Rocky III

Name: Rocky III
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: May 28, 1982
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire

1982

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MGM/UA Entertainment Company | Release Date: May 28, 1982 | PG

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire

Summary: As Rocky Balboa fights his way into the hearts of millions, life couldn't be better. He scores ten consecutive wins, lands lucrative endorsement contracts and becomes famous throughout the world. But when Clubber Lang KOs Rocky in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparent that the "Italian Stallion" has lost his edge. Considering hanging upAs Rocky Balboa fights his way into the hearts of millions, life couldn't be better. He scores ten consecutive wins, lands lucrative endorsement contracts and becomes famous throughout the world. But when Clubber Lang KOs Rocky in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparent that the "Italian Stallion" has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves, Rocky receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed's help, Rocky strives to regain the "eye of the tiger" before confronting Lang in a grueling rematch for the world heavyweight championship. [MGM]… Expand

Director: Sylvester Stallone

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG

Runtime: 99 min

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Bill Cosford

Rocky III looks good -- a lean film with a bit of muscle. Stallone makes it eminently watchable. And that's probably more than we should have expected. [28 May 1982, p.C1]

Rita Kempley

It's as much fun as ever, a ground-meat-and-potatoes movie, with guys beating hell out of each other to a disco beat. Stallone pulls no punches; the familiar refrain features the Rocky I score, along with its characters and moral simplicity. Read full review

Time Out London Staff (Not Credited)

As audience movie-making in its purest form, the film is a delight, but it's also so obviously based on Stallone's own personal struggle with success that the mind boggles as to what Rocky can possibly do next. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

The real question with Rocky III was how Sylvester Stallone could twist the plot to make an interesting difference. He manages. As usual, Stallone the writer-director is less successful in handling all the dramatic interims than staging the battles. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

Rocky III crawls along without dramatic impetus, failing to convey the big emotions and missing the humor of the first two films. Read full review

Vincent Canby

It's not giving away state secrets to report that Rocky finds that success has made him fat and that to triumph again, he has to learn to be ''hungry.'' Rocky's problem is thus not that of America in the 80's but more like America in the affluent 60's and early 70's. Read full review

Jay Scott

Rocky III, unlike its twin predecessors, is a charmlessly manipulative movie. The magic is kaput. [28 May 1982]

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Kai82

Oct 17, 2020

An amazingly strong movie for a third installment. It continues the story of Rocky who is world champion and has defended his title in ten matches. But now comes a challenger unlike everyone else. Clubber Lang played by the legendary Mr. T. Who is young and hungry while Rocky becameAn amazingly strong movie for a third installment. It continues the story of Rocky who is world champion and has defended his title in ten matches. But now comes a challenger unlike everyone else. Clubber Lang played by the legendary Mr. T. Who is young and hungry while Rocky became mollycoddled by his success and wealth. Basically it is the same that happened to Apollo Creed in Rocky 1. “Small spoilers”: After things I wont spoil Apollo Creed comes to Rocky to help him. “End of Spoilers” This is an amazing idea for a story. It relates to the first movie and gives you a perspective. The characters and drama is excellent. Rocky, Apollo Creed and Clubber Lang work so well together. The additional cast is also excellent and I will praise especially Burgess Meredith as Mickey. Like before the sets are great and fights are shot intense and engagingly. I must of cause mention the soundtrack. Survivor delivered with “Eye of the Tiger” a timeless classic that became one of the most well know tracks of all times. There are so many training montages, sketches and fights that use it. Overall while I am admitting that it is not as emotional as Rocky 1 it is an excellent movie with bonus of Mr. T and “Eye of the Tiger;-). A must see in the franchise.… Expand

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maskedrider29

Oct 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the best Rocky sequel is right here. Watching Rocky become so popular he forgets about where he came from, after the death of Mickey he needs to get back his roots and Apollo Creed is there to help out.… Expand

