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the_glassman · Jul 16, 2006, 08:10 PM

http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplayli...40&qth=400

production_coordinator · Jul 16, 2006, 08:16 PM

It's just not realistic to see a fighter of his age (60) in the ring.

mindwaves · Jul 16, 2006, 08:51 PM

He looks amazingly fit for his age. Kind of looking forward to seeing it. Rocky IV is my favorite however.

lpkmckenna · Jul 16, 2006, 08:55 PM

Oh jeez! Is everyone in Hollywood retarded? Someone actually put up money to make this?

Lateralus · Jul 16, 2006, 09:33 PM

Must. Go. See. *ZOMG*

The Godfather · Jul 16, 2006, 09:41 PM

I'll gladly pay the full $7 for a ticket.

macfantn · Jul 16, 2006, 09:42 PM

i'll be there dec 22, win rocky win

invisibleX · Jul 16, 2006, 10:02 PM

I don't know why, but I will watch it.

Eug Wanker · Jul 16, 2006, 10:06 PM

That looks incredibly stupid.

Nonetheless, I have to watch it, when it comes out on DVD.

rickey939 · Jul 16, 2006, 10:24 PM

Ummm, that was awful.

Sourbook · Jul 16, 2006, 10:56 PM

I think he plays a fighter in this one.

brassplayersrock² · Jul 16, 2006, 11:05 PM

i've heard of living fossils, but jeeze

demograph68 · Jul 16, 2006, 11:07 PM

Rename the movie to: "Sylvester Is Broke"

the_glassman · Jul 16, 2006, 11:19 PM

He had to do this role in order for them to green light Rambo 4.

brassplayersrock² · Jul 16, 2006, 11:42 PM

Rambo 4: The Undead Soldier

torsoboy · Jul 17, 2006, 12:58 AM

I will watch it as well. I have been hearing rumors about this movie for the past 5 or 6 years but I never thought it would actually make it. Dang, now I will have to buy a new set of Rocky movies to have a matching set again!

Chuckit · Jul 17, 2006, 01:02 AM

Excellent. I just haven't been able to share in people's hatred of Superman or Pirates. This is one I know I can loathe along with everyone else.

PB2K · Jul 17, 2006, 03:55 AM

I think Stallone is a good actor, I really was happy to see First Blood on the tv a few days ago. I particularly liked his role in "Asassins". He's grown mature.

not to forget "Copland"

residentEvil · Jul 17, 2006, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by the_glassman

He had to do this role in order for them to green light Rambo 4.

production has already started. i can't wait for that movie either!

production_coordinator · Jul 17, 2006, 07:32 AM

I think he's interesting, but I just with they would find age appropriate rolls. A man that's his age can do action rolls... even one where physical strength is a major part, but boxing??? Who knows... it does look a little interesting..

Also, Rocky III was the best... and Rocky IV was also good.

typoon · Jul 17, 2006, 08:03 AM

I don't know. I might see this movie since I've seen all of them. Just need to complete the series.

I think he actually paid for this out of his own pocket to make. Considering it was produced by a relatively small production company

andi*pandi · Jul 17, 2006, 08:21 AM

well, it's good that the clip shows some doubts about his ability to compete... heh, calcium deposits. It might be interesting to rent. Looks more back to the basics then the other recent ones.

Eug Wanker · Jul 17, 2006, 09:07 AM

My bet is he'll lose, but will put up a valiant effort. ie. The original Rocky redux.

That would make the movie at least tolerable... possibly.

P.S. The best Rocky was the original of course.

wowway1 · Jul 17, 2006, 10:10 AM

Was hoping he wouldn't let it in with that crap that was Rocky V, but I can't see this being much better.

Rocky 2 FTW !

voodoo · Jul 17, 2006, 10:25 AM

I am going to see this one. Very cool.

V

MacNStein · Jul 17, 2006, 10:33 AM

The fight goes like this.

Rd.1 - The "kid" comes out cocky, jabbing and sticking without any respect, and Rocky puts him on the canvas with the first punch. Kid gets up on the 6 count, a little rattled. Rocky Wins rd 1.

Rds. 2-7 - Rocky gets the **** beat out of him, with a few flashes of his old self.

Rd. 8 - Something remarkable happens, and Rocky takes the champ down again, maybe due to a lucky roundhouse. Rocky wins Rd 8.

Rd. 9-12 - Champ (the young guy) never completely recovers from Rd 8, and he likely has a concussion. However, he won't come out. He and Rocky split each round. End of fight climaxes with Rocky beating him relentlessly, but the younger boxer avoids the KO.

Rocky loses by split decision, but gains respect. They hug each other in the center of the ring.

That about cover it?

residentEvil · Jul 17, 2006, 11:11 AM

spoilers and other tidbits:

http://www.totalrocky.com/

as well as a quick google will tell you some more, too.

Dakar · Jul 17, 2006, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by MacNStein

The fight goes like this.

Rd.1 - The "kid" comes out cocky, jabbing and sticking without any respect, and Rocky puts him on the canvas with the first punch. Kid gets up on the 6 count, a little rattled. Rocky Wins rd 1.

Rds. 2-7 - Rocky gets the **** beat out of him, with a few flashes of his old self.

Rd. 8 - Something remarkable happens, and Rocky takes the champ down again, maybe due to a lucky roundhouse. Rocky wins Rd 8.

