@alexanderarkum4793]

And carl weathers in in both movies

[@GenMaster]

That was hardly a "fist fight". Poor Dutch threw just one punch and then served as the Predator's punching bag for the rest of the scene.

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

Spaceballs. Rock Five... Thousand.

[@Twrite609]

I grew up on Rocky movies and till this day I listen to "Hearts on Fire" and "No easy way out" while I work out.

[@CapedInformer]

On repeat

[@paulsmith9192]

@Twrite609 you know a rocky 4 directors cut coming

[@Shelbyj13]

I listen to those as well but my go to Rocky training music is from Rocky 3. I couldn't find the actual soundtrack cut of that so I took it from a KZbin video so now I can listen to it whenever I want.

[@caleb2670]

One way street is a great one that’s often forgotten

[@HalfCracker4life]

A fine choice 👌🏾

[@93deadpool]

Trivia: Sylvester Stallone asked Dolph Lundgren to actually hit him while filming their match at the end. This resulted in Stallone having to be taken into the ICU as Lundgren cracked two of his ribs.

[@rxtsec1]

A swollen heart actually

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

I don't care how much training I had. I wouldn't want Dolph to hit me!

[@lukesmith3597]

Dolph is one of the hardest guys around ...no playing

[@robertnguyen9493]

Dolph Lungren is about 6’5” and around this time 260lbs, and a former Kyokushin karate champion. He dropped out of college (where he was studying chemical engineering) to pursue acting at the encouragement of his girlfriend at the time Grace Jones.

[@happyapple4269]

More than cracked ribs he nearly killed him.

[@toxicmale1744]

In a subsequent interview Stallone was asked which movie role hurt him the most. Without hesitation, Stallone said, 'Being hit by Dolph Lundgren. It was like I'd been in a car crash, I had a brused heart'. He also had two broken ribs.

[@Speculativedude]

I love the line when his son asks, "Who gave you that hat?" " A Friend." "Who gave you the black eye?" "Same friend." :)

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

You know what's funny? Rocky III through V connect with joint ending-opening scenes and each tine Rocky's kid appears to have grown several years older despite supposedly having been days lol.

[@lecacasurmonmur]

Factoid: Stallone was married to the woman who played Drago’s wife.

[@antoinettelopes]

His first wife was in ROCKY III. She asked him for a kiss when he was training in the fancy gym.

[@grandgnd]

Brigitte Nielsen also did "The Surreal Life" with Flavor Flav.

[@obdiane]

And Drago dated Grace Jones!

[@ReymundoCortez]

And they both appeared in Cobra

[@smokeyverton7981]

She was also Red Sonya

[@yulewave1]

The good that came out of losing Apollo in the series is it made way for Creed and Creed II. Without Rocky IV there are no Creed movies

[@jimamos7984]

Creed II is something of a "sequel" to this one

[@scottmoore1614]

I loved the first Creed. Creed 2, not so much.

[@axelstone3131]

The creed films just retread the story beats of the rocky films with different characters. I am not a fan of some of the rewritten backstory for those films.

[@garyclarke9685]

Good point.

[@scottmoore1614]

@@axelstone3131 Well said. They are a retread of some of those very familiar story beats. I really did find myself loving the first Creed but the second one felt like an unnecessary sequel to Rocky 4 (I did like it a lot, though..more than I thought I would). Did it feel sort of like a shameless cash grab and an attempt to keep milking Rocky a little while longer? I would have to say yes...but the two main characters definitely pull you in and get you to cheer all over again. I really hope they do NOT do a Creed 3 because I liked the way they ended things and, frankly, there’s really nothing left to say.

[@ReymundoCortez]

Now notice the classyness of Apollo straight gentlemen manners. When Adrian gets up to leaves he stands out of respect, I have to wonder if that was scripted or did he do it out of habit.

[@theradgegadgie6352]

Yeah, amazing that he was simultaneously banging some girl from the streets behind his wife's back.

