They Just Don't Make Films Like This Anymore

Rating: 9/10 (4 October 2008)

I'm not a fan of boxing, so I put off watching this film for a long time as I was under the false impression that that was all that Rocky was about - boxing. How very wrong I was. Although boxing is one of the main story lines in the movie, it is definitely not the only one, with many other story arcs, themes, and ideas that were better suited to my interests.
Sylvester Stallone gives an incredible, unforgettable performance as Rocky Balboa, a small time boxer who is given the chance to fight the heavy weight champion. The character is warm, likable, funny, and Stallone really brings Rocky alive. Talia Shire likewise does a fantastic job as Adrian (Rocky's incredibly shy girlfriend), in fact, I can't think of a single bad performance in the entire film.
There's character development, there's a love story, there's some characters you will love and others who you'll hate. You never feel cheated when watching this film - the script, the acting, the story, the soundtrack, there is not one bad aspect to pick out, but many, many good ones. It's a heart warming, family film that everyone should try and watch at least once.