...no pun intender with the 'T', as in 'Mr.'...seriously though, the 1976 film "Rocky" has always been my favourite movie of all time. No other picture has ever captured the raw sense of hope, possibilities, and desire as Rocky Balboa and his...
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...no pun intender with the 'T', as in 'Mr.'...seriously though, the 1976 film "Rocky" has always been my favourite movie of all time. No other picture has ever captured the raw sense of hope, possibilities, and desire as Rocky Balboa and his one-in-a-million shot at the Appolo Creed and the Heavyweight Championship of the World.

While I enjoy all of the movies from this series, the orignial possesses something that was never duplicated in the subsequent sequals...I cannot specify exactly what it is, but essentially the character of Stallone in this movie was so unique and relatable, is simply spoke more than words can say.

I'm Canadian, and the ultra American-patriotism of the latter-day films does not connect with me the way it likely has with others...but the fact remains that Stallone, in this, his greatest accomplishment, created an immortal character with whom film-goers worldwide have idolized ever since. A spectacular accomplishment, "Rocky" will forever be the most important (and enjoyable) movie I have ever been privilaged to view.