[@chiefsteps-in-poo8447]

There aren't that many men like that around anymore.

[@chiefsteps-in-poo8447]

There aren't that many men like that around anymore.

[@CapedInformer]

Yea I noticed that. Wasn’t sure if that was a mistake that they kept in or was he just that classy. Stand up guy. Literally 😂

[@ianthomas1201]

@@theradgegadgie6352 damn boy, we try to ignore shit like that, or the fact that US athletes throughout history are the best at doping at pro levels. Do not say those things bruh, we gotta keep the illusion of our heroes.

[@travisdial1730]

You are the first person I’ve seen react to these movies who didn’t know Apollo died. I loved watching you’re reaction. The older I get the more I appreciate Apollo!!!!

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks!

[@OnTheWall81]

Cassie over at Popcorn In Bed didn't know either. :)

[@cheezebag]

Your reaction to Apollo getting hit by drago was priceless, thats why during the rocky 3 video when you said Apollo should fight again i said oh boy.

[@Haviq]

"I wish Apollo would fight again". *monkey paw curls*

[@scottmoore1614]

I still HATE DRAGO!

[@CapedInformer]

A fight without him being murdered would of been ideal, but guess I wasn’t specific enough 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@pechenoir9780]

@@CapedInformer there are lines in other movies about getting just and exactly what you (wish) pray for; and the necessity of being VERY specific. i have learned that lesson, myself, several times.

[@scottmoore1614]

@@CapedInformer There have been many boxers who have died from injuries received in the ring. 500 since records started being kept in 1884 (22 in 1953 alone). Just Googled this a few minutes ago. As horrific as it is, I guess it makes sense that the Rocky series would eventually use a tragedy like this at some point. Still tough to watch though.

[@sachaallari592]

Your reaction to Apollos death is priceless! I Love Carl Weathers The Mandolorian proves that his presence is greatly missed in movies I hope they use him more in movies again now.

[@jackthe_tripper2544]

STALLONE and JEAN CLAUDE VAN DAM had amazing soundtracks in the 80s OVER THE TOP ... another 80s STALLONE masterpiece

[@olymsailor83]

I know you didnt mean to leave me.... OOOOOOONNN MYYYYY OWWWWWWWWNNN!!!!! lol ;P

[@jackthe_tripper2544]

@@olymsailor83 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@usamazahid3882]

And y'know what's more common in my opinion, is that in both Rocky IV and Bloodsport, Both Sly's character (Rocky) and JCVD's character (Frank Dux) respectively fought two of the main bad guys in the final fights, (Drago for Rocky, and Chong Li for Dux), played by both Bolo Yeung and Dolph Lundgren, since both of those guys had different physiques in somewhat of a David and Goliath scenario.

[@HardKore5250]

No Retreat No Surrender

[@dtester]

props to Vince DiCola !

[@1938superman]

I am 40 years old. I have seen this movie countless times over the almost 35 years since it was released. At the fight between Rocky and Drago to this day I am still almost out of my chair wanting to yell, "That's right, Rock! Fuck him up!!!". The intensity of that scene is still off the charts and it still holds up.

[@edinscot56789]

11:42 - Rocky didn't win physically, he won psychologically because he wouldn't go down. That shook Drago who truly believed he was invincible, whereas Rocky knew how vulnerable he was and trained his ass off to get into the best shape he's ever been in

[@axelstone3131]

Not that black and white. He won because or his resilience which is more than just mind and more than just body. It’s a combination of both, and his persistence to win.

[@ericmoorejr8033]

Yeah because Drago was like oh man he's like made of iron lol when he was sitting in the corner

[@robertnguyen9493]

Rocky went into the ring prepared to die. As he said to Adrien, “ if he wants to beat me he’s gotta kill me. To kill me he’s gotta have the courage to stand in front of me. To stand in front of me he’s gotta be ready to die himself.” Drago was fighting for national pride, that would turn on him at the drop of a hat. Rocky was fighting for something more, he was fighting to honor the memory of his friend/ brother in arms. He was ready to die for victory, and Drago wasn’t.

