ROCKY IV (1985) FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@Californiablend]

❤️BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY❤️ Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

[@starlord3496]

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[@gsquat]

I admire your faith and I hope and pray for the Holy Spirit to move in your life. Keep the faith, run the race, and live your life to His glory and not your own.

[@rxtsec1]

thanks and God Bless

[@Sunsets330]

The Word always humbles me. I needed it. Thank you.

[@ScarriorIII]

Withersoever thou goest...anywhere.

[@brockbaby]

Apollo was one of the best characters in cinema history (Carl Weathers is a huge component of that). When he dies it's so emotional. Amazing story telling.

[@michaelk9807]

Such a great athlete too…. A pro NFL player. Rocky movies in general had the best boxing choreography ever…. Even tho not realistic. Just amazing

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes it was

[@josephtingley654]

Wouldn't be a Rocky movie without him.

[@Bigbossman303]

Yeah Apollo was base off Ali

[@SotPSotPSotP]

​@@Bigbossman303and rocky of chuck wepner but mainly all characters are based on stallones head when he was poor as fkk

[@alexmoya2284]

Did you know Dolph Lundgren (Drago) is a genius with an IQ of 160 and has a degree in chemical engineering and a scholarship to MIT?

[@J_Rossi]

Ivan Drago has always been my favorite opponent for Rocky throughout the series. I appreciated his stoicism and 'no nonsense' vibe after Apollo's 'showmanship; and Clubber Lang being a brash loudmouth. I always liked Apollo but I found it sad that he was all about 'putting on a show..' Even all the way back in the first Rocky movie he was the same way, and underestimated Rocky BIG time. Underestimating Ivan Drago and not taking him seriously proved to be a regrettably fatal problem. That and not being able to let go of his hunger for boxing glory and being remembered as the best.

[@misscee6629]

Drago has always been my favourite opponent for Rocky

[@robertlombardo8437]

Yeah. I mean you'd think Apollo would have learned after underestimating Rocky not once but TWICE! Maybe spend less time choreographing with James Brown and more in the ring training like a psychopath? See I think Apollo was in love with being the champion. He loved being on top. But he was no fan of doing what it took to get him there. Once he paid his dues the first time, that was it for him. And it cost him once, it cost him twice and third time was the charm.

[@j.alambertmetalator7417]

Girl, you HAVE to watch 5 and 6. There is no use watching CREED without having watched 6. Please don't skip those movies. That's just silly. 😆 Great reaction!

[@Paul_1971]

Totally agree - they all have a linear progression

[@michaelk9807]

Completely agree

[@wildcat8797]

The Rocky movies ends at V. The attempts at sequels like “Creed” suck.

[@Paul_1971]

@@wildcat8797 Creed is stretching things a bit, but need Balboa. Otherwise forget downer 5 & end on a high on 4.

[@jamescolby7125]

@@wildcat8797 hate to burst your bubble dudface book Balboa and Creed one and two are part of the rocky series plain simple bottom line! You not liking them is a personal problem.😌

[@vonkroenen]

Rocky IV has one of the best soundtracks in the series, great for working out. As for the question of what mountain Rocky was climbing, it was Cody Peak in Wyoming.

[@HumorousLOL]

The line "You can't win!!" is so pivotal, because up until now, she has supported his every fight. When she saw Drago kill Apollo, everything changed. It's no longer about fighting, it's about survival. She would rather break his spirit than to see him dead.

[@bruceheckerman7343]

If you're missing Apollo, watch him and Arnold Schwarzenegger take on Predator together! Oh, and you're gonna love Rocky Balboa too. I haven't watched these since they came out so it was a lot of fun watching these with you!

[@axelstone3131]

Lol your intro always makes me laugh. I think you’re lovely and I really enjoy your reactions to the Rocky movies. I’m glad you are watching them. They are my favourite movies. Stallone is awesome. Regarding him boxing. Although he never has competed or boxed professionally. He absolutely has a lot of experience with the system of boxing, he’s done as much training as any professional and he’s also sparred with a few pros during the making of the movies. He is fast and you can tell by his technique he knows how to punch and use his bodyweight. I think he absolutely hits hard judging by watching his body mechanics in the movies. He’s 75 now and looks amazing. Still making action movies and still ripped. He really is Rocky. Eye of the tiger.

[@ToniMcGinty]

I met Dolph Lundgren a few years ago. Lovely guy, crazy smart, and he told me that his silence was a conscious decision to be different from Apollo and Clubber. Sadly, it led to Hollywood thinking he couldn´t speak.

