Rocky V (1990) - Movie Review

[@CodyLeachYT]

Rocky Balboa was released in 2006...not 2016.

[@StultifiedGraphics]

Haha was gonna say

[@chrisretzlaff2895]

I thought you said for 16 yrs not 2016, and that tracks 1990-2006

[@chrisretzlaff2895]

Nvrmnd you did say 2016, and you missed Demolition Man🤣🤣

[@MellowMutationTV]

Man time flies

[@kevinklare6436]

Yeah I was gonna pounce on that hahah.

[@jayge17]

"You knocked him down, why don't you try knockin me down now?" For all of this film's flaws, I still think that is one of my favorite lines of the whole franchise

[@deerstalker166]

It’s the best line in the franchise so underrated I get goose bumps when I hear it

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Loved that line too. I know this sounds weird, but it was like Rocky was a real life version of Goku- simpleton in a sense but high morals and would defend a friend to the end

[@TheJrod482x]

It's a good line. His delivery his great too.

[@misschiefmanager6670]

One of my favorites is "I want my respect!" and Rocky replies, "So come and get it."

[@Nighthawk-ex2ep]

​@@misschiefmanager6670 badass line

[@rxtsec1]

I'm so glad you gave Stallone credit for trying something different with the street fight. I love it & if you understand the Rocky character after Tommy hit pauli he had to deal with him right there, right now, tonight. And to do it for Pauli of all people shows the amazing person Rocky is.

[@secularbelt]

Kinda shows rocky is misguided IMO

[@rxtsec1]

@@secularbelt I can agree with that but he was gonna love paulie to the day he died no matter what. Because it's Rocky as much as a normal person would hate this. he would love & care for him for better or worse no matter what. for him to dump pauli would feel out of his character. And even if he wanted to do it (which he never did). Adrian is just as sweet as he is & she loved her brother despite his mistreatment of her. So she wouldn't let it Happen either.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

​@@rxtsec1 fr man Great assessment

[@DNOstalgia]

I agree but wish the fight choreography was better

[@Vorgaloth]

Tommy Morrison wasn't that bad, especially for his first acting gig. The dinner scene where he talks about his father beating him and his mother, the character in his voice progressively gets more emotional, and the way he did it took some skill so I'll give him that.

[@opaque4742]

Compared to Antonio Tarver in Rocky Balboa, Morrison's acting was good in V. Not speaking of either movie's quality.

[@robertwild9447]

This is my least favorite Rocky movie, but I don't think it's that bad. I appreciate what it was trying to do, and it definitely has it's moments. I'm glad Stallone was able to make Rocky Balboa and end the series on a higher note. The Creed movies have been a great continuation as well.

[@bfmvjcf245]

I've always really enjoyed rocky V, the sad reality is this a common story for many boxers who had all the money and fame and end up back where they started. The street fight at the end is great too. I think people forget Rocky was the muscle for a loan shark in the first movie

[@jplonsdale7242]

I just thought they could have had a better reason for Rocky losing everything other than Paulie signing some documents he had no idea about

[@bfmvjcf245]

@@jplonsdale7242 I can agree with that, I watched this as a kid so I definitely have nostalgia for it

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Yeh this came back full circle for Rocky. Rocky just is a barometer of life, ya know?

[@brianbickel1157]

Career nosedive you say? Have you forgotten the 1993 prophecy, that was “Demolition Man”?

[@jamesmuller1481]

Rocky was retired in this film. His glory days were behind him. The movie was as good as it could be.

[@tylerlucas3752]

I have never thought Rocky V was that bad. There are some really deep and emotional scenes. Rocky remembering Mickey in the gym. Adrian and Rocky on the street after Tommy drops him to go with Duke. Very powerful scenes. Also the street fight is pretty good! Rocky V may not be as great as some of the entries… but it is NOT as bad as some say it is.

[@TylerMBuller12]

I think it's still a great film. Ya it's definitely the weakest of the mainline rocky films but considering how great this franchise is rocky 5 is still very much a good rocky film.

[@csm101rus]

Glad somebody else noticed the Adrian rocky in the street scene. Talia shire does something very special, she gives rocky a dressing down whilst begging him to remember his family. Stallone himself should remember some parts of this film are very good and stand the rest of time really well.

