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Oct 16, 2005, 07:45 PM
 
Sly Stallone making another Rocky movie at the age of 60?



Good or bad?

Sometimes it's better to end on a high note than to come back and make a flop.

But, maybe this movie will be great...who knows?

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Oct 16, 2005, 07:47 PM
 
Bad... it should have ended at Rocky 3 or 4.

Or maybe 1.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 08:55 PM
 
I LOVE ALL THE ROCKY FILMS... and I'm excited about this film even though I guess Adrian is dead.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 09:06 PM
 
He's also doing another Rambo sequel.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 09:10 PM
 
It can't possibly be any worse than Rocky V, so I say Go for it!
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 09:14 PM
 
They need new ideas - like the David Letterman jab at Harrison Ford when he heard about the new Indy movie: It's going to be called "Indiana Jones and the Comfortable Bed." Now they'll just bring the treasures to him.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 09:15 PM
 
I'd rather see Harrison Ford do another Indiana Jones.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 10:04 PM
 
Rocky is awsome.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 10:27 PM
 
why. just... why.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 10:51 PM
 
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Oct 16, 2005, 11:06 PM
 
Maybe he needs the money?

Plus, can we think of one movie, just one besides Rocky, that has been a commercial success for Stallone?

NO.
     
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Oct 16, 2005, 11:23 PM
 
Originally Posted by Cody Dawg
Maybe he needs the money?

Plus, can we think of one movie, just one besides Rocky, that has been a commercial success for Stallone?

NO.
The Rambo movies grossed over $600 million world wide.

http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/series/Rambo.php

Ants and SpyKids II also grossed over $200 million domestically.

http://www.the-numbers.com/people/SSTAL.html

He did have A LOT of clunkers, though.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 12:41 AM
 
Originally Posted by Cody Dawg
Sometimes it's better to end on a high note than to come back and make a flop.
Which is why he should have stopped at IV. The fifth Rocky movie totally sucked.

But, who knows. Maybe that's why he wants to return to the Rocky series to try to end it on a high note.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 12:57 AM
 
Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Plus, can we think of one movie, just one besides Rocky, that has been a commercial success for Stallone?

NO.
Ummm.. I'm going to have go ahead and...disagree with you there Cody.

* First Blood
* Rambo: First Blood part 2
* Rambo 3
* Tango & Cash
* Over The Top
* Stop! Or My Mother will shoot (this one sucked ass)
* Copland
* Cliffhanger

I've just listed eight films!!! shall I go on Cody?!
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 01:10 AM
 
Originally Posted by Cubeoid
Ummm.. I'm going to have go ahead and...disagree with you there Cody.

* First Blood
* Rambo: First Blood part 2
* Rambo 3
* Tango & Cash
* Over The Top
* Stop! Or My Mother will shoot (this one sucked ass)
* Copland
* Cliffhanger

I've just listed eight films!!! shall I go on Cody?!
Hey! Don't forget Demolition Man and Cobra, two Sly movies I always enjoy catching on TV.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 01:12 AM
 
Cobra is awesome, especially that scene where they're banging the knives. Simply awesome.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 01:34 AM
 
One word why Stalone should not be allowed to make another movie: Judge Dredd

Will probably be tookinized.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 01:39 AM
 
Judge Dredd is two words railroader, 2!
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 05:04 AM
 
Where on his posts is it only one?
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 05:18 AM
 
Originally Posted by Kevin
Where on his posts is it only one?
The first word.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 06:54 AM
 
You think Copland was a good movie?



And...



He's had some real clunkers.

I did forget about Rambo though. He'd be better off remaking another Rambo movie.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 09:29 AM
 
Yes. Copland was awesome.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 10:05 AM
 
I thoroughly enjoyed all the Rocky films. Chances are he doesn't need the money. He probably misses the attention and accolades. I wish him luck.

"Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense." Winston Churchill
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 10:09 AM
 
Originally Posted by Cody Dawg
Maybe he needs the money?

Plus, can we think of one movie, just one besides Rocky, that has been a commercial success for Stallone?

NO.
Wow.... where were you in the 80's. He's (or was) one of the highest paid actors. His movies may not appeal to everyone depending on your tastes - but he definitely had no issues with commercial success. And I believe he's also much more popular outside the US than he is in the US.

According to IMDB - his fee is is 20 mil / movie. I think he can still scrape a few pennies from underneath the cushions to make a living....

Having said all that... I still have no idea why he's giving it a go for another Rocky...
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Oct 17, 2005, 10:13 AM
 
Originally Posted by the_glassman
It can't possibly be any worse than Rocky V, so I say Go for it!
Come on, don't tell me you didn't enjoy him beating up on his padawan at the end of Rocky V!

I think a sixth could be good... not any worse than most movies now days anyway.


Everyone, aside from the original question, what was your favorite Rocky movie?

1 - Getting started, kinda weak looking, figting Apollo, not winning at the end
2 - Getting a little buffer, fighting Apollo, winning at the end
3 - Really tough, Fighting Mr T (Clubber Lang), losing, then winning at the end... "I reject the challenge, 'cause Balboa is no challenge, but I'll be happy to beat up on him some more"
4 - Tough as steel, Apollo is killed, fighting Ivan Drago in Russia, winning at the end
5 - Retired, training Tommy Gunn, kicks Tommy's butt in the end.

Personally, the fourth was my favorite.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 10:18 AM
 
I liked all of them equally.

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Oct 17, 2005, 10:20 AM
 
Originally Posted by torsoboy
Come on, don't tell me you didn't enjoy him beating up on his padawan at the end of Rocky V!

I think a sixth could be good... not any worse than most movies now days anyway.


Everyone, aside from the original question, what was your favorite Rocky movie?

1 - Getting started, kinda weak looking, figting Apollo, not winning at the end
2 - Getting a little buffer, fighting Apollo, winning at the end
3 - Really tough, Fighting Mr T (Clubber Lang), losing, then winning at the end... "I reject the challenge, 'cause Balboa is no challenge, but I'll be happy to beat up on him some more"
4 - Tough as steel, Apollo is killed, fighting Ivan Drago in Russia, winning at the end
5 - Retired, training Tommy Gunn, kicks Tommy's butt in the end.

Personally, the fourth was my favorite.
1 & 2 together, I personally think of them as just one movie.

Retired
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 10:40 AM
 
I have the DVD box set, I got it at Amazon when it came out. I love em all. 3 and 4 are awesome. 1 and 2 are also awesome. 5 is ok. Yea..well said macstein, it's like one big movie, because it continues and such.
     
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Oct 17, 2005, 04:22 PM
 
they were all okay besides the one were he coaches that other white bitch boy

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