Well after watching Rocky 1 then naturally we should have watched the second but as we were not able to get it we skipped straight to Rocky 3, luckily I have seen them all before so I do know the story so was still able to follow them. Hubby actually says this one is the best and it is his ... Read review
Rocky battles his most powerful adversary yet - the ferocious Clubber Lang (Mr. T) - in ... more
this hard-hitting actioner that comes out swinging with adventure, humor and emotionally charged human drama. For what may be the most exciting and fast-paced film ...
Rocky battles his most powerful adversary yet - the ferocious Clubber Lang (Mr. T) - in ... more
this hard-hitting action that comes out swinging with adventure humour and emotionally charged human drama. For what may be the most exciting and fast-paced film i...
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Production Year: 1964 - Action/Adventure - Director: Cyril Endfield - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green
Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Vincenzo Natali - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Lucy Liu, David Hewlett, Anne Marie Scheffler, Joseph Scoren, Matthew Sharp, Jeremy Northam
Advantages: Good story, good acting, excellent fight scenes Disadvantages: Sad!
Well after watching Rocky 1 then naturally we should have watched the second but as we were not able to get it we skipped straight to Rocky 3, luckily I have seen them all before so I do know the story so was still able to follow them. Hubby actually says this one is the best and it is his favourite as it star Mr T!
Rocky is now the Heavyweight Champion of the World after defeating Apollo Creed in the previous film so things are going ... ...is still undefeated. Whilst rocky is fighting he is being watched by Clubber Lang who is played by Mr T. He is watching and studying Rocky as he is determined to challenge his title.
In private Rocky is happily married to Adrian and they now have a son who Rocky is extremely proud of. Rocky is still very close to Mick who is still working as his manager and pushing Rocky to be the best he can be.
Well after watching Rocky 1 then naturally we should have watched the second but as we were not able to get it we skipped straight to Rocky 3, luckily I have seen them all before so I do know the story so was still able to follow them. Hubby actually says this one is the best and it is his favourite as it star Mr T!
Rocky is now the Heavyweight Champion of the World after defeating Apollo Creed in the previous film so things are going exceptionally well and he is fighting all the time and is still undefeated. Whilst rocky is fighting he is being watched by Clubber Lang who is played by Mr T. He is watching and studying Rocky as he is determined to challenge his title.
In private Rocky is happily married to Adrian and they now have a son who Rocky is extremely proud of. Rocky is still very close to Mick who is still working as his manager and pushing Rocky to be the best he can be.
Things take a turn for the worse when Rocky is due to fight Clubber Lang and poor Mick has a bad turn. Rocky is forced to leave Mick with Adrian and go and fight but with his mind on Mick and not the fight just will he be able to hold onto his title?
I think I do have to slightly agree with hubby about this being the best of the films, but for me only so far as my personal favourite was the new Rocky Balboa film. I did enjoy the story in this film and thought it was a great mix with the boxing and also the personal storyline. I thought Sylvester Stallone did a great job again playing the role of Rocky and I liked how he moved the character on from the previous films and made him smarter and more confident. He portrayed this very well. I also found the character of Adrian to be much better in this film as she was much more confident and she would speak to people without being so shy and quiet. I liked how they bought her out of her shell.
The role of Mick in this film was excellent. I loved the relationship between him and Rocky as it went much deeper than trainer and boxer and I think Rocky looked up to him as a father figure. I found the scenes when Mick was ill extremely moving and especially the later scenes with Rocky and Adrian talking about him.
The arrival of Mr T to the film was great and he really did look tough and scary and definitely a contender for the title from Rocky. I found him to be slightly wooden at times but I did see past this and take his character for what it was. I also found the return of characters from the first film to be a welcome addition to this story.
The effects in the film were really good and I found the fight scenes were at times brutal looking. I did notice a few times that I could clearly see a gap between fist and face instead of it making contact but I found that this only happened a few times and the rest of the scenes really did look authentic and great. At times I was wincing with the pain that the fighters must have been feeling! The music in this film was also great and I liked how some of the tracks from the previous films had been used again. I have to say that my favourite track is definitely Eye of the Tiger.
The setting for the film is again in Philadelphia in the late 1970’s and I thought that all of the sets and costumes were all well done and made the film look very authentic of the year it was set. I think at times it did look slightly dated and old but this film can definitely stand up in today’s market and beat a lot of the new recent films in popularity ratings.
The running time of this film is 95 minutes and the certificate is a PG, the film does contain moderate violence but nothing which is too strong for children to view.
We managed to get this DVD for just £3 from Tesco which I felt to be a bargain. I think it will also be available for just a few pounds from places such as EBay and Amazon. I definitely recommend this film as it is the best of the Rocky’s so far and has a good storyline and this one is not just centred around the boxing.
Advantages: More great fighting sequences and fine entertainment Disadvantages: nothing to write home about
...the life of fictional boxer Rocky Balboa from Philadelphia.
**BRIEF PLOT**
Rocky Balboa, (played by Sylvester Stallone), is still happily married to Adrian, (again played by Talia Shire), but unfortunately her brother Paulie is becoming more and more jealous of Rocky's fame as he is now the heavy weight champion of the world.
He has to defend the title against many fighters, winning more than just boxing matches, including fame and stardom….
... ...him…
In the meantime, Rocky agrees to a charity fight against a wrestler called Thunderlips, (played by Hulk Hogan), which turns into a bit more than a friendly fight for charity, more like a battle of the muscles.
With Rocky about to retire he learns the truth about his climb to become the champion as Clubber demands a challenge at the title.