[@FilmBoBaggins211]

I love that Sage was casted as his son. It's beautiful yet sad, specially when you realize he passed in 2012. It's nice knowing that they can share that movie.

[@MellowMutationTV]

I agree

[@XIXRayderXIX]

Must be tough for sly to watch that film and everyone hates on it, rough.

[@FilmBoBaggins211]

@@XIXRayderXIX I agree. I actually kinda like the movie. It's not my favorite by all means,but it has its charm

[@XIXRayderXIX]

@@FilmBoBaggins211 rocky 5 compared to films that come out nowadays is a watchable film defo the worst rocky but still a watchable film.

[@FilmBoBaggins211]

@@XIXRayderXIX absolutely. Couldn't agree more lol. Definitely worth many rewatches

[@jaredarnold640]

It was a good idea, but just not executed well. Like you said, Rocky would have never had to fight again if he did not want to fight. He could have made money off appearances, etc. But the flashback scene with Mickey brings a tear to my eye every single time I watch it.

[@DexterJedi007]

Rocky V is extremely underrated and doesn't deserve the hate it gets. I remember seeing the movie in the theater with my brother a few times as a kid. The street fight is my favorite fight of the entire series, just wish it was longer in length. Love the scene with Mickey! It's a shame that this films score has still never got a release after 33 years. Glad to see other people commenting and giving this film some love.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

The only real problem that I have with Rocky 5 is the plot is a bit contrived in it's setup, however once the movie gets going it's pretty entertaining.

[@jamesmuller1481]

I never thought it was bad. I never second guessed this movie until the internet came out and i saw all these people shitting on it. I still don't think it's bad. I don't care what other people say.

[@xjoemallardx]

​@@jamesmuller1481 Stallone even hated this movie.

[@jamesmuller1481]

@@xjoemallardx Oh really. Then why did he make it?

[@josefengelhardt2767]

​@@xjoemallardxAs much as i don't like Rocky 5, I do give Stallone credit for at least trying his best. I agree that Rocky Balboa the next movie was a career saving for Stallone. Cliffhanger and Cop Land were great movies but from the 90s or early 2000s Stallone's popularity was declining because of Rocky 5.

[@eternalhalloween1]

I actually really liked RV. While 1-4 focused on the rising of the underdog, V focused on deception. I like how Tommy was a good guy who fell victim to the Anakin Skywalker trap. George Washington Duke was the comical villain who knew how to manipulate situations. Apollo in R2 was the tragic villain who had understandable reasons for his frustrations. Tommy was a good guy who fell victim to the evils of the industry. And GWD was the villain who (to some extent) was also a victim of the press. As far as I'm concerned. ROCKY V totally gets an A.

[@gstcomputing65]

I like Rocky V, but I remember not wanting to see it back in 1990. The thing I really miss is there was no Rocky training for a big fight. I know the story would not have allowed for this, but the training part is what got my adrenaline pumping before the big fight.

[@PurplegirlEmma]

I think a "bad taste" is more than bad is the impression that I was left with rocky V. Is losing his fortune, and on top losing his health is too much. And is because Rocky is such a beloved character that you don't want anything bad to happen to that character.

[@dmurph2990]

I was born in 1990 so this is the very first Rocky movie I seen so this is my favorite of the series….”Yo Tommy, you knocked him down how bout you try knocking me down”

[@secularbelt]

Does that happen with any series you watch?

[@DNOstalgia]

@@secularbelt Hahahahaha

[@DNOstalgia]

"My Ring's Outside"

[@DNOstalgia]

@@secularbelt If that is the case mine should be Rocky II lol

[@darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth]

The story of Tommy in real life was pretty crazy too.

[@lancemaness5519]

I actually like this one a lot. The older I get the more I understand it and appreciate it. Plus “you knocked him down why don’t you try knocking me down now”

[@mandeehess3618]

As someone who grew up watching Stallone movies with her father… not only do I love the Rocky movies…. But some of my other older faves are Tango & Cash, Cobra, Judge Dredd, Cliffhanger and… wait for it.. Rhinestone. That’s not even a joke. My family and I watch Rhinestone at least once a year. It’s a cult classic for us. Stallone and Dolly Parton? Yes and please. 😂

[@christermyrberg3661]

Tango & Cash 👊

[@mandeehess3618]

@@christermyrberg3661 Aww hell yeah! 'you don't know chit!' 'fubar'... haaaa classic. lol.

