My favorite Rocky clip

[@bobwallacejnr6852]

This is why it won an oscar...it's not a boxing movie..it's a life movie.

[@nick1428]

Alan Parkinson it’s love the whole movie. What love can do, when people find it and open up to it. It’s life, pride love hate not being wanted and wanting itsnall of it. Beautiful film he nailed it

[@yesorlando05]

I totally agree!!! I'm not a boxing fan at all, but it's my favorite movie of all time. It's about the feeling of failure, redemption, needing each other............life.

[@SalvableRuin]

You’re right, there is no boxing in this movie.

[@hogartstrain5641]

뿡뿡! ^__^ the boxing meant little without the story around it

[@Incandesent]

EXACTLY

[@antsman88]

I love how after he chases after Mickey we don't hear any of the conversation - the visuals are all we need. Genius directing.

[@willywill74]

I agree its probably one of my favorite scenes of any movie, allot of people don't realize how great this movie is, some dismiss it as a boxing movie. But its about a man coming into his own. The growth and change of a man. Like Unforgiven is not a cowboy movie this is not a boxing movie this a movie about power, failure, inspiration, love and whole bunch of adjectives I cant think of love this movie. Should be in everyone Classic movie Blur-Ray collection.

[@goback3spaces]

antsman88 So true. It's a beautiful moment.

[@jasonpeng33]

+willywill74 totally agree, great analysis..the music at the end of the scene brought out the emotion as well

[@ChadMichaelSimon]

And the gorgeous cinematography, how that shot of the street was used earlier to emphasize how alone Rocky was, but in this shot adding one of the pieces of his puzzle to begin to make him whole.

[@maggs131]

Poor mick looked like he was afraid seeing rocky running towards him lol. I bet mickey skipped home afterwards lol

[@stellarhyme3]

This is best scene in the movie for me because it reveals the true nature of this tale that Stallone wrote. Rocky isn't a boxing movie has much as its a movie about damaged and forgotten people who exist without hope. Rocky, Adrian, Mickey and Pauley are damaged but they find hope and redemption together as they try to do the impossible.

[@jasonpeng33]

awesome analysis dude!..never thought about it that way

[@stellarhyme3]

***** Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.

[@fremenchips]

+knossis1 All Pauley ever needed was the love of the right robot

[@stellarhyme3]

fremenchips Lol! yep. Paulie's my favorite character in the series. He's so flawed, but so loyal, and when the chips are down, he always does the right thing. I love the part in the first movie where Pauley was trying to get to the ring so he could bask in Rocky's limelight a bit, but he sacrifices that moment to lift the ropes so that Adrian could slip through and be with Rocky in the end. That showed you what kind of guy Pauley really was. And showed just how much he truly cared about Adrian.

[@ultrakool]

+WITLESSMASS um, yeah, but where outside of a movie script you gonna find that? sorry for being real, but, um.. nowhere

[@timeismyeverything]

The beauty of the last bit is that no-one will ever know what was said when Rocky goes after Mick. That's what makes the scene perfect.

[@puplover7991]

YES!!!!

[@tommydawson7147]

He said "i was an idiot"

[@arkadiuszmolinski4443]

He told him... I'm sorry... That's enough

[@bradleyleacock3381]

He went after him realizing mick actually loved him

[@whatsgoingon07]

He just asked him if he would be interested in investing in google

[@imanigaylegillison9578]

"I'm 76 years old..." (The most poignant and heartbreaking moment in this movie.) Bravo, Mr. Burgess Meredith. An exceptionally fine and realistic moment in movie history.

[@JustinStinoStamosZamora42]

Imani Gayle Gillison Best comment I've read here.

[@PhilMante]

The tone in his voice when he says it too. You can feel the sadness in his voice, that he hurt rocky in the past, and feels bad for his mistake.

[@TheMan-je5xq]

Phil Mante though I can kinda see why Mick treated him that way I mean he tells him earlier why he was always “sticking it to him”. Rock didn’t try to be a great fighter he became a leg breaker for a loan shark so Rocky isn’t an innocent

[@PhilMante]

@@TheMan-je5xqThat's true. then there's the scene just before when Rocky runs out to ask mickey to be his manager. The look in his eyes says it all.

[@joshuaweatherly662]

Eloquently said

[@jacktheripoff1888]

"I may got heart, but I aint got no locker do I mick?' OUCH

[@ebony38ish]

I know, that was a fierce jab..LOL

[@Elly3981]

Rocky have been uneducated but he was still smart enough to know something was up when Mickey offered to train and manage him for his fight against Apollo.

[@jacktheripoff1888]

Miss Elly I always wondered what Rocky said to Mick in the street. "Hey yo Mick, maybe this is one of those cases of better late than never you know? So yeah sure let's give it a shot OK? All right I'll see you at the gym. Hey yo, let's shake on it, kind of make it all official-like you know? OK see you tomorrow."

[@StuUngar]

jacktheripoff1888 I've always tried to imagine what he said too and I imagined it a little bit different, but in my head, he's saying the same thing....just in different words. (you notice Mickey moves away from Rocky when he sees him. Mickey didn't know if Rocky was running up to him to hurt him or continue lashing at him) "Hey Mick it's ok..it's ok , hey look, I appreciate you comin out ya know? How bout we like, i dunno, let bygones be bygones. I'd be very glad if you'd be ok with trainin me. Yea? Absolutely. I'll be at the gym in the morning. Hey Mick, thanks for comin out and offerin to train me. I really appreciate it ya know..."

