ROCKY BALBOA (2006) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@dansandeberg355]

Rockys speech about life is what keeps me fighting cancer , 3 1/2 years and I am still here. Thank you Rocky.

[@jaydisqus3353]

F**k cancer, keep up the good fight. Some random dude on KZbin is pulling for you.

[@dansandeberg355]

@@jaydisqus3353 thank you. Guys like you is what world needs.

[@travisbrucelee]

"Keep moving forward"... Keep on fighting, Dan. Wishing you all the best. You got this💪🏾😠

[@jaydisqus3353]

@@dansandeberg355 Absolutely, cancer will effect everyone. We need to support one another.

[@grunt9950]

F* this cancer up Dan, gloves up & forward.

[@terminallumbago6465]

Fun fact: The final fight was filmed during an actual event (with other, real fights). None of the fans there knew Rocky was going to come out, and he got the biggest cheers that night (more than any of the real fighters). That moment at the end when he’s emotional and the fans were chanting was genuinely Stallone emotional at the fans’ adoration of Rocky.

[@alextjb]

I never knew that. That’s cool!

[@raelshark]

If I recall right, they also filmed two versions of the ending there - one where Rocky won and one where he lost. So the crowd there couldn't leak the result. But what I love most about the final version of that scene is how Rocky walks off in his own personal triumph to those cheers as the decision is announced in the background, because it doesn't really matter - to Rocky or to us.

[@warlock415]

@@raelshark Correct, and the alternate ending is a bonus scene on the DVD and out there on KZbin.

[@sbentsen2714]

😳🤯😲👏🏼 wow no way, that's amazing!

[@terminallumbago6465]

@@raelshark Both of them won something. Mason won the respect of the fans and got a lesson in heart, courage, and humility. Rocky was able to get rid of the “beast” inside him (his grief over Adrian).

[@alanhilton3611]

If anyone says that Sylvester Stallone is only just a muscle bound action actor their wrong he's an incredible actor period !.

[@coyotefever105]

He has had bad moments you have to admit: Judge Dredd. I AM the LAWWWWL!

[@bobbwc7011]

@@coyotefever105 YOU BETRAYED THE LAAAAAAAAAAAW - LAWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUU kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5a8hqqZj7tgpJI

[@alanhilton3611]

@@coyotefever105 yes I admit that was a low point for him as someone that grew up reading 2000AD that film got a LOT wrong.

[@PaulDubsy09]

He can be pretty good, if any one cant give him that after "Cop Land" , "Get Carter", and this movie then they are just being haters.

[@stuartguthrie3228]

You got that right

[@pearljam619]

Rocky’s love for Adrian is a truly beautiful thing.

[@BlueBarry1]

For anyone wondering, Talia Shire was supportive of Stallone killing off Adrian and admired how well her character was acknowledged in the film

[@gutz1981]

It was the only way. If she were alive, there was no way Rocky would have ever fought again.

[@Mbq-sh6bj]

@@gutz1981 Yeah, we all saw her telling him no on that episode of "Family Guy".

[@br1anv1c0r3]

and... Talia Shire was basically retired from acting at that time.

[@ashleywetherall]

Originally Adrian was supposed die in the original draft of Rocky 5. Tailia Shire was ok with it, but the studio vetoed it and Stallone vision was compromised. It was agreed with Tailia that she would be in Rocky Balboa in person..

[@kevmccormick1767]

@@ashleywetherall i read that the original script for rocky 5 was for rocky himself to die.

[@renzero9206]

That speech by Rocky to his son about life is one of the best speeches in cinema history. Great performance by Stallone (who wrote and directed the film).

[@michaelblaine6494]

They played that after the Eagles won the super bowl and it fit the moment perfectly

[@KUNTAR]

Sylvester Stallone has really developed as an actor. The scene where Paulie said Adrian left and Rocky says, "She didn't leave Paulie, she died" and his voice broke slightly when he said "died" was an absolute master class of acting. I've seen that scene a half dozen times and every single time I see it I choke up because I feel his loss.

[@tzeege]

He should have won an Oscar for Creed.

[@sup9542]

He was great from the beginning though - after the first Rocky he was considered to be the next great actor, until he became "just" an action star. He and Arnold are both underrated actors. There are lots of muscle men out there, none of them have what they had to be able to carry movies like that. They're also both very smart guys that people always thought were dumb.

[@thereturningshadow]

@@sup9542 He also showed he can do comedy in Oscar, 1991. One of the funniest movies ever made in my opinion.

[@Metzwerg74]

@@thereturningshadow i like the Louis DeFunes original better, but yes Stallones take on Oscar was a masterpiece of comedy too....

[@Mcvthree3]

Stallone not well regarded as an actor, but he is actually amazing as Rocky. All the quirks and mumbling and shrugging that you think of as Stallone are all totally different when he inhabits Balboa than in his other performances.

[@jcollins414]

I was nervous for you two going in because of how much you loved Adrian. Glad you liked it. 🙂

[@2droidz12]

Never thought that Rocky 6 would be my favorite alongside the first one. That speech he gave his son is pure gold!

[@disclaimer.imjokin]

My rocky saga list 1.creed 2.rocky 6 3.creed 2 4.rocky 4 5.rocky 3 6.rocky 2 7.rocky 8.rocky 5

[@kennethmacgregor-Gregorach]

I use it as motivation.

[@herbie1234567890]

@@disclaimer.imjokin You’ve got the one film that won Best Picture as number seven of eight. You’re right about putting “Rocky V” at the bottom. It’s sacrilege to have the original next to V, though, IMO.

