Well, congrads to John Avildsen for screwing up one of cinematic history's greatest film series.

Rating: Null/10 (12 March 2003)

The english speaking world was rocked by the original in '76. Everyone was in for a good treat as a sequel came out in '79. Things began to change in '83 as another sequel was dished out. And in '85, some people felt that enough was enough as the fourth came out. And in '90 the popularity hit rock bottom as this horrible conclusive sequel hit the theatres. Rocky Balboa returns from Russia after defeating Ivan Drago. He discovers that all his fortunes, money and mansion are gone due to an incompetiant banker. His doctor soon tells him that due to his recent fight Rocky has brain dammage, forcing him to retire. He along with his son Rocky Jr., Adrian and (sigh) Paulie move back into the old neighborhood where the family must struggle through life. Rocky hears of Tommy Gunn and decides to take him under his wing and make him a good boxer. But all this time Rocky Jr. feels like an outcast, and so when Tommy dumps off Rocky he realizes he must get his life together. The overall boring story drags on and then ends with an unrealistic ending that will dissapoint all who want to see it. Nothing seemed to work with V if one decides to look at it from all angles. Bad, bad, bad, i hope that Sly Stallone can pull the curtain from his eyes and see that there IS no point in making a rumored Rocky 6. 1.2/10