[@camdenfinessin1766]

Hey mick im sorry...come back in its cold i know my house stinks u kno stinks like shit but come stay

[@wasteland70]

Mickey is asking for a son and Rocky needs a father. This scene is so very, very beautiful.

[@lrockyfan5106]

wasteland70 mick could be his grandfather.

[@dazzadizzy5308]

wasteland70 bloody hell that made me cry !

[@hasanbahaa1203]

L Rocky Fan hahahahahah

[@kristoffziegler5100]

yes when mickey wanted to be father he needed a son , not when rocky needed a father he abandoned him very cruel

[@wasteland70]

@@kristoffziegler5100 Fathers and sons often don't hear each other. At least this time, they did. Neither of them knew how to tell the other one, unless they were angry or desperate. Pretty potent example of male emotion.

[@puplover7991]

Brilliant choice to have Rocky scream at Mickey AFTER he leaves the apt. He is still respectful and somewhat intimidated by Mickey and wouldn't yell at him in person.

[@jasonpeng33]

I agree..it also points how deeply hurt he was by Mickey not wanting to train him all those years until he got ah big shot..that's why I love when Rocky stresses the word "stinks" to Mickey not referring to his apt but referring to the way Mickey is trying to seize the undeserved opportunity. These are scenes that are just priceless in my opinion.

[@puplover7991]

Jason peng Good call regarding the emphasis on "it STINKS", I never thought that he might be referring to Mickey. I thought he was referring to his entire life and opportunities lost.

[@jasonpeng33]

+pup lover at the end of his rant, I do believe Rocky is referring to his whole situation being messed up so I agree with you on that as well

[@valnats]

+pup lover You'd be surprised to know, pup lover, that whole scene where Rocky Berates any one thing body and every thing one body was totally unscripted; Stallone just let loose after doing the scene over and over.

[@puplover7991]

valnats I recently learned some of it was improv. Very very impressive!

[@koolandblue]

Really a great scene. Both men have to swallow their pride and eat a bitter slice of humble pie. Mickey has to admit that he was wrong about Rocky just being a "waste of life," a no good bum. He didn't treat Rocky with any respect before, but now he has to bite the bullet and come to Rocky because Mickey knows coaching Rocky is his last shot at any real glory at 76 years old. Mickey doesn't want to let all his experience go to waste and rot away as a sad old man. Rocky has to admit that he hasn't been living up to his full potential and that even though Mickey was a real dirtbag to him before, he knows Mickey is the best shot he has at making something of himself. Rocky knows deep down he's just being used by Creed and that the fight's really about Creed wanting to glorify himself by beating up some no name chump. For once in his life, Rocky doesn't want to be that chump.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Awesome break down.

[@keepingupwiththecichlids]

Nice analysis.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

This is wrong Creed didnt want to beat up some no name chump. It was his nickname that was what he was interested in beating.

[@thomaslanderos4895]

Slick Vic Excellent choice of words

[@laurencesledge5100]

Slick Vic great explanation

[@utrinqueparatus4042]

Surprise, resentment, self-pity, rage, acceptance and fotgiveness. Those are the range of emotions Rocky shows here and it's a piece of art.

[@utrinqueparatus4042]

forgiveness*

[@johndoe-pk6tj]

He should have won an Oscar for his performance.

[@phpw43a]

I love the part when Rocky forgives Mickey and run out to accept his offer. It is a very unforgettable scene.

[@danskyl7279]

They needed each other at the end of the days, true underdog story.

[@ultrakool]

He still flips mick the bird at the very end. lol

[@mitchbarredo3990]

Movies today....no heart, no soul, no realism, no humanity. This is a masterpiece.

[@couldyoupassthesaltplease.2006]

@Jeeses99 No it isn't. What makes you think otherwise?

[@couldyoupassthesaltplease.2006]

@Jeeses99 Alright. I haven't seen Endgame and the Joker just yet, nor Creed 2. Funny you mentioned Creed 2, cause im looking at Creed 1 right now. But to be honest you make a good point. And there's exceptions. So you got me. But I'm going to check out both films you mentioned. I like movies that are down to earth, here people talk and act on screen just they do in real life. That's the kind of movies I can get with. But that's just me. Thanks for the mentions.

[@hr0727]

1917 Dogs Purpose Diary Of A Wimpy Kid The Lego Movie Creed

[@MaidenUtah1]

Quick cuts, CGI, obnoxious club music soundtracks, woke themed, etc. Hollywood today is pure shit.

[@roquefortfiles]

Couldn't agree more.

[@LILCHEESE99]

"talkin' about your prime. WHAT ABOUT MY PRIME MICK? AT LEAST YOU HAD A PRIME!" My favorite line in the movie.

[@mse4486]

LILCHEESE99 mine too. Always brings a tear to my eye.

[@CountArtha]

The closer I get to forty, the more that line hurts. Don't waste your youth, guys. Stay in shape and go on adventures before life starts kicking your ass.

[@FiddleWiddle]

CountArtha 20, and its already kicking my ass. How do I escape this capitalistic nightmare of being either a in debt college student or a wagecuck?

