Director: Sylvester Stallone
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Traver
Rating: 4/5
When we left Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), he had lost his fortune and was forced to revert back to the streets where he began his life. Years later; Rocky has built a modest life for himself. His son has moved on from his life and rarely contacts him, his wife Adrian has died and his own self-confidence is flagging at best. But everything changes after a computer simulated fight broadcasted on ESPN declares Rocky as the winner over the current heavyweight champion Mason Dixon (Real-life boxer Antonio Tarver). The fight rekindles Rocky's love for boxing as he goes against all the opposition to obtain a special boxing license. His biggest surprise however, comes in the form of a challenge by the champion, Dixon himself, who has been marred by the press for not facing any stiff compitition. Over the course of the movie, the veteran faces numerous odds, negativity, spite and mockery and eventually overcomes them with a mighty swing of his left arm. Thus, proving that his will is stronger to be beaten by what others think of him. Both the seasoned fans and the newcomers to the franchise can easily relate to this movie. The beauty of Rocky Balboa lies in the story itself and it will truly be able to make the viewer cheer for Rocky, one last time.