[@Eli43199]

@Jonathan ur an internet troll 💀 so many rocky fans loved the creed movies u alone on that my boy

[@bobbwc7011]

@@disclaimer.imjokin Creed is trash

[@terdellferguson216]

The Rocky statue was taken down in front of the museum because the museum had deemed it a "movie prop" and since the movies had ended, it was time to get rid of it. The city took it down and moved it to another area in the city. Later, through negotiations and compromise, the statue was finally considered "art" and returned to the museum, but not at the top of the steps where it had been. It is now on the side in front of the museum and you can still visit it. Funny side note: the tour guide we had mentioned 99% of questions tourists have about the city of Philadelphia can be answered with one of 3 answers - Benjamin Franklin, Cheesesteaks, or ROCKY.

[@zacharylewis2802]

It was moved to in front of the Philadelphia Spectrum, which in-universe is where Rocky fought Apollo Creed both times. When they were filming Rocky V, they moved it back to the Art Museum, then it went back to the Spectrum. Three months before Rocky Balboa was released, the statue was moved from the Spectrum to a grassy area next to the foot of the steps. At the top of the steps is a plaque of Stallone’s shoe prints where the statue originally stood.

[@lonelocustoftheapocalypse3700]

I'm thinking about that, and my brain is fizzling a bit at the fact that Rocky even beat out THE LIBERTY BELL. Just...wow. Don't get me wrong, his place on the list is earned, and that statue belongs at the top of the damned steps even today, but still, wow.

[@crowtcameron]

"It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!" Man that speech to his son really gets me. It's one of my very favorite scenes in any Rocky movie. Also, I think this film may be Stallone's best performance.

[@br1anv1c0r3]

the interesting thing is, of all his Rocky movies, his only nomination for best supporting actor came from a "non" Rocky movie😉 (no spoilers)

[@rintrah81]

This was the best line in cinema history

[@EVGriffinJr]

Yes it was. And an honorable mention should go to that speech he gave to the boxing commission to. That one was pretty good as well.

[@charlesromanelli503]

"You can't help but love Rocky." I agree

[@nicholasmuscato6184]

Rocky's speech to his kid is one of the best speeches in film history......cause anyone can relate to that, it's just amazing and love hearing everytime.

[@joelmaqueira4851]

I'm praying for you.

[@Adino1]

Rocky boiled life down to a simple equation and he is freakin right

[@ghostlee6434]

Boxing past your prime is nothing out of the ordinary in the real world. There's dozens upon dozens of stories about old guys not wanting to give up what they had since the were young. George Forman was a prime example of that. He boxed in the 60's and 70's,retired came back years later and won the belt in his late 40's early 50's

[@OldWestGunslinger-vs9mx]

They say that the last thing to go for a fighter, especially a great fighter, is his strength. So, while he may not be nimble or agile as he once was, his punches can still stop a truck.

[@stonecoldku4161]

Stallone had a lot of trouble deciding to kill off Adrian, but when he made the decision, he actually went and had a face-to-face meeting with Talia Shire (Adrian) and discussed it with her. She ultimately agreed that it was best for the story. Had she said that she wanted to be in the movie, or she disagreed with the decision to kill off Adrian, Stallone would've written her back into the movie.

[@NoHandleGrr]

@Raylan Givens They DID have her appear in flashbacks, at the pet store.

[@stonecoldku4161]

@@LM_357 Sounds more like a plot to a Rambo movie.

[@stonecoldku4161]

@@LM_357 LOL. That isn't actually a deleted scene from Rocky IV, but another movie where Dolph played a Russian. I think it's called Red Scorpion.

[@AhmedElnafarawy]

@@LM_357 It's the same plot for Jake Gyllenhaal' Southpaw movie although his acking is good but it wasn't that great

[@ashleywetherall]

Tailia actually was supposed to die in Rocky 5... She was ok with the decision back then but the studios insisted that she live as soon as they were into the production. Hence Rocky 5 was severely compromised by studio interference..

[@hamerthyme7810]

Ricky’s speech to his son is so powerful I watch it sometimes as a pep talk. Glad you included it

[@ThomasCorp]

It remains one of the most heartbreaking moments of the series when we learn that Adrian has died. I do love how behind the scenes Talia Shire was quick to state publicly that it was not the result of any bad blood between Sylvester Stallone and herself, but rather a decision they reached together as it would better serve the story dramatically speaking. Still hurts something fierce though.

[@timothywhitfield8785]

She was in the original script... but Stallone was fighting it because Adrian would never let him fight at that age, AND he wouldn't want too... he wouldn't have "that beast inside him" - Later when asked why she wasn't in it, she said "I am in it... they WHOLE film is about me." Rocky's was full of rage when he lost "Adrian" - She loves the film.

[@mage1439]

It also allowed Paulie to shine in his regrets about how he treated her.

[@gabagool_and_psychiatry4856]

she's an old school actress who believes the story matters the most. over everything.

[@johnfriday5169]

It would have been cool to have new footage of Adrian in a flashback so she could have participated in the film.

[@clevelandbci9562]

@@johnfriday5169 Agreed

[@usualblokeluke]

There's a deleted scene that was going to play when Paulie goes down the alleyway after ranting in the restaurant. He basically cries his eyes out realising that in 31 years he's done nothing with his life and he wonders why didn't he die instead of his sister, realising how terrible he treated both her and Rocky. It ends with him asking if he can move back into living with Rocky (the reason Paulie moved out was to go and live with his girlfriend who was cut from the film) and he says "If I'm gonna be lonely, I'd rather be lonely with you" and Rocky agrees saying he's still his crazy best friend. While I understand why the scene was cut from the film as Paulie moving out with his girlfriend didn't really add much to the main story, that scene would've made us completely understand Paulie. He wouldn't be justified for how he treated them in the past, but you'd really feel sorry for him with how visibly upset he was.

[@amaniwolf]

True story about when they filmed the fight. The venue was actually a real arena, obviously and there was a fight prior to filming. They informed the crowd already there about the filming of the Rocky movie, and if they wanted to stay and be part of it, no one left. That's why they have the crowd they do, and it's shot in the exact same way an actual boxing match is shot, they didn't even need to move any of the cameras. This truly showed what a tremendous actor and storyteller Sylvester Stallone is. So glad you both enjoyed it.