[@Kainlarsen]

It does seem like Drago says little, but does much. I think he would have wanted to say a lot more, but his wife and the state were speaking for him. The little subtle facial expressions, like he was ordered not to speak, but felt like he disagreed with some stuff, like the steroids, maybe he just went along with it because it was ordered, even though he felt it was unsportsmanlike. Even the way he beat Apollo felt like he was a robot or an attack dog, like he had to make sure he did it in the way his handlers wanted, so he went all-out to make sure he didn't get back up.

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@Kainlarsen You´ve pretty much nailed it, I´d say.

[@isabelsilva62023]

@@Kainlarsen There was no concept of the individual in the Soviet Union, his victory was for the country not for him, thus defeat was unthinkable and could mean the end of his life.

[@shabashabadoo3899]

He had a masters degree in chemistry

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@shabashabadoo3899 Yup, a degree and a Masters in Chemical Engineering.

[@TampaCEO]

"The man's tongue didn't come through customs.". Still one of the funniest lines from any of the Rocky movies. Love ya Apollo.

[@PATS06]

Watching peoples reactions to the funeral scene is so nuts … utter shock

[@cd-vq6dz]

Rocky 4, the film where the Rocky franchise jumped the shark.

[@rxtsec1]

the worst one but still good

[@goat1408]

Here we go baby!!!!! This came out during the peak of my young childhood.......leggo!!!

[@garystubbs5503]

Another great reaction. I hope you'll finish Rocky 5 and 6, then do Creed 1 and 2.

[@torontosid4149]

@Californiablend is a true Queen, Absolutely beautiful, A modern day Cleopatra!

[@Jason-bk3nl]

Rocky 5 is a tough watch. But Rocky Balboa and the Creed series live up to the expectations.

[@douglastaggart9360]

The storyline in balboa is the best

[@Wholesomewebs]

Rocky 5 reminded us of who he originally was. A street fighter, the brawler from Philly. I appreciated that, I can see why people don’t like it tho

[@EMal-mf9pc]

Your sooo beautiful!! Most gorgeous smile I've ever seen. And I love when you do impressions of the good lines in the movies

[@milesjergens9088]

If you love Apollo (like me), please check out Sly's director's cut of this film he released in January. Much more depth is given to Apollo. Thank you for another great reaction!

[@nadronnocojr]

Just binged watched your rockys , had a blast. , you are going places for sure as the sun rises and sets

[@PeterMasi_Son_Tile]

Rocky Balboa is a must to wrap up Rocky’s story

[@MrNachoChannel]

5 & 6 start to shift the tone back to 1 & 2. I feel 5 (even by me) gets a lot of hate because of how jarring the change is even though it makes aot of sense. I've actually enjoyed it more and more with repeat viewings. I also think they are important when it comes to context on characters once we get to the Creed series

[@axelstone3131]

Yeh. I never agreed with all the hate 5 got.

[@PrimitiveFilmGroup]

@CYB3R2K30 smh. Hi hater

[@michaelk9807]

Agreed , 5 gets way too much hate .. it’s it as good as the others , but it’s so important to the story

[@robertlombardo8437]

There's a reason Drago's wife was with him through all the press conferences acting as his voice. It wasn't that he wouldn't speak or couldn't speak English, because we know he can. He legitimately wasn't allowed to speak for himself. The Communist Party and the Soviet government were his masters. His wife was likely a ranking Communist Party member who was put in that role to help shape the narrative. It all makes sense when he reappears later in the series.

[@865style]

This is my favorite rocky of all of them. Great reaction

[@6sKi6z6]

I love that Dolph (Drago) is actually a freakin chemical engineer in real life. He always plays big tough guys in movies, but he's actually ridiculously smart. Also, Dolph put Sly in the hospital while filming this movie. Stallone stupidly told Lundgren to give him a real punch while filming their fight. Big mistake.

[@filipohman7277]

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[@IVEMMA_4]

Yessssss finally you are watching rocky iv I couldn't wait.

[@christopherfry-lopez7273]

A lot of the things you felt where not addressed correctly in this version of the movie, are addressed in the director's cut of Rocky 4. Apollo's death had a much bigger impact in the Director's Cut.

[@brockbaby]

Adrienne is always there for Rocky. He is able to win because she believes in him. So when she says "you can't win!" that creates a huge doubt in the finale of the movie... can Rocky win when his wife, who's always been there for him, says he can't?

[@wantutosigh1117]

This kind of shows Rocky has evolved a bit and really doesn't need Adrian's ok anymore to be all in on a fight. To Adrian's credit she realizes this and goes to support him regardless.