[@christermyrberg3661]

@@mandeehess3618 "Well he's standing on a puddle & it's not raining!" Glad to see that someone else also likes Rhinestone 😁

[@mandeehess3618]

@@christermyrberg3661 ‘definitely a hatchet murderer…’ we quote lines from rhinestone alllll the time lol.

[@simonbrandy9662]

I agree, Rocky V is underrated. Tommy Morrison was a good twist on being the villain. It also helped he was a pro boxer, his fight scenes were great.

[@alexdas2000]

Tommy Morrison wasn’t the villain, he was a pawn that George Washington Duke was using to get Rocky back in the ring. That was his plan throughout the whole movie

[@bbonds7849]

Richard Gant, as George Washington Duke, steals every scene that he's in. You can literally watch the movie for his performance alone, which is grossly underrated.

[@rxtsec1]

I read & watched a documentary about Rocky 5 in which advidsen said he only agreed to do part 5 because of Rocky dying but Stallone changed the ending & because of this the whole tone of the movie had to change so in his eyes Stallone was responsible for the tone change because without killing Rocky it had to he different & it wasn't the movie he signed up for. He also said since Sly wasnt willing to kill Rocky it suffered a box office death instead & he said Stallone stepped in making other creative changes he didn't like. He said had Stallone just let him do the movie they both originally agreed on then it would have been good & Rocky dying would be a event people would go see. Now with all that said I'm glad Sly changed his mind & am happy with the movie we got. But I just wanted to point out his side of the story.

[@lennoxmate4064]

The scene with Adrian and Rocky where she tells him “you’re losing your family!” Is possibly the most emotional and gut wrenching scene in the series.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Yes she was at her wits end with Rocky.

[@darthmeticulous6901]

2:55 Actually, Rocky Balboa was released in 2006, not 2016. Also, while I do have Rocky V rated in last place, I do not think it is anywhere as bad as many people claim it is.

[@memecity9849]

I thought I was tripping when we said 2016 lol. We all make mistakes

[@clintonkildepsteen3982]

​@@memecity9849 my brain was playin tricks on me too when he said that

[@DoctorSpectre9781]

Thanks for giving Rocky V some well deserved love, I was like fifteen or so when I watched these movies which was almost ten years ago at this point. I had watched James Rolfes Rocky videos and he said Rocky V was bad, so when I watched the movie I ended up actually liking it and it honestly has my favorite fight throughout the series. (The street fight) great review Cody.

[@kingkev6338]

I love Rocky 5 it’s legit my favorite Rocky since I was a kid, my dad loved all of them and had to show me this series. I remember just thinking “Rocky street fighting???” And I loved Tommy Gunn I loved the story with him and his son. This movie deserve so much more love. Another reason I love the content!!!

[@fabianstark1309]

Rocky 5 is one of the best Rocky films, it's just misunderstood. Really hoping for an extended cut of the film.

[@purplehat2989]

It's highly likely that Stallone is currently re-cutting Rocky V (and Rocky Balboa) which will be released on 4K later in the year. The deleted scenes for Rocky V are excellent, so a re-cut could potentially be a huge, huge improvement.

[@SomethingThatSCREAMS]

No reason to re-cut Balboa, that film is excellent.

[@docrichann]

Thanks for this. I love Rocky V. For me, it's not the worst and it's not even my least favorite of all the Rocky films. 😊

[@commonwealthedison2640]

Bold take: Rocky V is better than Rocky Balboa.

[@edwardviator9925]

Say what you will, but I really like Rocky V. The big complaint I heard back when this came out was the lack of a legit boxing match for the finale. But I love the street fight at the end. I also liked his son in this one. The character had a good arc and it was executed well. The other big complaint was the fact that Rocky loses his money. But I was okay with that too. I mean, plenty of boxers face similar circumstances, and it puts Rocky back in the position of being an underdog.

