It's good that you're not into sports movies, cause this is a love story :D

@MJoy4Fun

2 жыл бұрын

ohh ur right! this is a perfect example why ''dont judge a book by it's cover''

@allanjones1680

2 жыл бұрын

Correct...Its a movie about a guy that just happens to be a boxer ...not a movie about boxing

@michaelgoodyear9369

2 жыл бұрын

Rocky 2!

@jahrolo

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgoodyear9369 Rocky II is one the most inspiring movies ever. Still getting goosebumps when I watch it

@OriginalPuro

2 жыл бұрын

because* Cause means something very different.:P

I've always interpreted Rocky saying, "To you it's Thanksgiving, to me it's Thursday," as meaning that he doesn't have any family or anyone he's close enough with to be with, not that he doesn't care for holiday itself." But I could be wrong about that.

@jkhristian9603

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. He's obviously a Catholic. But he really has no family. So nobody to spend the holidays with.

Having him lose was such a good decision. It strengthened his character. Nowadays every movie has to give the happy ending, right away, so cookie cutter

@johnmc3862

2 жыл бұрын

‘Nowadays every movie’ 😅

@beckmann4982

2 жыл бұрын

I remember being so confused by the ending as a child: “Rocky didn’t win?!” My parents tried explaining but I was too young to understand. As an adult this ending has greater richness and meaning each time I revisit it.

@ShuffleUpandDeal32

2 жыл бұрын

And it sets up the sequel perfectly, I won but I didn't beat him.

@yessum15

2 жыл бұрын

@@beckmann4982 lol it's more than that. Having Rocky win would've reduced the movie to slapstick. A complete nobody beats the world champ? On short notice no less? Come on.

@kissmy_butt1302

2 жыл бұрын

Funny how it wasn't about the win in the 1970's but about persevering. It made the Bad News Bears great as well.

It’s a story of Rocky’s growth as a fighter but more importantly as a person. The perseverance of growing up poor and from a tough neighborhood - surviving a hard life, finding his soul mate and proving yourself to yourself. The training and boxing is just the manifestation of that perceverance.

@dr.burtgummerfan439

2 жыл бұрын

The great thing about the series is the developmment of the characters and their relaionships. Rocky, Adrian, Mick, Creed, even Paulie. You get so invested and involved in the characters that the boxing is secondary, it's just the backdrop.

@endoraismygma

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@azazello1784

2 жыл бұрын

It's also story of Rocky's gradual IQ decline.

@jaipoh3965

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

When Rocky says, "To me it's Thursday," that's a very important line. He has no one, and holidays don't matter to him. It seems like a throwaway line where he's being callous, but it's really a statement that tells the audience exactly what sort of lonely life he leads.

@nitelite78

2 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@Jason-ft9gg

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize that. Very good point. I always just took it as Rocky comforting Adrian by basically telling her to not worry about their ruined thanksgiving.

@randall-king

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jason-ft9gg I think your assessment is correct, as well. Adrian was feeling bad because she felt responsible as the woman to provide a meal for Thanksgiving. Many women plan and plan for it, and to have it ruined would be devastating. Rocky was saying not to worry about it because it wasn’t important to him.

@Reardonsteel236

Жыл бұрын

I took it as a joke. I never thought about it that way before even though I have used it myself and meant it exactly that way. I just wanted the holiday to be over.

What makes "Rocky" such an endearing classic is the way characters are written, the exposition is rather long but it makes the ending all the more emotionally rewarding. Just compare your posture in the beginning with you at the end and you get the point. At the end, Mickey and Rocky teamed un and killed their old demons, Adrian had stood up to her brother and won more confidence, Apollo who kept underestimating Rocky (which somehow made the fight result more plausible) learned a humbling lesson and Paulie didn't change much but I like the way he lift the rope so Adrian could get into the ring, it was a subtle but nice touch. Does the film end abruptly? No. Think of it, when the final round ended, Rocky was still standing, winning or losing didn't matter, he went the distance, had won the crowds hearts and his own respect and the love of her life came to embrace him and each one declared love to the other while people were cheering, it is the highest momentum in Rocky's life, the proudest moment ever... the perfect moment for the image to freeze. We leave Rocky and Adrian at their happiest... and we're happy too.