[@goosequillian]

@@CountArtha So, you have never had a prime? That is rather sad.

[@philipgalvin9022]

Star trek iv the voyage home trailer

[@djt1785]

To me, cinematically, the best part of this scene is when the music drowns out any sound and Rocky runs down to the street and you see the two characters in the distance and you know the content of the dialogue between them without hearing any actual words, as Rocky puts his arm around the old man as if to say, "I'm sorry ... I'll take you up on the offer-train me". Because he knows that while Mickey is flawed and should have actively intervened to help Rocky earlier, Rocky hadn't been giving it his all in training to be a fighter and that Mickey was hard on him simply because he knew Rocky had vastly more potential than the level at which he had been performing. That's why he didn't "have no locker no more". In one silent moment, you can see mutual forgiveness of long-held grievances between two figures in the distance, but without a word of dialogue being uttered.

[@AverageInvestor]

Powerful scene!

[@ChristopherFergo]

I got chills just reading your description of this scene. Nicely worded!

[@dansmith1474]

fantastic explanation for what just happened

[@jasonpeng33]

djt1785 Totally agree, u can feel the scene thru the music.

[@steveroh777]

agreed, plus the El train running by at the very end is either an amazing coincidence or brilliant timing

[@NatFinnn]

One of the greatest ad-libbed speeches ever! " Took you long enough to get here. Took you ten years to get to my house. Huh, what's the matter? You don't like my house? Does my house stink? That's right-it stinks! I didn't have no favors from you! Don't slum around me. Talkin' about your prime. What about my prime, Mick? At least you had a prime! I didn't have no prime. I didn't have nithin'! Leg's are goin', everything is goin'. Nobody's getting' no nothin'. Guy comes up, offers me a fight. Big deal. Wanna fight the fight? Yeah, I'll fight the big fight. I wouldn't wanna fight. Know what's gonna happen to me? I'm gonna get that! I'm gonna get that! And you wanna be ringside to see it? Do ya? You wanna help me out? Huh? Do you wana see me get my face kicked in? Leg's ain't workin', nothing's workin', but they go, "Go on, fight the champ." Yeah, I'll fight him. Get my face kicked in. And you come around here. You wanna move in here with me? Come on in! It's a nice house! Real nice. Come on in and move. It stinks! This whole place stinks. You wanna help me out? Well, help me out! Come on, help me out. I'm standin' here!" www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/quotes?item=qt0380925

[@valientevaliente9473]

yeah i wanna be fight, haha

[@valientevaliente9473]

rocky angry by talking his house is stinks but it's not that mick talking about haha

[@brucechamberlin2545]

Kind of got chills reading it. Thanks for putting it all down.

[@thomaskemer8109]

He was really venting

[@ShakeSoft]

This scene is incredible, decades later and still, every time you watch you feel sad for them, brilliant acting.

[@mellamodiego8458]

I guess I don't like Sad scenes because this is not one of my favorite scenes at all....great acting and dialogue though.

[@joedimaggio6261]

In that scene all of the frustration, disappointment, and regret that they feel from their lives comes out.

[@manco828]

Best acting of Stallone's career.

[@CroPETROforeverNBA]

This entire movie is a piece of ART... somethin more than a movie... anyway... I agree with you, but also he acted as perfection in Rambo I when he was crying and talking about war in Vietnam.

[@MMZERO9]

Stallone’s best acting always is when he’s playing characters that have something to accomplish/overcome.

[@larz456]

Yep, people forget about Cop Land. He was fantastic in that movie. As well as in First Blood. Yes, that had a lot of heavy action, but his scenes about being a lost and forgotten veteran were emotional and heavy as hell.

[@allsportsdoctor9163]

Good call on Copland. Best scene from that one was when he was with the girl that got away. Springsteen's "Stolen Car" playing in the background. Genius.

[@squidmoth371]

I reckon that’s a combo of acting and real frustration at life, so much pure emotion!

[@moisyasya1734]

You know what is more realistic? When mick open the door and forgot his hat and he close it again.. And Rocky thought mickey is no longer there and he open the bathrooms door...

[@ryankeefe6222]

Yeah that was nice little detail

[@gameoholic1994]

Was that scripted or unintentional but left in anyway?

[@CroPETROforeverNBA]

Very sad scene, this is a life my friends... this entire movie is a life... and what a message this movie sends... the greatest in HISTORY OF CINEMA!

[@MAC-tw6jq]

CroPETROforeverNBA you are fucking right so fuckin right man

[@Brascobadboy]

Agreed

[@Trendle222]

Totally agree, everyone in this movie is legendary

[@tinaplakingertreadingonserpent]

Yep. I've watched it a million times. Never gets old.

[@oneputtsteven]

And people say it didn't deserve best picture Oscar.

[@jaygee8039]

The train passing by at the end is symbolic of a life chapter closing and a new one beginning. Brilliant film..

[@MatthewSmith-cv7op]

Same motif in the second film. But you’re absolutely right!

[@kelvinkloud]

I see it as the grim cold reality of time passage. you either take your oppty or time passes you by. both characters are fighting this fate. they need each other to make a mark and find meaning..... agree, its a brilliant touch. gritty amer art.

[@markmike7933]

Some of the best comments I've ever read are on this page. Perhaps the movie brings that out in some people. The train as symbolic..I never even thought of that.

