A great great movie

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 1999)

While this was the first movie I ever saw in the theater, I was more of a fan of III and IV in my younger days due to the faster pace and more aggressive nature. But they pale in comparison to the original now. A classic movie, instantly making Stallone a star and introducing the "feel good" movie for a new generation (which may or may not be a good thing). The movie has such a genuine feel - much like "Good Will Hunting", it gives a seemingly accurate glimpse into urban blue collar life. The music is also masterfully done... of course the main theme is immediately recognizable (and if it doesn't get your heart rate up, you must be comatose), but the supporting music creates a wonderful ambience... the music Rocky plays on his turntable, the lone french horn theme as he begins his training, the a capella group in the beginning - it's all classic.