Sylvester Stallone Calls Arnold Schwarzenegger "A Genius" | Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Sylvester Stallone joins Jonathan on the couch to talk Arnold Schwarzenegger, critics criticizing Rambo's violence, staying in shape and family life.
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He defends the ultra-violent new Rambo which critics are saying is the most violent film in years: "It's very violent, but I thought I can't soft-pedal it, it's a real war film."
And reveals there are more Rambos to come: "I'd love to go back to Rambo again, you don't get to play that kind of character very often. At first it was stereotyped but now I'm really proud to have done it. It's timely, ten years ago it wouldn't have been right."
Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone takes to the sofa, along with Skins star Nicholas Hoult and mezzo-soprano sex symbol Katherine Jenkins. With music from the Guillemots.
[Original Broadcast Date: 15 February 2008]
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[@1tonybricky]

He has been my idol since day 1 on screen and you can see the kind of guy he is, he's gracious, not conceited and I loved this interview, long live your acting days Sir Sly!!

[@hagestad]

funny commend considered Sly day 1 on the screen

[@matimus100]

Send Him to Ukraine he has plenty of ammunition

[@Buccaneer1968]

Although very successful, Stallone as an actor is very underrated. The scene in First Blood where he breaks down emotionally and tells Colonel Trautman the story about his dying friend in Vietnam is one of the best performances ever in the history of cinema.

[@jazzman2516]

Agreed. What a beautiful scene.

[@ryanrobinson8682]

How is he underrated? He's massively respected and admired globally. What a strange comment

[@Buccaneer1968]

@@ryanrobinson8682 Nobody is saying that he isn't respected or admired. As an actor he is underrated. He won't show up in anyone's top ten list of actors from his era like Pacino, De Niro or Hofman. Yet his performance in First Blood is outstanding and especially the ending is one of the best dramatic scenes put on film.

[@patrickshanahan1617]

That and the Mick death scene. Absolutely capable and just had a vision.

[@davidh7832]

I’ve seen that movie plenty of times and like the scene; HOWEVER, it is kind of hard to make out the words he says in that scene, in my opinion. He kinda hasn’t broken out of that action hero mold though, but he’s still an iconic actor.

[@RAGING_MIRAGE]

This is one of my fave Stallone interviews. I saw it in 2008 when it was originally on TV. Brilliant..

[@paulskinback717]

No one mentioned the tulsa king can't wait for season 2

[@cavior44]

@@paulskinback717 yup, Tulsa king was the shit back in 2008

[@silverfilmsofficial]

Can't wait for Tulsa King season 2!

[@KelvinDominick-cl2xq]

One of the best things he has done. Love it.

[@arohajanie]

Me too, brilliant. 75 years old and charisma high!

[@glenniekiwi]

Hell yeah....awesome

[@jackbauer5455]

@@jameshickey1294where can i watch this show ?

[@seanlinesteammvg4967]

He has to get massive credit he could of retired but he took a lot of stick from critics about Tulsa king but I Wana see part 2 dam straight

[@SilentKnight43]

Great interview...loved this. Good chemistry between Sly and Jonathan.

[@matimus100]

Strange comment

[@SilentKnight43]

@@matimus100 Elaborate.

[@user-uv9yu6pf8s]

Toppers topp!!❤❤❤😊😅

[@AllMyLove111]

I Love This Man!!! My uncle had a part in Rocky 4... played one of the russian generals in the crowd. He was paid well... feed well all of it. He said that Sylvester Stallone was in every way a nice kind and gentle genuine Gentleman!!! Got to know him abit. Had pictures taken with him and rocky's wife. Anyway its nice to know that truely nice people are in this industry... He really did it on his own!!! Very inspirational... Keep Rocking Rocky!!! People call me Rocky because of my name though lol... Roxanne... Anyways All The Best!!!👏👏👏❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇🌈🌈🌈

[@Imyerda]

He's a very smart man imo & agree totally with your comment

[@AllMyLove111]

You think Sylvester Stallone well answer us... No

[@matimus100]

Congratulations on being in love with another man Thanks for telling everyone

[@MrEmotional33]

This guy is truly immortal as an actor in the action genre! Perhaps one of the most influential action stars in history so far!

