Yo Adrian.

Rating: 10/10 (24 January 2011)

What can i say about Rocky.....Simply the greatest movie ever committed to celluloid. Writer & star Sylvester Stallones own life mirrored the movie itself so closely that you can feel every emotion & heartbeat as if it were his own & you get the feeling that the movie in essence wrote itself. To me the movie is pure poetry & one of the most beautiful love stories of all time. Filled with outstanding performances by a stellar cast Talia Shire,Burt Young,Carl Weathers & Burgess Meredith are all magnificent. As for Sylvester Stallone himself he produces a performance of such heart & soul it brings a tear to the eye..He is magnificent & in my opinion should have walked away with an academy award for best actor.The gritty urban streets of 1970s Philadelphia offer the perfect backdrop to the characters plights & the now iconic Mighty Micks gym & Rocky steps stand out in the midst of the drama.The music by Bill Conti is a classic score filled with sadness & triumph. The movie has everything....Heart,soul,pain,fear,love & laughter..A masterwork of cinema. Hats off to Sylvester Stallone & thanks for giving us Rocky.