"Rocky Balboa" Shocks The World
"Rocky Balboa" opened Wednesday with over $6 million at the box office. No one really expected it to do over $2 million. Sly said that fans made "an old lion roar proud" in an e-mail to Harry at Ain't It Cool News [where Sly just completed a marathon question and answer session with fans].
What's even more important is that "Rocky Balboa" is receiving rave reviews from nearly everyone! Ebert and Roeper gave it "two thumbs up", Rolling Stone gives it 3 1/2 out of 4 stars, The Hollywood Reporter, E!Online as well as reviewers all over the country are singing the praises of SYLVESTER STALLONE and "Rocky Balboa."
So grab your family and friends and head out to see it [again and again]! I know that I will!
-Craig Zablo
The final round of the Academy Award-winning Rocky is in theatres now! Written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE.
Photo by: Neil Leifer
2006 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., and Revolution Studios Distribution Company, LLC
What's even more important is that "Rocky Balboa" is receiving rave reviews from nearly everyone! Ebert and Roeper gave it "two thumbs up", Rolling Stone gives it 3 1/2 out of 4 stars, The Hollywood Reporter, E!Online as well as reviewers all over the country are singing the praises of SYLVESTER STALLONE and "Rocky Balboa."
So grab your family and friends and head out to see it [again and again]! I know that I will!
-Craig Zablo
The final round of the Academy Award-winning Rocky is in theatres now! Written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE.
Photo by: Neil Leifer
2006 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., and Revolution Studios Distribution Company, LLC
posted by Craig Zablo at 11:03 AM
66 Comments:
I knew it!! Rocky is the best movie ever!! Got bless Stallone.. You are a true hero!!!
I'm a french fan of SLY and I'm very happy for him ! SLY, if you read it, please, answer and don't forget : I will meet you, a day... It would be my greatest dream... GOODBYE SLY !
Non avevo dubbi che il film sarebbe stato un successo, non l'ho mai messo in discussione. E ORA DATE A ROCKY (e a Sly) QUEL CHE SPETTA A ROCKY (e a Sly) cioè la GLORIA!
Rocky Balboa is a true gift to the world, tu us fans and to Sly himself. It's a true masterpiece that comes at a time in the world when it's needed as the original well did. I can't speak for everyone else, but at least Sly if you are reading this, I want to say thank you, thank you for giving me the pleasure of knowing your feelings about life and it's journey, you changed my life with the Rocky movies in more ways than you can imagine and maybe most wouldn't understand. Thanks again... You served your purpose in this world, and very few men can say that.
Wednesday night I went to the opening of Rocky Balboa at the AMC 14 on Van Ness in San Francisco. Thirty years ago, at the age of sixteen, I convinced one of my older friends to drive from Randolph, New Jersey to Monclair, New Jersey to see this little unknown boxing film at a small theater off Bloomfield Avenue. Back then this was a big road trip to go see a movie. I still remember that day because never in my life have I ever experienced such a zealous movie audience. By the end of the movie, every single person in the audience was yelling at the top of their lungs for Rocky to kill Apollo Creed. Now, this reaction could be for a number of reasons, that being the people of New Jersey hold little back, love simple films or it was just a great film. It went on to get nominated for 10 academy awards in 1976 and actually won the best picture. Those of you on the mailer have been selected because you have deep roots in the North East (New Jersey, New York). Many have expressed reservation to me about moving back and it is something so small as the reaction of a movie audience to know why we feel a compulsion to be back east.
The movie to me was almost as excellent as the first and perhaps if the audience was filled with a bunch of big fat goobas from Jersey it would have been Rocky I all over again; however, the California audience was unsurprisingly reserved. Also, as most of us are getting older, one must be curious about the fate of our peers whether fictional or real. Rocky hasn't changed a bit .....(Vera kept saying she would sleep with him)
So, for my friends from the old country, if you have nothing to do over this holiday, sit back have fun and enjoy this wonderful simple film
It was a great movie. Every scene was powefull & effective! 8-)
i said this film will be the best of all times cant wait for this here in brazil
Come on Rocky fans, let's push this film to 100 million and prove to some of these critics that Rocky still has power into those gloves.
Thanks for the awesome site Craig. Sly thanks for the awesome movie. It is fantastic. I can't wait to see again.
It have me goosebumps at the end and made me actually almost cry cause rocky will be no more and Adrian is gone.... sad ending it was..