[@markrutter2486]

And will

[@Imyerda]

Smart talented man . Never liked him as a kid but looking back this man was awesome.

[@themacattack6312]

How come you never liked him as a kid

[@AKIYIKO]

Weird !!!! He was like every kid's hero in the 80s and 90s

[@Snyper1405]

Very strange

[@Lee.Willcox]

A very smart man. Not much else to say really. Rocky, Rambo and some of the comedies are just great. All rounder and a lovely fellow from what it seams.

[@BeazleyStudios]

Stallone seems to have a great sense of humor. Not just talking about his films and life, but even in his films (the Rambo joke in Tango & Cash, the Expendables movies)

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

He's proven himself in the action/tough guy genre many times over. I wish he would tap into his vulnerable side more. The first Rocky movie did that, and I liked his performance in Copland. I'd like to see him pursue that more.

[@watchreadplayretro]

True yep, or more theatre style comedy like Oscar (for those that say he cannot act theatre style) Copland was great!

[@MD-cn1nt]

My two favorite Stallone films. Great performances in both.

[@CookingwithYarda]

Funny how Jonathan talking about Wambo and Woky movies 😂😂😂

[@dongraham4760]

Thats wocky to you my son !!!!

[@alexandreandrade3728]

A Hollywood gentleman making hardcore action old school great movies we all miss. Thank you Mr. Sly for all you have being doing for the last 30 or 40 years... Holywood Legend! Thank you

[@cognacandgreenstick]

This is 15 years old. I thought sly was looking good all of a sudden 🤣😂🤣

[@bigrobsydney]

Yeah, he's aged just a little, but then who wouldn't.

[@keithws2779]

I was actually thinking "is this recent? How the hell does Jonathan Ross still look so young?"

[@thenoelzoneofficialyoutube]

Grew up with him all my life from rocky to rambo havent seen tusla king yet but watched all his movies. Love him.

[@jonser20cent68]

What a great interview, it was clear how much it meant to Jonathan having Sly on the show. 😊

[@RioBow]

Watch Samaritan with Sly absolutely 💯 per cent fantastic. From England UK 🇬🇧

[@CarlWilson82]

One of the better interviews I've seen on this channel

[@beemrdon52]

Awesome interview.

[@Blaggard]

Named my son Rocky. Almost 22 years ago.

[@caravanstuff2827]

First rocky movie was a master piece..and deserved the Oscar for that year!!.😎

[@davidh7832]

Yea the boxing scene is awesome

[@dalegallacher7074]

Great interview

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

0:32 One of the worlds best. Response to video only.

[@soloa24]

In the rest of the world, Rambo is definitely known more than Rocky. Growing up, I thought Stallone’s real name was Rambo.

[@kellysanchez1000]

The rocky series changed my life. Funny to say but it shaped my childhood in subtle ways. Walked out of the theater, ran home, asked my dad for a punching bag...fast forward 25 years became a black belt, and even today work out every day - and in small ways I attribute this to Rocky even to this day.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Sly and Arnold Are Just Awesomeness!! 👊✊😊 They Are The MAN!! 👍👌💪🎃🍁🎃

[@_introvertlife3692]

I love those 70s vibes from this talkshow 🎉🎉

[@matimus100]

Easy loving lover 😆 🎶

[@Patrickjdee66]

Surprised people give Rocky 2 low scores, I thought it was the best of them all

[@WildMorgan]

Second best after first one.

[@SirHilaryManfat]

Rocky 2 is a brilliant sequel. Especially the moment Paulie says to Rocky "Win... Win". Gets me everytime.

[@Patrickjdee66]

@@SirHilaryManfatlol it’s Adrian that says it

[@raffaelecafiero3608]

First one Is a masterpiece. Rocky Balboa and Creed are nearly masterpieces. The others are crap, more or less.

[@Jatt-Lad]

Anyone remember Over The Top ? "💪" Classic.

[@davidmcginnis16]

Sly 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Luv his movies

[@nightking5907]

Its crazy how short hair can make you look 10 years younger. Stallone looking good

[@bungobilbo5709]

I'd say 15 years younger Broadcast date: 15/02/2008.

[@rayal4395]

@@bungobilbo5709hahahaha Ross left the Beeb long time ago. This was my favourite show back then

[@robr177]

You didn't need the clickbait title to get people to watch this. It wasn't until near the end, when they started talking about Arnie, that I realised they hadn't mentioned him yet.