[@patinho5589]

He won because of the script. No other laws of physics or causality were involved.

[@ericmoorejr8033]

@@patinho5589 we know that but we're talking about how it really is with boxing like of course rocky won because obviously rocky and whoever made this movie decided to have rocky come out as the winner

[@TheKrensada]

Vince Dicola was a very underrated musician. Also, the sign of a good movie is one that makes you feel something.

[@shawnkroll6340]

I loved Creed and Rocky's bond..shows fighters can respect each other and care for one another...they loved each other like brothers....Rocky always regretted not throw towel because he chose not to caused him to lose his brother and friend.

[@scottmoore1614]

When I first saw these films growing up, I was surprised Apollo and Rocky ended up becoming so close. But man, it really works!

[@trudywolfe2795]

I cried when Apollo died. But thank God for Rocky. And I love the music too. I just found you and I'm glad I did. I'll keep watching and I'll bring the popcorn.

[@CapedInformer]

Appreciate it!

[@misterlonely2003]

But Apollo deserved that

[@johnpittsii7524]

RIP Apollo Creed. My favorite character in Rocky franchise. Much ❤ as always 😊

[@robertnguyen9493]

Fun fact; the scene where the ring rises up and James Brown is singing, that was Dolph Lungren’s genuine reaction to the lights and music cause that was his first time seeing it

[@whatareyoulookingat908]

"I feel like Apollo might lose this one". Yeah.... you could say that.

[@CapedInformer]

Only Pain...

[@shawnsmith2610]

@@CapedInformer Dragos wife was Sly's real wife back then.

[@shawnsmith2610]

@@CapedInformer Drago still would have killed Apollo regardless of the towel at that point in the fight.

[@shawnsmith2610]

@@CapedInformer In real life Dolph-Drago put Sly-Rocky in the hospital with one punch to the stomach.

[@shawnsmith2610]

@@CapedInformer Just like in real life Michael B.Jordan got knocked out with one punch not even full power by a pro fighter when making the newest Rocky movie and he was no where near as big as Dragos son so there is no way he would have taken the beating Dragos son gave him but in real life the match would never have happened because they would be in different weight devisions.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Apollo’s death was very sad but it set up two great creed movies later on. Thanks for this, you are good and I enjoyed these Rocky views you made. 👍👍👍

[@mattlinkous4356]

Rocky IV is almost a comicbook or video game movie compared to the others and I’m fine with it! The movies after this go back to being more grounded relatively speaking but I still feel like it works. Also this one has a whole new resonance now thanks to the Creed series. Lovin’ these reactions!

[@1938superman]

10:07 The moment you knew. One of the most traumatic moments in 80s movies if you were a kid growing up watching these at the time. People didn't see that coming.

[@jedielsa7452]

Exactly. Not having internet and multiple trailers that show too much that spoil things today is what made movies back then, like Rocky IV, unparalleled.

[@gregjarnigan1]

Everybody loves Rocky. He has SO much heart.

[@misterlonely2003]

Not everybody 😂

[@bruceborneman]

This will always be my favorite Rocky movie!

[@russellhunt2071]

Dolph Lundgren is a genius with an IQ of 160. He's got a Chemical Engineering degree from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and a full scholarship to MIT.

[@Gnossiene369]

160 is not genius. But he is a celebrity so it's seen as about 230 at least.

[@4everhealthwellness344]

I really like how they gave more of a spotlight on Duke, Apollo's long time trainer. He isn't Mickey but he had the same spirit and motivational ability that Mick had

[@JohnSmith-jn7nc]

Sometimes I wonder is Rocky's son actually a shapeshifter because he's played by different actor/kid in almost every sequel, lol. Great reaction to this fun sequel.

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks!

