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Summary: "HOW FAR DOSE A BURNING HEART GO?"............
Review: "ROCKY IV" is by far the most "Electrofying" and successful movie I have ever incounterd,that defies all the odds.Rocky Balboa is back to face his most lethal opponent to date,the hulking Ivan Drago,a computer trained Solviet fighting machine.After the merciless destruction of Apollo Creed at the hands of Drago,Rocky decides to put on his Gloves one last time,and go to Russia to take on Drago. Rocky's determination and obsession to avenge his freind takes him to the frozen wastelands of Siberia.Rocky trains in Russia,up against Drago's "New Age" training methods ,as Rocky makes his way up the mountain to shout out; "DRAGO! "............ "It's What True Champion's Are Made Of! "
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Summary: The Cold War Rocky
Review: Having lived through the period of time when, as a child, I worried about nuclear war, I really enjoyed this Rocky installment. Russia and America were at a stalemate for so many years, this movie did an excellent job of showing that people are just people, no matter what form of government they live under. Don't get me wrong, the movie was a bit corny, but the mere fact that Stallone pulled this off is amazing. He made Rocky movie that aimed as high as demonstrating the tension of the Cold War and the simplicity of what it might take to end that war. Stallone and Reagan may have made my fear of nuclear weapons go away. Thanks, gentlemen!
After Apollo Creed is killed in the ring by a massive new Russian boxer (Dolph Lundgren), Rocky steps up to the plate (ring) and serves the Russian a case of the Philadelphia two-step (you hit me two times, I hit you one). The Russian gets so wore out from beating on Rocky that he just about collapses. That's when Rocky releases a few nuclear bombs of his own! Great action and training sequences in this one; a really cool sports car and music video too. Buy this movie, it is worth every penny! See ya next review. www.therunninggirl.com
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Summary: Rocky destroyed
Review: I think, Rocky II, III, IV an V, sunk the Rocky image, the unique, the original is Rocky (1976) and Bill Conti's Music. I put 1 star,
cause I can't give it 0
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Summary: An entertaining movie, but it didn't have that "Rocky" feel.
Review: I'm a huge Rocky fan so, therefore, I feel it is my duty to watch each edition in the Rocky series whenever I know its on even if I don't happen to like it as much as the others. Rocky IV falls into that category. It's an entertaining film. The fight scenes at the end are only surpassed by the fights scenes from Rocky II, and it's edited extremely well, but it just didn't feel like a real Rocky movie. In IV, there is a Russian invasion into the world of boxing. The Soviets boast about an indestructable boxer, Ivan Drago (Dolph Lungren) that is the "wave of the future". This angers Apollo Creed to the point that he come out of retirement to take on the huge Russian. He persuades Rocky to be in his corner. This is where the main plot comes into play. Apollo dies at the hands of the huge Russian and now Rocky must avenge his death by challenging Drago to a fight in Mother Russia. I don't want to give the rest of it away, but I'm pretty sure you can figure out how it ends.The thing I found most disapointing about this film is that it had the least amout of character development of any of the Rocky releases. The usual characters are there (Adrian, Paulie, Apollo and even Duke the trainer plays a significant role) but they all just seem to be props for the Rocky character. Adrian is reluctant for Rocky to fight, but doesn't really add much to the plot, Paulie acts like more of a doofus than his usual "edgy" self, and Duke (Tony Burton) is trainer who hasn't died yet. And Rocky himself acts closer to Stallone's Rambo character than the usual fun-loving, wise-cracking Rocky. This film just didn't have the heart of any of the previous Rocky films. They didn't even have "Flying High" to accompany the usual "big fight training montage". Maybe Stallone didn't want the usual formula which is odd since this movie seems extremely formulatic(sp?). Anyway, as I said, it's entertaining, and it's not the worst movie ever made (in-fact it was the third highest grossing film of '85), but for me, personally, I'll give this film a "thumps sort of in the middle."
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Summary: Captain Amazo and Rocky vs. The Red Menace
Review: In the 80's even while we were busy shooting at Megatron from the back of a Trans Am, one thought lingered in our minds: The Commies are out to get us. At least, that is, until The Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa, used the power of his dreams to knock Socialism flat on it's Red ass, all to a soundtrack by America's Ultimate Band, SURVIVOR!
Even though Rocky III had Hulk Hogan AND Mr. T, this film's combination of 80's power rock and the Cold War makes it, in my (totally sweet)opinion, it just might be the single greatest thing ever achieved by America since we launched Jim Kelly and his karate dog sidekick into space on a star-spangled taco.
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Summary: RINGS A BELL...
Review: In this 3rd sequel to the Oscar winning "Rocky", Rocky(Sylvester Stallone) goes to Russia to fight. Not to defend his title but to defend the honor of his friend and the American people. The opponent is the bigger than life Ivan Drago(Dolph Lundgren), who looks like he was chisled out of stone. In an exhibition fight Drago delivered a fatal blow to the Rock's old pal Apollo Creed.