[@brockbaby]

​@@wantutosigh1117 Totally. The first four movies combined are one of the most amazing pieces of storytelling ever. Original Star Wars trilogy right up there too.

[@konglives4453]

@@wantutosigh1117 Yes, we love to see a protagonist who evolves.

[@ReymundoCortez]

Also you have to keep in mind the Cold War was still going on when this movie came out. So a lot of movies used that USA vs Soviet Union a lot and Rocky really used that angle

[@pressman1788]

Great movie! Love your reactions! 👍🏻 Your smile and facial expressions make these reactions so much fun to watch, thank you!❤️

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

Stallone did a new version of this - recut with extra footage not shown then, and it's great!

[@marchammer1364]

every time I see Rocky on the top of the mountain during this montage, I think to myself "ok great but does he know he needs to go get back home aaaaaaall the way back?“

[@evenflowsteven]

You’re killing me with all this Apollo fangirling! 😂💀 Well deserved though I must say!

[@Richie8406]

My man Dolph

[@brianschaffer9220]

OMG...that creepy sounds when the the sound was down during Apollo's entrance 🤣🤣

[@LeviBoldock]

Rocky IV is 31.9% montages, nearly a third of the film.

[@oldschoolrican]

U have the greatest reaction to this but you have to continue with the whole series. There things in CREED gonna make u scratch your head wondering what's going on if u skip on ROCKY 5 (1990). & ROCKY BALBOA (2006). 🎬

[@floydhill9265]

I love this movie, and the 6th one titled Rocky Balboa

[@grandgnd]

Ever since the first fight, when a fighter takes cheap shots at him it makes Rocky mad. That's when he gets the "super power".

[@jonwmeyer11]

I've been watching this movie since the 80's. And I'm still not over Apollo's death

[@edinscot56789]

Apollo vs Drago reminds me of a great quote from 'American Gangster': "The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room"

[@freestrike2000]

God Bless you for making these Rocky videos! It's so entertaining watching your reactions to some of my favorite moments from cinema. It reminds me of when I was teaching English in China and introduced my gf(who had never heard of Rocky) to the series. When I started playing Rocky 4 she was shocked and asked if there was a Rocky 5. I said yes but it was horrible and we wouldn't watch it. She asked if there was a Rocky 6 and said yes and we would watch it next. She asked if there was a Rocky 7 and I said "kind of".

[@otisroseboro5613]

This is my favorite one of all the Rocky movie's

[@abovewater6918]

Yeah there is a director's cut of this movie that feels much more in tone with earlier movies.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

i'm so envious of your hair. it's 40% of the reason i subscribed. 🤗

[@Californiablend]

Thanks for subbing! welcome!

[@imChucknyc]

Yes 🙏🏾

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

6:25 It's cute how you have your arms up defensively, due to being unnerved by drago's silent act!!!

[@rashadwalker8218]

The look of concern on your face when the Drago Apollo fight was so soon after the press conference

[@paulamoya7956]

Hahahhahaha🤣” I really don’t want Paulie to fall in Love with this Robot . 😁⭐️

[@ActionBaztard]

Dope reaction keep it up ✌🏽

[@Californiablend]

Thanks 💯

[@gregorypearce7468]

Fun fact Dolph Lundgren is actually Swedish not Russian but he plays a Russian dude real well and check out all the other Dolph Lundgren movies you will definitely like it because this is the movie they gave him a big push to be a big action star I recommend that you see Masters of the Universe when he plays live action He-Man and the Punisher and check him out and red scorpion and showdown in Little Tokyo trust me you will love it Dolph Lundgren is a legend

[@LM-Whit-99]

The first 3 were my favorite. They never had the same feel to me after that.

[@tomfurr6103]

I saw rocky at the theater when i was 18 so you know i am an old guy ,but I'm with you this one was only 90 minutes and it moved very fast .The original was my favorite but 3 was a close 2nd.Great reaction you are a very intelligent young lady.

[@alfrednaify1683]

They bring back Ivan Drago in Creed II when Drago coaches his son to fight Apollo's son. Stallone has written all the Rocky and Creed movies. Why Stallone always looks smaller is because he is only 5'9" to 5'10" tall. Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed) is 6'2" and played college football at San Diego St. then 1 year with the Oakland Raiders. Dolph Lundgren (Ivan Drago) is 6'5" to 6'6" tall. He was very much into the Martial Arts with a 4th degree black belt in Karate. Creed III is scheduled to come out this year on 11-23-2022. Stallone will not be in Creed III.