[@hectorlopez1069]

That is 70s life and atmosphere.

[@sprintbass]

one of the most beautiful movements ever in sporting movies...I grew up on this.... all this technology now and big stars and nothing comes close to a movie done on a shoe string budget and a big chance...

[@puplover7991]

+sprintbass Fucking amen.

[@pustel]

yeah

[@utoresa5193]

oh I see,another guy that joins the "they don't make movies like that anymore" bandwagon.Please now

[@bohannonbrotherstalentmana5928]

and done with a lot of heart and tough life lessons.

[@ANTHONY0808able]

@Jesus Will Reign The single best scene our of all the Rocky movies, man you can feel the rage and emotions pouring out of Stallone

[@keepingupwiththecichlids]

This is back when movies were movies and not video games.

[@keepingupwiththecichlids]

Let me know some others and I'll be happy to give them a try.

[@fredrickbutts2392]

+Joe Amazon Creed

[@Dogquack]

+DChief89 he was saying that movies nowadays are mostly visual stimulation, movies like this is from the heart

[@keepingupwiththecichlids]

It's funny because heart use to sell and not it's visual stimulation.

[@Xavieus]

+Joe Amazon video games have input from the player and movies do not. don't confuse the two because they're totally different

[@Chize41]

Thing I always loved: I’m pretty sure this is the only time you see Rocky truly mad outside of the ring, in all the films! Only time we see this emotional side of this amazing character

[@Pladderkasse]

Burgess could act rings around De Niro and Brando, but just didn't have those looks to be the leading man. At least, some of us appreciate what he could do.

[@ericdaniel323]

He was also blacklisted as a result of HUAC investigations, and didn't appear on film for nearly a decade in what should have been the prime of his career. He never lacked for professional respect, though, winning a Tony and multiple Emmys. He was nominated for an Academy Award for this role.

[@NiGiff]

*Penguin laugh*

[@LiveINtheGood53]

@@ericdaniel323 Will Geer of The Waltons fame suffered the same black list. Thanks for telling me about Burgess Meredith. Interesting stuff!

[@mdteletom1288]

If you want to see Burgess Meredith's acting and take over scenes from DeNiro (Robert Duvall and Charles Durning were also in it) look up True Confessions, 1981 based loosely on the Black Dahlia murder case. A great movie.

[@nol75]

No it’s because he didn’t have a manager

[@Greg-pj4ik]

One of the greatest scenes ever. Burgess never stopped growing as an actor, even in a movie that was thought to go nowhere, he gave this profound performance.

[@maryirvine8153]

He ( Burgess) gave his best into every role he played and has shown various degree of emotion in his roles also which allowed people to relate to him and appreciate his work for six decades.

[@jordangroff8978]

I want a prequel movie about Mick, must have been a hell of a fighter !

[@denniscassley2569]

That's a HELL of a good point & suggestion!! "A Mickey Prequel..."

[@indianapatsfan]

Seriously, that's a really good idea. If they presented the movie as an historical drama set in the 1920's, I would totally go see that. The Rocky/Creed franchise is strong enough that I'm sure it would make money. Casting the role of a young Mickey would be crucial to whether or not the movie's any good or not.

[@peterp2153]

He was a helluva fighter but you see, he never HAD NO MANAGER!

[@mrsportsguy134]

Also mabe an Apollo prequel as well where it shows his early life, how he became the champ, and all of his fights leading up to the events of the first movie.

[@baddoggie1039]

Cinderella man

[@supercrazyX4]

That's called swallowing your pride. It takes a very very big man to do that. Rocky did it right.

[@michaeltremblay983]

I loved it win he had rocky run four the chickin

[@RickAintStoned]

@@rolandosauceda3310 It's one of the 7 deadly sins

[@mohamedomer2719]

@@RickAintStoned ,

[@klesshenn1]

This scene moves me so much because it reminds me of sad moments I had with my father who has died. I fought hard with him, with words ... Sometimes we overdo it. My father was already old on those occasions. When I regretted it, I was going to apologize just like Rocky did to Mick. But I gave a hug beyond the handshake. I miss you dad ... I know you loved me

[@T.R.U.T.H..]

Very touching brother. You bet he loved you!

[@Hittdogg17]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@adamdesanti6713]

What a screenplay. The layers operating here are remarkable. From Rocky being utterly contemptuous to Mickey's suddenly chummy presence in his shamefully shitty apartment, leading to the subtlety of Rocky not just kicking him out, but avoiding him in his own home. To Micky knowing that he can legitimately help this guy with his wealth of experience in the fight game. To protect him from the vultures and the predators that will appear in the title picture. Which leads to Micky's pathetic attempt to build a 5-minute rapport with a fighter who wasted his potential and whom he's barely spoken to in the last 10 years. Rocky being naturally resentful of this, but then his remarkable wisdom shines through and he realizes that he truly needs what Micky offers. Leading to the touching visual story-telling at the end. Great, great stuff.

[@MrSilkySweat]

Everything was going fine until Mick insulted his turtles!

[@oscarvasquez706]

Yeah? They make good soup.

[@kwl189]

I was hoping someone would write something like this! All these people getting so deep and emotional. I thought Mickey's plan was hilarious and worked until he said shit about the turtles LOL.

