The return of Rocky Balboa

I loved the first Rocky film and enjoyed Rocky II. I never saw Rocky III, IV or V.

Now the last Rocky film is out, Rocky Balboa (no roman numerals) and it seems to be getting surprisingly good reviews.

The Hollywood Reporter

First 007 gets back to basics, now, 30 years after the Italian Stallion came out swinging, Sylvester Stallone has returned to Rocky's humble roots with an unplugged edition that emerges as one of this season's more pleasant surprises.

Dispensing with those bloated Roman numerals, "Rocky Balboa" -- for those keeping count, it's the sixth in the series and the first since 1990's winded "Rocky V" -- defies all expectations with a low-key, technically stripped-down production that really does come close to capturing the heart and soul of the original.

and here is another positive review. Variety.com - Reviews - Rocky Balboa

Comments

[J Philip]

Tom,

You saw Rocky III. November, 1982. I know because you took me. I was a sophomore in high school.

[tom faranda]

Maybe. Was that the one with Mr. T?

[J Philip]

Yup, that was the one.