Rocky Balboa

Name: Rocky Balboa
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: December 20, 2006
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Sylvester Stallone

2006

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: December 20, 2006 | PG

Starring: Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Sylvester Stallone

Summary: Former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa steps out of retirement and back into the ring, pitting himself against a new rival in a dramatically different era. After a virtual boxing match declares Rocky Balboa the victor over current champion Mason "The Line" Dixon, the legendary fighter's passion and spirit are reignited. [MGM]

Director: Sylvester Stallone

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG

Runtime: 102 min

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Mark Bell

The acting in the film is grade-A, with Stallone bringing the more mumbled Rocky from the first film spliced with some rousing inspirational monologues when the moment is right (not forced, not preachy… just perfect). Read full review

Michael Wilmington

The movie itself, defying all odds, comes close to a knockout. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

There is much to poke at in Rocky Balboa, yet the movie, with its amusingly updated ''Gonna Fly Now'' montage and its very niftily staged climactic bout, summons just enough incredulous wit about just how often Rocky has been around this particular block to let Sylvester Stallone earn his nostalgia. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Rocky Balboa scores a split decision: A familiar start, some flat-footed middle rounds and a solid, flailing finish. And since Stallone has promised to throw in the towel on the franchise, we'll add an extra half star in honour of his diligence in the gym. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Rocky Balboa is far from essential, and there are moments in it bad enough to make you wince. But I dare you not to feel at least a tiny little rush when that opening bell rings, and Rocky starts swinging one final time. Read full review

J.R. Jones

As usual with Stallone's Rocky sequels, the schmaltz is unbearable, but the fight is plausibly handled, and Stallone's sincere sadness at growing older makes this an unexpectedly satisfying conclusion to the series. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Anyone who appreciates Sylvester Stallone or enjoys the "Rocky" movies will find moments to enjoy in Rocky Balboa and will leave the theater reasonably satisfied. It's just good to see the guy, and it's good to revisit the character. And that's everything good to be said for the experience. Read full review

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Tokyochuchu

Dec 10, 2012

Who would have ever believed that Rocky VI would be good?! Oh how we laughed at Stallone's desperation! Then we saw the movie. Rocky Balboa is the best Rocky movie by FAR and is one of my favorite movies of all time. It makes me cry and feel unbelievably happy every time I see it. AbsolutelyWho would have ever believed that Rocky VI would be good?! Oh how we laughed at Stallone's desperation! Then we saw the movie. Rocky Balboa is the best Rocky movie by FAR and is one of my favorite movies of all time. It makes me cry and feel unbelievably happy every time I see it. Absolutely perfect!… Expand

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RalphieBoy

Dec 27, 2006

Don't we all wish we can go out like Rocky did in this movie. Not always the brightest of bulbs as he portrayed in all the Rocky movies, in this one he is an absolute genius. Somehow he gained the wisdom of Solomon as he make his own peace and in the process earns the grateful respect Don't we all wish we can go out like Rocky did in this movie. Not always the brightest of bulbs as he portrayed in all the Rocky movies, in this one he is an absolute genius. Somehow he gained the wisdom of Solomon as he make his own peace and in the process earns the grateful respect of an entire nation. This is a holiday treasure that will long be remembered as a fitting ending to the never give up spirit of its author Sylvester Stallone. Just fantastic!… Expand