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Diptanshu

Jun 23, 2020

Amazing and Entertaining movie!it was emotional,dramatic,entertaining and full of high octane fights it was amazing,the music was good,the story was simple and amazing,the acting was pure phenomenal and iconic the Mickey's character is pure legendary again in this movie specially he'sAmazing and Entertaining movie!it was emotional,dramatic,entertaining and full of high octane fights it was amazing,the music was good,the story was simple and amazing,the acting was pure phenomenal and iconic the Mickey's character is pure legendary again in this movie specially he's emotionally great,the new challenger's aggressive and abusive nature with amazing intensity it was well performed and Apollo and family members of Rocky they were amazing,the starting intro with Paul being Jealous of Rocky and the situation amazing handled by Rocky was amazing then him in peak of his career with the small fights it was amazing then the whole charity wrestling fight and cameo of Hulk hogan was extreme and over the top entertaining thing the fight and insanity of Wrestler punching everyone was disturbing and awesome,the new challenge for Rocky for title while retiring the whole Statue scene the challenger's abusive arguments it was insanely amazing then the whole prep for fight and Mickey's thing for Rocky it was brilliant,the Mickey's last moments and the crowded push scene it was literally heart-breaking and emotional scene literally he's the most iconic character he was brilliant,then the whole Apollo taking the place as trainer and his friendship with rocky was amazingly showcased the training scene were amazing as hell,the beach conversation of Adrian and Rocky was great and amazing,the last half was literally amazing the rematch fight with punches and insane arguments it was hell of a amazing and intense fight it was entertaining and then the ending with title it was awesome and satisfying the ending friendly match between Apollo and Rocky before credits was amazing way to end,the whole movie was simple and amazing,it was intense,dramatic,emotional and entertaining its a amazing movie!… Expand

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KelvinSelimor

Jun 3, 2020

Rocky III. Eye of the Tiger. What can I say briefly about the third film about the boxer Rocky Balboa. Fights have become much more spectacular, especially the final match in which continuous series of strikes. However, there is already no such tension and emotions that were when watchingRocky III. Eye of the Tiger. What can I say briefly about the third film about the boxer Rocky Balboa. Fights have become much more spectacular, especially the final match in which continuous series of strikes. However, there is already no such tension and emotions that were when watching the second film.… Expand

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royalguy07

Aug 24, 2022

More Creed meant a better movie than the first 2. Honestly maybe the coolest man/character ever.

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MrPajamas

May 5, 2021

After Rocky's second film, it looks like he's at the very top. It doesn't take long and a villain arrives, which changes it very quickly, so a proper workout will be needed again, which will make the main character even stronger. I have nothing more to say. For me, a good film that I recommend.

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Steven1981

Mar 21, 2020

Rocky was a great film, Rocky II was by miles better than the original.... In 1982 we saw the return of Sylvester Stallone as he returns as Rocky Balboa in "ROCKY III" and this time Mr.T is his opponent to try and defeat. Rocky (Stallone) gets KO'd and destroyed by Clubber Lang (Mr.T) thenRocky was a great film, Rocky II was by miles better than the original.... In 1982 we saw the return of Sylvester Stallone as he returns as Rocky Balboa in "ROCKY III" and this time Mr.T is his opponent to try and defeat. Rocky (Stallone) gets KO'd and destroyed by Clubber Lang (Mr.T) then Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) says when he beat him it hurt his pride and it hurt him and tells Rocky he needs to get the Eye of the tiger back to defeat Clubber Lang. So Apollo trains him but there's a catch, Burt Young who plays Paulie keeps moaning and being annoying but after training Rocky Balboa (Stallone) must face Clubber Lang once more after strong words about not giving up and if he loses at least he loses with no fear and honour which is roughly what is said by Talia Shire.. Micky Goldmill (Rocky's usual trainer) dies after the first fight with Clubber Lang and Rocky Balboa. This for me is a weak edition into the Rocky series because some of it's good but also laughable and some of it is boring. Thunderlips played by Hulk Hogan does Rocky III no favours either as his character was stupid, unnecessary, laughable, annoying and pathetic.… Expand

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