It's Not Just a Boxing Movie

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2015)

Even with a plot attached to boxing, what makes Rocky stand out is not strictly focus on the fights, but also develop a dramatic side, thereby allowing the characters to be built. Especially the relationship between Rocky and Adrian played by Talia Shire, that gave a more sentimental and emotional tone to the film. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa is spectacular, a common person, by many considered an underdog, who has received an unique opportunity. By taking it, see the chance of stop being a failure, as he wants to feel relevant and become someone in life. Another interesting idea was putting different views and intentions regarding the fight between the fighters. The story is very inspirational and with a striking soundtrack, left as a legacy, several iconic scenes, such as the training scene where is playing "Gonna fly now" and has a beautiful sequence of shots with the city of Philadelphia in the background.