The best Rocky

Rating: 7/10 (14 March 2004)

This is the film that really rocketed Sylvester Stallone's career. He plays Rocky who is a journeyman professional boxer in Philadelphia. Apollo Creed is the World Champion who decides to give an unknown a shot at the title when a leading contender pulls out of a scheduled fight.
The film follows Rocky's two key relationships. His relationship with his trainer Mickey (Burgess Meredith) is certainly rocky. Rocky is also keen to woo Adrian (Talia Shire) who is a very shy pet shop assistant. These parts are all very nicely played and it is this that gives the film great depth. The fight scenes are nicely done and whilst the ending might be a bit ott it's forgivable. 9/10