I'm shocked at this public rating!!!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2007)

I feel there are too many "intellectuals" out there with snobbish attitudes towards "jock friendly" movies such as the original "Rocky". This movie was truly Stalone's swan song! The only reason we know the name Sylveter Stalone today is due to his authorship of "Rocky". This movie is an inspirational gem! It shows us all that is good within even the dullest exterior. The possibility of duality and complexity of characters without great intelligence. The lacking of a realistic plot is made up for by the purity of character depicted in Rocky Balboa. This movie carried with it a message that needed to hit home within the inner city population's of America. The time period was crying for a hero, and Rocky certainly delivered. A feel good 4 star story of heart overcoming steep odds! Without the love story, this is Still the greatest boxing movie of it's age. However the love story brings SOP much to the overall enjoyment of the film as well as the complexity of Rocky's character.