classic underdog story

Rating: 9/10 (29 January 2007)

Rocky is by now considered a classic movie,and well it should be.if you like underdog stories,you will love this movie.i won'y go to much into the plot,except to say this is a story of an unknown boxer who hits the big time when he gets the chance the fight the current world champion.Sylvester Stallone wrote the script and starred as rocky.the underdog theme in the movie mirror Stallone's life somewhat,as he was down and out prior to the film.Stallone shot to stardom after Rocky,becoming a household name.anyway,as for the movie itself,the story is well developed and the characters are well written.the dramatic moments are well done as are the action scenes.the movie is very inspiring,but stops short of being maudlin.you really care about Rocky and want him to succeed.more than a movie,Rocky has become a part of pop culture and will likely remain so for a long time to come.a strong 9/10