[@lsauthor]

Rocky 5 is one of the most rewatched in the series for me. I really love it and think it is so underrated.

[@lastjedi7302]

I liked the Duke character. That type of promoter which is very real in boxing was never explored until this movie so they needed that.

[@harveydodd8803]

I agree that it was worth exploring the promoter aspect of boxing. I just felt like they made Duke too comically ridiculous. Don King was a corrupt motherfucker and a thief, but he was arguably the greatest boxing promoter in the history of the sport. I would’ve like to have seen him portrayed more ambiguously before finally dropping the facade and showing how deeply and irredeemably corrupt he was. Because that’s the arch we all took with Don King.

[@SarahsKnight0]

9:19 - And that's why, despite my also not hating this movie nearly as much as what most Rocky fans seemed to, I have to give criticism on this fight scene. I don't see how, with bare knuckles and all, this fight would not have realistically ended in anything less than Rocky's brain death.

[@Fixxxer07082]

Rocky V gets so much blind hate and thats unfortunate. I’ve always liked it….as a fan of the character, I enjoyed seeing what happened after the astronomical highs of Rocky IV (let’s face it, going back to the roots was the only real way to follow up that juggernaut of a film). Story-wise, I like the father/son relationship and how it mirrors what Sly and Sage were going through at the time in real life…those personal struggles really come through in Sage’s performance, especially when Rocky finally chases after Robert and they have their heart to heart. Yes, the weakest element of the film is the soundtrack…the New Jack sound that it adopts has not aged well at all. Thank God for that workprint version that uses (mostly) tracks from the previous films.

[@ColorsBright]

You forgot Demolition Man... As a teenager in the 90s, Demolition Man was basically what Stallone was hanging on with while Arnold was killing it in the 90s.

[@AnthonyVenutolo]

A few years ago, I stumbled across a director’s workprint of rocky five and it was completely different… Different takes on the dialogue and different music… It really did feel more aligned with the first two films. If you dig hard enough, you can find it. I did a whole podcast episode on it. My theory is that John delivered his work print and the studio flipped and turned to Stallone to fix it… That’s the cut we got.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@Cody Hope one day in 2023 or 2024 we get a top 15 or top 20 low gore horror for this of us whom love the genre but just can not do the gore. As always thanks for the reviews and rankings. Best to the wife and family. Podcast was fun love the banter between you and the Mrs :) she seems like a touch judge if she is not a fan of the movie's genre lol.

[@dchardinaycole5944]

I’m with you there, you should start that channel.

[@RustyRagesRegularly]

I truly believe if Tommy Gunn and Rocky have an actual Boxing match the 5th movie is viewed very differently by a lot of people.

[@boshrek4759]

I watched this in the theatre and to tell you the truth I was so pumped up leaving theatre I felt like starting a fight with anyone 😁. I really enjoyed this movie. Never understood the hate!

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Never understood the hate man

[@Wholesomewebs]

I commend the return to form this film tried to take. It reminded us who Rocky was. The street brawler from Philly. Plus him drilling street wisdom into Robert at the start. Even with brain damage, the streets were Rocky’s playpen. Tommy’s character sucked tho, dude was never genuinely thankful. I wish he had more time to develop.

[@angelmoss4580]

Thank you Cody. Rocky v isn't that bad like people think. Five years after I was born it hit the perfect time for me and it was on TV first so is how I discovered the franchise. I got love for this movie.

[@pallidmask3822]

Always liked Rocky V. Never deserved all the hate it gets.

[@MattW30356]

I always enjoyed Rocky 5, despite being told by everyone growing up that it was a terrible movie. Never really understood the hate it gets honestly, its a good film but like you said, it's the weakest of the franchise.

[@memecity9849]

I like how Rocky's son ages like 5 years in one day lol

[@RobindeValkNL]

I always liked Rocky V even though it's probably my least favourite. The Mickey flashback scene is beautiful, Rocky is pretty much the Rocky again from the first and second movie. Adrian has evolved again even more. His son Sage a real good job as a first time actor.

[@cinemacola6398]

This is actually my second favorite Rocky movie. Idc what anyone says. Rocky one and 5 are fantastic.