[@thevideovaultofoz4895]

Came across these Rocky reactions recently and I'm loving these! It's like the emotions of watching them for the first time all over again. Great stuff

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks!

[@vinsanity40k]

yep, this soundtrack has been on my gym playlist for years and the mantra "no pain" always helps you push that last set

[@Kainlarsen]

Thing is, Drago was just a puppet of his government, and he comes to realise that when he comes back in Creed 2 with his son.

[@805Bruin]

I saw this in the theater in 1985 when I was 8 years old and I'm still traumatized by it at age 43. I have to look away when he's twitching on the ground.

[@CapedInformer]

That was hard to see

[@jeffthompson9622]

We all hated what happened to Apollo. I seem to recall that Dolph Lundgren was the European kickboxing champion before becoming an actor. This series cast its adversaries well. Also, Sylvester Stallone and Bridget Nielsen (Mrs. Drago) were a couple at the time.

[@ilovevegimite]

Just watched this reaction for the 5th time. Just love how invested you get in the fights, it makes me come back every day and watch it again. Nothing beats "Hearts on Fire" as a motivational song. I bought the Rocky 4 soundtrack on cd and have Hearts on Fire on my Itunes favourites list

[@CapedInformer]

Love to hear that. And Hearts on Fire is epic

[@quellebeaute1]

Rocky IV is honestly my favorite out of the series. Loved Apollo but Ivan was a beast!!!

[@ckobo84]

Drago was the first opponent over 6 foot Rocky faced. Since Apollo and Clubber were 5'11" and Stalone maybe 5'10" it made Drago seem a about 6'7".

[@ripandtear1645]

@@ckobo84 Apollo was 6'1-6'2

[@msw8966]

This going to be good. My first Rocky movie at age 5. Still remember sitting in the theater.

[@ilovevegimite]

"The Machine is malfunctioning". All the politicians thought the crowd was malfunctioning too towards the end

[@rashadwalker8218]

Adrian went from being a motivator to rocky in part 3 to literally telling him "u cant win" in this one. Crazy turnaround

[@Turbopotato-fp9yd]

dude, drago only saying "i must break you" before the fight. still sends shivers up my spine, with them piercing blue eyes

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

The fact that the crowd booed Rocky when the fight started but were cheering for him towards the end and were even happy that he won, was just epic!!!! 🥊

[@Timmah73]

I love how they show the giant horse needle being shoved into Drago's arm during the training montage to confirm that they are in fact cheating.

[@ckobo84]

In real life probably more likely Stalone was consuming more gear.

[@CapedInformer]

They both definitely were

[@isabelsilva62023]

The Soviet Union did not consider cheating and believe me Drago did not have a choice.Nobody in their right mind would say a word about Russian practices in those days. They pumped female gimnasts full of male hormones, there were 2 of them who had no choice but to change gender after the Soviet Union fell.

[@warpig4942]

After Rocky defeated Drago in the movie, Stallone married Mrs. Drago in real life.

[@bigjay123]

Then did COBRA

[@CountOrlokNosferatu]

"No pain, no pain!" He's too funny :-D

[@krisbeal8173]

This has been my favorite reaction to this movie. You have truly become invested in the series and characters and it shows when something terrible happens like Apollo dying. Then when Rocky won you lost your stuff in the excitement. Almost like if this was a real boxing match between the US and Russia. Don't sweat Rocky V. People forget the underlying story to it. Sure, may not be the best one of the series, but it still has some good stuff in it. Hard to say anything about it without giving something away you know? lol

[@CapedInformer]

Appreciate that!

[@161BMW]

Rocky V is a good movie as well. IMO.

[@axelstone3131]

Rocky 4 is the most motivational and inspirational movie ever made. This should be prescribed this film to people who are depressed. It has a fantastic soundtrack and the training and overall aesthetic of the film is superb. The training montage is incredible. People get to caught up in the “fantastical” elements of the film and the political undertones but when I saw this film when I was younger I just saw the film for what it was without my views being obscured by the nonsense of the world we live in. See the film for what the actual film is about, overcoming obstacles and keep going no matter what. Rocky V is great. People don’t like it because it’s “different” I don’t share people opinion on the fifth film being the weakest at all. It’s a great film in and of itself.