Rd. 9-12 - Champ (the young guy) never completely recovers from Rd 8, and he likely has a concussion. However, he won't come out. He and Rocky split each round. End of fight climaxes with Rocky beating him relentlessly, but the younger boxer avoids the KO.

Rocky loses by split decision, but gains respect. They hug each other in the center of the ring.

That about cover it?

Rocky shatters his hip the last round. Rolling on the mat, his trainer yells, "C'mon, Roc!" to which he responds, "Yo, I've fallen, and I can't get up."

residentEvil · Jul 17, 2006, 11:16 AM

hahaha!

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/latesho...20051018.shtml

Jawbone54 · Jul 17, 2006, 11:20 AM

"If I can change...and you can change...EVERYBODY CAN CHANGE!!!"

davesimondotcom · Jul 17, 2006, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

P.S. The best Rocky was the original of course.

I loved the first one, but come on! Rocky IV, man! Drago must break you!!!

Jawbone54 · Jul 17, 2006, 11:26 AM

Okay, just watched the trailer and I'm definitely going to see the movie. I grew up in a family that loved the series, so I've seen them all about a billion times. I've always been attached to the first one.

I read a guy's report on the script of Rocky Balboa, and he said the ending is going to blow everyone away. I can't vouch for the guy's legitimacy, and I don't have the link, so we'll just have to see.

davesimondotcom · Jul 17, 2006, 11:40 AM

ADRIANNNNNNNN!

Oh Rocky, I love you!

I love you!

I think it would be interesting if they killed off Rocky at the end. Legends die early. He's 60. LOL

Dakar · Jul 17, 2006, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by davesimondotcom

ADRIANNNNNNNN!

Oh Rocky, I love you!

I love you!

I think it would be interesting if they killed off Rocky at the end. Legends die early. He's 60. LOL

Not a chance in hell. If this does well they'll consider another.

davesimondotcom · Jul 17, 2006, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Not a chance in hell. If this does well they'll consider another.

They were going to kill him off in V...

But it's not like the series doesn't have a history of killing off characters.

mac128k-1984 · Jul 17, 2006, 12:00 PM

Yet another actor tryng to reclaim past glory because no other movie offers have crossed his path. Sharon Stone tried it this past year and look how bad that movie flopped. I suspect this will be the same. A hollow and pale imitation of the original movie

I'm not going to waste my money on this, I didn't see his last rocky so why would I want to see this.

Dakar · Jul 17, 2006, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by davesimondotcom

They were going to kill him off in V...

But it's not like the series doesn't have a history of killing off characters.

I wish they'd kill is wife.

Dakar · Jul 17, 2006, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by mac128k-1984

Yet another actor tryng to reclaim past glory because no other movie offers have crossed his path. Sharon Stone tried it this past year and look how bad that movie flopped. I suspect this will be the same. A hollow and pale imitation of the original movie

I'm not going to waste my money on this, I didn't see his last rocky so why would I want to see this.

Looking forward to Indiana Jones IV?

mac128k-1984 · Jul 17, 2006, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Looking forward to Indiana Jones IV?

You know I was going to mention Harrison Ford in my post, but I said nah that's overkill

Yes its the same thing.

The actor doesn't have to shoulder the blame 100%, movie stuidios share in this aweful situation. They see past successes and want to make a sequel thinking they'll make a quick buck. The lack of originality and creativity is appalling, I mean with the price of a ticket now adays why should I spend it watching Rocky XXI or Indiana Jones IX.

btw I think harrrison ford is too long in the tooth to pull off the indiana ford character.

Rumor · Jul 17, 2006, 12:35 PM

Wow. I half expected this to take place in a nursing home.

NYK Ace · Jul 17, 2006, 04:03 PM

im actually pretty pumped to see this

Landos Mustache · Jul 17, 2006, 04:08 PM

This is equivalent to Nightmare on elm street 7: a new nightmare where they try to rehash the series.

Sourbook · Jul 17, 2006, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

I wish they'd kill is wife.

They did.

Chuckit · Jul 17, 2006, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

This is equivalent to Nightmare on elm street 7: a new nightmare where they try to rehash the series.

I kind of liked that one.

paul w · Jul 17, 2006, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by typoon

I don't know. I might see this movie since I've seen all of them. Just need to complete the series.

Complete the series? What are you talking about - the Rocky series ended years ago in the Soviet Union with the crowd chanting USA USA.

Rumor · Jul 17, 2006, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

This is equivalent to Nightmare on elm street 7: a new nightmare where they try to rehash the series.

I watched that at the theatre in 3d.

Jawbone54 · Jul 17, 2006, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sourbook

They did.

(Kill his wife, that is)

I hear that at the beginning of the movie, Rocky is talking to her at her grave.

voodoo · Jul 17, 2006, 07:08 PM

Rocky IV. Bad, bad movie. Haven't seen Rocky V.

The first three were in the right spirit and by the looks of the trailer of Rocky Balboa it will follow suit.

V

shabbasuraj · Jul 17, 2006, 09:10 PM

I want to see that virtual program pit Rocky (from III) vs Tyson when he was 18.

Winner fights Drago from Rocky V.

Winner of that match fights Ryu from SFII.

Ryu rules the world.

...blockbuster summer 2009 movie follows.

I can only imagine a video game designer is gonna snap this up...

baw · Jul 18, 2006, 01:46 PM

I'll watch it.