- Format: Box set, PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 6
- Classification: 12
- Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: 14 Nov 2005
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000B6F8GE
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 36,527 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Americans love the underdog. Anytime someone is beating the odds, fighting his or her way 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
DVD Description
Own all 5 classic Rocky films in one great value, extras packed, DVD. Starting with the 1976 blockbuster, Rocky Balboa, the "Italian stallion", must struggle against all the odds to defeat heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. After a stunning rematch in the 1979 sequel, Rocky III sees him facing off against the ferocious Clubber Lang (Mr T) and in 1985’s Rocky IV he takes on Russian boxer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). The series ends with 1990’s Rocky V in which Rocky must take to the ring for one final time against his would be protégée Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison). With mountains of extras for all five films this is the definitive Rocky collection.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Despite being 26 (nearly 27!), i only actually watched all the ROCKY films for the first time around the beginning of 2006. I was never that bothered when i was younger. Here are my individual opinions: ROCKY (1976)- A classic. Stallone is totally convincing as a down-on-his-luck boxer who gets a once in a life time shot at challenging the heavyweight champion of the world, brilliantly potrayed by Carl Weathers. Stallone wrote the story to and was rewarded with best screenplay oscar, as the film also won best film of 1976.***** ROCKY 2 (1978)- Largely a re-tread of the first film as the re-match between ROCKY and APOLLO CREED looms. Stallone took over as director as well as writer and star for this film and although it retains alot of the originals magic and is still a good film, something just seems to be lacking. Not sure what, though.**** ROCKY 3 (1982)- 4 years on and ROCKY is now the firmly established heavyweight champion of the world. He has it all, 10 successful title defences, a loving wife and son, money, fame and considering retirement. That is until rough, tough, hard-hitting and hard-talking fighter CLUBBER LANG (played gloriously OTT by MR.T) publicly insults and humiliates him and ROCKY is pursuaded back into the ring....... A hugely entaining way to continue the series. **** ROCKY 4 (1985)- After personal disaster for ROCKY, he is again pursuaded back into the ring to fight the huge and ultra tough russian IVAN DRAGO. This for me is the worst of the franchise. Its basically nothing more than a propaganda film about America's efforts against russia in the cold war. Stallone spends most of the film draped (literaly!) in the American flag while DOLPH LUNDGREN (who plays DRAGO) does the same with the soviet flag and the film is littered with constant quips, songs, etc about how much better America is than russia. Check out APOLLO CREED's fight entrance at the beginning of the film and you'll see what i mean! ** ROCKY 5 (1990)- Still beaten and bruised from his fight with DRAGO in ROCKY 4, ROCKY now faces being potentially bankrupt. After being told he can no longer fight anymore, his predicament deepens. He then meets TOMMY GUNN, a young boxer who idolises ROCKY and is desperate for ROCKY to manage him. ROCKY is eventually pursuaded, but more trouble lurks around the corner......... the original ROCKY director John Avildsen, returned to take the directoral reigns from Stallone and while its not a bad film, its hardly a return what made the original so great. *** All in all, not a bad box at all and while the last 2 movies may not be up to the same standard as the first three, the fight scenes are still good and should please any fan of the franchise.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a[...]female, up until about a month ago i didnt understand what all the fuss was about, so what sylvester stallone was going back in the ring as "rocky" as a [...], what the hell was the big deal that surrounded "ROCKY". That was until my best friend and i one hungover sunday decided to watch her dads copy of the rocky trilogy,never fully intending to watch more than the 1st one, and even then just on the premise that sly was only 30 in this one and would supposedly be reasonably fit, and we could drool our way thru an hour or so of mindless viewing and meet sober on the other side, but the story of ROCKY BALBOA is one that everyone loves, and the characters are lovingly brought to life,suffice to say that we ended up not only watching all 5 that sunday afternoon, but embarking on a misson to find a boot leg copy of BALBOA to view also.
I now am firmly a avid sly fan, and owner of not only the rocky trilogy, but rambo 1-3, tango and cash, day light, demolition man, the specialist, and a personal favourite OSCAR.
You dont have to be a boxing fan to appreciate the intense spirit of rocky, watch it once and it will stay in your heart forever.
I now am firmly a avid sly fan, and owner of not only the rocky trilogy, but rambo 1-3, tango and cash, day light, demolition man, the specialist, and a personal favourite OSCAR.
You dont have to be a boxing fan to appreciate the intense spirit of rocky, watch it once and it will stay in your heart forever.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What can I say? Rocky is the legend, if you haven't got this you have to buy this - if you have any interest in boxing or exercise at all. Stallone plays the role so well and although the first three are undoubtably better than the last two but the time you've seen them you'll want the whole set. It essentially charts the rise and downfall of a small time boxer and as an ex-boxer always gets me nostalgic. Buy it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Rocky We Love You!
I have to just say that the Rocky films are the most amazing films I have ever seen. Sylvester Stallone is probably one of the most underated Actors/Writers/Directors there has... Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Potter
Simply amazing (spoiler)
In the midst of the the 1970s, America was on its knees as global and political events had put it under strain in the past fifteen years with the JFK assassination, the Vietnam War... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. S. K. Mackie
YO ADRIAN
THIS IS JUST AMAZING. Rocky is such a legend and sylvester stallone plays Rocky so superbly. The first film is the best because thats just life changing, but rocky 2 has the best... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Mr. M. Jarvis
Great Movies With Great Emotional Drive & Colourful Rememberable...
Without a doubt the Rocky movies are a gifted set of films where as soon as you watch the first you find yourself having to sit and watch the sequels as the movies emotional drive... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2007 by Mr. Al Price
Great films, but should you buy this?
I love the Rocky movies, and this is obviously a very comprehensive box set with a stack of special features (mostly related to the first film). Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2007 by Matty
5 star
da series is amazing.
the first 4 rocky films were spectacular, however the fifth was a let down. Read more
the first 4 rocky films were spectacular, however the fifth was a let down. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2007 by Mr. A. S. Jalil
Reasons NOT to buy this Anthology
I'm a fan of the Rocky films and I'm not reviewing the films as such, but the actual DVD.
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Published on 22 Dec 2006 by Amazonian Native
Eye of the tiger man!
As i write this Rocky 6 aka Rocky balboa is only a few weeks away from being relesed,now this boxset is great value but for completists id say wait for the ultimate boxset... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2006 by Mr. Russell C. Witheyman
Eye of the Tiger!
I caught on to the whole Rocky spectacular when I started seeing my boyfriend who loves Rocky. I bought him this set for his birthday and he insisted that I watch them all with... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2006 by C. Leenhouwers
Rocky FTW
Rocky 1 definitely the best. Allready said. The second was good too but felt more like Rocky part 2 rather than a film on it's own terms. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2006 by D. Bland
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