@previouslyachimp

2 жыл бұрын

@Sdk ElMaruecan - Absolutely right, very well said!

@amazingronaldo9656

2 жыл бұрын

Bingo!!

When Carl Weathers/Apollo first auditioned for the part of Apollo Creed, he asked to read with a 'real' actor instead of a stage worker. He thought Stallone was some production worker and not the star of the movie. Stallone loved the arrogance with humor that Carl Weathers had shown.

@MJoy4Fun

2 жыл бұрын

ohh really??? that's savage!!

@zeezee9670

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't knoiw that, but I like it. Thank you.

@kathyastrom1315

2 жыл бұрын

I always love Apollo’s face after that first knockdown-utter disbelief!

Usually when there’s no knockout in a championship fight, the champ retains the title. Very honest ending. Rocky achieved his goal by going the distance. Would have been ridiculous if Rocky had beaten Apollo.

The great thing about Rocky is it's characterization. At its heart Rocky is really a love story about two people who find each other. When the fight is over Rocky is only concerned with Adrian and the last lines spoken are between Rocky and Adrian: "I love you"!

Rocky's core is not about boxing, it's about believe in yourself when nobody does. It's about growing up as person and choose your path even whether no one else believes .

Stallone always said Rocky is a love story not a boxing movie

fun fact Sylvester Stallone still has those turtles in his house to this day

@MJoy4Fun

2 жыл бұрын

ohhh haha niceee!

Rocky 2 for me is still the best inspirational movie ever.

@MrAitraining

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It really hits on all emotional notes and def the best fight of the series.

Split decision means 2 judges to 1 for Creed not 3-0. Rocky's Girlfriend was the sister in the Godfather, Talia Shire. 1976 was our (USA's) 200th Birthday, so we celebrated the whole year, that's why he was dressed up as George Washington. Philly was our first Capital.

@patsk8872

2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap I never realized Adrian was Connie Corleone

@k1productions87

2 жыл бұрын

The one thing that always bothered me was that the event was held on New Years, instead of Independence Day, which would have been the REAL Bi-centennial, or as Apollo put it "this country's greatest birthday"

@MrRondonmon

2 жыл бұрын

@@k1productions87 Yes, but we celevrated the whole year, all I heard for 365 days was Bicentennial. So, the Jan 1 date was the day it kicked off.

@k1productions87

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrRondonmon I wonder if we will have some kind of big year long for 2026, being the 250th year. What would you call that? The quarter millennial?

@ErdTirdMans

2 жыл бұрын

@@k1productions87 If we can get our shit together in Philly, we definitely will

When we saw Rocky in the theater nobody knew there would be a second movie (There wasn’t even a plan to make the first Rocky film until Sylvester Stallone wrote the script, then fought tooth and nail for his vision) We saw it as a boxing movie so we thought it was the worst ending ever, but I've learned to love the movie Cheers 👍😀

Fun fact: when the actor who played Paulie, Burt Young, was in the military, he was a very successful, if not champion boxer.

@rustincohle2135

2 жыл бұрын

Not just the military, Burt Young was a Marine! Burgess Meredith who played Mickey was also a veteran (U.S. Army Air Forces), having served in World War II. Also, at the beginning of the training montage, we see Rocky jogging with bricks in his hands. Stallone actually got the idea from Burt Young. Apparently, jogging while holding bricks is how many fighters train for their next boxing match.

@sparky6086

2 жыл бұрын

@@rustincohle2135 I was pretty sure, that Burt Young was in the Navy, but I couldn't remember whether he was a marine or sailor, so I played it safe & just wrote "military".

“A heart that beats in his chest and that’s all that matters”. Love it! Sums up the movie and the series perfectly!

Remember. Rocky only wanted to go the distance and he did!

Fun fact, guys....Sylvester Stallone still has Cuff and Link, the turtles. They are now over 50 years old!

The fighting isn't the most important part. It's not about boxing.