[@DrJangoR9]

Mallory's Ex 😂

[@maxz4819]

He was but he still loved rocky, the problem was that rocky never gave his full effort which pissed Mickey off. However now that he had the chance of the lifetime, Mickey kissed his ass in order to be rocky's manager. Rocky AND Mickey knew rocky wouldn't stand a chance without a manager. Im pretty sure most people would do what mickey did

[@chrispap4957]

Cuff and Link, great names. I would however also eat them as soup, never hade turtle soup. never see it anywhere. If I was ever out to eat and they had it I'd get it a New York minute. Anyone know what type of restaurant serves turtle soup? Is it a French thing?

[@jonhenning]

So true of the male ablity to communicate. All non verbal. The part where micky puts his head on the door, priceless. This is acting. Glad to know I am not the only one that loves this clip.

[@davidodell8781]

jon goy one of my all-time favorites "want to help me out! help me out I'm standing here" LOL. classic! I love this movie in 1976 and I still love it today one of the best movies ever made I think. this film launched Stallone into stardom

[@ishthefish9006]

Yep. Men unfortunately dont like to speak there full emotions which causes stress in alot men

[@saintmichael6126]

I have to agree with you. This is the best scene from arguably the most inspirational movie of all time. Stallone hit it out of the park with this movie.

[@RichPlayerRichPlayer]

Back in times, where no internet, no mobile phones...just interaction with people! Very humanity, very!

[@utoresa5193]

Internet made my life much better,i could school my parents as a little kid due to the knowledge i got from it.I was never a people person,I wanted to be alone.So I can obviously not relate to your comment.You should stop being ungrateful and embrace the goods we are given,things are getting better,technology makes life easier,sickness is cured more effectively,there are dating sites for incredibly shy people like me,less drugs and less religion(which is great)

[@sreed3545]

@@utoresa5193 I think what richplayer17 is trying to say is that humanity is about interaction. We were never meant to be alone. I mean it’s ok to want to have alone time and get away but what it means to be human is to know we are not alone and have each other. I don’t think he is being ungrateful at all. Technology is great and it does make life easier. But just because it makes life easier doesn’t mean it makes it truly better. If it comes at the cost of isolating oneself then it is truly damaging us more than helping. And I don’t understand your last point at all. Less drugs? Substance abuse has never been worse in society with growing technology and depression running rampant. Less religion? That makes it even easier for people to not have any understanding of right and wrong or good and evil which clearly exists in this world. So yes this society desperately needs interaction, love, and most importantly God over just the advancement of technology to make life better.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Absolutely no internet in 76. There was internet in the 70s.

[@gladmans]

Best scene of the movie. So much heart. This is what it's all about.

[@MrBojangles788]

I concur but sooo many great scenes all of them are gold. Put this in your glove! Ring sidee!

[@orestes67]

Best scene out of all the movies.

[@Artisan1979]

Full circle; Sly is the same age in Creed that Meredith was in Rocky 1.

[@NJGTheGreat]

Meredith looks his age here whereas Stallone still looks about 50.

[@steveperez4647]

Truly circle of life

[@tonystephenson4842]

So true..same line as well. I got all this knowledge and I want to give it to you

[@scottknode898]

Nathan Meredith was 69 years old and Stallone was 30 when made Rocky

[@davesnyder7488]

Holy fuck.... God Damn... OoooOoooh that's damn good writing

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

I'll never forget driving down this street.

[@Kimchiboy08]

When Mick says his age with such expression it twists my heart like a wrench

[@TonyC1029]

"yeah, I got heart but I ain't got no locker, do I mick?"

[@12rwoody]

+1 for Rocky

[@shijujoy9921]

At least, you had a PRIME. What about my PRIME !!!! It allowed Rocky to vent and take it off his chest, which was the best thing to happen for him.

[@arpitparekh2838]

Everybody in life must decide their Prime, and if opportunity comes like tis, he must set his prime. Nice message from you dud.

[@bclongraven]

One of the best scenes in movie history. It shows that Rocky has a good heart. I remember watching the movie when it originally came out. People cheered when Rocky knocked Apollo down. That has never happened in a movie I've seen before or since.

[@ANTHONY0808able]

@@bclongraven Yes sir, was 13 years old and the theater EXPLODED when Rocky put Apollo on his ass.

[@JosephMulvihill]

People forget just how gentle this film is. It's very personal.

[@TaladarkieJJ]

Mickey was always very tough on Rocky because deep down he really cared. I truly believe that. He thought Rocky was wasting his life, not living up to his potential and he wanted more for him. That's probably why Mickey kept his distance. He thought Rocky wasn't serious enough about things, that he lacked commitment. Afterwards he realized he might have been wrong. He didn't want to become Rocky's manager/trainer just for money and success. I think he genuinely wanted to be by Rocky's side at that pivotal moment in his life and career. Brilliant scene.

[@daveyboy_]

Sandra Bervoets More like the Jew smelled $ and came a runnin. What was it , like a week earlier he kicked him out of his locker ? Now he's all chummy ? $ makes people do strange things dontcha think ?

[@daveyboy_]

@Ancestral Mage he kicked him out cause his boxing career wasnt going anywhere and Dipper needed the locker cause he was an up an comer ! Still was payin' his dues he shoulda been able to keep his locker

[@sereno353]

Very deep, Sandra.

