Rocky Balboa
When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!
Critics Sentiment
Rocky gives inspirational speech to Robert about perseverance
ESPN broadcasts computer simulation showing Rocky defeating Dixon
The film recovers dramatically from its weakest plot contrivance with Rocky's powerful speech to his son about perseverance.
Rocky Balboa starts with solid character work but stumbles through weak plot mechanics before soaring with emotional family moments and speeches. The film builds to a satisfying climactic fight and deeply moving conclusion that redeems earlier missteps. Critics praised it as a worthy finale that recaptured the heart of the original while acknowledging some formulaic elements.
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Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Antonio Tarver
Mason 'The Line' Dixon
Geraldine Hughes
Marie
Milo Ventimiglia
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.
Tony Burton
Tony 'Duke' Evers
A.J. Benza
L.C.
James Francis Kelly III
Steps
Lou DiBella
Lou DiBella
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
Henry G. Sanders
Martin
Pedro Lovell
Spider Rico
Ana Gerena
Isabel
Louis Giansante
Bar Thug
Maureen Schilling
Lucky's Bartender
Lahmard J. Tate
X-Cell
Woody Paige
ESPN Commentator
Skip Bayless
ESPN Commentator
Jay Crawford
ESPN Commentator
Brian Kenny
ESPN Host
Crew
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