Rocky: The Complete Saga (6 Disc Box Set) [DVD] [1976]

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Rocky - The 1976 Oscar winner for Best Picture, John G Avildsen's Rocky is the story of a down-and-out club fighter who gets his million-to-one shot at a world championship title. In the title role, Sylvester Stallone (who also penned the screenplay) draws a carefully etched portrait of a loser who, in Brando-esque fashion, "coulda been a contender". Rocky then becomes one thanks to a publicity stunt engineered by current champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), while finding love courtesy of timid wallflower Adrian (Talia Shire) along the way. Burgess Meredith revives the spirit of 1940's genre pictures through his scenery-chewing performance as Rocky's trainer. An enormously entertaining film, Rocky is irresistible in its depiction of an underachiever who has the courage to start all over again--a description that could have been applied to Stallone's own life at the time. --Kevin Mulhall

Rocky 2 - 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. Sylvester Stallone wrote and directed this exciting follow-up, with Burgess Meredith, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, and Burt Young all reprising their roles from the first film.

Rocky 3 - 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.

Rocky 4 - A World Heavyweight Boxing contest is to be staged between the champ, Rocky Balboa and the Soviet amateur champion, Ivan Drago. Both men know that this is more than just a tough contest of strength and skill.

Rocky 5 - Times are hard for Rocky Balboa. A lifetime of taking punches has terminated his boxing career and a crooked accountant has left him in financial difficulties. The Balboa family moves back to its roots in a downtown neighbourhood where an aspiring boxer turns to the champ for training...

Rocky Balboa - The sixth installment of the Rocky series picks up the story of the Italian Stallion 16 years after the morose Rocky V. And sure, at his advanced age, Sylvester Stallone now looks like one of those sides of beef his character used to pound on. No matter. Somehow you buy the premise after all these years, even if it takes forever for Rocky Balboa to stop wallowing in self-pity (Adrian is dead, his old haunts are demolished) and get down to the business of drinking raw eggs and running up steps. The business at hand is an unlikely exhibition fight with champion Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver), which the near-sexagenarian Mr. Balboa has no business accepting. Of course, just as sure as the horns of Bill Conti's theme music are even now trumpeting through your head, the ol' Rock might have a punch or two left in him. Stallone wrote and directed, and there isn't much to say except that the movie steps in its pre-determined paces with a canny sense of what has come before (it's practically an homage to all the previous Rocky pictures, complete with fleeting flashbacks). Burt Young is around again, and Geraldine Hughes makes an appealing, rather chaste female companion for Rocky. Stallone's Rocky has gotten suspiciously articulate over the years, but he still knows how to slouch. If Stallone never forgets that, he can probably keep the franchise rolling. --Robert Horton

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Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Geraldine Hughes, Talia Shire Directors: Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   25 of 25 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Rocky! Rocky! Rocky!, 4 Mar 2008 By  Mr. S. Howe "Russ" (Newcastle, UK.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The best movie franchise of all time. Stallone may have made a few dodgy decicions in his career but Rocky movies always deliver. Number 5 was a strange ending so he came back with number 6 even though people laughed in his face and pre-judged the movie which just made it all the more satisfying when it was released to critical acclaim. Every guy should own this. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   16 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Mid-life Rocky lessons, 9 Aug 2008 By  Jeffrey D. Olson "Kingdom for a Horse" (Brighton, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I just finished watching the Rocky cycle, all 6! I must say it was excellent watching the whole series. I remember being disappointed by number five especially but it was better than I remembered, especially knowing how it was "top and tailed" by number 6. If you are a woman or male-child (physically or mentally) you may just want to watch I and VI but definitely watch VI again with the commentary by Sylvester Stallone so you can get the depth behind this life lesson. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational series of films, 11 Dec 2008 By  Greshon (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    As a collection the Rocky films are greater than the sum of the individual films, telling a story that is, in turns, inspiring, motivating and heartbreaking. Rocky I and II are like two halves of the same film and in their 70s grittiness are up there with Raging Bull. Rocky III and IV are classic 80s action movies and either one would be good ingredients in an 80s time capsule. Rocky V, morose and depressing, is probably the low point in the collection. As with all the other movies, though, the fight scene at the end has you really, really wanting Rocky to win. Rocky Balboa does stretch credibility (but no more than does Rocky IV, as Rocky stands up to a ridiculous battering from Drago that would kill any man) and features a weak story line, but it's a touching film neverthless. Bill Conti's signature music has been slowed down and its a sad affair, hinting at an end to things and a close of the cycle. It's interesting that none of these films actually have much boxing in them. The fights that there are are brilliantly choreographed and breath-taking. Stallone's warm-hearted, immensely likeable charcacterisation of Rocky, Bill Conti's inspirational music and the thrilling, motivating training sequences are strengths. Five out of the six films make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. On their own, probably only Rockys I and II merit a 5-star rating (and possibly Rocky IV for its overblown 80sness), the 'morose' Rocky V probably only meriting a 3. However, as a collection and a story these films really come into their own. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 9 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Rocky Great DVD / great film - arrived in plenty of time - would definately recommend Published 2 days ago by Laney 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Probably a very used word for the Rocky series, but it really is. The first film is my favourite film of all time (so far!). Read more Published 1 month ago by Luca Micah 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice movies I like Rocky series which shows a person's passion and challenges. You ought to see all series if you desire to understand what is the genuine value of Rocky movies... Read more Published 3 months ago by Ho Il Jung 5.0 out of 5 stars What a Buy! The box set of the films is at a very good price and as such you will get many brilliant films for less than £20. Read more Published 3 months ago by Mr. S. Harding 1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed I recieved the videos and gave them to my brother for x-mas. To my horror the videos were blank! Published 5 months ago by Jessica Owen 5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for all boys, small and grown up! This box set is a must-have for all boys, old and young. It has kept my husband and 7 year old son entertained for hours and inspires my husband to work out with his punchbag... Read more Published 5 months ago by BossyBoots Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 9 customer reviews...

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