Never seen it? What are you waiting for!

Rating: 9/10 (26 April 2005)

Americans like to believe that they live in the ultimate land of opportunity. And this film beautifully serves that purpose. Rocky is a nobody that soon finds himself at the top. Everything's possible for the little guy with courage. You might actually draw a parallel with Sylvester Stallone's own life. Before Rocky, he was almost unknown. He wrote the script for Rocky. It took him years of work but it paid off real big.
The storyline is simple but efficient. No fluff. From the opening scene, the viewer's attention doesn't fade. Stallone is great and he's supported by a good cast. The cinematography is also good. And the music! Great soundtrack! Seen at home, in Toronto, on April 24th, 2005.
86/100 (***Â½)