The story of an underdog that is heartwarming and unforgettable

Rating: 9/10 (3 July 2019)

Rocky is a classic movie that everyone would talk about and that I regret not seeing sooner. It's the tale of an underdog and underappreciated boxer, who gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he is challenged by Apollo Creed, the world heavyweight champion. The movie is a straight classic, I love the pacing that is starts off with, a slow, easy to follow pace that lets you know who this protagonist is. He's a relatable character, he has a job, he has a love interest, and a good heart.
The fact that everyone takes Rocky for granted throughout the entire movie and doesn't think much of him doesn't discourage the viewer. I just makes us want to see the character succeed even more than ever. The iconic song "Gonna Fly Now" and the iconic race up the Philadelphia steps are just the cherry on top of this treat of a movie. When Rocky succeeds in going the distance, I couldn't help but cry at the ending. Not of sadness, but of happiness. Knowing that he succeeded and won the heart of the woman he loved for so long. Sylvester Stallone clearly knew what he was doing when he made this character. This is a movie that gives me and perhaps anyone who sees it, hope that things can be accomplished, and that if you work hard enough, your dreams can come true.