bob_barron 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 It's Rocky training to fight in a match where he's the longshot. It's the exact same as the other movies. (Well except V) This isn't a new book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 I found it wrong when the people in the theater I was in popped more for the Rocky trailer, than the actual movie (POTC DMC). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted July 12, 2006 I found it wrong when the people in the theater I was in popped more for the Rocky trailer, than the actual movie (POTC DMC). Awesome that people are getting excited! From what I've seen people are getting super pumped for this movie. Like I said before for a lot of people this is bigger and more meaningful than even the initial Star Wars comeback. People ask what life is all about. Well, it can be summed up in one word. Rocky. I can't wait. I haven't been to a theatre since Rush Hour 2 but this will definitely break that streak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Like I said before for a lot of people this is bigger and more meaningful than even the initial Star Wars comeback. Do you know what you're talking about? A lot of people bought tickets for Meet Joe Black just to see the Episode I trailer. Many of those people left after seeing the trailer. I don't see many people doing that for Rocky. People waited in line for several days just to get tickets for the midnight showing of Episode I. A lot of those people skipped work just to wait in line. Do you see that happening for Rocky Balboa? Many people (mostly fanboys) watched several showings of Episode I on the same day. Again, do you see that happening with the new Rocky movie? A lot of people (again, mostly fanboys) wore costumes to the movie. Do you think people will do that for Rocky? I could go on, but I'll stop there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Like I said before for a lot of people this is bigger and more meaningful than even the initial Star Wars comeback. Do you know what you're talking about? A lot of people bought tickets for Meet Joe Black just to see the Episode I trailer. Many of those people left after seeing the trailer. I don't see many people doing that for Rocky. People waited in line for several days just to get tickets for the midnight showing of Episode I. A lot of those people skipped work just to wait in line. Do you see that happening for Rocky Balboa? Many people (mostly fanboys) watched several showings of Episode I on the same day. Again, do you see that happening with the new Rocky movie? A lot of people (again, mostly fanboys) wore costumes to the movie. Do you think people will do that for Rocky? I could go on, but I'll stop there. I'm not talking about numbers here though I do predict that the high money numbers for Rocky will surprise even its biggest fans. I'm talking about people who love their respective movies. The love the hardcore Rocky fans have for their movies is pretty much unparalled by other hardcore fans of their movies. Rocky means more to them. It is a tale of inpiration that moves people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Reading comprehension can go a long way. Read my post again, but this time, focus on what those people did, not how many. The love the hardcore Rocky fans have for their movies is pretty much unparalled by other hardcore fans of their movies. You're looking at things as a biased Rocky fan. Have you met or seen any hardcore Star Wars fans? LOTR fans? Harry Potter fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Read my post again. It's not necessarily about the numbers, as you put it. It's about what people did. The love the hardcore Rocky fans have for their movies is pretty much unparalled by other hardcore fans of their movies. You're looking at things as a biased Rocky fan. Have you met or seen any hardcore Star Wars fans? LOTR fans? Harry Potter fans? Yes, and I completely stand by my statement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Care to add some examples or reasons to back up your statement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Care to add some examples or reasons to back up your statement? Inspirational moving stories hit home harder than stories that use other factors to get over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 For the record, it appears this one will be called "Rocky Balboa" and not Rocky VI, or am I wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorin Industries 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 After seeing that trailer I can't wait till Xmas to see the movie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Inspirational moving stories hit home harder than stories that use other factors to get over. How does that back your statement that Rocky fans are more hardcore? Using your logic, Rudy fans or Hoop Dreams fans are more hardcore than Star Wars fans or LOTR fans. Again, you're being way too biased in your views. I like the Rocky movies and I'm not a LOTR or Harry Potter fan, but I wouldn't say Rocky fans are more hardcore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Don't argue with wp. I'm a huge Rocky fan and even I know he's talking out of his ass. And yes, this one is simply called Rocky Balboa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 If this new Rocky movie makes any kind of money I'd be quite surprised. For one thing, it's a dead series and has been since 1990. Second, Stallone can't draw a single dime anymore. I don't think it's a very high budget film so if it makes a decent amount then it'll turn a profit, but I'm not expecting it to be some kind of mega