Sincerely,
jeremiah
I saw it... 3 times.
The third time was with family.
=)
I want to thank Stallone for making this picture despite all the jokes that were once made about it. There was plenty adversity he had to face, with media, studios and even the public. I was going to love this film even if it was embarrassing. That's just the type of fan I am of Rocky. However, what I witnessed was so much more that I could have ever imagine. It made me cry. I'm so proud to have been able to see a Rocky movie in theaters. I'm 22 years old but I feel the message of time and lonlieness holds true to me and everyone. I will see this movie again on Christmas day, and whether this movie makes 50 million or 1 million dollars, Sly should be very proud of this work. The once cynical reviewers love it and so do I.
Jaime
HOLA!!FELICITACIONES A SLY POR ESTE SUCESO,QUE BIEN LO MERECE.HE LEIDO NUMEROSOS COMENTARIOS Y TODOS CONCUERDAN EN EL REGRESO TRIUNFAL DE ROCKY ,DE LA MANO DE UN FENOMENO COMO LO ES SLY.
AHRA SI:CUENTA REGRESIVA PARA VERLA EN URUGUAY!!
CRAIG,UN CRACK COMO SIEMPRE, Y ENHORABUENA!
SALUDOS,RICARDO,A FAN FROM URUGUAY
I must say I didn't have high expectations of this movie and I was quite surprised! The critics are finally giving credit where it's due. This was a fantastic movie and I will go see it again. Stallone knows how to keep it down to earth with the right blend of sattire and enough drama that makes you think, "what would I do?"
I would also like to add that Stallone is NOT the worst actor of the century. I hope he wins an award.
I have always admired Sly's work with the Rocky franchise and with this final chapter I remain inspired and awestruck as before!
It is thanks to wonderful films such as ROCKY BALBOA that we all are reminded to NEVER GIVE UP on ourselves and to life our LIVE to the fullest with no regrets!
I cannot express enough my thanks to everyone who helped create this and all of the other ROCKY films. But I do know I will never forget the Rockys' messages of hope, as well as the vast emotions of inspiration, wonder, remorse, regret, love, devotion, redemption, and triumph!!
Sly thank you for all of the wonderful memories! All the best. Cheers!
Ben
Rocky Balboa marked the end of an era for this 37 yr old Mom. The movie was fantastic. I wept on and off thru the entire film. I missed Adrien as Rocky did. Paulie was great. I thought he was sober until he got his lay off. Rocky was my first movie at age 7. I will take my boys, 4 & 6 to see this as it is the last. Bittersweet but what a great Christmas present. Thank you Sly, Belle
so far ive seen it twice! and i still want more!!
-Big J
THIS MOVIE ROCKS!!!!!1
I HAVE SEE IN TODAY
AND IS THE MOST PERFECT ENDING IN THE SIERIES
THXS U SLY FOREVER
I WILL SEET IT 100 TIMES :)
JUST A GREAT MOVIE!!!! I ALREADY SAW IT TWICE.. ALL FANS SHOULS SUPPORT IT.. EVEN TELL NON-FANS ABOUT IT.. GREAT JOB SLY!!
the only word that is in my mind is GENIUS. the movie has it all. Feelings, Action, great dialogs. All of my expectations were fulfilled. I was stunned by Sylvester's performance!! The older he gets the better we becomes!! This was really the ending Rocky deserved, although it is a sad one without Adrian.
SLY YOU'RE SIMPLY THE BEST!!!
Hello, Slylvester Stallone's fans, my dear!
My nickname is Eddy Nice, I'm from Brazil, South America.
America, Could I borrow a little your happiness? Save some for me.
My English is not perfect, but, I need to tell you MERRY CHRISTMANS for you all and your family - for the alone too (and fans America outside, like me).
I always loved to see pictures and news.
Sorry my bad English, please.
Thank you very much!
Happy Holydays!
Hugs and kisses for you!
Good Bye!
Eddy Nice
Any news about the soundtrack? "The new" gonna fly now and going the distance of the triler are in the movie?
FELICITACIONES !!!!!LA CUENTA REGRESIVA PARA SU ESTRENO EN URUGUAY YA EMPEZO!!
REALMENTE ESPECTACULAR.EN HORABUENA SLY!
AH, Y FELIZ NAVIDAD!!!!!!!