@azazello1784

2 жыл бұрын

It's about Rocky trying to function in society despite his low IQ

I remember not liking this movie as a child - it masquerades as a sports film. As an adult I can appreciate the more subtle story being told.

@MJoy4Fun

2 жыл бұрын

i remember not liking the beginning of the movie when i first saw it. it turns to be more of a novel type then a boxing/sport related

@JayTor2112

2 жыл бұрын

The whole series is a character drama and love story more than a sports story. Boxing is just the setting.

@wantutosigh1117

2 жыл бұрын

I loved it as a kid and an adult. Don't know what's wrong with you guys. This is a cinematic masterpiece.

@user-cs4fg1rm5k

2 жыл бұрын

This is the first movie I remember seeing. I was 3 years old at the time. My father loved boxing and he loved this movie. When I see this I think of him.

@amazingronaldo9656

2 жыл бұрын

@@MJoy4Fun Yes Rocky is more about the characters and their journey than about the sport. This one is all about the characters. Strange how some of the most classic and best movies ever have very excellent characters. 😉

It really had nothing to do with 'the second one' -- Stallone was lucky to get THIS ONE made. No one knew Stallone, and the movie wasn't expected to become a smash hit. The movie was all about internal struggles and demons -- Rocky, Adrian, Paulie, all showed their inner fears and insecurities. The movie is about overcoming odds and great obstacles to achieve personal victory over them. That's why the announcement of the 'winner' of the fight is obscured by Rocky and Adrian's embrace at the end.

Rocky it's not about boxing. It's about going the distance. Going the distance in life. And of course it's a beautiful love story

I live in/around Philadelphia. The art museum has people running up the steps, copying the movie, literally every day. There's a staue of Rocky in that pose right next to the steps and there's always a line of people to take pictures with it.

Sly Stallone was dirt poor. He loved his dog Butkus because he always 'laughed' at his jokes. But when Stallone didn't even have enough to eat he was forced to sell Butkus for $40. After the movie Rocky and he finally had some money in his pocket Sly bought back Butkus for $15,000. Also turtles live a long time and Stallone still has Cuff and Link

@streeTkiDwannaBe

2 жыл бұрын

*$3000 and a cameo speaking role for the person to buy back the dog

As we begin - The ladies are always surprised to find out that Rocky is a love story.

Rocky did what he came to do -- he went the distance, 15 rounds, and "proved he weren't just some bum from the neighborhood." Also, when there isn't a knock-out, judges decide who won, and in the event of a split decision, the champion retains the title. And in the final clinch, it was Apollo who said, "Ain't gonna be no re-match," to which Rocky said, "Don't want one."

He got the woman he loved- Rocky was a winner

The second movie picks up exactly where this movie ends and it's going to give you more answers. ✌️

Rocky is based off of a real boxer, Chuck Wepner who fought Muhammad Ali

Rocky's boss is in the first two Godfather movies!😮😮😮

You’ll love Rocky II. It answers all the questions you have after the end of the first one. Both are great films and character dramas. Thanks!

"Rocky" is one of my all-time favorite movies... cant wait to see this reviewed by you :)

I like Rocky’s secret workout 🏋️ 🏃💪 🥊

I saw Rocky 1976 in the Philippines. It was awesome! I jumped up at the end right in the movie theater I got so excited.

"Rocky" is a love story of a guy who happens to be a boxer who gets a big break but most importantly, finds "The One" for him for the rest of his life.

The story behind the film being made is just as amazing. Stallone was a struggling actor who at one point had to sell his dog for food (he discussed this on his instagram). Stallone wrong the script for the film and shopped it around to studios with the condition he would get to star. None of them wanted him for the role, but he was offered 300,000 for the script. He turned it down. He eventually finds someone who would make it, and the film wins the Best Picture. He bought his dog back. That was his dog in the film. :)

As a Philadelphian, I could watch this movie a thousand times. This is almost as important to our city identity as the Revolutionary War or the Quakers

Fun fact, the dog in this movie, Butkas, is actually Slyvester Stallone's own dog! He's named after great Chicago Bears Linebacker Dick Butkas, he played in the NFL from 1965 to 1973 for the Bears. A split decision means the Champion retains the Title, it's kind of like a tie, but not really, Lol. There are 3 judges, they all score each round as they see it, round by round, (15 round fight if no one is knocked out). At the end of the fight, each of judges pick who they think won. If all 3 of them pick the same fighter, then he's the winner of the Title. If 1 of 3 picks the other fighter, that is called a split decision, and the Champion keeps the Title. For a Champion to lose the Title, the other fighter has to win the fight, he has to get all 3 judges to pick him, to take the Title away from the champion.