blockbuster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 I don't think it'll be a blockbuster, but I think there a whole new generation of people who want to see Rocky. I've never seen a Rocky movie on the big screen and I can't be more excited for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 It's perfect timing for the film too, being the 30th Anniversary of the first Rocky, and they're not treating Rocky like he hasn't aged, plus the fight in the film is strictly exhibition. The crowd cheered and I'm looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Family Guy Clip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Pounds 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 I saw the trailer and, though the plot is idiotic ( "Me, the champion of the world, will go after a 60 year-old guy because a videogame says he can beat me, I'll kick his ass !") I will go see it in theatres. The first Rocky is one of my favorites movies ever and, though the series took a fall since Rocky III, I still enjoy it. Anyway, it's more of a spinoff than a sixth chapter. To my knowledge, only three characters return, not counting Rocky's son. It will have just enough classic Rocky elements in it like the training scenes, the punching in meat and the running of the steps to be considered more of a Rocky than Rocky V. I think the finish will be either a lost or they will do just like Rocky I, where Stallone goes the distance when nobody said he would last. Of course, Hollywood being Hollywood, they will probably go for the happy ending where Stallone wins, but that would sucks. EDIT : Even though Poor Dumb Rocky > Millionnaire Rocky, how come he still lives in the gutter after all these years ? You would figure he would have endorsement deals ( a grill anyone ? ) or some other thing since he was an household name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I would find it hilarious if after all the training and hype for this, Rocky gets KO'ed in 40 seconds in the 1st round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I'm really not sure how I want the movie to end. Definitely don't want Rocky to lose by knockout. If that happens I'm rioting in the theatre. Losing by decision after the final round would be fine and a neat way to end the series. A victory and a happy ending would be terrific. A victory but than an ending that sees Rocky die would also be a great ending. Well, as great as ending with a death can be. It shows Rocky's more than human and with that comes an ever greater appreciation for all the effort he put into his fights. It'll be interesting to see how good of a fight Rocky will have this time around. The previous fights are pretty much unmatched 5 star fights due to their excellent intensity, physcology and storytelling. Hopefully this fight will live up to all the other fights' reputations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Pounds 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 A victory but then an ending that sees Rocky die would also be a great ending. Well, as great as ending with a death can be. It shows Rocky's more than human and with that comes an ever greater appreciation for all the effort he put into his fights. "If he dies, he dies." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Nice to see the dude who played Jess in Gilmore Girls getting work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I'd have him lose by TKO in the 10th round or something...shows that he won't give up, but doesn't do the impossible and have him beat a guy in better shape, half his age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I think they will have Rocky survive every round, and lose by a few points in the decision. That way they can have Dixon show respect towards Rocky and Rocky can "retire" again on a good note. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Really lookin forward to this, but the plot makes no sense. How does beating an over the hill old Rocky prove that you could beat him in his prime? It doesn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Really lookin forward to this, but the plot makes no sense. How does beating an over the hill old Rocky prove that you could beat him in his prime? It doesn't. It doesn't probe you could beat him in his prime but Rocky is still Rocky. It means a lot if you beat him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 It would be awesome if this turned out to be a great film, and we could just erase Rocky V from existence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 It would be awesome if this turned out to be a great film, and we could just erase Rocky V from existence. This will make you pine for Rocky V. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted July 14, 2006 The previous fights are pretty much unmatched 5 star fights due to their excellent intensity, physcology and storytelling. Hopefully this fight will live up to all the other fights' reputations. Have you ever spelled that word correctly? Psychology, not physcology. You sound like a tool. Five star fights with intensity, psychology, and storytelling? They're movie scenes, not wrestling matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2006 Rocky should lose in round three after getting a cut above his eye. A confused Rocky asks them why they stopped the fight and then they tell him about AIDS and blood diseases which means fights stop if one of the fighters is bleeding uncontrollably. Rocky gets pissed, punches the ref in the face and just storms the crowd punching everyone he can and yelling, "You want a piece of me! I am the law!" Then go to credits as he punches the camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