[@zippos7952]

Agreed. While the movie does have some problems, I've always been a defender of Rocky V. I love how it brings back the drama element.

[@jasonvoorhees310]

No it isn't that bad. Even though it's ranked last on my list it's still a film I watch when i marathon them. I love the franchise so that means Rocky 5 too. Looking foward to Balboa and the creed reviews. Cause I love them too. Just wish Stallone was involved and everything was good between the two parties. But oh well, mabey one day.

[@Kilan80]

I was born in the 80s. So I understood a lot of the values in this movie. I got the family dynamics. All these movies are flawed. Less so Rocky I. But this is a good movie, and an even more balanced review

[@leethomas2155]

No way was Rocky V the worst in the series. That was Rocky IV in my opinion. The five minute flashback scene with Micky is better than the whole of Rocky IV. To be fair though I've ordered the directors cut of Rocky IV. Hopefully it's the improvement you say it is lol.

[@ajax3748]

Thought I was the only one who thought rocky V was underrated. Doesn't deserve all the hate in my opinion

[@ZakynthosDiamandis]

Morrison was absolutely tremendous to say he had no prior acting experience. Probably had more range than Sly. Although that's not saying much 😅 Also people moan Rocky lost everything. However, this is realistic and has sadly happened to many successful boxers.

[@VinElliott]

I LOVED Rocky IV and then they gave us a very down on his luck Rocky V movie. But after your review, i think i will try to give it a watch again. I haven’t seen it since i watched it in 1990. You made total sense on what Stallone was going for and maybe i will appreciate it more now since i’m older now.

[@PaulRizzo]

This movie is a let down because Rocky lost everything but it had its moments. To me, THAT LEFT HOOK he gives Tommy against the fence that knocks him down the first time when Rocky tells him he loved him, that is THE MOST devastating punch in all of film!

[@andymartin3039]

Interesting video and I agree with you on a number of points, but I don't agree on the overall product, it's bad, really bad, it does feel to me like there is missing footage, it's choppy in some sequences giving it an incomplete feel. I agree with all your negatives but I've got to add another and it's the fight at the end, we're told Rocky could suffer permanent brain damage if he fights again and we see how bad his condition is when it flares up just for chasing Tommy's car down the street, and so he has the fight, bare knuckle as wel so a lot more dangerous, we see he suffers a lot of punishment in the fight, but by the end, nah he's good, no problems here! It feels off, I get why they didn't want to go with a downer ending, but they shouldn't introduce it and note such possible severity with it and then they just chicken out and abandon it by the end.

[@DNOstalgia]

On Paper I think it probably looked much better but for me the execution of it fell short, the performances are far too overblown, everyone on a full 10 with the overreacting and dramatics. I saw it at 11 in the cinema and loved it abd the street fight but even now that fight is disjointed and unrealistic and poorly done and you can see Stallone is using a double too. I am so pleased for 2006 He brought Balboa back with a far superior performance and better execution.

[@hiphophappeningkenny2371]

45 and managed to avoid Rocky V all these years but saw your Rocky IV vid and thought, you know what? It's time! And boy, while I agree with a lot of what you spoke about? This movie absolutely SUCKS the oxygen out any room its playing in!! Also, I think I can safely say, this is THE worst soundtack to a movie in history. It was very nearly the reason movies went back to the silent era(its rumoured "the Artist" director saw this movie and used it as inspiration) Bit all in all, not nearly as terrible as folks made it out to be. And, like you, I actually really do hope Stallone revisits this and gives it a go over. It might actually reveal a good movie, the makings of which can be seen, lurking in there, waiting to be found!

[@HEYitzED]

I already like Rocky V. But man it would be nice to have a directors cut. Hope it’s coming soon!

[@StultifiedGraphics]

I was still young when i watched Rocky 5, This was the first Rocky i got to see in the cinemas, I was like 13 when i went to the cinema by myself to watch it and i loved it. This was the first soundtrack i bought as well, the music may not have aged as well but i still get a kick out of Rocky 5. It felt right that it ended with a Street fight knowing where Rocky came from.

