Absolutely awesome and unforgettable movie that made History

Rating: Null/10 (2 February 2007)

***MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS***
This is probably one of the best movies ever done and considering the low budget it is even more wonderful what a talented scriptwriter like Sylvester Stallone can do.
Although the movie starts with a fight, the whole story is about sacrifice, desperation and hope of a new life for a Philadelphia local guy of Italian-American ancestry called "Rocky" Balboa.
His struggle through life will inspire millions of people not only now but also in the next centuries. I learned when I saw this movie that freedom is the most important thing. Freedom brings opportunities for everyone and freedom allows anyone to take the opportunity and success.
Like Apollo Creed a smart American patriot says, America is the land of opportunity, so he decides to give a chance to an unknown boxer to fight for World Championship.
Rocky Balboa is a kind guy that when he falls in love with a shy woman he is able to be very sweet and gentle. He gives advice to any kid there is in the street and helps whenever it's necessary.
The characters of Paulie and Mickey are terrific. As well as Mr Gazzo, that makes one of the best performance in cinema history. And Talia Shire, what can I say, she does excellent. All four of them deserve the biggest congratulations for their important role in making this movie so great.
This is my favorite scenes' list:
1- When Rocky gets up a at 4:00 am and goes jogging through the frozen streets of Philadelphia. I can feel that terrible cold even when I watch the movie in summer.
2- When Mickey goes to Rocky's shabby apartment and offer him to be his manager and coach. That conversation they have between each other is one of the best things ever done in cinema history.
3- When Rocky starts walking alone in the street after he shouted: I assure you I'll break your thumbs!!!! when he was called "meat bag" by Mr Gazzo's driver.
4- When Rocky goes running through the alley where there is a crowd of people looking at him and someone throws an orange to him and Rocky takes it.
5- When after knocked down by Apollo he gets up with unbelievable stamina just because of his pride, his indomitable attitude, his strength, his determination to "GO FOR IT". And Adrian stares at him with a lovely glance.
All in all the soundtrack, the original music, is a masterpiece of modern art. Bill Conti, from USA, will be honored for ever by this phenomenal and brilliant music, during the training, the combat and the ending credits.
The smart patriotism of Apollo Creed, Rocky hitting the meat on TV, the shabby restroom with just a small piece of mirror... There're plenty of unforgettable details in this movie.
Finally I only can say that the best thing you can do is watch this movie.
Fernanda Monteiro, Lisboa, Portugal