Fun, but nothing more

Rating: Null/10 (17 November 2000)

The realism in the Rocky movies was never the subject, the idea was to show will, determination, insatiable desire for fame and glory, hope, etc. That's what Rocky was supposed to be. But as the franchise wore on Stallone seems to get tired with the role, he is visibily tired when Rocky IV comes around, and in Rocky V he tries to make amends but fails dismaly.
This film is fun, but the viewer should not to expect any more than that. The film is pretty good to watch, the fight sequences are okay but pretty unrealistic compared to Raging Bull (but as I've said above, realisim was never the key).
There are good parts to the film, one being the under-written Mr T playing the venomus and tough opponent Clubber Lang. Its obvious Mr T had fun playing the role he always meant to play - every word he says spits the embodiment of hate and frustration - he is exactly like Rocky except his pride and underexpectation of his foes are his faliure.
Otherwise this film is relatively good and an enjoyable watch. 5/10.