[@TheAlmightyExlennium]

At 2:52 2016? LOL...Rocky Balboa came in late 2006. Still great review Cody 👍

[@Kennethmarchant9705]

The only reason that's bother me is his son, from Rocky 4 he's 5 year pld and in this movie he's teenager. Supposedly it's take after the boxing match between Rocky and Dragon. It would probably work better if the story took place like 5 or 6 year later and make Rocky's son grew a bit. Just that would work for me.

[@taylorpack7705]

Buddy he ages 5 years every single movie lol 😂

[@shawndenson3019]

Agree 100%. Is it a great film? Nope. Is it the worst of the franchise? Definitely. Is it still a decent film? Yep.

[@jamesmuller1481]

There's nothing wrong with this movie. If they had the original music, people would bitch and say, "we heard that before." People are gonna bitch no matter what. I liked the music. It was different. The Elton John song at the end is top notch. I enjoyed this entire movie. It may have sucked that Rocky lost everything, but it is inspiring for people like me who lost everything.

[@kalebpeaden9527]

Rocky V is so under rated and love your channel man!!

[@Toxicgamer-ut9dd]

I think this movie is definitely the weakest out of the franchise but I think this movie is still good though

[@JasonJones-zn2os]

The look on Paulie's face right after he gets knocked down by Tommy is priceless. It so low key says "Checkmate, Tommy." Paulie is far smarter than people give him credit for.

[@AliFrankTheTank]

As someone who would say this is the worst (even tho it’s a good film) in the franchise .. “If ya lose, ya finished!!!” lives in my head rent free. 😂😂

[@midlevelmedia]

I don't care what anyone says, I love Rocky 5!

[@DeadgrinCustoms]

We need elements from the workprint to make it into the director's cut

[@mikekaraoke]

What rather ticked me off as a kid/now, is after that street fight Rocky could of just fought Cane and knocked him out in 3 rounds then got all the money back + then also became a commentator for other fights like Apollo did in Rocky 3!

[@AHD4020]

Demolition man, judge dredd(bad fun), assassins, cliffhanger, daylight even dtox don't know what your watching champ but he had some fantastic movies in the 90s early 2000s

[@pete8492]

Rocky V has heart. It’s low key compared to IV but has some excellent moments. I don’t understand the hate.

[@AJDaniels99]

I never thought it was abysmal but definitely didn't like it compared to the other movies

[@xjoemallardx]

I loved this movie when I was a kid. The Mickey flashback still gets me teary eyed.

[@germantorre1422]

Rocky V was and still my favourite. At least ita not a videoclip.

[@jamesmorant1406]

I felt Rocky 5 got to much hate it was decent sequel Tommy gunn definitely is the weakest of Rocky opponent and Rocky losing everything was the wrong choice

[@markdenton3141]

I’m 40 now, this was the first Rocky movie I watched, and saw in the theaters. I loved it. And when I realized there were 4 movies before this one I asked my dad if we could rent them. Lol great weekend

[@stephannelson8780]

I have seen bites and pieces of this over the years. But finally watched it all the way through the other day. It honestly just didn’t sit well with me. I didn’t like that they took everything away from him, I didn’t like that his son had a massive age change from one movie to the next, I didn’t like that Stallone was talking like he did in the first two movies before he even moved back to the old neighborhood. It seemed to me most of the actors weren’t really into there performances either. I liked the street fight I think there was some good idea but they fell short and the first 4 are just so much better, it just doesn’t feel like it fits and the tone of this movie was all over the place like it didn’t know what it wanted to be. Dark and gritty or an action comedy. I loved the first 4 I remember 6 being good but haven’t watched in years. I wanted to like this one but just didn’t. Hopefully it’ll grow on me.P.S anyone who does like it I’m glad for you and kinda jealous. 😂

[@chrisretzlaff2895]

End fight was definitely one of the better fights and I love the mickey flashes and that music starts fires me up. Definitely Washington was Don King, I agree with the Paulie thing, but he did keep his mom's house so they had somewhere to live at least. I feel that Paulie in Balboa really shines.

[@MMARussy]

A stallones directors cut is needed for this film. I personally love all of them but seeing what he did with 4s directors cut it would be awesome to see.

[@DNOstalgia]

Could he do that with a movie he didn't direct?