[@barto22]

@zia marshall Khamou it's called discussing a down to earth movie

[@VB-3]

Nope. Mickey thought Rocky was a bum. Rocky even said he went to him 10 years prior. Opportunity brought them together but Rocky really wanted that fatherly mentor which is why he softened and forgave Mickey. We know Rocky has a really soft heart from the beginning when he didn’t beat up Gazzo.

[@astront917]

Burgess was simply magnificent in this film,raw and honest, Fantastic.

[@luisbohorquez7096]

R.I.P. Mick..❤🥊🙏🇺🇲🏆😇

[@Scott-dx3nb]

The casting in this movie was superb... Top notch actors. Perfect for these characters Paulie Adrian Apollo Creed Micky

[@RoosterMontgomery]

I could listen to Burgess Meredith talk any time. He's got a great voice, not many like his.

[@yurimyszkowski]

Rooster Montgomery i cry everytime i watch this, its so powerfull.

[@jasonpeng33]

+Yuri Myszkowski absolutely,

[@steven8086]

+Yuri Myszkowski You have a good heart

[@scottknode898]

Rooster Montgomery not many actors like Burgess Meredith now days either or even Stallone. Rip Burgess Meredith 1907-1997

[@karolinesmail489]

Scott Knode he was the best yr! May he rest in peace 🌹

[@ISTANDALONE6824]

That scene is work of art between both of them ✌️I was 8 years old and I remember this like was yesterday my favorite movie of all time ✌️

[@LeanderNadeltanz]

Rocky (1) is literally a perfect movie. Every scene was a home run. Not one wasted frame. True to the core.

[@JohnLoCicero]

That last look Rocky gives before going outside to get Mick was so heavy.

[@Loiyaboy]

You are so right. I know that look. I'm older now, but I've felt those feelings

[@raymondvalentine7330]

Loiyaboy I don't understand

[@wolfborn6483]

I think the bit when Rocky goes in the toilet and comes out while Micky is still in the apartment is a blooper,Stallone came out too early. They kept it because it worked.

[@make1thappen267]

Wolf Born It fit perfectly. I think when Meredith open and closed the door and went back to grab his hat, Sly thought it was his que to come out.

[@uncommonsense5876]

Ive watched this movie dozens and dozens of times. This part STILL gets me in the feels 😢

[@jaberchowdhury1094]

A Masterpiece, every aspect and symbolic meanings. When he said I'm 76 years old and at the same time the toilet flashes... He feels he wasted his life down the pan. Heart breaking moment 😔. Rocky was his last chance....

[@dennissalazar5866]

Wonderful acting, script and camera work.

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

I like how Rocky opens the door and then closes it again. Lol.

[@bigrich0926]

This scene makes me emotional,it reminds me of the relationship I have with my father.

[@mrsavoy66]

Joe Dad Loves you...Always

[@ricenbeenz...]

This scene warms my heart man. When he comes running out to Mick he probably thinks oh man is he coming to hurt me!? But Rock puts his big arms around him and takes him back. 🤧

[@dhide14]

I wish people would stop thinking this was ALL about Mickey wanting another shot at the title in some way....sure it had a lot to do with that, but he also cares about Rocky like a son, and has just been disappointed in him. Mickey knows what it's going to take to win, and Rocky will be destroyed in the ring without his help.....so yeah, Mickey wants something out of it, but he also wants to protect Rocky like a son.

[@IMmephiles]

dhide14 It's Rocky who thought that's all Mickey wanted. But we got hints throughout the first half hour or so that Mickey saw that Rocky was capable of more and didn't live up to his potential.

[@megarudyray1]

After 10 years of knowing him, he gives away his locker.......don't think he thought of rocky as a son until they began training together for creed. But that's the great part of the relationship. Without the creed fight the friendship never develops to what is becomes. We take ppl for granted sometimes until we get thrusted into a situation with them. They needed each other but never knew it.

[@IMmephiles]

megarudyray1 Not as a son, but he felt bad that Rocky, a guy he saw capable of so much, was a deadbeat loser wasting his life. When this one shot to glory came, Mickey wanted to be a part of it. He wanted Rocky to reach the places Mickey (due to bad decisions?) never could.

[@sliat1981]

"Down down, stay down". He cared more about Rocky's wellbeing than the title"

[@brianfurtado4273]

I think he really DID think of Rocky as a son and genuinely loved him.

[@stephennadal4103]

I don't believe anyone could've played the part of Mickey better that Burgess Meredith

[@JoeBuck207]

This scene is hard to watch Rocky yelling at Mickey but after he chases after him and shakes his hand and puts his arm around him is such a touching scene its also my favourite.

[@johnnyf8227]

one of the greatest scenes ever

[@mrsavoy66]

I..i,m 76 years old...

[@TristanandIsolt]

Top 10 in all of movie history. I have the Boromir Death scene in LotR as the best.

[@ANTHONY0808able]

@@TristanandIsolt Amen, pure gold

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

The very last part after Rocky is just standing there thinking , then comes out running after Mickey, and at first he's startled ,but then he puts his arm around him and we have to guess what he's saying, but in that moment is so powerful, then the two shake hands to cement their partnership, but it so much more as it's a father/son thing a mentor/student.. the scene lays it all out...

[@cjrrun]

No special effects. No great scenery. People still say, not Oscar worthy. Well, I still watch it 46 years later

[@VtRD]

Brilliant camera work, editing, music, just to name three reasons people still watch Rocky.