[@ChillMonger]

I haven't been here in a while and HOLEY SMOKES you blew up! Good job Gabby. I remember being introduced to your channel on Rod's shout out show and being impressed by your ninja turtles art! As far as Rocky goes ya the continuity in this franchise is awesome. We haven't missed a moment of his life. I never noticed that Drago's wife was an athlete too. It foreshadows them having athletic children

[@Californiablend]

Welcome back!

[@christopheryochum3602]

Don't know if you saw this...you were explaining something to us when Drago said, "He's not human; he's like a piece of iron."

[@Burt_Fuggin_Reynolds]

RIP Carl Weathers

[@naomiW983]

Rest in peace, Carl. I've been rewatching the Rocky movies today.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

I see you’ve never driven in snow before. Yes. Chains on the tires helps a bit since snow gets slippery.

[@stevemortorff7690]

I read a lot of commentaries, and just started on yours, which are the most enjoyable. I have subscribed. Keep going. I would love to hear you do Christmas movies this coming season! Thank you!

[@Californiablend]

Thanks, will do!

[@timomerkhoffer3042]

I know, Apollo was tough.. Thank u for the journey! Great reaction!

[@jddole7079]

Been watching some of videos I love your reactions especially Halloween I’m hoping more Halloween movies in future you’re entertaining and great personality to go with it

[@JamesCena007]

Love your reaction and will you be watching Rocky IV Director's Cut and give your opinion when you do your reaction to Rocky V

[@Jason-bk3nl]

It definitely holds up to time better.

[@00ghostcobra]

There was actually a Rocky video game for the Sega Genesis back in the 90's.. In it you played as Rocky and foght Creed, Lang and Drago.. It's a short game, but was still pretty fun.

[@Luckydraw4me]

One of my favorites

[@clodadd468]

If I was Rocky I would have thrown in the towel at the end of the first round. Apollo might not want to speak to me ever again, he may hate me for the rest of his life, but at least he'll have a rest of his life.

[@carlosrvra]

Rocky V is ok, but VI is pretty enjoyable, and the Creeds are great!

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@-NOCAP-]

Did you hear the infamous "If he dies, he dies" from Drago as Apollo was laying in the ring dieing? I asked because the way it was edited it only showed him saying the second half, and you were talking over and didn't seem to have a reaction to it like people normally do. Got to be the most cold-blooded quote I've ever heard about somebody who was laying there dying.

[@ckobo84]

Yeah it just didn't work out, she missed it. If reactors paused the video every time they say something that wouldn't be good either. That's the down side to this reaction stuff, oh well.

[@kevinmclemore1476]

Babygirl you are incredible! Love your spirit.

[@tonycampbell4982]

Steroids was in sports scandals around this time. Drago character also played He-Man in Masters of the universe. Rocky 4 is the best film and it was made more for the guy fans.

[@rashadwalker8218]

They were injecting Drago with steroids which is against boxing sanctions

[@ckobo84]

Perhaps the reason Drago wasn't a professionally sanctioned fighter.

[@paulamoya7956]

You are Golden⭐️As are your reactions..You Will Love Creed!!⭐️

[@nitelite78]

Fair point about Apollo's death being rushed. I guess they were trying to shock the audience - He's here one minute, gone forever the next minute - kind of thing. But I think you're right they should have made that longer. Rocky IV is a pretty short film at only 90mins - half an hour shorter than the first two films.

[@salvadorjimenez2872]

-13:17. I hope you're pleased. This is arguably the most popular Rocky movie of the franchise. It has it's silly moments. Its very much of its time; pure flash & 80s. 3 was where the franchise began to change. This one's where it "jumped the shark." But it also has the best training montage of the franchise.

[@nealturner7348]

Hello, CB. Great Rocky reacts. Just love the channel. I don't get out much and I just want you to know your reacts bring me joy. You are adorable. Your cheer and enthusiasm are so infectious. I don't have a daughter, but if I did I would want her to be you. God bless and all the best! 🤘😎🤘

[@descepticon9213]

That fluid he is injecting Drago with is called ROIDS, gas, juice, performance enhancement, whatever you want to call it lol.

[@rxtsec1]

lol he fights a cartoon character on steroids

[@jesuspernia8031]

No Easy Way Out My absolute favorite song of ALL TIME

[@shannonwoods2413]

Hope you don't mind me saying, and I say this respectfully. You're absolutely beautiful! And I really enjoy watching your reaction videos!

[@CaddyJim]

It was hard to keep track of all the names you were given *Ivan Drago...lol😆😂*

[@dasecretformula6179]

During the making of this movie, Dolph Lundgren put Sylvester Stallone in the hospital for a week with broken ribs. He didn't hit him as hard as he could have.

