Stallone's timeless masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (29 May 2012)

The first time I saw the film Rocky was when I was just 10 years old. It's a timeless masterpiece, a story of how an unknown pauper becomes a legend, or in other words, a prince. The best thing about this film is the real life struggle that Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) goes through. Every time I see this film, I feel like I am watching a brand new story unfold. Rocky Balboa is a small-time boxer that knocks down his opponent, Apollo Creed, the undefeated heavy weight champion. In the beginning of the film, Rocky seems hopeless. However, with help from his trainer Mickey, he is transformed into the man that he was born to be. The film couldn't have been as convincing without Stallone. He captures an essence that isn't really seen in today's films. He is so real in his acting, pure and raw. Rocky is not just about boxing but about how poor man came from nothing to be top heavy weight champion.