Rocky won an oscar for best picture. Thanks so much guys great reaction just excellent👍👍👍👍

Great series of movies. I saw this in the theater when it first came out. It was a HUGE hit. And shows what a brilliant writer Sylvester Stallone is. Now, you need to see Rocky II, which picks up right where this one left off.

This is a love story with a boxing movie inside of it. It’s so good that we didn’t get the “Hollywood ending” but Rocky did what he wanted which was to prove he was a somebody. The character of Rocky is such a heart-driven character and the story is a testament to the power of the human will. Stallone wrote the script and refused to sell it, despite being a poor unemployed actor, unless they allowed him to play the part.

Apollo was saved by the bell for sure! He won but Rocky held his own! Rocky has so much heart and that-, along with his relationship with Adrian, is really what these films are about. You’ll really like the next couple of movies!

The rocky movies are a love story and the dog and his turtles were his real pets and he still has the turles

Τo the point that he tells her that for me it is just Thursday, he means that he is not used to thanksgivings or other holidays because he is always alone, it was not a bad start ... it was a confession ... these are the little messages that stallone goes through in writing it if one thinks and its path to the real life

ha ha less than 90 seconds into the reaction and Marian says..... "keep your guard up man".

A classic. Academy Award for Best Picture 1976.

All Rocky wanted was to go the distance to prove to himself that he wasn't just a bum from the neighborhood. The real story is about his personal growth and the love relationship between him an Adrian. The boxing is incidental.

@chandie5298

2 жыл бұрын

"little Marie" shows up in a later Rocky movie!!

The little girl he walks home? Comes back in rocky Balboa, and so does Rocky's first guy he fought in this, Spider Rico!

Rocky didn't win the fight but he won his personal battle to prove himself.

Rocky was letting her know he had no family to celebrate Thanksgiving with.

I was surprised none of you realised Adrian was in Godfather 1, 2 and 3. She plays Connie in the Godfather, Michael, Sonny and Fredo sister. Her real name is Talia Shire

this movie cleaned house at the Oscars in 1975. Thanx guys.

Rocky is the only boxer in the country that doesn't know how to put his arms up to guard his head.

This was based on an actual Ali fight. Some random dude took him the distance. You have to do two.

Fun fact: Sylvester Stallone got his dog, to play Rocky Balboa’s dog. And as a final “f"ck you” to whoever doubted him and his movie, he put his dog in the end credits, too. Butkus never went hungry another day in his life

@DanGer-dw1qx

2 жыл бұрын

He actually sold his dog for 500 dollars n then bought it back when he first got money when rocky started being filmed he bought it back for 15.000 dollars

@Blandina11

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanGer-dw1qx I know, he couldn't afford to feed the dog, but that changed 😊

@DanGer-dw1qx

2 жыл бұрын

@@Blandina11 it mirrors the film quite well stallone took is chance and rocky took is chance

Stallone actually owned the dog, Butkus, since it was six weeks old. Prior to making the movie, he was forced to sell the dog due to having very little money, which broke his heart. But once the movie started getting made and had money secured, he went to the family that had owned Butkus for several months and pleaded with them to let him have his dog back and that he wanted him to be the movie's dog, which they ultimately relented to. Stallone kept and loved the dog until it died several years after this movie's release.

@azazello1784

2 жыл бұрын

That's disgusting. He should have gotten a cat instead

@billparrish4385

2 жыл бұрын

@@azazello1784 Casting a cat would have been casting against type -- they needed whoever played the character of Butkus to act happy to see Rocky.... 🤣

@maximillianosaben

2 жыл бұрын

@@azazello1784 - What is wrong with you?