[@danp6536]

Watched this at 13yo on a Sunday, started boxing straight after school on Monday 😂

[@CapedInformer]

Great inspiration

[@nickmattio3397]

Fun Fact: during filming Adolph Lundgren(Drago) pinched Stallone so hard in the chest it moved the position of his heart that caused Stallone to stay in ICU for a week

[@namelessjedi2242]

Maybe not a “fun” fact! 😉

[@nickmattio3397]

Dolph*. Adolph wow sry Dolph lol

[@neckisstiff]

I remember watching this in the theaters back in 1985...it was UNREAL... the audience was in shock when Apollo died. So sad. Then when Rocky fought Drago in the end...everyone was on their feet in the theater. One of the best experiences in my life at the theater!!!!

[@jedielsa7452]

Indeed. Thanks for sharing that! The experience of this film may not be matched nor surpassed in our lifetime, imo, for many reasons. Two come to mind, such as having no internet and trailers then that show too much. There was a teaser trailer TV commercial, but it gave nothing away. So, when most went to see this film, they didn't have any idea what it was about. Like you said, audiences were in shock when Apollo died. You could hear a pin drop. Then when Rocky cut Drago in the second round, popcorn was flying everywhere and people were on their feet shouting at the screen coaching Rocky as if they thought he could hear them! Another reason this worked so well was Stallone gave this the right balance between levity and sobriety. We all laugh at the corny jokes and the robot, but when we hear Drago chillingly speak for the first time to Apollo with, "You will lose," you know something bad is about to happen. After that pulverizing first round, you were invested and on the edge of your seat until the end of the film.

[@msw8966]

What city and state? I had very close to the same experience. I was only 5 years old and I still remember it.

[@neckisstiff]

@@msw8966 I actually watched it overseas on a military base when I was younger. My parents were in the military.

[@msw8966]

@@neckisstiff can you at least tell me what country were in?

[@neckisstiff]

@@msw8966 I was in Japan

[@ericdenney3302]

Rocky IV was hands down my favorite of the series, and it desperately needed a good reaction video for it, which you delivered. I was 15 when this came out, and the tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was near an all time high, so the timing and script (and soundtrack) for this movie were perfect. People who didn't live through that period would have a hard time understanding and relating to it, even though they might still enjoy the movie. This was the pinnacle of the Rocky movies imo (including the Creeds), although there's some nice nostalgia in Rocky Balboa.

[@annephillips8494]

Yes we were waiting for someone to press the Big Red Button and go nuclear.Bever thought I would see it in my lifetime. It reminds me of the anti war message in Rambo, First Blood.

[@danlincoln8987]

Rocky five was misunderstood...I liked it

[@iad77]

@@Tusc9969 yeah talia shire wasn't great in it.... Tommy morrison I can overlook tbh... the kid... Well... he's an angsty teen.... and yeah the soundtrack dates it badly... that early 90s hip hop.. snap... ugh... go for it... I do like parts of the street fight though.. the jab Jab part where he's just nailing Tommy over and over with that music does get the blood pumping...

[@axelstone3131]

It’s a really great movie. I also really like it. I don’t share the popular opinion of being bad or the worst rocky movie.

[@axelstone3131]

@@iad77 heart and fire! Go for it!

[@freddysaucedo8650]

"You knocked him down why don't you try knocking me down" "Get up you son of a bitch Cuz Mickey loves ya!" 2 of My favorite lines in the franchise

[@nathanh2509]

After all these years I love his coach's words. "YOU YOU HURT HIM, HE'S NOT A MACHINE HE'S MAN! NOW TAKE IT TOO HIM! Best words in a sports film ever!

