Rocky Balboa
I really enjoyed this film. Yes it was a formulaic, a little cheesy, and a bit out there. But hey, I love this character and everything he stands for. And that to me is why I like this film. It’s another chapter in the life of a character that I love. It’s the same allure that I have for the Star Wars novels.
Unlike other films based in Philadelphia a la Invincible, Rocky Balboa was actually shot in Philly, with locations that can be recognized, and sky line shots that actually look like the city.
And lastly the boxing match between Sly and Tarver looked really good. With the first two rounds and the last round being presented completely uninterrupted, as if you were actually watching it on hbo. The choreography was pretty good, of course it was nothing like a real fight, if only real fights looked like that, but it was pretty exciting.
I can’t recommend this movie enough.
****