A charming uplifting story.

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2019)

Even people who are not into sports can be won over by this offering by Sylvester Stallone. Well, maybe because most of the movie isn't about sport but rather a slice of life drama about the titular character Rocky Balboa who earns his spare change by fighting here and there while working for a crime boss.
He gets this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and gives it his all while the big-shot Creed is overly sure of himself to win. Yes, it is predictable, but it is the build-up of the titular character that makes this so enjoyable, because Rocky may not be very smart, but he has determination and is an honest man.
Rocky's relationships with the local pet store girl Adrian and her brother Paulie and his his manager Mickey is also handled with expertise. A highly enjoyable movie despite its predicatbility.