Here's a story you both would really appreciate. The Red Violin

Actually, Sylvester Stallone WAS inspired to write Rocky based on a real fight between Chuck Wepner and Muhammed Ali. There's actually a screenshot I've seen where you can see Stallone in the crowd. It was one of only four fights where Ali was officially knocked down. Ali won with a knockout in the 15th round.

Well, looks like Joy joined the long list of lovely ladies who didn't used to like boxing movies.

Back in the day, the champion would never lose to a decision. They either got knocked out or retired undefeated.

Genius film, a leap of faith by Stallone & a Rocky Balboa determination to put this to the screen. So inspiring ir makes everyone want to go do better 😊

Hard to believe that Sylvester Stallone is now older than Burgess Meredith was when he appeared in this movie.

0:27 it's true. Philiphinos are really good at singing! 💕

ROCKY 1 and 2 is a love story, ROCKY 3 and 4 is more of a boxing movie, ROCKY 5 and 6, is a story about life.

Rocky has become such a thing where it is looked at as a punch drunk film... The message of the original Rocky film is totally pure forever... It's about proving you aren't just a nobody and standing up to something. It doesn't have to be fame or riches. It's about what you believe in.

Talia shire is Adrian who also played Connie, Michaels Sister in The Godfather.

I like that you picked up that this movie makes many references to the fable of "the tortoise and the hare"

I think Rocky said he didn't care about it being Thanksgiving to make Adrienne feel better about the whole Paulie/turkey incident; to get her mind off of it.

@jillk368

Жыл бұрын

p.s. There's still a Rocky statue, at the bottom of those steps.

Win or lose, he wanted to go the distance... and he did. Also, at the end of the match, he was more concerned with Adrian anyways.

This was based on a real fighter name Chuck Webber, who was like Rocky and had a chance at the championship. Stallone read about him and wrote a script called "Rocky"...

Rocky lost the decision because he lost most of the rounds.

Theres no time for there to be a tournament to fight Apollo. The whole problem is time. Theres only 5 weeks till the fight. They can't change the date of the fight because they've already reserved the date at the venue. They have to pay that no matter what. So if they postponed the fight they'd have to pay twice. Theyve paid for advertising for the orriginal date, so again they'd have to pay twice. They'd lose money having the fight. No qualifyied fighter will take the fight on short notice because they won't be at thier best. So they offer it to a non qualified fighter who don't care about not having enough time to prepare. Its a great opertunity for them win or lose.

@k1productions87

2 жыл бұрын

What they should have done is have the fight on Independence Day instead of New Years. You know... the REAL bi-centennial

@russellward4624

2 жыл бұрын

@@k1productions87 Neither is very realistic. Nobody is watching a fight on a major holiday like that. Everyonen is out drinking or having family BBQ. Nobody is going to stay home and watch TV.

@k1productions87

2 жыл бұрын

@@russellward4624 that is actually not true. Holidays were big sporting event days. That is why they always have the "bedlum game" on Thanksgiving (Oklahoma University vs. Oklahoma State), which was VERY personal for my family (dad went to OU, uncle went to OSU, and shouting matches ensued LOL) There used to always be big football games on many holidays, as well as boxing events. Generally New Years and Thanksgiving were the most popular for that. Even "fake" sports would do the same, as Thanksgiving again used to be a tradition for NWA/WCW Starrcade and WWF Survivor Series. Honestly, the only holiday that seems to be primarily a picnic holiday is Labor Day

The theme song for this movie was also in the top 10 hits and was on the radio 📻 all the time.

I CANNOT believe that Joy turned her head when Rocky drank the eggs when I am SURE that she loves balut. 🤮 😂😂

As many people will say, this, at least to me, is not a movie about boxing. It’s a love story that happens to have some boxing. That’s why at the end, they have the love story with the results of the boxing relegated to background audio that you could almost miss if you’re focused on Rocky and Adrian.