[@JarredCarneyOFFICIALBULLDOG]

@@DNOstalgia He could probably make an extended cut or re-do the work-print, by seeing as he doesn't own the rights to the franchise and the movie features his son who passed away I doubt he will touch this film anytime soon.

[@leethomas2155]

Thank you... somebody who has the good sense to praise Rocky V.

[@DarthLotus]

Idk Demolition man, cliffhanger and dredd were some guilty pleasures. I really wish they would of franchised Tango and Cash that movie was dope. Rocky V holds a place in my heart that final street battle when micky comes to him and says get up you son of a bitch cause micky loves ya hits the spot.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

I know man. Righteous man

[@krinkle7695]

My nit pick with this movie is when Rockys plane lands and there is a band playing the theme song. So the theme exists within the universe? I'm not a fan of meta in Rocky movies lol

[@sepultura7771]

Lol I never thought of that,interesting

[@chriszajac8818]

Ive always loved Rocky V even when everyone else hated it. I can watch and enjoy it anytime and love the soundtrack! Def a product of the time

[@dannygagne4693]

I think what I like the least with this movie is the fact that Tommy Gunn is such an asshole, I dunno, pisses me off every time. But there are lots of interesting parts in there.

[@thehonestshakespearian7936]

Daaamn Cody, i was also born in 1990. 90s kid to the end.

[@chrisinfiesto835]

U mentioned the soundtrack; but not the end credits song by Elton John. That was 💯🔥🤙🏽😎!

[@christianm.2466]

Idk I really liked Rocky 5, I think I like it a little more than 4

[@rxtsec1]

Someone defending Rocky V. Yes as a kid this was my favorite Rocky movie and to be honest it's now on the lower end of all the franchise movies but I still love this movie. Once I see Creed 3 I can't wait to do my re ranking. Also I have a ranking of all Rocky/Creed characters & George Washington Duke I have as #6. Finally I agree with you that this movie sets up the phenomenal later movies to come so it was needed.

[@jediknightgeo]

I 100% agree. I remember seeing Rocky V in theaters when it released and was highly disappointed. Saw it again a few years ago and thought "damn, this really isn't as bad as I remember. In fact, it's pretty good all things considered". Is it the weakest in the series? Undoubtedly, but weakest doesn't mean bad.

[@pjpatron]

Yes… Thank you, I don’t understand why this movie is so hated. I do enjoy Rocky 5 and it is completely underrated.

[@pierre-alexandredemers4423]

agreed

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

The biggest problem with a film is that the plot doesn't make a lot of sense at first but overall I do feel the film is underrated as well.

[@tjcarr8097]

It’s the worst of the series. But! I can still watch it to this day. It was the first one I went to the theater to see with one of my uncles. I also have stated that we don’t get Rocky Balboa without 5

[@zchiefz7606]

The ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on Tommy Morrison is sad but a great watch. He was on his way to going toe to toe with Tyson.

[@hunterdickerson5698]

Alot of people don't know that the guy could actually fight 48-3 wbo champ RIP Tommy

[@hoov66.6]

I have always loved this film. Got made fun of for it. Saw this with my dad in theaters. Good memories. Love to see that alternate cut cleaned up that’s floating around.

[@Significant7rapsongs]

I totally agree with you, but Rocky him self hates this movie 🍿🎥

[@brucewayne1662]

Cody, have you seen Avildsen's workprint cut? It is quite a bit better and does remove all the 90s hip hop music. Not sure if he was trying to claim that the hip hop music wasnt his idea.

[@angelmoss4580]

I do know rocky v was supposed to be a very different movie from what we got due to the studio getting involved. So maybe Stallone will clear that up wit a directors cut. Let's hope we get that one day.

[@simonbelmont65]

A recut of Rocky 5 would definitely be nice but I really don’t think Stallone would do it because his son Sage who was in Rocky 5 has sadly passed away and I think it would be too painful for him to do that.

[@rxtsec1]

Hopefully sly is doing a recut. I'll be there

[@samhaigler1716]

THANK YOU! Totally agree. I enjoy it every time. I DIDNT HEAR NO BELL!

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Excellent movie review thanks 👍