After much deliberation and sole searching the fight is on and the two are ready to climb into the ring ...
blissman70 08.08.2008
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Advantages: Another good film, entertaining Disadvantages: None
Rocky III (Film Review Only).
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The Plot.
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Rocky Balboa is back except now the World Heavyweight Boxer title now belongs to him and after a few more fights he decides to retire whilst on top. Clubber Lang is an up and coming champion who wants the title and Rocky finds himself back in the ring.
The Storyline.
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After defeating Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), Rocky Balboa ... ...to take the title from Rocky and so he begins to provoke him into fighting. Mickey and Adrian try to stop Rocky but he soon rises to the challenge against there wishes and the fight is on.
Mickey is furious with Rocky and during his fight with Clubber; Mickey tells Rocky that all his fights since Apollo were set ups to make sure he won. Rocky is in shock when suddenly Mickey has to be taken to the changing rooms with pains in his chest. The fight ...
welshwickedone 15.10.2006
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Advantages: Eye of the Tiger! Adrenaline fuelled fight scenes. Mr T Disadvantages: Slightly over the top. Doesn't stick to the spirit of the original.
With the success of Rocky II, the series was now in full swing, and 1982 saw the release of Rocky III. It's been three years since Rocky became the heavyweight champion, and all is well. He's had a string of successful title defences, bought a huge mansion, and parlayed his boxing fame into advertising and merchandise. The world is in love with Rocky. But there's trouble a-brewing. Clubber Lang (played by none other than Mr T), a brutal new fighter, ... ...contender for the title. When Rocky announces his intention to retire, Lang insults him and calls him out. Never one to back down, Rocky agrees to fight him against Mickey's protests.
But this isn't the same Rocky who beat Apollo Creed three years ago. When the fight rolls around, Rocky is overconfident and complacent, while Lang is hungry and motivated. Worse, an altercation before the fight leaves Mickey gravely ill. As a result, Rocky is easily ...
Dr-Jones 13.10.2009
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Rocky III isn't better than the previous two. The gritty realism and characterization is no longer with us and what we are given is something that's more comic-strip like and predictable. However, although it isn't brilliant, Rocky III stands out in a unique way. You can't help to be lured into fantasy when 'The Eye Of The Tiger' begins to play over the opening titles as we get a glimpse of Rocky at his best - beating an array of challengers in triumph. ... ...a smile on your face because we're in the movies, we're in a Rocky picture. Although the specific plot in Rocky III isn't realistic we can to relate it by this way. Rocky III helps us to enjoy ourselves while gathered around the television and also in confronting our demons. ...
peter_chrichard 15.08.2000
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Advantages: Entertaining from the start Disadvantages: None
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Rocky Balboa The Third! The best yet! If you thought Rocky I and Rocky II were good then your going to love this one, Its got some old faces like Apollo Creed and also a new face Clubber Lang (Mr T), This guy is a mean machine. This Rocky has 3 different fights.
~~~1st Fight~~~
The first fight is a exhibition fight between Rocky and the worlds number one wrestler, Who is about 2m tall this guy is really big, and hes a sick head ... ...guy starts beating the audience, Rocky being the hero that he is takes his gloves off and shows the wrestler who to mess with.
~~~2nd Fight~~~
Rocky V Clubber Lang this fight went completely different to what I expected the fight starts with Clubber Lang throwing some big punches and Rocky giving it him back but Clubber Lang was winning, Second round Clubber Lang went mental and just left Rocky stunned without a chance, I thought Rocky was going ...
noid0nt 14.01.2008
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sadly passed away.
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1. You Nazty Spy!
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14. An Ache in Every Stake
15. In the Sweet Pie and Pie
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17. Loco Boy Makes Good
18. Cactus Makes Perfect
19. What's the Matador?
20. Matri-Phony
21. Three Smart Saps
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Advantages: more Rocky....and Shock Treatment Disadvantages: you may not like Shock Treatment
Having previously reviewed the Rocky Horror Show I wont be reviewing it here as well but if you want to read it the link is here
http://dvd.ciao.co.uk/TheRockyHorrorPictureShowSpecialEditionTwoDiscsSenitypeCardsStillsAndBookletReview5654477
Shock Treatment is the little known sequel to RHS, made in 1981 it is rated PG in this box set.
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The plot of Shock Treatment is that Brad and Janets marriage is in trouble and they ...
Advantages: All the best hits on 2 DVDS Disadvantages: Absolutely None
talent. Not very typical of Eagles music, but excellent all the same. 9/10
19. WALK AWAY
Another Joe Walsh offering, but not one of the best tracks on the DVD. 7/10
20. SUNSET GRILL
This is one of Don Henley solo tracks but fits in nicely in an Eagles concert. A typical Eagles sound which will not disappoint. 10/10
DISC 2
1. LIFE'S BEEN GOOD
Very apt for a Joe Walsh track? he certainly adds his own unique sense of humour to this song. 9/10
2. DIRTY LAUNDRY
Another Don Henley solo track, this displays the band's versatility where they all contribute to the song. Very rocky stuff. 10/10
3. FUNK "49
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4. HEARTACHE TONIGHT
This song has a really good beat to it. Glen Frey proves he can still rock! 10/10
5. LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
No pun ...
MGM ENTERTAINMENT; 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT, BOULEVARD ENTERTAIMENT; D3 DIRECT
Release date
15/01/2007
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
2017001000
Barcode
5039036029797
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital
DVD Description
Rocky's lifestyle of wealth and idleness is suddenly shaken when a powerful fighter challenges him to a fight for the championship. After being beaten, the previously over-confident Rocky resumes his training in preparation for a re-match.
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