[@911neverforget3]

You know who’s missing in that singing group? Broccoli Rabe. 😂😂😂

[@onlyme219]

I really liked both of these guys on this 👍

[@DJZedi]

13:48- “Now you knocked him out, why don’t you try knocking me out now”. Reminiscing..

[@rayprice7021]

So they sung the theme of a Gary Busey film

[@davidgordon2125]

My Papa was the manager of the meat processing center in the films at the time the Rocky movies were made. He said he met Sly but didn’t think much of him since he wasn’t a known actor. He always said how annoying it was during the filming because the crew slowed production. My Papa ❤️ was a no nonsense man, and he worked hard for his family. He was a boxer in his day and won the golden gloves!

[@AtrociousNightmare]

That was awesome!

[@jameshickey1294]

Sly is an icon. We all watched growing up. An hes right rocky 5 was below standard but balboa was a good end to probably 1 of the best characters in movie history 🎬👏

[@Starfield-Guy]

Damn I love Stallone, what a legend

[@NobodyYouKnow754]

This guy is an absolute legend

[@Brinta3]

Yes, he certainly is. That’s why he can get guests such as Sylvester Stallone.

[@thuaners]

i love that he can give honest ratings for his rocky movies! id agree in general 🥰 I loved Rocky 3 as a kid!

[@dardog7734]

Love this man

[@hannibalsmith3805]

Rocky 4 is 11 out of 10 for me

[@jamesratliff1803]

I must crush you!!! What a line lol.

[@jamesratliff1803]

@@SylvesterStallone-lm5cn Not sure hannibalsmith has seen your comment but if you're the real Sly I've got a few stories I'm working on currently and a plethora of movie ideas. Some of them are my own and some belong to other authors whom II have read and enjoyed. Just like to say whether you are the real Stallone or not, Sylvester Stallone stuck to his guns and bet it all on himself and won big because he believed. Rocky was an incredible launching pad. I am truly inspired by Stallone's personal story. Thanks for reading and God Bless.

[@daihok8138]

Actually it was I must Break you.@@jamesratliff1803

[@iwasthererecording]

The original IV or Rocky vs Drago, Stallones Directors Cut?. I think around 31 minutes of the original movie have been replaced with different or extended scenes compared to the original.

[@nigelheathcote6084]

A little joy goes along way

[@leewright6101]

2008 this i believe, love stalone ,, top guy,

[@damianlord7954]

Wonder if anyone has ever asked Sly if he’s seen or would watch Dead Mans Shoes? Great Shane Meadows film and Paddy Considine is excellent. Has a bit of a UK First Blood vibe.

[@julianhawkins9423]

Love this action actor

[@ABC-dw7pe]

He looks outstanding for his age

[@robertomoi2044]

It's 16 years old lol

[@AquarianAgeApostle]

Rocky 4 is my favourite from the series.

[@cobra8676]

There will be many action stars in the future, but there will be no one like Sylvester Stallone

[@davidfuentes1069]

Sorry Sly but I love #5

[@JJmoony]

A legend!

[@danasaeed9018]

I Never Saw This Interview Before, This Was In 2008 I Think.

[@erikroland689]

What a man

[@larybotea571]

I don’t care what anybody say , Stallone is a legend , I never watch a bad movie with him !!!

[@paulskinback717]

It's great to see stalone when I 1st see rocky with my mates we all went out jogging thrusting punches in front of us lol but I took up karate

[@gruthakhul100]

"the snake is a snake, the bomb is a bomb" - this is how its supposed to be! nothing against CGI, it brought us many, many beautiful cinema moments, but it should only be used as a tool and if absolutely necessary

[@andrealfa]

He looks great!

[@E32DJ-ELB24]

Legend Sylvester Stallone made some Iconic movies and is always gonna be part of history. 🥊🔥💯

[@annascott4255]

I ❤ Tulsa

[@Greg-Orian]

LEGEND...

[@DIYBFF123]

When was this??

[@bon3s325]

I would love to see a demolition man tv show

[@-Das.einsame.Elektron-]

the most underrated actor

[@matimus100]

Doppy next

[@savage1469]

Legend

[@Sameer-Mustafah-Raza1-2-1]

8:42 😂😂😂

[@PainInTheS]

Bona fide legend!!!

