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Rating: 10/10 (17 October 2017)

Who would have thought that a goofy bum from Philly would become one of the most beloved film characters? The story of Rocky Balboa inspired millions of people around the world and continues to have a massive impact till this day. Containing everything a great movie needs, it was able to win best picture at the Oscars in 1976. From its memorable characters to the heart pumping score, Rocky remains to be one of the most influential and iconic films of all time.
No one would want to watch a movie with boring or unrelatable. As they are one of the biggest factors of a movie, characters should create feeling and emotion within the viewer. Fortunately for everybody, that's exactly what the cast of Rocky did. Rocky himself had a kind of insignificant feel to him. He was a silly illiterate bum working for a loan shark.It was easy to relate to him for many people since he wasn't living in a mansion or have super powers. Despite all of the seemingly negative facts about his life, Rocky quickly becomes a lovable and amazing character. His odd sense of humor plays a large role in making him a fan favorite. There is one scene in which he is talking to a little girl who was smoking and drinking. Rocky tries offering some advice and says, "You hang out with nice people, you get nice friends, ya understand? You hang out with smart people, you get smart friends. You hang out with yo-yo's you get yo-yo friends. You see, simple mathematics''. Combined with Sylvester Stallone's odd and distinct accent, this quote is one of my favorites as it displays Rocky's bizarre mindset and humor. Along with Rocky, there are multiple characters that mold right into the story and become relatable in their own way. Paulie (Burt Young) is a no good alcoholic bum. He gets in bar fights and occasionally threatens his sister in his drunken rage. Everyone knows a Paulie in their life; that guy that you know you probably shouldn't be hanging around, but you also know that he's always got your back. Adrian (Talia Shire) is a shy and quiet woman. She appears weak in many ways, however she loves and supports Rocky through all circumstances. Mickey (Burgess Meredith) is the old timer, the potty mouth old school trainer who pushes Rocky to his limit to unlock his full potential. Finally we have Apollo (Carl Weathers). The raining heavyweight champ. He has a big personality and an even bigger mouth. As a polar opposite to Rocky, he makes an interesting opponent. With all these characters, Rocky captivates it's audience and creates an unbreakable bond between those on screen and those watching.
To add onto the brilliant character design, the score from Rocky is nothing short of iconic. There isn't a man over the age of forty that doesn't have a song from Rocky on his workout playlist. The main theme has become a workout music staple, and will get your blood pumping no matter what time of day. The trumpets hit you like a brick wall, and you instantly feel like you could jump over a building or knock someone out. Along with its theme, songs such as "Eye of the Tiger" have become immortalized in pop culture. The intensity and drive of each track in the soundtrack of Rocky will motivate, encourage, and pump up its listeners at any time of day. Among many famous themes, Rocky will remain the most recognizable for decades to come.
There are thousands of movies out there. Each has its own unique story and feel. However there are a couple movies out there that stand out above the rest. Rocky is one of those movies. What makes the Rocky saga so brilliant is its combination of unique characters, and iconic score. There will never be another, and the legacy will live on forever.