[@warlock415]

Of course nobody left!! Can you imagine? "Ladies and gentlemen, would you like to watch a Rocky fight being filmed, live and in person?" I'd have the same reaction Max Kellerman did!

[@thewab1974]

Seriously, though. You're at a boxing event and they announce, "Oh, by the way, you don't HAVE to, but if you wanna stick around, Rocky Balboa's gonna fight Antonio Tarver next." Who the hell's gonna leave?

[@HenrikKKristensen]

This movie is the perfect closure of a movie franchise, it really all came full circle. He started with finding the love of his life and Adrian was the heart and brain, giving him the talks Rocky needed. Now he lost her, but she truly lives on in him as he is now giving his son the PERFECT speech outside the restaurant, that is where Adrian is still in this movie - he learned from her and is passing it on. (Rocky 5 doesn't exist in my universe, 1-4 + Rocky Balboa are perfect and full circle.) I loved re-watching these with you, thank you.

[@TheLastOfTheRockstarsU2]

The story was always to have Adrian passed away. Stallone said that there’s no way Rocky would need to fight if she was still alive nor would she ever let him at his age, so her death was supposed to be what made him feel alone and empty, and motivate him to do something with himself. It had nothing to do with the actress :)

[@kj6446]

Yes in fact I heard somewhere that Stallone actually approached Talia Shire before production to let her know and she approved.

[@mikedemirdjian9976]

k j Good call. From what I understand Talia Shire was ready to reprise Adrian and was looking forward to it.

[@2Takki]

@@kj6446 Yep. This is true.

[@jamesb.3869]

@@2Takki I wish was in it even she was killed off early in the film, but I respect the decision. This one and rocky 3 are my favorite rocky movies.

[@InTheHookJohn]

God I love you guys. The Rocky series has been my favourite throughout my life and I've drawn inspiration from each clip every single time. It was so much fun to watch you enjoying it as much as I do. Thank you.

[@staytus]

One thing I love about Stallone, at least based on everything I’ve seen online, is that his real life personality seems to be nearly identical to that as rocky. The way he acts as the character rocky is essentially the same way I’ve seen him talk and interact with his family and fans. I find that really endearing.

[@rustincohle2135]

Stallone is one of the nicest celebrities you'll meet, just like Rocky. But he's 100 times smarter.

[@shredd5705]

@@rustincohle2135 Nicest, maybe on camera for the public. Insiders say he has the biggest ego of Hollywood, and can be really vain and difficult to work with

[@rustincohle2135]

​@@shredd5705 His ego was big in the past when he was one of the biggest stars on the planet (1970s, 1980s, 1990s). He became an overnight sensation/millionaire with "Rocky" after being told no for years on end, so it doesn't surprise me that one's ego inflate greatly cuz of it. But in the past couple decades, he's humbled greatly.

[@shredd5705]

@@rustincohle2135 I'd like to believe it but I'm always very skeptical of actors and rock musicians etc. being "nice people" or having great values. I mean they have hired professionals to tell them what to say in each situation, aka publicists. Like... I used to think Will Smith is the nicest guy and watched his KZbin videos, where he seems super positive and motivating, then he goes on to assault Chris Rock in the Oscars. Renny Harlin who directed Stallone in Cliffhanger (1993) said that he has a massive ego, later they made "Driven" and Sly started to act like a drama queen when it turned out he isn't the main character. This was in 2001, and the movie sucked. Maybe he is nicer now, ppl tend to wisen up when they grow old, but some ppl never do. Lot of people I used to admire turned out to be douches, like Kevin Spacey, Mel Gibson, Luc Besson, Louis CK etc... most people in Hollywood seem to be crazy. Even Tom Cruise is able to appear as "likeable", but he is basically a crazy cult leader in disguise

[@nnjmbjl5415]

Stallone himself said, I think at his own long commentary on this movie on this dvd, when it came to the scene where he talks so nicely and encouraging to his son and he in the movie pics up the fathers words and changes his life and supports Rocky: unfortunately in real life such good talks usually/never happen between family members, there are usually left many unspoken conflicts (or so), Stallone said.

[@rzagza11]

I saw this in the theater on opening night. There wasn’t a dry eye in a completely packed theater when Rocky turned around for his curtain call. It was the perfect goodbye in each direction. From him to the audience and the audience to him. Perfectly done.

[@dunringill1747]

Cassie: "I just want everybody to win" You called it - a win/win. Mason won the respect of the crowd for fighting with a broken right hand to take a hard win against Rocky. Rocky went out like he came in. Lost the fight but felt like a winner for going through it all. Plus, of course, getting the admiration from the crowd for such a fine final Rocky performance.

[@wolfdesign49]

This is my favorite Rocky movie! 3 and 4 are classics, but this one - amazing! Thank you girls

[@brad1092]

There's a great deleted scene where Paulie completely breaks down in tears behind the restaurant because of how much he misses his sister (a much shorter version of the scene is in the movie right after he gets laid off). You should be able to find it easily on KZbin.

[@cleekmaker00]

That scene brings everything stuck in Paulie's Basement out into the light, and shows just how much Paulie is really hurting inside. It explains Paulie's behaviour at the beginning of the film. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jKZ4F6rdx6fJY

[@thewab1974]

Revealing to be sure, but also a very heartbreaking scene to watch because you get this sense that he's been bottling this up his entire life and he, now at the final stage of his OWN life, is just now coming to grips with how much Adrian's absence hurts him as he questions why he wasn't the one who died instead.

[@rickylyon3846]

I must've watched Rocky Balboa at least 50 times now because I love it so much yet I was never aware of that scene being out there. I finally saw it for the first time because of you and I have to admit, I broke down too. It was really well done and I don't know why it was left out of the movie. Thank you for making me discover that scene.

