Production Year: 1976 - Action/Adventure - Director: John G. Avildsen - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Carl Weathers, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith, Talia Shire, Sylvester Stallone more
Director John G. Avildsen's ROCKY is the stand-up-and-cheer saga of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), an underdog boxer who gets his million-to-one shot at love, self-respect, and... more
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Rocky
This is the film that catapulted Sylvester Stallone into the international spotlight and
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launched one of the most successful series of films in movie history. Rocky won the 1976 Academy Award for Best Picture and two nominations for Stallone for leadin...
nightmare beyond any measure." Relive Richard O'Brien's sinfully twisted salute to horror sci-fi B-movies and rock music - a "sensual daydream to treasure forever" - starring Tim Curry (in his classic gender-bending performance) Barry Bostwick and Oscar winner Susan Sarandon. Do the "Time Warp" and sing "Hot Patootie" with Meatloaf again...and again...and again...at home or in a movie theater where it will probably be playing for another 25 years! Bonus CD Tracklisting: 1. Science Fiction (Original Soundtrack) 2. Dammit Janet (Brad) (Janet) 3. Over At The Frankenstein Place (Brad) (Janet) (Riff Raff) 4. The Time Warp (Columbia) (Magenta) (Riff Raff) 5. Sweet Transvestite (Frank N Furter) 6. I Can Make You A Man (Frank N Furter) 7. Hot Patoothie (Eddie) 8. I Can Make You A Man (Frank N Furter) 9. Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me (Janet) 10. Eddie (Dr Scott) 11. Floor Show (Brad) (Columbia) (Janet) (Rocky) 12. I'm Going Home (Frank N Furter) 13. Super Heroes (Brad) (Janet) 14. Science Fiction (Richard O'Brien) (Reprise) 15. The Time Warp (Remix: 1989 extended version) 16. The Time Warp (Background track + U-mix)
Production Year: 2000 - Action/Adventure - Director: Joseph McGinty - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Kelly Lynch, Tim Curry, Sam Rockwell, Crispin Glover
Plot: Sylvester Stallone stars—in his signature role—as a small-time boxer regains his self-respect by taking on the challenge of the heavyweight championship. Written by the actor, ROCKY stands as the ultimate underdog story; a feel-good drama that continues to strike a chord even today.
Release details
DVD Region: Region B
Studio(s): 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date: 21/05/2007
Catalogue No: 1621407000
Barcode: 5039036032285
Languages
Main Language: English
Award information
OSCAR: Best Director 1977 (John G. Avildsen)
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DVD Description
Director John G. Avildsen's ROCKY is the stand-up-and-cheer saga of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), an underdog boxer who gets his million-to-one shot at love, self-respect, and the world heavyweight title. Rocky is a down-on-his-luck Philadelphia southpaw who works at a meat-packing factory while fighting at a local club. He's given the chance of a lifetime when the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), chooses him as an unlikely opponent in his championship bicentennial fight. What was originally planned as a publicity stunt becomes a chance for Rocky to prove himself as a prizefighter while training with his cantankerous manager, Mickey (Burgess Meredith), to rise to the challenge. Thrilling scenes of Rocky's arduous training, including his unforgettable run up the Philadelphia Art Museum steps, are interspersed with a sweet and touching love story between the fighter and his best friend's shy sister, Adrian (Talia Shire). With the love of Adrian on his side, Rocky struggles to overcome the odds, fighting with all his heart in the glorious and brutal finale. Shot with gritty realism on the mean streets of Philadelphia, ROCKY introduced a new American cinematic hero, spurred on by rollicking action sequences and a rousing soundtrack. A triumph for star and screenwriter Stallone, who himself came from nowhere to reach the top, ROCKY is crowd-pleasing entertainment at its finest.
Advantages: A better storyline than expected Disadvantages: Quite possibly the last ever Rocky film
...to have been included in a "Rocky" film. So then it should come as no surprise that I thoroughly recommend "Rocky Balboa" to all, although I would highly recommend that anyone who cannot remember the original "Rocky" film to revisit it before watching this so that you can appreciate the beautifully crafted first half.
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► Special Features
Audio Commentary (Sylvester Stallone) - This really surprised me as I expected listening to Stallone for an hour and half try to give an informative, coherent commentary a bit of a chore. In fact this commentary turns out to be one of the most enjoyable I have listened to. Whilst for the most Stallone comes across with not only a real passion for the film, but also for the character which has become a huge part of his life. Interspersed with the occasional...
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Advantages: A great film, fantastic ending to the films, good special features Disadvantages: Possibly one too many.
...the result.
**Special Features**
This DVD is packed with special features. The highlight for me is the alternative ending and making of Rocky. The alternative ending shows Rocky winning the fight but exiting in the same way. The making of Rocky talks to the whole cast and shows how it was produced and directed. The deleted scenes are quite poor and I am glad they were removed. Another great is the Final fight training where we see how they practiced for the fights. We see that unlike the previous films, they actually hit each other and use proper sounds. There are also bloopers and an audio commentary by Stallone. Altogether the special features add a lot more to the film experience .Very good
**Reception**
The film received mostly positive reviews, some critised Stallone for creating another Rocky for moneys sake. This has some truth...
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Advantages: Not that many. Disadvantages: A Rocky to far.
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Ok that's my review of the five Rocky films and as you can see the Rocky V in my opinion was one Rocky too many for me. However, if you think that is it, the Rocky Horror is over then I am afraid I am the bearer of bad tidings. Rocky Balboa (Rocky VI) is to be released on DVD in 2007 and yes Rocky is coming out of retirement again. This match will see him fight a young fighter in what I can only imagine to be a disaster if nothing else. We may have a bit of comedy in this one though as he throws a left-hander with his pension book and watch out for the Right with the walking stick. The opponent wants to watch...
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very helpful 17.10.2006
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