Rocky Anthology (Box Set) (Limited Edition)

Rocky Anthology (Box Set) (Limited Edition)

Action/Adventure - Director: John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Terry 'Hulk' Hogan, Mister T, Brigitte Nielsen, Michael Pataki, Sage Stallone more

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This box set commemorates the release of the original ROCKY features--all five films in the series. See individual titles for further details.
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Americans love the underdog. Anytime someone is beating the odds, fighting his or her way ... more
to the top, like The Little Engine That Could, it
resonates well with U.S. audiences; it's in their
nature. Sylvester Stallone knew that in 1976, when
Rocky was a monstrous hit and established itself
in the American cultural lexicon. His low-budget
tale of a young boxer who came from the slums of
Philadelphia and worked his way to the
championship recalls Capra characters such as Mr.
Smith or John Doe as he worked his way to fame and
self-respect. Like Capra's films from 30 years
before, Rocky pushed emotional buttons with
audiences, but in a somewhat less maudlin, obvious
way; it's possible to enjoy Rocky without feeling
embarrassed about it, even in these cynical times.
It ranks respectably among the best boxing
pictures, such as The Set-Up or Somebody Up There
Likes Me. The story paralleled Stallone's own,
from a relative unknown to a star with one
breakthrough picture. Rocky II (1979) carries on
the story line, playing on the rivalry between
Rocky Balboa and nemesis Apollo Creed, while
Balboa's wife fights for her life. Mainly, though,
the sequel seems like a link between the first
film and Rocky III, in which an aging Rocky takes
on big, bad Clubber Lang (the near-forgotten Mr.
T). While playing on the same emotional capital as
the first movie, Rocky III is the high-water mark
of the sequels; by the next movie, Stallone had
turned into a near-self-parody of the original
character. Rocky IV finds the underdog taking on
an oversized, blond Russian boxer (Dolph Lundgren)
in a cold war scenario (Rocky literally wraps
himself in the American flag). The series
mercifully played out by 1990, as embarrassingly
punch-drunk as the Rocky character himself by that
point. Given the way the American pop-culture
continuum seems to work, it's probably due time
for the later sequels to be plucked from the
compost heap of '80s flotsam and revived as high
camp; the Reagan-era hyperpatriotism of Rocky IV
is as dated as in junk like Red Dawn or the
dreadful Invasion U.S.A. Still, the first three
films pack a satisfying emotional wallop without
giving the viewer the urge to crawl under the
couch. The last two... well, use your judgment.
They will soon be good for an '80s nostalgia
party. --Jerry Renshaw, Amazon.com
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Review of Rocky Anthology (Box Set) (Limited Edition) by liquidus1000

Advantages: The best boxing films of all time!
Disadvantages: Rocky 5 could have been better...

Rocky Balboa (AKA The Italian Stallion) is probably the most famous fictional boxer ever created! Written (2, 3 and 4 also directed) by Stallone himself, the Rocky Anthology is one of the greatest stories ever to be made into film! It's not all boxing, and has some rather tear jerking moments, such as his son being born. Short film overview:- Rocky Rocky Balboa is an amateur boxer and a debt collector on the side. He isn't very intelligent and ...
...dates with his new girlfriend), Rocky is as fit as he has ever been and is ready for the battle ahead. Apollo is expecting an easy, exhibition fight, but to Rocky this is his only chance to prove himself... Rocky II After their first gruelling bout, Apollo Creed demands a rematch. But the injured Italian Stallion announces his retirement so he can concentrate on girlfriend Adrian. He marries her and spends all his money on a house and gifts for ... Read review

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Rocky
Review of Rocky Anthology (Box Set) (Limited Edition) by spurstom

Advantages: all the rocky films in one smart sleek box set
Disadvantages: Not enough bonus features

...story begins as we see rocky balboa a lowly fighter from a rough backround gets the shot of a lifetime,a world heavywieght shot against the world heavyweight champ Apollo Creed.Can rocky overcome all odds and overcome this challenge? The rest of the films follow the italian stallion on a long road through crisis of confidence, marriage trouble, death, and amazing fight scenes. This is definately, in my opinion, the best series of films ever made, ...
...in the series as the rocky box set does indeed have something for everyone. A masterpiece that should be enjoyed by everyone young and old the soundtrack will actually give you goosebumps and make you want to run for miles (maybe!) so in conclusion, who ever you are, where ever you are from, this is a must ... Read review

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Rocky Anthology (Box Set) (Limited Edition)

Main specs

Actor(s): Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Terry 'Hulk' Hogan, Mister T, Brigitte Nielsen, Michael Pataki, Sage Stallone

Director(s): John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone

Genre: Action & Adventure

Classification: 12 years and over

Running Time: 8 hours 30 minutes

Franchise Name: Rocky

Video Category: Feature Film

Country Of Origin: United States of America

Plot: A Box Set containing 'Rocky 1 - Special Edition', 'Rocky 2', 'Rocky 3', 'Rocky 4' and 'Rocky 5'.

Release details

DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)

Studio(s): MGM ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS

Release date: 11/07/2001

No of Discs: 5

Catalogue No: 20656 CRDVD

Barcode: 5050070007510

Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone

Producer: Sylvester Stallone

Languages

Main Language: English

DVD Description

This box set commemorates the release of the original ROCKY features--all five films in the series. See individual titles for further details.
ROCKY: The sleeper hit that made its star, Sylvester Stallone, a household name. Italian-American underdog Rocky Balboa gets a one-in-a-million chance at boxing glory when the handlers for heavyweight champion Apollo Creed decide to set up a sure-win title bout with a born loser. It's all part of a bicentennial public relations stunt, but, unfortunately for them, Rocky trains for the fight like a man whose life depends on the outcome--which, in a way, it does.
ROCKY II: The Italian Stallion returns for a rematch with Apollo Creed, hoping, finally, to capture the heavyweight title. This time, even his girlfriend, Adrian, gives Rocky her blessing.
ROCKY III: Heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa faces his toughest opponent yet: complacency. After 10 successful title defenses, Rocky gets a little soft and loses his belt to brutal up-and-comer Clubber Lang. Will former foe, now trainer, Apollo Creed be able to put the fire back in Balboa's belly

Technical information

Special Features: Audio Commentary, Interview - 1. Sylvester Stallone - Star, Featurettes, Trailers, TV Spots, Easter Egg

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English

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