[@bigdaddy741098]

edit: TL:DR... Thanks, that is a great scene, although imo it ultimately probably wouldn't have fit the flow of the movie perfectly even though the performances were great. Yeah I'd like to say thank you as well for making me aware of this really moving scene, it was definitely a tear-jerker. The movie has a lot of really emotional moments so I don't think it would have been out of place at all, I think it would have really added to it and helped complete the story arc without pushing it or leading it in a different direction that didn't fit the movie overall... I hope that makes some sense lol. Imo Stallone excelled in every role that he was involved in all the Rocky movies, so if it was his decision to cut this scene, I'm sure he had good reason to do that, I just hope it wasn't the studio sticking their noses in like usual... But either way, it's a real shame because both of their acting was fantastic and it was a brief but very well written deeper look into Paulie's mind, which would have really helped complete his character progression that then moved onto him helping Rocky and both of them seemingly in a lot better place emotionally by the end of the movie after they have each hopefully released the beasts from their basements. Although after re-watching it, I do think the couple of flashbacks in the scene should have centred around Paulie and Adrian, maybe one with him being nasty and putting her down, and another with Adrian putting him in his place once she started feeling less powerless around him and less timid of everything in general. That would have really highlighted her remarkable character development arc better than anything else, I think... while really celebrating Adrian's overall story and Talia's performance (especially early in the franchise where her transformation was the most significant), which from what I have read in other comments is exactly what Stallone was trying to do. Plus it may have really added emotion and clarity to Paulie's break down... not that it needed it (unless this was the first Rocky movie you saw that is). But if they didn't want to show that visually, I don't think they should have added any flashbacks... Rocky's loving memories of Adrian, while Paulie was baring his soul about his pain and regrets regarding his own treatment towards the only family he knew, seemed completely out of place, especially considering Rocky's position is already so well established and obvious that he hardly had any dialogue in the scene because it just wasn't necessary until the end. All that beautifully shot scene in that dank alley needed was their great performances, and Rocky just being there for Paulie, and listening to his friend... And then at the end telling him he wants and needs him in his life... It was perfect. Anyway, maybe that's why the scene was cut. And I think I just changed my own mind with my ramblings lol, cutting it was probably for the best... even if it was the studio's decision lol.

[@salvadorjimenez2872]

I've seen it. It was a mistake to cut it from the movie imho. It was too poignant not to keep in. It also gives more insight into Paulie's way of thinking, & what HE has in the basement.

[@jpdotcom23]

The guy he was letting eat for free, who wanted to pay him back by cleaning dishes, that was Spider Rico, he was the guy Rocky was fighting at the beginning of the first 'Rocky' movie.

[@Jeremy_theGent]

I love this movie. The scene where Rocky exits the arena for the last time always makes me emotional.

[@jasonb9562]

Verge of tears. Every single time

[@andysalter7192]

Being a Rocky fan since age 5 I went to see this movie opening night back in 2006 and honestly I wasn't expecting much and really only went cause it was a new Rocky movie so I had to , I walked out of that cinema rubbing tears out of my eyes . I LOVE this movie , it has become my 3rd favourite in the franchise. Modern Classic.

[@shanemcconnell358]

Trivia: Adrian was alive in the first few drafts of the script, while Robert Balboa was in the U.S. Air Force. The early title was Rocky VI: Puncher's Chance. At this point, the story revolved around Rocky running a local gym for youths. However, Sylvester Stallone felt that the film lacked the emotional impact it needed, so he and Talia Shire came to an agreement that her character would be best left out of the film, as this would create an emotional chasm for Rocky from the very first moment. To ensure that fans did not think she had been written out of the film because of a dispute with Stallone or because she refused to be in it, Shire made a public statement supporting Stallone's decision to kill off the character.

[@jeffthompson9622]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@ProdSangreNueva]

Always look forward for your Rocky reactions. If you watch “Creed” you’ll see a Golden Globe award winning performance by Stallone. Nominated for the same character he was nominated in the 1970s. Quite a milestone.

[@josephventura961]

Should have been an Oscar.

[@ProdSangreNueva]

@@josephventura961 yes!!

[@Dakingalbert2]

@@josephventura961 I agree they should've finally given it to him but maybe creed 3 he will get it since that will be the final movie in the entire franchise

[@alstalbs2265]

@@Dakingalbert2 I thought he wasn't in Creed 3. Hopefully thats incorrect!!

[@Dakingalbert2]

@@alstalbs2265 we don't know yet he still might make an appearance as rocky just not playing any main roles aka little screen time

[@frylock97]

Two moments that will always make me tear up. 1) the speech. I think at some point in our lives we all need someone to give us that pep talk. 2) the montage of people running up the steps showing just how may people those films and that character inspired to be better and go the distance. Well done ladies, now time for Creed!

[@randall-king]

This was a perfect ending to the Rocky franchise. I was so glad that they did this one after Rocky V was not the fitting end that we would’ve wanted. This one has a lot of heart.

[@ChipWhitingtonIII]

"I just want everybody to win" The most Cassiest sentence ever...

[@Zipperable]

This is the best capper to the franchise it could have gotten! I loved watching your reactions to the series. Thank you for sticking through to the end, and I'm glad you enjoyed them. And Stallone's acting was phenomenal in this one. The best since Rocky I and II in my opinion. Thanks again, Cassie!

[@zebzamboni]

You need to watch the official alternate ending they filmed, too! Also, the Rocky statue is still out in public and is a big tourist attraction. They just moved it to the bottom of the steps.

[@thewab1974]

I was just there last week. The statue was one of the first places in Philly that I visited.

[@lukesmale24]

@@thewab1974 They show it a lot in Creed films to make the point

[@marioinarizona4364]

I LOVED your reaction to this movie. One of my favorites of the whole Rocky series. And I'm super-excited to see your Creed reactions!

