One of the best romantic sports dramas ever made.

Rating: 10/10 (18 June 2001)

ROCKY is a simple, yet extreamly emotional drama which hits the human core at it's center...love. Not simply romantic love, but love of self. Love of worth. Love of pride. Stallone set a standard for himself and others that even he has not been able to duplicate.
It's a film with great passion and unappreciated humor. I feel it's the warmth and subtle character driven humor that sets this film apart from all the other sports films.
Unfortunately, this film has been overlooked in terms of great films because of it's lesser seaquels. It's a shame, because when you watch the film on it's own merit, it truly is one of the best romantic sports dramas ever made. I dare anyone to find a more heartfelt climatic ending in a film than this one. It's climax; a battered and bloodied Rocky frantically calling out for his real true love...Adrian!