All Rocky movies is 85% love story and 15% boxing (: Rocky is damn good story 👍👍👍🥊 THX for a loverly reaction 👍👍👍

Now y’all definitely must see the rest of the Rocky series. There’s 6 of em. As well as currently 2 Creed movies (a 3rd is in the works)

Rocky "lost" the fight, but more importantly he "won" the love of his life's heart. Rocky & Adrian ❤️

Apollo may have won the match, but Rocky won the heart of the woman he had loved the entire time, and proven to himself he could hang with the greatest fighter in the world. Apollo basically left with the same thing he came in with, but Rocky gained so much more

Awesome reaction guys! Enjoyed watching this classic movie with you alot💯

Thank you guys! I have waited so long for you to start your Rocky journey. I will continue it with you... can't wait!!

26:23 they don’t do that anymore. Now they use an enswell to loosen the swelling over eyes. Cause cutting them risks infection and possibly getting opened up more forcing the ref or ringside doctor to stop the fight

Butkus was Stallone's dog in real life.

You guys are definitely going to love "Rocky 2".

@08:46 _She's ready._ You can't forget that lovely face as you already have seen The Godfather (1 & 2), where she played Vito Corleone's daughter Connie. Talia Shire is a great actress with an oscar for best supporting role in The Godfather, & 2 awards including the NY Critics Circle Award & 2 nominations including a Golden Globe for her role here in Rocky. She is the sister of The Godfather director Farancis Ford Copola & the aunt of actor Nicolas Cage..

So, you just found out what everybody finds out, Rocky is not a sports film or a boxing movie, it's a love story! Lol Rocky II is just as good, and Rocky III is when it starts turning into a "boxing" franchise. I would recommend watching through to Rocky IV and then stopping right there! Great reaction!

Actually when they were talking about Thanksgiving Rocky was trying to tell her he has no family to celebrate Thanksgiving with.

Based on your reaction, I think you might enjoy Cinderella Man (2005), an even more amazing, yet true, boxing story, set during the Great Depression, starring Russell Crowe, Renee Zelwegger, and Paul Giamatti.

@maggieshevelew7579

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! One of Russell Crowe’s best movies. And another love story within a sports film.

My favorite movie. I really enjoyed the close captioning. My personal opinion is there should have been no sequels. Won best picture academy award. Who knew Stallone before this movie.?

Great job! This is a love story, not a boxing movie. Keep that in mind for the following movies. It's all about Rocky and Adrian's love for each other.

This first movie is more of a love story, please see the second one, it is terrific. Fun fact, Stallone still has those turtles.

i watched Rocky 3 in the theatre when i was 7 , then i watched 1 and 2 on VHS . GREAT memories.

A true miracle, this movie ever got made! He was broke , homeless, had yp dell Butkus, his fog. Wtote the script in 2 weeks. Tried to sell it but noone wanted hom for the actor! Eventually sold it to ABC. A friend he had done a movie with a few years earlier is Henry Winkle. He was The Fonz on the TV show, Happy Days! He was the biggest star in the world at the time. He told ABC, u dont give Stallone the script vack, i leave the show! They gave him Back the script!! The guy here, singing outside by the fire barrel, and in 2, is his real brother, Frank Stallone!

I played this video all the way thru, but all I could think about was sailing

The reason this movie has lasted forever, is because it's not about boxing. Rock is the Protagonist and Antagonist. It's his story.

Adrian ( Thalia Shire) is Connie in The Godfather, Francis ford Coppola is her brother, Sofia Coppola and Nicholas Cage are her neice and nephew, and her sons are Jason and Robert Schwartzman

Keep in mind that this was only supposed to be an exhibition fight and nothing more. However Rocky interpreted it as a real fight and initially caught Creed by complete surprise and a real fight began. BTW, this was written by Stallon.

The biggest, most important part was Rocky & Adrian's love story.

Points through out the rounds goes too Creed. It was too little too late for Rocky so its understandable he lost. But winning was never Rocky's interest. It was going the distance. No loosers in this movie, Winner in Boxing goes too Creed, winner in a personal level goes too Rocky. Both is Victorious outcomes.