[@timstrickland8774]

Every man that is a man has been here..great scene. .great performance.

[@michaelgoulborne7343]

The rocky saga is so well written and the actors are so real.

[@DillanOttawa]

When Rocky goes after Mickey . . . wow! One of the most poignant scenes in cinema history. The music, the way the camera just lets them do their thing, it's brilliant. They both have to admit they need each other, and that this can be redemption for both.

[@azmike3572]

I remember the audience clapped in appreciation at the fadeout of this scene.

[@SpreadOffensecom]

One key factor prior to this was Micky never ignored Rocky.. sure he busted his balls about being a loan shark, fighting bums (ie: Spider Rico), took his locker away for a younger fighter, and reminding him always that he 'had the talent' all these years. Rocky uses this scene to get back at Mick a little in the beginning because Micky always had the upper hand, because he was right and Rocky knew it. But in the end, Rocky liked and respected Micky, and knew he never ignored him.. which is the ultimate sign that someone doesn't care about you anymore. Brilliant writing... I thought the Micky character deserved an Oscar in Rocky II, and amazing performance.

[@jonnydanger7181]

Mick was the best actor and most underrated without him Rocky would never taken off.

[@abelincoln5698]

When I was 14 I trained with Aaron Pryor ( spare me your drug comments) at his camp at Northside Cincinnati. One night we all watched this movie after workouts and Mr Pryor told all us kids to pay attention to this scene and then discuss what we thought the point of the scene was to us individually. Mr P wanted us to understand how important it was to him . He wasn't a perfect man but he was a perfect teacher and trainer and a hero to all of us who trained with him . RiP Hawk

[@JayDogTitan-he6wo]

7:05 is very emotional for me seeing Rocky bust out of that door and then the piano music comes in and watching Rocky go after Mick to tell him that he does want to be managed by him. Rocky just had to get that rant off his chest, Rocky and Mick were frustrated with each other but they knew what a team they would make.

[@kapilwatches]

watching rocky and mickey scenes are like therapy for me for the nights when the world is all over me i go to mickey and rocky

[@GinolasSon]

The whole movie is littered with memorable scenes and iconic moments, but this is the pick of the bunch, from an acting standpoint, peerless. This is one actor (Meredith) giving a masterclass, and another following his lead, learning from a craftsman and delivering the goods himself. Utter genius

[@salvationantonio7786]

they both showed their pain Roc Out loud & Old Man Mick in Silence.. in the End when the Dust Settles He Reachs out an Remind Him He Loves Him an Want Him By His side Priceless..

[@fuferito]

For timing, that subway train at the end, should have won an Oscar.

[@Ty-yy8cg]

I'm a 2000 kid and every rocky movie was so good where the movies worth watching now

[@8812jmanuwel]

The monologue given by Stallone after mock walks out was totally improvised. Pretty cool.

[@jessiewalker8547]

Agree, beautifully written and acted, one of the greatest films of all time, especially because it’s very relatable for a lot of us, being counted out, ignored, underdogs with dreams that no one believes in but you

[@Dragnet5]

It wouldn't surprise me if they did a prequel with Mick in his prime.

[@mco51193]

That is called grace, ladies and gentleman. We don't give it to or receive it from people as much as we should. The world would look so different if we did. This is a great movie.

[@gowthamanjm4827]

whenever I was in very difficult situation in my life,I watch these rocky movie scenes .....which made my mind get redemption from the sorrows...what a movie!

[@robmoir7524]

This is my most favorite ROCKY MOVIE YEARS AGO WHEN I used to watch this movie I had no idea what a big ROCKY fan I would become it was just like another movie to me back then

[@steven8086]

they both cared for each other just could never agree on anything which caused irritation in both men but in the end they worked out there difference but it is a very touching scene...shows forgiveness in one's heart...Rocky had a good heart and that is what makes this whole film...Rockys heart

[@steven8086]

Story Of A Hard Life..Were one must reach into their soul and pull out there best to overcome a cruel harsh World they are trapped in.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

The older I have gotten, the harder it is to watch this scene...It really does happen...You feel like you really have learned something over the years, but when you start telling these old stories about what you've learned, nobody cares...If you persist, they remind you of all the times in the past when you fucked up...You want to tell them that this is exactly why you have learned what you've learned, and you would like a chance to make it right, but you know they wouldn't understand that...

[@joewhitehead3]

JONATHAN LOCKE Couldn’t have better myself

[@EddieVBlueIsland]

Excellent acting.

[@dvrn86]

So heartwarming to find so many people who get this masterpiece❤

[@latestplague3762]

The way Stallone says it STINKS was just perfect. The heartfelt Rocky music as he opens the door and goes after Mick helps seal the scene. I ALWAYS watch Rocky 1&2 when I see them on. Doesn't matter if I watched them the day before. I've watched them both hundreds of times maybe even over a thousand. The only other movies I do that is Crocodile Dundee 1&2.

[@walterkiebart9728]

Burgess Meredith was a fantastic Actor, rip. In these scenes he showed his whole Talent. An amazing Dialogue between two brilliant Actors. This whole Movie is one of the most iconic Movies ever made. I love it and I will never stop loving it.

