You don’t have to win the fight to be a
winner. Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) is a story about a man who, “because I can’t
sing and dance”, fights just to get by. But when given the opportunity for the
boxing World Heavyweight Title, against Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), looks to
go the distance. The film was written by Sylvester Stallone in 1976 and Charles
“Chuck” Wepner claims the movie was based upon him. He went 15 rounds with
Muhammad Ali in 1975.
The film is very picturesque. Each
scene having its own attitude. Rocky’s world is a lonely one. Most of the time
he talks to himself. But when given the opportunity to talk to someone else he
says whatever comes to his mind. When speaking with, love interest, Adrian
(Talia Shire), Rocky does most of the talking, adding little jokes that deepen
the connection of his personality. Paulie (Burt Young) is the older brother of
Adrian. His character is very needy throughout, looking for anything to make
quick buck. Even if that way is using Rocky’s name and making him a walking
billboard. Mickey (Burgess Meredith) doesn’t like Rocky in the beginning.
Thinking he is, “a waste of life”, because he never took his training seriously
until he gets his big opportunity. Mickey trains him and shares knowledge of
his 50 year boxing career.
The writing of the film stays true
to each character. It’s the story of the working man doing what he can to get
by. Realizing he doesn’t always have to win the fight to be a winner. In the
end love conquers all. All you some people need is one opportunity to
shine.
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