[@Kainlarsen]

And Carl Weathers nearly walked out of the movie because Lundgren hit him that hard

[@Mr.PicoBoulevard]

Really enjoying your Rocky reactions. I highly recommend checking out the directors cut of Rocky 4 that came out in November. It has 40 minutes of different footage. I think it gives a different perspective and is darker, but better overall.

[@spacecatboy2962]

stalone said that if he could do it again, he would have not had apollo die. He would have been disabled and been a new trainer like mick

[@2swole]

You gotta definitely finish watching the Rocky series because Creed 1 & 2 brings back a lot of stuff and you might not understand. Love your reactions and can't wait for you to watch Creed 1 as it's one of my favorite movies of all time 🥊

[@crocdoctor7581]

Its the Eye of the Tiger Its the thrill of the fight lol These were all really good movies personally my favorites being Rocky 2 and 3 but that's just me 😇👍 ❤Psalms 144:1❤ Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.

[@timothywhitfield8785]

You got 5,6 Creed and Creed 2 left! - Some people don't like Rocky 5, and it would have been a bad LAST film, but now with Rocky 6 after it, they play together really well. Creed is great and Creed 2 is amazing with the return of Drago, now trailing his son. Gets much deeper into Drago and his life after the fight in Rocky 4... and how his relationship with his son changes.

[@wantutosigh1117]

Actually I didn't think Creed 2 got deep enough into the Drago's.

[@DR-uq1fr]

love the reaction

[@otisroseboro5613]

I have both the movie & the soundtrack album of Rocky 4

[@karlluigi1987]

ROCKY 4 - 50% Boxing, 50% Music Video

[@axelstone3131]

Oh how original

[@shangtatum1395]

I love it baby girl this was good

[@pxmonkeederp]

We don't talk about Rocky V. Rocky Balboa (aka Rocky 6) is superb.

[@anwarmuhammad9363]

Great movie and classic one of my favorite Apollo son will fight Drago son,come to find out when Drago lost not only he lost his title but he lost his respect from his country and lost his wife

[@johnwalkeristhatdude3018]

Rocky was the first Super Sayian

[@callmejacob3234]

I watched Rocky 4 with my grandpa when I was 10 and Apollo's death traumatized me I think the director's cut is a better film but I will always have a special place in my heart for Rocky 4

[@cinemappendix1389]

Rocky V is, IMO, skippable. But, you definitely should watch Rocky Balboa (the 6th one) before just jumping into Creed. Your analysis of this film is spot-on. The pacing is too quick at times and while the "No Easy Way Out" montage is meant to help process Creed's death and what's led up to this in the franchise, it should have been left more breathing room. Maybe a scene with Mrs. Creed blaming Rocky for Apollo's death, ala Mrs. Kintner in Jaws blaming Chief Brody, would have been appropriate. And more could have been done with Duke, Apollo's trainer, and Rocky outside of that one scene where he describes himself as Apollo's father-figure. Additionally, the ending speech about U.S.-Russian relations, while good, doesn't really flow from the strongest narrative of the film (Rocky avenging Apollo), but instead from the lesser narrative (the Cold War) so it doesn't feel like the real capstone this movie needs. Maybe a scene at the end with Rocky at Apollo's grave would have been appropriate. That said, I still really enjoy this film for the popcorn flick that it is, but there's far less pathos than in the other installments.

[@Drawkcabi]

Definitely, Rocky Balboa (Rocky VI) is like a bridge between the Rocky series and the Creed series.

[@Mr.PicoBoulevard]

Dont skip any. Even Rocky 5

[@rxtsec1]

you should watch 5 for context, if you don't want to react fine but at least watch it. 6 and creed won't make sense without it

[@joaopauloj.p.5263]

The version CUT is a infinita better !!!!! Congrats from Brazil.

[@goat1408]

My forever opinion: WATCH MOVIES, JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.

[@gustamantis1995]

Don't stop! Balboa is maybe the best one!

[@mayboy128]

I’ve so enjoyed your reactions to this series! I wanna chime in with what others said and suggest you check out the Director’s Cut of Rocky IV. Drago’s character is more fleshed out. A lot of reactors are curious as to why Drago was so quiet. I think the point is that he’s a propaganda puppet for the Soviet Union against the West. That’s why it’s such a big deal towards the end when he screams that he’s fighting for himself. He might have been put in a gulag for being defeated (I haven’t seen Creed II yet, so no one spoil anything for me!).

[@michaelzabala4850]

Wait wait wait!!! You must watch Rocky 5 and 6 before going to the Creed movies!!!! 😱😱😯😯 Great movies still.