[@dovelove1920]

Timeless. I love that line❤

[@jamaul1391]

Dolph lundgren is among the best action heros, that includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean claud van-dam, silver Stallone and Chuck Norris

[@wantutosigh1117]

Agreed. Dolph Lundgren is criminally underrated.

[@johnanderson9765]

@@wantutosigh1117 Well, he was in The Expendables.

[@frankiecamacho8739]

In other words, The Expendables.

[@NewTownKing01]

Ya know he's made a director's cut of this which is soon to be released. He's calling it 'Rocky Vs Drago' I'm looking forward to it.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

I have to recommend the movie Warrior. It's an MMA movie that is as amazing a movie as the original Rock's. It has three great actors in Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte

[@midnightfury4584]

To add to this, Southpaw is an excellent boxing movie. And to be quite honest, that movie should have been the Rocky 5 we deserved.

[@freddysaucedo8650]

Love the opening with the two gloves colliding one with the Russian flag and the other with the American flag then eye of the tiger plays as it picks up right where part 3 left off And those training montages were done to perfection.

[@Grnademaster]

The main theme of every Rocky movie is that Rocky is the underdog that must overcome something. So if he is the champion, post Rocky 2, the writers have to somehow bring him down to underdog status again. Well, they did that with the deaths of Mickey and Apollo.

[@axelstone3131]

That core strength exercise is called “dragon flys” Bruce lee did this also, and Stallone can STILL do this. There’s a video of him a few years ago doing it for the film bullet to the head.

[@CapedInformer]

Love that the training is all applicable to boxing/fighting

[@axelstone3131]

@@CapedInformer totally!

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

But Sly does it juiced to the skies, not that rhere's anything wrong with it.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

@@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 Bruce was on roids too, he just trained so hard and ate so little that he didn't put on a lot of mass. Plus he did coke and that made him skinnier.

[@J_Rossi]

Dolph Lundgren won against thousands of men to land the role of Ivan Drago. My favorite opponent for Rocky throughout the entire series.

[@seansandler2460]

So many people doing these reaction videos nowadays but you are definitely my favorite. Watching your reaction really brings me back to my experience of having seen these movies for the first time many years ago and why I loved them then and still do. Thank you and keep it up!

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks for that, it means ALOT!

[@AdamF89]

Tony Burton, wow, such a great actor. Every line he has in any movie is delivered with such conviction and humanity. one of my all-time favorites

[@DamonCzanik]

I didn't think they could top Rocky III, and they TOPPED IT! At the time, making a fourth movie was considered ridiculous. I'm glad they did (but also love the joke about it in Spaceballs). I can totally relate to Apollo's death hitting you hard. It hit me hard (but well...I've had 35 years to get over it). But, the idea of a fighter getting older, and never being able to let go.... it works for me. I never blamed Rocky for not dropping the towel. Apollo told him not to... and he did do it, but it was too late. You may want to react to Action Jackson starring Apollo Creed (aka Carl Weathers) The Rocky movies are generally metaphors for life, but this one was more about a metaphor for the cold war. Over the top, but Rocky's speech at the end really saved it. I predict you're going to add these songs to your workout playlists now. The movies get you pumped up. I don't think song reactions work as well, and then there's copyright issues. So if you do, I'd suggest on a new channel. Rocky V's opening scene for me, is actually great. After that... no. Still, how many franchises go four movies and each one is good (in their own way)? In Rocky V, Rocky was supposed to die, and the studios wouldn't let him. So when watching that, ask yourself if that would have made a better movie.

[@CapedInformer]

Already added to my workout mix

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Best training montage ever.

[@mbartz2804]

I cant stop watching this reaction. It is so good. "No pain, no pain, no pain" So good.

[@Will008]

“He’s not human. He’s like a piece of iron.“ Hard line by Drago.

[@joebalusikiii5811]

I genuinely feel sad for you having to see Apollo go down like that. Alot of us felt the same way seeing it on the big screen back in 85. Fortunately, Rocky:s grief gave us the best banger on the sndrrk..Robert Tepper's "No Easy Way Out".