[@yessum15]

Mason Dixon was played by real life boxing champ Antonio Tarver. The smoothness of his movement and his awesome proportions make the fight look so much better. I also really liked that they made the character a pretty decent and sympathetic guy with his own character arc.

[@robertcampbell8070]

I actually disagree. Tarver was not an actor, he was a fighter. You can see several times his head goes the wrong way with a punch he was supposedly hit by, or simply not react at all to supposedly hard shots. He himself looks good as a fighter. The actual boxing between him and Rocky looks worse as a result.

[@yessum15]

@@robertcampbell8070 If it's present in the video can you give me a timestamp? I mean let's be honest, up until this point the boxing in Rocky has been utter slapstick.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

Dixon is clearly a nicer guy than Tarver, who held up production in Vegas with a live crowd to get paid more which ended up coming out of Stallone’s pocket.

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@yessum15 Roughly 26:39? Rocky throws and lands a massive right hook that Tarver barely reacts to. This is repeated quite often throughout. Now, do the fighters in Rocky typically massively exaggerate every punch? Definitely. But Tarver rarely reacts like he was hit at all, expect in the close up slow motion shots. To be clear though, Tarver by himself obviously moves like a fighter, and looks the part. I think the other issue is this makes Stallone look much worse by comparison. I don't know, just my personal take.

[@yessum15]

@@robertcampbell8070 Rock throws 2 punches & Mason does move his head in the right direction at the right speed. He snaps his chin about 45-60° off center for each punch. That's a lot & that's about right. Whatch it in slo-mo. Tarver is reacting as if the punches are hard enough to force him to discontinue his forward press, but not hard enough to drop him. This is pretty much how it would look in real life. It's rare to land a shot that snaps a boxers head more than that if it isn't a fight ender. And boxers generally aren't getting wobbled more than once or twice in a fight before going down. The remainder of the time you're really just looking at interruption of momentum and where & how the shot landed to determine if it's hard. This sort of economy of movement is what I really like. It's more obvious in his offense where his straights have no fat or flare, but it's also evident in the way he mimes defense & damage (with the exception of a few times where the director clearly told him to exaggerate the movement). I agree it does make Stallone's lumbering overdramatized movements look a little silly in comparison, but they took a pretty good step to mitigate that: They threw in a few clips of Tarver & Stallone actually sparring to pad out between the large movements. This is leagues ahead of say, Rocky 2. Still a great movie, and I loved the fight as a child. But I remember rewatching it as an adult & not being able to breathe because I was laughing so hard at that fight. For the rest of the week I was bringing over friends just to make them watch it and lose their minds laughing. To this day, that fight in particular is one of the funniest things ever put to film.

[@notkg]

It was a brilliant move to have Rocky deliver an uplifting speech to his son after an entire franchise of Adrian giving him uplifting speeches.

[@foraiur186]

the "watch" argument between Paulie and Rocky came from the beginning of Rocky 3. Paulie was upset that he was stuck in life and Rocky had everything going for him, but all Rocky gave to him was a watch he didn't need... because he already had a watch. so the last thing he needed at "retirement" was yet another watch. it was one of my favorite nostalgia moments in the movie, but I have watched this series a ton and is easy to miss

[@ahad2k11]

Lousy, stinking, Ex-Lax watch!

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

“That’s all I want from this…to not see him get hurt…” Oh, boy. “….and him and Adrian be in love and together forever.” Oooooohhh booooyyy….. This is one of the greatest examples of having a character’s death in a movie serve an actual purpose. Can’t wait for Creed 2!

[@adamplace1414]

You folks do a great job putting these together. The reactions add to, not distract from, the movie. It's cut together so we can follow the film, even if we saw it years ago. And it's all in good fun! Thanks for brightening our days.

[@William_Sk]

THIS. So much props to whoever edits these reactions, it really is like watching the movie with Cassie. Not like other reactors where a lot of times, really big scenes are just cut out.

[@adamplace1414]

@@William_Sk She lets the video be about the movie, not about her. You're so right, it's the only channel I've seen where it's actually like watching a movie with a friend. She's not talking over everything, giving her take on cinematography or acting. She's just...reacting to the movie. I saw a few recently on other channels where they felt the need to prove how smart they are by reiterating every plot point or vocal inflection. It really is simple stuff. The movie is the star, the reactor is the buddy next to you in the theater. You don't buy tickets to see your friend, you buy the ticket to see the movie.

[@robloxvids2233]

Rocky V was so crummy. This one blew me away when it came out 16 years later. Perfect way to bring the franchise into a new era. The Creed movies are really good, too.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Fact's

[@kevinnelson66]

Creed 3 should be out soon. Unfortunately, Stallone won't be involved due to creative differences with Irvin Winkler and Winklers son who are the executive producers. Creed 3 is also Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut.

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

​@@otisroseboro5613 Nah. Rocky V is good

[@johnmarcey7176]

@@jesseowenvillamor6348 yup..

[@glennwelsh9784]

You may recall that Spider Rico was the boxer that Rocky fought in the opening of the first movie. When Paulie gets upset about Rocky's mention of a retirement watch, that's a reference to the scene from Rocky III when Paulie angrily throws away the "stinkin' Ex-Lax" watch Rocky gave him.

[@brianhatcher2799]

I loved your reaction video!! There is a deleted scene where Paulie misses Adrian(it happens right before he says in that back alley “You’re gonna do alright Rock”) and let me tell you, watch at your own risk. I’ve balled my eyes out on that scene several times seeing Paulie break down like that. I almost wish they would have kept it in the movie but it probably wouldn’t have seemed to flow very well and it did seem out of place, but it was so powerful and really endeared you to Rocky even more.😊

[@fiddlingaround]

This is definitely my favorite Rocky movie. Really hits you (metaphorically) with it's heartfelt story.

