Rocky Balboa

Feek · 20-01-2007, 13:23

Much better than I was expecting, the actual boxing itself was pretty realistic I thought even though the concept of an old ex-champion fighting the current champion was pretty flawed in that I don't think it'd ever happen.

Thoroughly enjoyable filum, one of the best ones in the Rocky franchise.

Tak · 20-01-2007, 13:31

I saw this the other night and really enjoyed it too

(was too embarassed to start a thread though

)

Yeah some of the script was beyond corney, but *that* is part of the point of a Rocky film, some of it was corney for a point too

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Rocky Balboa: Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!

Burble · 20-01-2007, 14:08

Time permitting, I'm going to try and see this next weekend.

Will · 20-01-2007, 14:17

I haven't been to the cinema in ages. Orange Wednesdays usually are when I try to go - but obviously I'm not going to buy 2 tickets just for myself

I always thought the Rocky films were "ok" - but I'm willing to give this a chance as I do most films. I used to go the flicks 3 times a month... Need to start going more.

Burble · 20-01-2007, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Le Hoff

I haven't been to the cinema in ages. Orange Wednesdays usually are when I try to go - but obviously I'm not going to buy 2 tickets just for myself

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Buy one for you and one for me then! If you're not doing anything this coming Wednesday that is.

Will · 20-01-2007, 15:17

Ooooooh I might well do that! I need to find out if I'm in the UK though first!

Tak · 20-01-2007, 15:37

I watched it from the comfort of my sofa

Feek · 20-01-2007, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Takhisis

I watched it from the comfort of my sofa

^^^^^
There's a good quality screener kicking around.

Davey_Pitch · 20-01-2007, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Le Feek

Much better than I was expecting, the actual boxing itself was pretty realistic I thought even though the concept of an old ex-champion fighting the current champion was pretty flawed in that I don't think it'd ever happen.

George Foreman came out of retirement several times to box for the world title

Feek · 21-01-2007, 00:21

Well I never knew that!

20-01-2007, 13:23	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Rocky Balboa Much better than I was expecting, the actual boxing itself was pretty realistic I thought even though the concept of an old ex-champion fighting the current champion was pretty flawed in that I don't think it'd ever happen. Thoroughly enjoyable filum, one of the best ones in the Rocky franchise. __________________

20-01-2007, 14:17	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I haven't been to the cinema in ages. Orange Wednesdays usually are when I try to go - but obviously I'm not going to buy 2 tickets just for myself I always thought the Rocky films were "ok" - but I'm willing to give this a chance as I do most films. I used to go the flicks 3 times a month... Need to start going more. __________________ *No No!*

20-01-2007, 15:17	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Ooooooh I might well do that! I need to find out if I'm in the UK though first! __________________ *No No!*

20-01-2007, 15:37	#7
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I watched it from the comfort of my sofa __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

21-01-2007, 00:21	#10
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Well I never knew that! __________________

20-01-2007, 14:08	#3
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Time permitting, I'm going to try and see this next weekend.