[@ajdesmond9545]

Rocky 1 ,10 out of 10 Rocky 2 ,10 out of 10 Rocky 3 ,9 out of 10 Rocky 4 ,10 out of 10 my favourite one 🥊 Rocky 5 ,4 out of 10 Balboa 4 out of 10

[@martaassis1447]

I loved!

[@josephlammardo]

Love his sense of humour.

[@amos660]

My Hero!

[@daviddenham6330]

Bet you Sly sent Johnathan a classy box of cigars 😊

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

Liking non American Talk Show Hosts. Best we’ve had since Carson, Leno, Kilborn, Hall are you guys

[@mody6930]

Rocky IV🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@Talisman09]

Jonathan Ross is a big movie nerd/guy. I think he was a bit starstruck/nervous in this interview/conversation

[@robertomoi2044]

Slys wig looks more believable here.

[@jasonshaw5113]

He's looking great

[@tstill1988]

[Original Broadcast Date: 15 February 2008]

[@JestersDeadUK]

I like the guy and admire him but never been into Rocky... c'mon, think CopLand, Cliffhanger, Tango & Cash and RAMBO people!!!

[@Billionaireben]

He's since played Rocky in films where he trains Apollo Creed's kid, his recent show 'Tulsa King' is good but is making me wait for episodes.

[@plantsheal-pflanzenheilkun6424]

Seems like a great guy. Rambo 1 was genuis

[@Mj-qt3xb]

Stallone the man the legend

[@matimus100]

The cry baby manchild

[@alexghous]

it seems to me, that genius has oozed out of some over the years. Yet recently more and more, not as much. I hear of movie after movie flopping. Big strong names. I know that some cheer. It breaks my heart.

[@JosephDiveley]

I agree. I don't like to leave home at my age anymore because everything is just annoying. My kids can live with me forever too. I don't need to know everything they do or micro manage them but it's comforting just to have them in the same house. I can't even comprehend people that want to rush their kids to move out.

[@joppadoni]

Rocky 1 - 12 Rocky 2 - 8 Rocky 3 - 7 Rocky 4 - 7 Rocky 5 - 5... Damn it..

[@Yvonne-le6ju]

Wonderful E💕🇦🇺

[@Stenbrotsgatan]

I like Rocky V. It’s much more down to earth from the previous sequels. It’s the worst of the lot but it’s not worth a 0. I’d give it a 5.

[@danielspencer6174]

You back as rocky in 2 creed movies?

[@Yvonne-le6ju]

Damn. We don't get Tulsa King here 😡😡🇦🇺💕

[@markhammer1883]

Love sly but his shoes are amusing. The lifts are crazy

[@lynnmurphy9823]

Sylvesta us looking younger and more healthier than he has ever done.

[@Talisman09]

This is from 2008

[@darnitthelma4247]

😂😂😂😂😂😂2008 mate

[@KingPriyom]

is this recent or an older show?

[@bakingdoughkruseandersson]

2008

[@KingPriyom]

that's what i thought cause sly looks much younger. i met him in 2016.@@bakingdoughkruseandersson

[@colmflaherty3963]

This is obviously going back a bit now. But one thing I Don’t Like in today’s action movies is, the violence is OTT. They don’t have to show blood poring out their heads. So on. Action film is the past are equally as good. Without having to show blood poring out someone’s mouth. There’s just different ways of doing things.

[@CARLIN4737]

When your so cool and famous you can dress down and still look the best in the room.

[@E32DJ-ELB24]

If Sylvester Stallone do make Rocky 7 his opponent should be Mike Tyson Roy Jones Jr or Canelo Álvarez I think that'll be something to watch 🥊🔥

[@BulldogMack700rs]

The only action star to take on English football he was great in escape to victory

[@kurtsevick2008]

"Screw Your Freedoms" I have no respect for the Vaccinator!

[@marcianodemidof7135]

Sylvester Stallone 🙏🏾

[@matimus100]

Superstitious graffiti l

[@onlyiforgive5083]

Wambo and wocky

[@dallas-cole]

To me, Rocky IV was the definitive staple

[@gdfggggg]

The most iconic