A great movie that proves dreams come true

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 1999)

What can be said about Rocky that hasn't already been said. It is uplifing, well made, well directed, well acted, well scored and well, it is " well " everything. This is the movie that started one of the greatest heroes and greatest careers in the history of Hollywood. And it proves that in life and on the screen if you want something bad enough, you have to go out and take it, because no one is going to give it to you. To tell you what this film is about and then give a small critique is rather pointless. We all know about Rocky. And my review is not going to do anything to enhance your like or dislike of the film. By now, you either like the character or you don't. You like Stallone or you don't. So judge for yourself if this film is good or not. I personally think it is great. But for me this was much more than a film. This is much more than a metaphor about life. To me, this is a Bible for anyone who has a dream.
Stallone put his life on the line to get this movie made. He believed in himself and he believed in what he had to say. He was offered a huge amount of money to sell the film and let someone else play Rocky. He held out and told them that he wanted the title role and even though at the time his wife was pregnant, they had very little money and he was hanging by a thread, he took that stand. And the rest is history. Could you imagine anyone else in that role now? Does anyone really fit the mold that Stallone made for us? No. And this film inspires me to be more than I am. It inspires the dreamer in all of us to go for what we want and damn the consequences. If I ever meet Stallone one day, I will personally thank him for making this film. It changed my life forever and gave me hope to make my dream come true. Rocky didn't stop until his dream came true and neither did Stallone. Why should I? Why should anyone?