Human Triumph. A Tribute To The Human Spirit And Heart. Loved By The Underdog. A Classic For Everyone.

Rating: 10/10 (6 July 2000)

Many are unaware that Stallone got the idea of a screenplay for Rocky from a professional fight between little-known Chuck Wepner and Muhammad Ali. A fight in which little-known Wepner went the fifteen round distance with the greatest Ali. It took Stallone only three days to write the story of an underdog boxer named Rocky Balboa. Shot on a shoestring budget in just under a month, Stallone had the sleeper hit of 1976, winning Best Picture and Director Oscars while Stallone received acting and writing nominations. Rocky is a beloved classic for many reasons the film has a certain theme to it the film has more to it than fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world. Most importantly Rocky gives a message of fighting and standing up for what you believe in. No matter how much of an underdog you are fight for what you believe and prove the doubters wrong. Balboa proves this by finding love with shy Adrian(Talia Shire) proving no matter how awkward a person may seem love is possible for anyone and they can live the American Dream together. Rocky is more than a movie about a fourth-rate boxer who gets a shot at the title. Aside from finding love the film is a study of finding one's self through hard work and determination though Rocky Balboa(Stallone) taste defeat at the hands of Apollo Creed(Carl Weathers) he felt that of a winner for going the distance proving it's not whether you win or lose or draw , but whether or not you fight hard. Remember(Balboa) his whole life was a million-to-one chance. Sure Rocky was what made Sly Stallone a movie superstar, and Rocky also came to be a film that helped start what we call sequels. The main message in Rocky is for anyone who's ever won or lost hope and happiness are always possible. Success is possible to any underdog who works hard. Rocky is a symbol of the American Dream. Finally Rocky is one of the best films of the century a must watch for anyone and you will want to review the sentimental theme of the film many times. A classic forever.