RICARDO A FAN FROM URUGUAY
"Rocky Balboa" only received 2 1/2 stars out of 4 in the review by Peter Travers on RollingStone.com. The USERS voted it 3 1/2. I LOVE Rocky and I LOVED the new movie, but I don't want it to seem as if the facts need to be twisted in order to prove how good it is. The movie can stand on it's own two legs just fine.
Ciao sono un ragazzo di Napoli,ho 20 anni,vedo i film di rocky da quando avevo 6 o 7 anni....oggi continuo a vedere imperterrito quei film e vi posso dire che le emozioni provocate in me sono le stesse di una volta!!! Sylvester Stallone è riuscito a creare un mito che credo non morirà mai!!! è un grande,è il mio idolo è spero un giorno di potergli stringere la mano! in 2 parole...?...SEI IL MIGLIORE!!!!!!!
amazing film is more than boxe history, is the greatest mean of rockys life thanks sly for this
I'm sad to report that the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, passed away today. Can anyone forget "Living in America" in Rocky IV? Or all of his unique performance styles that inspired, rap, disco, and soul music? A true legend.
Does anyone know when/if the new version of "Gonna Fly Now" will be released? The version included on the "Best of" album is a digitally remastered cut of the 1976 rendition.
Is the new version of "Gonna Fly Now" on this new Rocky Balboa CD. I seriously hope so because that song was amazing.
Phenomenal movie, already seen it twice, but two questions:
1) What happened to Natasha Bedingfield? News reports said Stallone personally requested that she sing the theme for the new movie. The song was called "Still Here" and was written by Diane Warren. What happened to that?
2) Anyone know if there's an actual soundtrack coming out for this movie? The new recordings of all the old music were phenomenal and I loved the new version of "Gonna Fly Now."
hi
am from saudi arabia we love you rock
I enjoyed watching Rocky Balboa with my mom and brother and friends. we watched them all together and it was a beautiful ending to a great franchise.
Great Job Sly
God Bless
Arturo
www.arturonavarro.org
thegladiator619@aim.com
Yo,your blog is soo cool!!!!!I like Sly a lot to like you!!!!I am from BiH and I know that I"ll never see him.Never,but if you ever talk to him tell him to come to Croatia or BiH,I"ll be there!!!
Although to be a personage of century 20, Rocky continues being success in this century 21, is the test that Rocky was not and will not be forgotten throughout the time. Edmundo, a super fan of Brazil!
Dear Mr. Stallone,
Great job on this movie! I loved the story! What a way to go out!
stallone are the greatest....you are a leggend for me....I have watched Rocky since I was a child.....this movie is a great idea!!!
I'm from Poland and I have been waiting for Rocky Balboa for 3 years!!!! Sly... you are a thought man and you dont stop fight before realizing your dreams. I'd like you could visit Poland. Is it possible?? thunder'at'onet.eu
Excellent movie! rocky is my hero!!!!! for ever!!!!!!!!!
Great movie! Yo Rocky, thanks for being an inspiration to us all. We love you!
I have been a fan of Stallone and Rocky since i first discovered it back in 1985 . I grew up watching stallone films . The newest Rocky Balboa movie was truly amazing to watch! Stallone still gots it. I had goosebumps watching Rocky kick the crap out of Mason Dixon. I have seen this movie 4 times since Wednesday. Its a historical event to see a Rocky movie in theaters(its been 16 long years ) it was well worth the wait ! I am proud to be a Stallone fan. He's such a great writer . All his movies have heart . Again thank you Mr. Stallone . This new Rocky Balboa film kicked some serious a** !!
sly, will you marry me?
That movie was the greatest movie I have ever seen. I couldn't wait to see it!!!!!!
Overall the movie was excellent. However, there are a few things that I would have enjoyed seeing more of being this is the last Rocky. I would of loved if there was more referencing or flashing back to past experiences with Mick & Apollo. You know, the scenes that tug at the heart strings (your gonna eat lightning and crap thunder, whats a matter with you, Rock, etc. etc. etc.). I would of also liked the training for the fight be a little longer. I realize Sly is 60 but he looks unbelievable.
I really enjoyed the movie. I am a huge Rocky fan. Great job Sly. I will see this film many more times.