Rocky leaves for Russia with Pauly(Burt Young) and Apollo's trainer, against the wishes of Adrienne(Talia Shire) who thinks Rocky will also meet his demise by the hands of this powerful giant they call "Death from above". He trains in remote part of Siberia, using the most primitive equipment, while Drago on the other hand has the use of the most technically advanced methods of training (and with the little help of some steroids.)
As always the faithful Adrianne has come around and has joined him there. The fight takes place with all of Russia in Drago's corner. The fight scenes are great, the crowd starts to warm to Rocky, and in the end (no matter who wins) we find that, people can change, and a fight between 2 men in a ring for sport is better than 2 countries fighting.
What really impressed me was the soundtrack of this film. It propelled the movie right along. We are even treated to a ringside performance by James Brown. The sound quality of this VHS (MGM/UA) is terrific in Dolby Surround and Hi Fi.
Added to the cast is Brigitte Nielsen who plays Drago's wife and for comic relief(besides Paulie) there is a talking robot. It was written and directed by Sylvester Stallone. If you're a die hard Rocky fan this would be a good addition to your collection.
enjoy.......Laurie
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Summary: Rocky (USA) vs. Ivan Drago (USSR)
Review: In this third sequel to the 1976 original "Rocky", Sylvester Stallone continues the story of America's greatest boxer. After beating Apollo Creed in "Rocky II", then Clubber Lang in "Rocky III", Rocky is going to have the greatest fight of his life. This time he is representing the United States as he goes against the USSR's top boxer, Ivan Drago, a 6'4" boxer who has a punch of 2000 PSI.
The story starts out of course with the end to the last fight against Clubber Lang where Rocky regains the title that is rightfully his. Now Rocky lives in a huge mansion with Adrian and his son, Rocky Jr. He has cars, money, and lives a luxury. Then one day, new arrival from Russia, Ivan Drago comes to American to enter professional boxing. Drago wants a exhibition match with Rocky. But Apollo Creed wants a piece of the man first. So the first fight is Creed vs. Drago. The results of this fight are not good.
So Rocky decides to go after Drago and fight him in Russia. Adrian is convinced herself that Rocky can't win against this man. Rocky and Paulie go to Russia alone out in the middle of nowhere to train with Apollo's old trainer, Tony. The training scenes in this movie are great as the scenes flip back and forth showing each fighter's training techniques. Drago is training in a high-tech facility while Rocky is training in the deep snows of Russia by chopping wood in one swing, pulling sleds on his hands and kness, and running up mountains in the snow.
Rocky now is ready for the fight of his life. He is not only fighting for himself but for the pride of his country. Will the United States win again? Buy this DVD and see what a fighter Rocky really is.
This sequel has it all. Great fighting scenes, great plot, great character development and is overall a great sequel to the Rocky collection.
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Summary: Rocky Wins The Cold War!
Review: Move over, Reagan. Take a seat there, Gorbachev. After all, you guys were just politicians; we all know that the Cold War was won by none other than the Italian Stallion! Forget the missile silos, Star Wars, and glasnost: The 'Evil Empire' was brought to its knees by a southpaw heavyweight wearing red, white and blue trunks. It's all documented in ROCKY IV, for cryin' out loud.
In the fourth Rocky installment (this series has more sequels than my car payment coupon book) we find Rocky blissfully content in the twilight of his boxing career. He's got it all: great family, mansion, wealth, even a talking robot. Enter a genetic mutant fighting machine from the Soviet Union--exit ex-champ Apollo Creed, who bites the canvas during a rather nasty exhibition match. What's left to do? Why, challenge the chiseled Ivan Drago to a boxing match in Mother Russia, of course! And while Drago trains with state-of-the-art, high-tech gismo equipment, Rocky trains in a barn and a couple of snowdrifts in Siberia.
Works for me. Sort of.
Then it's showdown time, in Moscow, on Christmas Day, in front of a hostile, snarling crowd. Drago is twice Rocky's size, while the American fighter goes through fifteen rounds of imitating a bobble-head doll. But. . .in the end. . .there's no overcoming the heart of a champion. And then, a rousing speech--for peace.
Bring down the Berlin Wall.
ROCKY IV is a syrupy flick that entertains while simultaneously making the viewer wish Sly Stallone had quit this series while it possessed even a shred of credibility. Talia Shire mopes and cries, Burt Young is as annoying as ever, and Carl Weathers becomes a superficial caricature of his once-great Apollo Creed character. Dolph Lundgren and Brigitte Nielsen obviously had the same barber. But hey, the Cold War's over: now if we could just get Rocky to go to France.
--D. Mikels
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Summary: Rocky IV (1985)
Review: This installment in the Rocky series is fairly decent at its best. The movie is a bit rushed and the character development isn't as solid as the first three movies. The soundtrack however is still pretty solid, and matches the movies theme very well. The fight scenes in this movie are choreographed a lot better than any other Rocky film, but I wish the story could've been more fleshed out. Overall, I would still recommend this film if you're a huge Rocky fan but don't expect too much out of it.
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Summary: Rocky IV Rocks!!!!
Review: THis is one of my favorite films ever I have been watching it ever since I was a kid. I liked this movie more than all the other sequels made to the Rocky films. Please do buy this DVD and do yourself a favor.
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