[@TANQ31]

This is my favorite Rocky scene for one simple reason. Butterfly effect. Had Rocky and Mick not simultaneously swallowed their pride, the entire story would have ended. It takes guts to get to where you need to go. sometimes that means acknowledging when you're wrong.

[@mikeutley40]

This clip shows that each one needed each other. Rocky needed Mick's training and experience. And Mick needed someone to pour his knowledge and skill into. The old/new makes a beautiful masterpiece. Too many youth don't receive what the aged offers. And the graveyard is full of talent that never got passed down. Youth receive it and don't let it go to waste.

[@BIGBO55007]

Mick “they make good soup.” Rocky’s face drops Aww

[@BX0207]

Listen to all those nuances that Meredith says about Rocky ..about reading...he says "read this" oh you can't.. and some other little cheap shots that he gives him.. Brilliant writing..what an actor...you almost miss it if you don't pay attention to every breath he takes.. Rocky..what a great film.

[@jasonpeng33]

What time in the movie?

[@scottlongacre6015]

The casting in this movie was excellent. All the main parts... Adrian the shy reserved pretty and drably dressed lady living in a tough neighborhood. Her alcoholic loveable bum brother without their parents....and Rockys friend. The likeable fight promoter. Apollo the athletic very well spoken cocky world champion. And his trainer too. The greasy loan shark and his sidekick. Mick the old respectable wise cranky loud trainer.....The music and orchestra sounding pieces throughout the film were great. The scene of rocky running then sprinting by the ship is my favorite. Getting stronger. Bad ass. Fantastic producers and casting. They really nailed it. Stands the test of time. It wasnt about winning. It was about the scene about going the distance with Creed and facing his doubts and realistic goals and not being like every other bum from that town. This is the biggest moment coming up to define his life. Like an astronaut right before his first trip into space. Hopes and fears. How will it play out. Will Rocky make it or get knocked out infront of the whole world? Is he gonna be seen as a winner or a bum? How can he beat this guy? What is the main point of this fight? He knows hes just a tough boxer not a world champion or in this guys league or class or skill set. This guy is the best in the world never been knocked down and beaten and is world class shape and superior skills. Such a tough spot. But he has his girl that is loyal to him. She is the rock. Such a great relationship that grew with honesty and integrity. It gives hope to the power of relationships. Shows what its all about in life.

[@EBUNNY2012]

The acting and staging is so good you can watch this without the sound and still feel it!!

[@dennisjump8655]

This is one of the best scenes ever written in cinema. Sly conveys every emotion and reveals so much about the character. The most brilliant part is that when Rocky chases after Mick, we don't hear what is said, we see it. Just like Mick, he's frustrated and inside he's scared, but he's a good guy. He has the heart Mick said he saw in him. It's Rocky's true strength. I have seen this scene countless times but that part always makes me tear up.

[@carlmerkle8483]

Add me to the list. Gotta agree--absolutely perfect. Setting/scene, acting, direction, quiet solitary piano theme at the end. Why first Rocky is about as good as it gets.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

"I got heart but I ain't got no locker, do I Mick?" Mickey realizes he was wrong. At 6:48 Rocky realizes he needs to swallow his pride and accept Mickey's help for his one in a million shot. Classic acting.

[@The92champs]

This is the greatest Scene. That hand shake was powerful. They never needed a contract it was never about money. Micky took care of Rocky all because of that hand shake‼️💙 #Manshit#

[@mdteletom1288]

The small touch that makes this scene perfect for me is when Mick opens the door, realizes he forgot his hat and closes it. Rocky comes out thinking he left and sees him and goes back into the bathroom. It's a small touch I don't see in movies anymore.

[@PowPowBroBro]

This movie is a masterpiece.

[@ltkreg]

Thank you for posting this. I always thought this was by far and away the best scene in the movie and it's a pleasure to see someone else agrees with me.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

It's my favorite scene along with when Rocky gets knocked down late in the fight and micky yells, "Down, Stay Down!" But Rocky scrambles to his feet and waves Apollo in. Apollo takes a deep breath and his shoulders sag. Great scene.

[@paganserb]

Great man ... this is my favorite scene in the Rocky too ... Simply FANTASTIC. Rocky 1 and Rambo 1 are the Stallone best movies, both very serious and with very good acting ... Thanx

[@DjarumPoonanny]

Best scene in the entire franchise.

[@wreckim]

Don't forget the raw egg scene... visceral. Too many good scenes in this movie to pick one... but if pushed, your choice might be on the money.

[@AW-xv7dq]

so good! BEST CLIP of the entire series of Rockys. Love how Rocky loses it after Mick leaves and the rest of the "conversation" continues when they are separated by a door

[@celticbird2398]

This isn't just my favorite scene from Rocky, but it very well maybe my favorite scene from the entire series. I just love it.

[@chriscarlson516]

This scene is the heart of the rocky story.

[@SniperStreamX]

This movie can not be beaten, I have been watching it for the first time when I have was 14 years old. I took my matras to the kitchen, because at that time the television was in the kitchen. I wanted to watch Rocky comfortably. I remember that after watching Rocky 4. I really thought that Rocky was a real world champion, like Muhammad Ali. Little did I know. But you know what, for me he is the real champion of the world. Have been watching Rocky saga a lot of times since. Just watched it yesterday all over again. This picture is just perfect, everybody involved. It was just faith that let this movie happen. It is unbelievable. ❤