Sly Stallone Starts Rocky 6 in December
12-12-06, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Ballack
Of course, based on the commercials, it looks like Rocky's son is going to have a bigger role than I thought he was.
12-12-06, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kenbuzz
12-16-06, 03:48 PM
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Overall positive reviews from both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, each with what appear to be very minor spoilers.
The Variety review specifically mentions that "certain aspects of previous entry's storyline have been conveniently or oddly ignored," so kgrogers1979 isn't the only one pretending that V doesn't exist.
The Variety review specifically mentions that "certain aspects of previous entry's storyline have been conveniently or oddly ignored," so kgrogers1979 isn't the only one pretending that V doesn't exist.
12-16-06, 04:08 PM
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Got two enthusiastic thumbs up from Roeper and Aisha Tyler (had spoilers). They commented that Stallone directed the movie just right, and was seemingly aware of how poorly it would come off if he did get it right.
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12-16-06, 04:18 PM
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I was going to see this movie no matter what, but it's nice to hear guys like Roeper giving it thumbs up. That Aisha is a real cutie. I wish Ebert was better to review it. 
12-16-06, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RichC2
Got two enthusiastic thumbs up from Roeper and Aisha Tyler (had spoilers). They commented that Stallone directed the movie just right, and was seemingly aware of how poorly it would come off if he did get it right.
and i was very surprised. now i look forward to it and having a free ticket and a half day Wednesday makes it even more sweeter!
12-16-06, 09:37 PM
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...I still think if Roger ends up retiring, Aisha would be the best replacement. Might be a little hard to take serious at times, but she's just fun to listen to.
But yeah, to prevent getting off topic: The movie had a lot going against it, it's prevailed pretty damn well so far. When I first heard it was getting positive test screenings (before the trailer), I was surprised, the trailer was another surprise.
But yeah, to prevent getting off topic: The movie had a lot going against it, it's prevailed pretty damn well so far. When I first heard it was getting positive test screenings (before the trailer), I was surprised, the trailer was another surprise.
12-17-06, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by abrg923
BZZZT! Sorry, but that's the incorrect answer. We do have some lovely parting gifts for you, though...
12-18-06, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by abrg923
BZZZT! Sorry, but that's the incorrect answer. We do have some lovely parting gifts for you, though...
12-18-06, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hapgilmore
I agree, the streetfight in Rocky 5 sucked, the fight in Rocky 4 was great
12-18-06, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by taffer
The fight in Rocky 4 wasn't realistic either. Drago was supposed to have such power that he could literally kill a man in just a few hits. But yet, Rocky somehow manages to last 10-12 rounds (not sure how long the fight lasted) without being smashed into a quivering pile of mashed potatoes.
Rocky IV was cheesy, cheesy goodness.
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12-18-06, 03:24 PM
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Well, none of the fights in any of the Rocky movies are very realistic. Not only could no fighter last against some of those blows, but any half-decent referee would stop a fight where one guy was taking so much punishment.
Anyway, I'm officially excited to see this one.
Anyway, I'm officially excited to see this one.
12-18-06, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by taffer
The fight in Rocky 4 wasn't realistic either. Drago was supposed to have such power that he could literally kill a man in just a few hits. But yet, Rocky somehow manages to last 10-12 rounds (not sure how long the fight lasted) without being smashed into a quivering pile of mashed potatoes.
12-18-06, 06:14 PM
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I always thought the first fight between Rocky and Apollo was somewhat realistic. Wasn't a real life boxing fight the inspiration for the movie? I thought that there was a real life underdog fighter that fought against Muhammad Ali and went the distance like Rocky did against Apollo. It wasn't until the sequels that the fights started getting silly. Although, Rocky's first fight against Clubber Lang was realistic IMO. Clubber beat the shit out of him and Rocky did not hang on long. He was KOed in the second round, unlike his other fights where he gets his ass kicked and keeps coming back like the Energizer bunny.
12-19-06, 01:57 PM
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Rather surprised to see this is getting decent reviews so far:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_balboa/
It's GOT to be better than Rocky V, I guess...
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_balboa/
It's GOT to be better than Rocky V, I guess...
12-19-06, 03:07 PM
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After seeing the trailer it is definately something I want to see, probably in the theater, a rarity for me nowadays. I would not be surprised if the this one does some better then expected box office.