Eye of the tiger

Rating: 9/10 (22 March 2009)

This is the ultimate underdog movie. I don't know what makes Rocky Balboa so sympathetic apart from the obvious contrast with the big bad opponent, but get this, I think it's Stallone's acting. Some people see him as a hormone-enhanced bodybuilder stereotype who just happened to be around when they needed someone tough. Those people are entitled to their measly, inferior, wrong opinions, but Stallone has got talent. Even if you don't take into account that he wrote the screenplay, hey what the hell I will take that into account. This is a solid screenplay. There are just so many good ideas in there. Balboa is just a great anti-hero. He was milked a lot over the years, but somehow always managed to keep his dignity. Furthermore, there's a great joy in seeing Rocky running around places accompanied by flocks of cheering bystanders. It's the cheesiest thing, but you can sense the euphoria. And let's not forget the undying "Rocky" theme. Everything about this movie is just so awesome.