[@gigicassel1804]

I really related to the Rocky franchise because my life was also a million to one shot. He was always the underdog dealing with the road blocks in life fighting through, enduring, going the distance. I was the underdog from the cradle and my single mom rest her soul was my Micky never allowing me to quit But regardless of the hard times the core of goodness stayed with him. I’ve found the Rocky films to be a guide of how to fight through hard times so I applied his philosophy in my life. I was an I have been able to overcome the tough times because of the inspiration of Rocky Balboa. I was 27 when this movie first came out. I didn’t fully understand what he was dealing with until I entered my mid 40s. That you start losing physical abilities, people you loved through your life passing away, looking back on the memories of your life. But realizing that a fighter always has a chance because the heart is the last to age. I like this movie better then Rocky V as well. I love your popcorn in bed videos and keep making these wonderful videos. Sorry for that long post but I really connect with Rocky!

[@randeecarreno4289]

Been looking forward to this one since your "Rocky V" reaction. You ladies made my least favorite Rocky movie in the franchise more enjoyable to watch. I love "Rocky Balboa"! I always shed a few tears during this movie. But it's so good. Rocky's speech to his son has always been my favorite part. And Milo Ventimiglia as Robert(Rocky Jr.) was perfect casting. I'm glad that Sylvester Stallone wanted to make this last "Rocky" movie. Definitely made up for the previous one. Looking forward to the two of you continuing Rocky's journey in the two "Creed" movies next. Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊

[@ReligionOfSacrifice]

"Creed" actually was my favorite.

[@Rated314]

Rocky V? There was no Rocky V. We went from Drago, to Rocky Balboa... I think you're imagining things. No one would have made a fifth Rocky at the time

[@PrimitiveFilmGroup]

Really tired of people crapoing on part 5. Was not bad.

[@fergalhughes165]

@@PrimitiveFilmGroup tbf, it did look like the odd one out of the first five

[@Rated314]

@@PrimitiveFilmGroup how could something that does not exist, be bad?

[@johnkennethwiseman5460]

Watching films and people reacting to films is so entertaining not to mention theraputic. I laugh when they laugh, cry when they cry

[@Wannabe_Baby]

Fun fact: Paulie's actor, Burt Young, actually painted those pictures in the movie!

[@danners873]

the perfect end to the Rocky saga. I absolutely loved this movie. it opens things up for Creed beautifully too

[@athos1974]

One of the best motivational speeches ever in a movie. When I've hit a couple of rough patches in this journey of life, I've watched his speech for an emotional pickup.

[@2Takki]

Ditto

[@fergalhughes165]

Keep moving forward

[@バーンドイル]

I want to say Thank you guys for showing your reaction video with gratitude from japan.☺️I grown watching the movies of rocky series when I was younger.he’s best teacher in my life😊

[@stonecoldku4161]

I think there are so many people in this world that need hear the entire "It's not about how hard you can hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" speech from this movie. If I'm not feeling motivated on a particular day, I remember that speech.

[@gman4255]

Remember when Apollo said "If he can't fight i bet he can cook" now Rocky owns a restaurant

[@slimdog100]

Sly was older than I am now when he filmed this, but it's hard not to feel emotional seeing him back in the ring as his body wears down and still having the Rocky magic. Looking back on what we could do in our younger years as compared to now many years later can be difficult and heartbreaking, but even a Hollywood movie and Sly (who defies time and has a whole staff to get ripped) gave us a few happy hours, and tears, and this movie let us leave the theatre feeling good about getting older and understanding dealing with loss and that is no small thing. Thanks for sticking with the entire series, and I was fortunate to watch, and appreciate over decades Rocky as we all got older together.

[@michaelgoodyear9369]

I saw this movie when it came out in theatre and people were literally standing and cheering for rocky in the movies like they were actually at the fight. Lol. It was amazing

[@Mr_Incognito113]

Same thing happened during the final fight when I went to see Rocky V. lol

[@jakepommerer9635]

I also remember attending with my mom and dad who had seen the other 5 in theaters my parents went into the movie convinced Rocky would die at the end

[@kevinheath716]

Pedro Lovell (the old man working in the restaraunt) was an actual boxer... and the first boxer, in the first scene, in the original Rocky in 1976.

[@irongiant775]

Some fun facts: Uncle Paulie's painting were actually done by the actor Burt Young (who was an actual boxer in his day). Cuff and Link are the same turtles from the first film, and lastly, Spider Rico was the guy that Rocky fought in the opening of the very first film. Lots of great callbacks from the first film, and def my third favorite in this franchise for these reasons (I, II, VI). Keep up the great work!

[@Zeromus10]

I also believe that this is one of the best ones in all the franchise. Not only does the story go full circle, bringing closure to Rocky, it also has incredible scenes that hit you no matter what. My favorite scenes are: 1- Rocky's speech to his son, which is inspirational as it can be. 2- Rocky's speech at the boxing comission which was clearly biased against him to favor their interests. 3- The training montage (that one will pump you up, ANYTIME)... Let's start building some hurting bombs... (TA TA TARA TARA TARA... TU RU RUUUU TA RA RAAAA...) and of course, 4- The final fight, he gets almost knocked out and remembers ("How much you can take and keep moving forward... Get up!"), shocking everyone including Dixon... You are one crazy old man! That means he truly learned how to respect him and even admire him shocking the whole world in the process. This is an excellent movie!

[@Me11oCarm]

Rocky's speech to his son is very popular in motivational videos... very powerful.

[@geneanthony3421]

Fun fact, the fight was filmed prior to a real fight as a surprise. The audience organically started cheering Rocky during the fight and were supposedly more into Rocky's fight than the real fight that night. Since it was live, they also filmed 4 endings so people didn't know what the real ending was going to be prior to release. Also in the original draft, Rocky was going to get with the girl at the end but was talked out of it (right decision in my eyes).

