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Rating: Null/10 (14 February 2003)

Rocky IV was not a great movie, as some may say but it surely wasn't a bad movie, as most say. It wasn't the most exciting of the Rocky series and the plot was corny and predictable. Although Apollo's death did put a good twist on things, everything from there diminished the movie. Everyone thought the same thing as soon as Rocky looked into Drago's eyes, Balboa in 15. It's a typical heroic Rocky ending. The acting was alright, with a slight exception to Talia Shire, who I never thought was particularly great in her role as Adrian. Weathers, Stallone, and Burt Young were strong to mediocre as usual and Tony Burton saw plenty of screen time in this one, although his screaming was a little exaggerated. Dolph Lundgren was okay. He didn't have to do much except throw in the occasional you must die sorta thing and have a strong body. Overall Rocky IV was a mediocre sequel, and arguably the best since the original. 6.5/10