[@TheEMFB]

"I think Apollo might lose this one." Me: Oh, shit...

[@gabrielmauller8137]

I can’t tell you how happy I am when the first snow comes and I start lifting wood, splitting it, and stacking it. Feels just like Rocky in Russia.

[@krystalcanfield3553]

My favorite Rocky movie out of all of them. Plus it shows that legends never die.

[@vlademis-prime]

I think Rocky 4, at least for me, is the best out of the franchise. Great soundtrack, most dramatic, good edge of your seat action. Classic. Stallone is actually re-releading the movie with cuts and I think added scenes. I'm gonna have to cop that one. Creed 2 was a good follow up to the Rocky 4 storyline.

[@zippo_muk9254]

*Drago is such a good character and Dolph Lungdren did a phenomenal job portraying the character.* He really pulled off the intimidating character. Dolph has one of the most aesthetic non-bodybuilder physiques in Hollywood.* I love this movie and I don't mind Rocky 5 as well. People love to hate it but Tommy Morrison (a real life Heavyweight boxer) did a phenomenal job acting in this movie.

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

Yeah, if anything, Rocky V is definitely a better film than Rocky IV. The only 2 things R4 has going for it are Apollo's death and its soundtrack+training montages. The script was bare bones.

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

It was such a stab to the heart when Adrianne said "you can't win"!

[@bud389]

"Apollo didn't deserve this" - A warrior's death is never deserved, but earned.

[@jasongilbert2379]

Needs to start watching the Expendables with All these famous actors:)

[@805Bruin]

Nitpick - Rocky Jr. wouldn't be home asleep since it would be sometime in the afternoon in Philadelphia when the fight in Moscow ended.

[@soramirez5473]

Rocky probably didnt know that tho lol.. so unless it was actually late while the kids where watching the fight, which seems to be the case.. you are right, it seems to be a blunder..

[@glennlesliedance]

Watching you react to the Rocky/Drago fight reminds me of when my brother and I attended opening night in the movie theater when the entire audience was on its feet cheering and yelling at the screen. It was a wild experience.

[@077shazza9]

This has and always be my fave film and soundtrack ever, i watched this in the cinema when it was first released and will never forget the atmosphere, people on their feet cheering for rocky !! Found your channel today and loved your reaction 😄 subscribed xx

[@nickmattio3397]

“Whatever Drago Hits? He Destorys!

[@laurenherda2415]

Your reaction actually made me tear up, after seeing this so many times I got used to it, now I'm crying! Rocky Balboa is my other favorite Rocky film, didn't care for part 5

[@jessicacooper5622]

Yes I thought Rocky Balboa was really good!

[@CapedInformer]

Most emotional Rocky movie for me yet

[@St1kyFinguz]

That one scene where Rocky & Drago look at each other from across the ring... That is Art

[@Belnick6666]

btw, the "russian" is the swedish C action actor dolph lundgren who had a phd in chemical engineering at the time he filmed this :P he was also a full contact fighter, karate(not the non contact version) and broke some of the ribs of stallone during filming :P

[@tylerschnabel1743]

I can’t wait to see your reaction to the sixth installment to Rocky. It is one of my favorites in the series. Also, I think having a separate channel for the music stuff would be the best but that is just me. In the end, I am probably wrong.

[@philwill0123]

Absolutely, its always overlooked, but great storytelling.

[@paulsmith9192]

@Tyler Schnabel I hated they killed off Adrian.you hear rocky 4 directors cut coming?

[@mbartz2804]

Amazing reaction. I love how you can watch this movie, immerses yourself in it, and take it for what it is. Its not Citizen Cane, its not The Godfather, its just good fun. Thank you.

[@CapedInformer]

Appreciate it!