[@joelpayne1193]

This film is one's favourite boxing drama I ever seen, so much emotion in my life and I am respect character in all scene 👏❤

[@rsolsjo]

The end credits for this one has a beautiful sequence that really made me tear up, four decades of Rocky. Like leaving a friend. At the time I thought this was the final film, but then they surpassed it with Creed and passed the baton.

[@rickazca774]

When his son said "I'd rather be with you" The first time I saw this made me cry. My father passed the year before this came out. I wish I could back and spend more time with him.

[@ErdTirdMans]

"Why would they take his statue down?" The reasoning was because it's a world-renowned Art Museum and that movie prop is not art. At the time of this movie, we'd relocated down to where all of our sports stadiums are, but since the movie came out, people got pissed off enough that we got it moved back to the Art Museum, but at the bottom of the steps in its own little alcove. If you DO run the steps, make sure you check out the statue to the right of the steps :)

[@PrimitiveFilmGroup]

That movie prop is art.

[@burntvirtue]

That's the real world reason, not the in movie explanation.

[@jasonohara8372]

@@PrimitiveFilmGroup What makes it art?

[@dylanprice2960]

@@jasonohara8372 if someone can put a toilet with human turd in a gallery or a small statue of the Madonna wrapped in a condom and call them art then I think a life-sized bronze statue of Rocky cN a,so be considered art.

[@jasonohara8372]

@@dylanprice2960 Lol. I didn't realize it was that simple.

[@quentincampbell612]

One deleted scene that's included on the DVD shows more of the dialogue between Rocky and Paulie kn the alley after Paulie is fired. Paulie breaks down and tells Rocky "I miss my sister" and how Rocky always has treated him well.. Shows how close Rocky and Paulie have become throughout the years.

[@marieantoinette1360]

So pumped for this! I've loved watching you two fall in love with Rocky, I really hope you take on Rambo too. I have very fond memories of watching all these films with my mum and dad and miss them every day, seeing you enjoy them as a family, all cosy together really makes me feel the love.

[@alexhale2696]

You are right about what they said about fear. As and infantryman who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, I can say that I just about always had fear when I went on missions. Everyone had it, especially on those missions when you knew/felt something was wrong, or going to happen. Fear made you more aware, fear gave you courage, fear made me react. Fear, kept me alive. I read in a book one time from a favorite author of mine. The character in the book said, "anyone who says they have never been afraid in their life has either never really done anything, or lying to themselves". I find that very true. Alas, if you love the Rocky franchise, might I suggest another great boxing movie? This movie/character is based on a true person...or persons. He is the "real Rocky". The movie is called Cinderalla Man. Great watch.

[@joeberger3441]

The reason this fight felt so real is because they were using all real announcers, referees, commentators etc. All the guys who actually do that in the present day were in this fight.

[@vincegonzalez6804]

and did actual sparring in this fight. Stallone's swollen face and bloody nose/brow were actually real

[@justmoose6534]

Spent the day reliving the Rocky movies with you ladies. You guys are my favorite reactors. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@PopcornInBed]

Thanks so much!! That is so kind of you 😊 I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

[@amitychief3061]

As someone who saw Rocky in the theatre in 1976, at first this one made me very sad in terms of the getting older and losing people aspect (I lost my wife a few years ago), but with that being said I think it was really great how they brought the whole thing full circle with Spider Rico, Little Marie, and the visits to the old neighborhood locations. For me, it seemed that the story started to decline with Rocky 4 and 5 left an empty feeling. I am glad they decided to make this one. I think it left the story in a good place despite the sadness. Kind of like real life is.

[@joeylaird77]

So fun to watch your Rocky journey and see the beautiful story behind the boxing movie. This is my second favorite 🤩

[@thundernels]

You guys have the best Rocky reaction videos on KZbin! Would love to see your reactions to the Creed movies and the new edit of Rocky IV.

[@jessediaz1293]

My favorite part of this movie is the “life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows” speech he gives to his son. It’s so inspirational and it shows his motivation to keep going.

[@ChrisMcCarroll]

I have always been a fan of Rocky. The series and the character… I was born right after the first film came out. Like Star Wars and Star Trek and a few others of that era Rocky has literally always been a part of my life. Watching through your eyes (and your sister) and with you has been such a wonderful rediscovery of this character. I almost feel like I’m meeting the Balboa Family for the first time and falling in love with them all over again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. I’m really looking to your reactions to Creed.

[@jimbrown868]

Cassie. We all miss Mick. The actors name is Burgess Meredith. He was in many movies besides "Rocky." I think you'd enjoy him in "Grumpy Old Men", and "Grumpier Old Men." They're comedies about two guys who are neighbors. Burgess Meredith plays one of the guys father. Really funny (and heartwarming) movies.

[@lincolnhawk5650]

So glad you two loved this series. WE LOVE YOU ROCKY! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Nicholaspimpinsohard]

I am a very huge Rocky fan!! That fight that happened in Las Vegas in the movie was actually real, meaning that it was really filmed at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. All of the fans who were in attendance were really were all actual there to see Bernard Hopkins take on Jermaine Taylor. So the fans got a special treat in seeing Rocky Balboa take on Mason Dixon {his real name is Antonio Tarver and he was an actual boxer). I loved listening to the commentary for this movie, and I actual teared up while listening to it too. I love your channel!! Have a great weekend!!

[@JustInTimeMovies]

For your Philly trip, the Adrian’s Restaurant is actually The Victor Cafe, a great Italian restaurant in South Philly. Their entire wait staff are trained opera singers. About every 45 minutes or so, they perform a song! It is awesome! I hope you can go! 😀🥊

[@TreyMoore1983]

The final fight was filled after a real boxing event with a real crowd. Stallone was worried that they’d boo him, but the crowd erupted into cheers and chanting throughout filming.

