the weakest of the series(but still watchable)

Rating: 6/10 (2 February 2007)

i haven't seen the new Rocky movie,Rocky Balboa,so i can't comment on that.but of the first 5 movies,this is the weakest.they should have stopped at 4.the movie is watchable,it's just not up to par with its prequels.it is definitely smaller scale all around.this is obviously deliberate and it certainly sets a different tone for the film.there are some interesting things in this movie.one is who Rocky fights and why.the other is how and where.*mild spoiler ahead*.there is also a sub-plot involving Rocky's son.besides these things,however,it just fails to impress.there really wasn't any need for a 5th movie in the Rocky saga,but they made 1 anyway.so,is this movie worth watching?of course.it is entertaining.just don't expect anything mind blowing. 6/10