Rocky takes on Russia

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2019)

Rocky trains his retired friend Apollo Creed in an ill advised match against the imposing monster Ivan Drago, an indestructible Russian boxer. But when Apollo is killed in the ring during the match and Rocky is blamed for not throwing in the towel, Rocky vows to avenge his friend's death. Only problem the fight has to be in Russia. The film also adds humour with one of the funniest scenes I've seen in an action movie... as Rocky prepares to enter the intimidating Russian arena which is baying for his blood Paulie pulls Rocky to one side and tells him in a very touching moment "if I could unzip myself and step out and be someone else, I'd wanna be you. You're all heart, Rock. (Paulie Hugs and kisses Rocky on the cheek) as they get in the ring and the imposing Drago is stood there, Paulie comes out with "that thing I just said? Forget it"
As with the previous films the emotion is raw and the action is thrilling.