Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (11 December 2006)

I first watched Rocky when I was around 8 I guess. Ireally liked it, but at the time III would have been my favorite, because of Mr. T.
It was later in my life though, that I realized the complexity of the first film. This was not just a "boxing movie". It was a loves story, and underdog story, a story of beating the odds.
Sylvester Stallone was brilliant in this role. He really showed what an actor he could be, before being typecast in lesser quality roles. His emotion was brilliant. the rest of the cast was just as superb, really making me feel everything that was going on.
I cried at several times during this film, both out of pain and joy. I think the ending was magnificent, because it showed that the winner of the fight wasn't important. He'd went the distance and won the girl, so he was the victor in life.
also, Rocky has one of the best scores in cinema history. the theme is recognizable, and the feelings some scenes had, just through music, was breathtaking.
I watch this movie all the time, and I wouldn't want to be without it.