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Rocky Balboa - The Time Has Come!

Discussion in 'Movies, Music & TV' started by GTech, Dec 16, 2006.

  1. #1
    We've had a few threads earlier this year about the upcoming and final Rocky (6) dubbed "Rocky Balboa."

    Ladies and Gentlemen, the time has come!

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film/reviews/article_display.jsp?&rid=8554
    The movie debuts Wednesday, December 20th (this coming week)!
     
    GTech, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  2. Coolalex

    Coolalex Banned

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    I coulda swore it was the 22nd?

    I CANT WAIT!!!!!!

    Ive been waiting for this moment since Rocky V!
     
    Coolalex, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  3. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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    I hear ya! Initially, it was the 25th, then it was the 22nd a few weeks ago, and this past week, it's been advertising as the 20th (here in Texas). I've been driving my wife nuts with the opening date changes.

    Earlier this year, when the date was still set for the 25th, she asked what I wanted for Christmas. I replied "to stay at home for once and have others come to us, and tickets for Rocky!"

    Man, it's been a long wait!
     
    GTech, Dec 16, 2006 IP
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    Codythebest Notable Member

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    A long waiiiitt indeed...
     
    Codythebest, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  5. alkoholiks

    alkoholiks Active Member

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    definitely looking forward to this movie.
     
    alkoholiks, Dec 16, 2006 IP
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    timsdd Peon

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    lol, I thought he was making a joke - talking about the 22nd installment of the series not the release date :p :p
     
    timsdd, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  7. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    I think it's a little silly to be honest. The guy's old enough, he turned in his gloves a long time ago

    I don't think I'll be paying to see this one
     
    frankcow, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  8. Austars

    Austars Active Member

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    #8
    Yes, I can't wait! I've been waiting for this one for a couple months now :)
     
    Austars, Dec 18, 2006 IP
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    #9
    He is too old to be rocky, but hollywood never believes in losing a potential franchise.
     
    enigmatic9, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  10. Reliq.

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    #10
    I'm so going to see this movie, rocky in another epic like...the 8th or some shit..
     
    Reliq., Dec 18, 2006 IP
  11. Jerlene.net

    Jerlene.net Prominent Member

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    I haven't even seen the first one. I want to see this one though. Milo Ventimiglia is in it. Rocky Jr.<3
     
    Jerlene.net, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  12. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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    The move was great! I knew it would be!

    It opened today. My wife got off an hour early so we could see an early showing. We caught the third showing of release day.

    In the traditional Rocky "spirit," the movie was inspirational and ran with the theme of "good vs. evil." For modern movie goers who are used to more million dollar explosions and special effects, it may seem a bit slow at first. It sort of catches up on what's happened over the years with some flashbacks.

    The movie begins to crescendo around the middle and things pick up. It also focuses quite a bit on Rock's love for his deceased wife, Adrian. This is evident throughout the movie.

    The theme for Rock is centered around his age. Obviously at 60, he's past his prime. But as my wife noted during the movie "at 60, he's still a stud!" He has this burning desire for one more go 'round, one more attempt to do something big in his life. It feeds a lot of this desire.

    Overall, if you are Rocky fan, you'll love the movie! It draws a lot from the past and focuses on a man whose worked hard in life for everything he has and when life presents that "one more shot," he works hard for it and claims it.

    Hope you all enjoy the movie as much as we did!
     
    GTech, Dec 20, 2006 IP
  13. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    were there any cheesy, 'wish they hadn't included that' parts, in the traditional Rocky "spirit"?
     
    frankcow, Dec 20, 2006 IP
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    soju Peon

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    I am ready to see this movie too. But isn't he a little old to be boxing?
     
    soju, Dec 20, 2006 IP
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    it's not like he's on social security yet, although I hear he is pre-approved for an AARP membership :D :D
     
    timsdd, Dec 20, 2006 IP
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    What's the line on the fight in Rocky Balboa? Does Rocky triumph -- Sly's interviews suggests he thinks that would be too dumb for words.

    Does Rocky get thumped? I don't think so . . . baby boomers cannot admit they are aging.

    A tie? Like Rocky? Hollywood Reports does say Rocky Balboa "defies all expectations with a low-key, technically stripped-down production that really does come close to capturing the heart and soul of the original"

    My money is on a 2-1 split decision against Rocky, but with everyone saying, " . . . one more upper cut and he wudda won. He wudda won."
     
    clancey, Dec 21, 2006 IP
  17. DMod

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    This better be good, because as far as I concerned Rocky V doesn't exist, and if this one sucks just as bad, I don't know if I can deny the existence of TWO Rocky movies -- someone might catch on!
     
    DMod, Dec 22, 2006 IP
  18. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    Well, I just finished watching it, and like a lot of people was amp'd to see it.
    I personally feel shorted. It was just lacking something. It was a below avg. movie imho. gotta love when MGM DVD screeners get ripped hahahaha

    OK, time to go watch invincible :)
     
    an0n, Dec 22, 2006 IP
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    the Rocky training scenes get me every time ... :)
     
    autorave, Dec 23, 2006 IP