THIS MOVIE I RATED A 10 THE PART OF HIS WIFE PLAYED OFF WAS A GREAT IDEAL I THINK ANYONE WHO SEEN THIS MOVIE SHOULD BE PROUD OF STALLON GIFT AS AN ACTOR
this movie has touched my life in a way that no other movie, book, piece of art or therapist has ever been able to do. To find out that Sly created Rocky and that the character Rocky is a mirror image of Sly's heart, ambition, dream, challenge, dedication and spirit, makes this movie even more special. This movie came at a time where I totally felt hopeless and a real underdog, and hated by those close to me. So many people are eager and ready to shoot down your dreams, try and make you feel bad about yourself by point out past mistakes and faults. This movie showed me that truly, it does not matter what people think, and I can not allow, no longer allow others thoughts control how I think and feel. To do so would be to give them power over me and my dreams and aspirations. God bless you Sly for this movie, for your heart, for your determination to get it the original Rocky made in the first place. I am stronger now after seeing your movie, and able now to move ahead and face the demons and all those that do not want to see me achieve my dreams. God bless you again, you gave me what I lost, hope and determination. Rocky's speach to his son was the best speach I have ever heard, I have seen the movie twice, will continue to see it till I can memorize that speach. God bless, Nina
BALBOA IS MY TRUE FOR EVER HERO!MY SPONTANEOUS CRYING AT THE END OF THE FILM AND MY THRILLNESS DURING THE FINAL ROUND MEAN A LOT TO ME!TOO BAD ROCKY GOT OLD...THANK YOU SYLVESTER STALLONE FOR ALL THESE GREAT UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS YOU OFFERED TO ALL OF US ON THE SCREEN!WE ADORE YOU!
Sly, the best,Rocky movies 5*****thanks for this movie.Portugal is your fan number 1
Eye of thr Tiger
Mr. Stallone,
It's hard for me to describe what this series of movies has meant to me (as crazy as that sounds). Rocky has been my hero since I was 3. Rocky's work-ethic, the way he treats others, and his drive have served as examples and motivation not only for me but for so many other men I know of around my age. I wish I had a dollar for every hour I spent working out or dreaming while listening to a Rocky soundtrack. I've been lucky in that most of my dreams have come true. Strangely enough, I credit this character with a portion of that success.
I cried like a baby when I got back to my car. A hero and a friend are gone forever. Thanks for everything, Rock. Next time you go to see Adrian, say a prayer for me for Father Carmine.
WAR Brett Favre
WAR Rocky Balboa
What can I say. From a movie standpoint, it brought everything full circle. An elegant and powerful ending if ever there was one. From a personal level, everything I ever needed to learn, I learned from Rocky. I imagine that will continue to be the case. Rocky is unique and a true classic in that you could watch is 50 times and get something different out of it every time. Ultimately, it boils down to having the courage to live, to win to lose and to keep on living with dignity and without excuses no matter what happens. I'm not unique in saying that Rocky was like a surrogate father to me. My own wasn't much good for the brief time he was around and in the end I was happy to be rid of him but Rocky was always there - always encouraging, never condescending, always sincere. Rocky raised me in so many ways. I don't think I've participated in a challenging sport, or a triathlon, or a lifting tournament or done anything really challenging without looking to Rocky at one point or another for inspiration. Hell, you got me through two top university programs on scholarships - I could say that I did it myself - but in my heart it was Rocky. The devotion he felt for Adrian - I felt it for my lady too. It was great for many years -then things went long-distance and she betrayed me at the worst possible moment - and I forgave her because I couldn't feel anything but love for her- but she couldn't forgive herself and apparently seeing me causes her to feel guilty. So I guess we will never be together again - even though I'd sell my soul for her. I still think of her as Rocky thinks of Adrian - she was my inspiration for so many years. I still see her every night. I never thought things would be this tough because I always thought we would be in each other's corners - I know that ever since we've been apart, neither of us has been right inside. I'd like us both to be right inside but it is beyond me at this point so I will appeal to a higher power. Rocky - if you are out there - ask Father Carmine to throw down a blessing for both of us. Perhaps the new lesson is, I should just find my little Marie.
It may sound cheesy because I'm 28 years old and grown ass man but still, to this day, Rocky is an every day inspiration to me. I've been a die-hard fan since I was 3-4 years old. I remember watching Rocky and Rocky 2 by myself When I was a just a little kid and getting goose bumps from watching the movies. To this day, I still get the same goose bumps and adrenaline from Those movies. I hope that'll never change because that will mean that I'm freakin' dead inside.
Rocky is all heart and will always be a role model to me. Yo Rock, you'll always be the champ !