[@LukeLovesRose]

That speech Rocky makes to his son basically sums up the whole franchise

[@MultiSweeney1]

29:57 is still one of my favorite movie quotes 16 years on.

[@gregchamberlin1968]

So looking forward to this!😀. I'm a huge fan of the franchise. I feel like this movie should have been Rocky 5. This one captures the feel of the original in a really special way.

[@bradhorowitz2765]

Well in a way it IS half of what rocky 5 should have been. Think about the similarities: 1)rocky is past his prime. 2)he undergoes severe family drama, much of it has to do with his son. 3)he lives in his old neighborhood but does find a good living. In rocky v he was running g a gym, here he runs a restaurant. 4)rocky returns to fight someone after external and internal pressures convince him. 5)during the fight rocky experiences flashbacks involving Mickey. The difference is that rocky v didn’t have the good writing Stallone shows in rocky 6 and it didn’t have the same emotional strengths as rocky 6 dude that’s not to say rocky v is god awful, I don’t think it is-but it’s telling that it’s greatest strength was that it forced Stallone to change his attitude towards rocky movies.

[@svenstylesz]

Rocky Balboa is one of the most motivational and heartwarming movies ever made.

[@michaelblaine6494]

I was there for the filming of this one,well just the scene at the Italian market which amounted to a few seconds of screen time but it was an all day thing. All the crew and fans,extras etc. referred to Stallone as Rocky the entire time

[@denisdonohue1863]

"I just want everyone to win!" The mantra of the 90's parent. :-D

[@lillyaltland4359]

The original Rocky is a perfect movie, but I really really love this script and Stallone's performance here. The scene with Rocky and his son outside the restaurant is so wonderful. Pauly finally has some redemption, and I'm glad Stallone wrote that into this movie as well.

[@tigerjonn]

LOL When she said... "Does that mean Butkus is gone?" referring to the dog from Rocky 1 from 30 years ago.. I LOLLED! She is soo CUTE!

[@SpartanG062]

Sylvester Stallone is Rocky. 60 years old when he made this and still stronger than people three times younger than him.

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Well said..i hate when ppl right away like to diminish his work for his physical look to hgh or trt or steroids..you can't just take anything and sit around and eat like a pig. You still gotta move the weights hard and diet..those kinda ppl know nothing about hard work in the gym

[@djbenavit]

I think that this is the best in the series (after part 1) it’s got a story to tell and your really routing for him again!

[@venividiarrevederci4461]

Dixon is a great foil for Rocky, because he's the first opponent since Creed back in Rocky II who isn't a villain. He's young and brash and initially disrespectful, but he's not malicious and he learns respect by the time their fight is through. I also like the realism in Dixon being disliked for being too dominant, something real fighters have gone through over the years. That's the eternal debate amongst fight fans: is it more impressive to be the one great fighter in a weak era, rarely if ever losing, or one of several all-time greats that all pick up losses because they had one another to contend with?

[@badbilly1684]

City officials, who argued that the Rocky statue was not "art" but a "movie prop", eventually moved it to the front of the Philadelphia Spectrum. It was later returned to the Art Museum for the filming of Rocky V, then brought back to the Spectrum.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

That Indian joke by Paulie was great.

[@MidnightJury]

As someone who lived in Philly for over a decade, and walked past most of the locations daily, and growing up on the series, this movie is one of the best. You guys have done the whole series a great service. Your reviews are entertaining and genuine.

[@StickFigureStudios]

What's truly unique about the ROCKY series is not just that it's a franchise spanning almost half a century, that its characters age in real time or that it has at least one entry in every decade since the '70s (some of the same things could be said of the James Bond, Mission: Impossible and Harry Potter movies), but that it's arc essentially mirrors that of its creator/star Sylvester Stallone. When Stallone wrote the screenplay to the first ROCKY, he was a nobody, a poor underdog with dreams of making it big. Someone took a chance on him and he became a success. Hence, in the sequel, Rocky wins the fight. By 3, Stallone was a rich megastar with clout in his industry... and so is Rocky. With 4 both actor and character became so big that they achieved cultural icon status. By the time of 5, the glow of both was fading. It's ironic but appropriate that the story involves Rocky being brought down so low because that's what happened to Stallone with the movie. It was the poorest-received film in the franchise (critically and commercially) and it looked like the end of the line for Rocky: a great series/character going out not with a bang but with a whimper. Rocky was a has-been and it looked like Stallone might be too. Then, 15 years later, Stallone returns with ROCKY BALBOA and an attempt to prove that both he and Rocky are still relevant, that they still had something to contribute, something to say... and they proved it. This one was the critical and commercial success that ROCKY 5 was not. This was the real end of Rocky's story. Until writer-director Ryan Coogler (BLACK PANTHER) approached Stallone with a terrific idea for a reboot that brought new blood into the ongoing story and turned Rocky's character into a mentor. This is Stallone the filmmaker handing off the reins of his popular creation to the next generation of cinematic artists. This is great series, mainstream Hollywood genre storytelling elevated to the level of personal expression. This is art, Stallone's magnum opus (surpassing even RAMBO and EXPENDABLES) and it will be talked about as long as movies are talked about.

[@nikolaradovanovic5943]

Please don't mention Expendables. I am still cringing from "see you later alligator" line

[@GeneralZodFDNY77]

This post...is everything.

[@marcuszaja6589]

Thank you for being able to take this journey through all Rocky movies with you

[@joebalusikiii5811]

The close of Rocky's career that EVERYONE needed. Class, Dignity, Teaching the youngsters valuable lessons. ...and love.

[@SR_4378]

The Rocky movies are fantastic and I'm glad you two were able to finally watch them all. I agree that the Rocky Balboa movie is probably the most emotional of the entire series because of Adrian being gone. Stallone really did the impossible by bringing the character back after a 15 year absence and giving him a proper send-off.