[@bigboiboomin7469]

I forgot to mention on the Bloodsport reaction that Double Impact is an amazing Van Damme movie where he plays twin brothers, again definitely one worth reacting to. I love the Rocky IV soundtrack, it’s on my workout playlist.

[@paulsullivan1650]

I loved Carl Weathers. Apollo was a great character. He was still jacked in this one too. Hated losing him. He was perfect. Loved the look on his face when he saw Paulie's robot...Lol

[@1938superman]

18:50 I still maintain that this is one of the best movies of the series, which is odd to say about the 4th movie in a franchise. It's also helped out by the fact that there is no more powerful motivating moment than how they did Apollo's death here. People who are watching this and into it are on fire after that moment.

[@jeffthompson9622]

Thanks for sharing these with us. This is a great reminder of what it was like seeing them for the first time.

[@CapedInformer]

Definitely it’s been a blast

[@gregmonod4649]

Duke is an underrated member of the Apollo /Rocky family... he has always been there from Rocky 1 to Rocky 6... and being Rocky’s trainer since Mickey and Apollo died, in Rocky 4, 5 and 6...

[@andrewh.8118]

I been watching you react to this series & subscribed. What I love about rocky is outside of the boxing ring,his everyday life & dealing with the obstacles that are thrown at him. Its simple but very introspective,makes you evaluate what’s important & not to give up on yourself. We need more movies like this & whiplash.

[@richardlevantino3119]

Hi, enjoyed your commentary on Rocky 4, defiantly a favorite of mine. I aw this i the Theaters back in 1985 with a former gf, and we both loved it. Now that I am retired, I never get tired of the Rocky film scores when I excise, and watch the films often. Keep up the good work.

[@CapedInformer]

Thanis!

[@obdiane]

This was the best reaction to this movie that I have seen!! Loved your reaction!! USA, USA!!!

[@CapedInformer]

Thanks that means a lot!

[@MikeRehfuss]

Watched this when I was a kid and Apollo’s death wrecked me then and it still does

[@DrJangoR9]

Still give me goosebumps too

[@valtonsteve1]

Best line "He's cut he's cut...am i the only one that after 36yrs still tear up as Rocky start to hit for the first and the music start?

[@alwayswrite2011]

Well, you finally got the "Rocky Music Video" out of the way. (I called it that months ago o your first "Rocky" reaction.) People were so hyped for this movie that they were just a little dangerous. I was working as a movie theater usher, and it was opening weekend. There was a HUGE crowd waiting behind the ropes in the lobby while five of us cleaned up after the previous show. Well, the usher in charge of the lobby accidentally let rope at the front slip, and the crowd IMMEDIATELY charged into the theater with an excited roar. The five of us looked up, in unison shouted, "Oh shit!" and fled out the fire exits. Good times. =) And while I'm here, a little snippet from the IMDb trivia: "Sylvester Stallone decided that for the shooting of the fight, he and Dolph Lundgren should hit one another for real, so as to increase the intensity of the scene. After doing three takes of Rocky taking shots to ribs, Stallone felt a burning in his chest, but ignored it. Later that night, he had difficulty breathing and was taken to a nearby emergency room. It was discovered that his blood pressure was over 200, and he had to be flown on a low-altitude flight from Canada to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, where he remained in intensive care for four days. What had happened was that Lundgren had punched him so hard in the chest, Stallone's heart had slammed up against his breastbone and began to swell, cutting off the blood supply and restricting the oxygen flow throughout the body."

[@CapedInformer]

Stallone seems to hurt himself in every movie he does sheesh

[@ShadowBanned904]

Apollo's biggest problem was not taking Drago, seriously. It cost him his life.

[@midnightfury4584]

According to College Humor, he was in dancing shape, not fighting shape. lol

[@mohammedalkhatib418]

“ knock his ass, knock his ass, knock his ass” makes me laugh

[@everything90s94]

Rocky is the greatest franchise in film history. The soundtrack is the best as well. These movies and it's score(s) have and will stand the test of time.