Mr. Stallone, thank you very much for "Rocky Balboa". You'll always be the best. A spanish fan love you forever.
Apart from the first one, this has to be my 2nd fave installment of the Rocky series. GREAT way to end a great run of movies. Cant' say enough great things about the movie or the man himself!
I've been a Rocky fan from the start and seen all the movies over and over again and never tire of them. His final Rocky Balboa was by far one of the best and a great way to end this incredible run of Rocky.
What a strange concept. I have just returned from watching the film, it was the opening night and for the first time my wife and I were crying whist watching the film. Its not that it’s a sad tear jerker, it’s the fact that we have watched them all and watching the Adrian scenes was like reliving our own life.
Excellent and well done to the team.
Chris
this is the best film i have seen in the last 10years . no let me rephrase that this is the best film i have seen ever. Sly has always been a great .an i mean great emotional actor .no actor i am aware of could capture so much real emotion as there is in the talking scenes in the film . i may sound like i wuss .. but i cried when he said 'she didnt leave me paulie she died' that was breathtaking . as are so many moments in this film . its an amazing inspiring POSITIVE realistic gritty film an SLY DESERVE ALL THE AWARDS AN RESPECT THIS FILM WILL GIVE HIM .. WE LOVE SLY COS HE HAS HEART AN A FUNDAMENTAL DECENCY GOODWILL AN BIG BALLS AN MUSCLES TO MATCH lol. WHICH IS INSPIRING AN THE KINDA GUY we wanna be .or wanna be around . POSITIVELY GREAT this movie ... i watched it 6 times already ...lee foster
This is a supreme achievement an the whole rocky series is an will always be remembered an sly just made that set of films even more legendary an closed it with greatness. take a bow. this is my favourite out of all the rockys ..an its the ultimate close ..rocky balbora .what a great charactor . i love it
I love all the Rocky movies, but I especially enjoyed the latest one and can't wait until it comes out on DVD. Is there any possiblity that Stallone will continue on, perhaps as a trainer next time. I hate to see the series end now that it's started up again after all these years.
It is just the story of man... with his dreams, his hopes, his deceptions..."Sly is so brilliant, true and honnest ! Maybe more than in the first Rocky¨. No one can contest this!
I saw recently Rocky Balboa, I found this movie brilliant and it became my favorite film. I think that Sylvester Stallone is the best actor of the World and I appreciate all that he makes. In more I made myself of the boxing during some years and it is very surprising to see Rocky in full action, I am in complete admiration! Thus Sylvester if you read to me, knows that your film is sublime and does not change. I hope that my English is correct because I am French. Kisses
Thank you Rocky...
you'll always be the best...
THE BEST HERO IN THE HISTORY!
The Italian Stallion will be the champ forever!!!
All the movies are fantastic!!!
HEARTS ON FIRE FOREVER!!!
ALBERTO...ITALIAN FANS
Thanks so much Mr. Stallone.
I have been watching the Rocky movies since I was 14, and when dad took me to see Rocky 2, I said, "Gee, gets better every time you see it dad."(Rocky 2 being my favorite.) Dad, looked at me funny, and said, "You've already seen it!" I laughed and said "Yes, this is the thrid time!" Anyway, I am now a 42 year old female, and married 20 years, as I can related to Rocky Balboa, I own every single movie, and love all of them!
I really think Rocky Babboa was wonderful, but I was very sad without Adrien! However,
thank you for taking the time, to give us one more great Rocky film and one more to add to my collection, it means so much to the faithful fans, that grew up with those films, and Adrien will always be a part of my heart!
Sincerely,
A long time fan
Thanks for giving such an inspiration, spirit to my life. I can truly tell I have learnt alot from ROCKY LEGEND. All the stuff this site supports is wonderful and keep doing this.
Best Wishes,
18 year-old Bulgarian fan.
ok, i have to say that this movie is one of the greatest films made ever.
i loved the triler, and the film.
so i can say that evryone should watch it.
Thanks for you giving me the inspiration I havet so mutch to do
bhat wen I so you move thet i like me self.And you rock ROCKY BALBOA I MEN I`T and I am you bigest fan.
Wow... I'm a big fan of Rockey & MGM Shop.
YOU ARE THE BEST - SLY.
"It ain't 'bout how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward.
Unbelievable....awesome
May god bless stallone..and may his writing skills never go...YOU ARE ALL INSPIRING TO A GENERATION ...YOU ARE GREAT
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