What could be more unbelievable than fight for boxing’s heavyweight champion title?
Well, that’s just what ”Rocky’s” story tells about. Rocky is an American sports drama film. It is directed by John G. Avildsen, written by and also starring Sylvester Stallone. It tells about unknown boxer, Rocky Balboa, from Philadelphia who is now challenged to fight against heavyweight champion. That is Rocky’s chance to come famous. Movie won three Oscars and it’s theme song ”Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Contin, has come very popular song. Movie has got five sequels, Rocky II, Rocy III, Rocky IV, Rocky V and Rocky Balboa.
Now I’ll tell you about the movie’s plot shortly. So, as I told you, Rocky Balboa is a small-time boxer and also collector for a little criminal named Anthony Gazzo. At the same time a heavyweight champion Apollo Creed is looking for opponent boxer to exhibition match on New Year’s day. All opponents refuse, trying to explain that there is not enough time to get in shape. Creed gets an idea that he could give a chance for someone unknown boxer, just like Rocky. After a long persuasion Rocky takes up the challenge and starts hard training.
At the same time Rocky falls in love with shy and quiet Adrian who works in a local pet store. Adrian’s brother, Paulie gets jealous because of the new relationship. But because he is Rocky’s good friend, he finally accepts it. Also Rocky’s coach, Mickey is against Adrian at first. He claims that ”women weaken legs” and tells Rocky that he should leave Adrian, but Rocky refuses to do that and they stay together.
When the New Year’s day finally comes, Apollo Creed is still thinking that he is going to fight a show match. Rocky takes it much more seriously. Apollo notices that, when Rocky knocks him out on first round (no one else has never knocked him out). After that fight comes more serious and more bloody. Rocky and Apollo fight violently to the end and when the bell rings on the final round both fighters are still standing up. Finally Apollo Creed wins the fight with points and tells Rocky that ”there will be no rematch”. Rocky answers that ”you don’t want me” – so neither he wants rematch.
Movie ends when audience goes wild and Rocky and Adrian profess their love to each other.
I have to say, Rocky – including it’s sequels – is the best sport movie I have ever seen.