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Rocky III

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Following his crushing defeat by Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa joins forces with Apollo Creed in an effort to regain his title.
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It's noticeably subject to the law of diminishing returns, but Rocky III still has enough brawny spectacle to stand in the ring with the franchise's better entries.

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Derek Malcolm Guardian 11/11/2021
It would be true to say that Stallone has improved as a director, delivering a short, almost staccato movie which zips through the whole fable fast enough to prevent familiarity breeding contempt. Go to Full Review
David Robinson The Times (UK) 09/24/2020
Stallone is distinctly at his best when the film takes off into almost abstract montages of ;music or images, or in the nifty choreography of the fights. Go to Full Review
Nigel Andrews Financial Times 09/24/2020
Rocky was a right hook that hit satisfying home: Rocky II was a good follow-up left: Rocky III is a redundant flurry of fisticuffs long after the match has been won and the referee has raised the victor's arm. Go to Full Review
Grant Watson Fiction Machine 02/14/2024
7/10
All up I think this is probably the best of the Rocky films in visual terms, but its story is severely lacking and its depth is non-existent. Go to Full Review
Jana Monji Age of the Geek 03/08/2023
2/5
The Survivor song, "Eye of the Tiger," might be the best thing about this film which has Rocky going against Mr. T as Rocky's adversary. Go to Full Review
Stephen Silver Tilt Magazine 05/27/2022
B+
Very much a film of the ’80s. Not only did it co-star 1980s icons like Mr. T and Hulk Hogan, but it made Rocky a bit more musclebound than he’d been earlier, in line with the G.I. Joe aesthetics of the time. (40th anniversary) Go to Full Review
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Guilherme M Nov 30 Despite using the same formula as the previous movies, Rocky III develops more the Rocky's character, diving into honor, strengh and redemption. Seeing Apollo Creed training Rocky Balboa ( and fighting him afterwards ) is the chef's kiss for the fans . See more Anne C Sep 27 I loved rocky 1 and 2 and 3 was pretty good films i thought See more John M Sep 11 This is pure americana juice. Are u kitten me? Forgot the Hulkster was in this as well. Also this movie reveals the actual statue of Rocky in Philadelphia. Let's have a run on the beach. Eye of the tiger! We need a montage! I pity the fool. One of the most iconic films of all times! Clubber Lang go for it! See more MR. G Aug 8 MR.T VS. STALLONE (SPOILER WARNING) Rocky 3 like the second film is a fun movie but way way much funnier the movie is balls to the wall action and doesn’t stop. The plot follows Rocky become a world champion boxer to then becoming a celebrity star everywhere. After 10 title defense Rocky decides to do an exhibition charity bout against a wrestler known as “Thunderlips (Hulk Hogan) after the charity bout Rocky gets honoured with a statue in Philadelphia honor. Rocky was planning to announce his retirement there but gets interrupt by the dangerous “Clubber Lang” (Mr.T) after trying to seduce his wife Rocky accepts the fight but his trainer Micky is against it but still trains Rocky for the fight who is not taking serious by doing a parade workout. The time fight night comes around a brawl breaks out between the teams and Mickey is pushed and is hurt. Rocky goes out there and gets Knockout inside 2 rounds. When Rocky gets back to his locker room Rocky and Mickey have their last moments before Mickey dies. Rocky is annoyed thinking he’s nothing but a failure but Apollo Creed his formal rival comes to Rocky to train and get him to fast and skilled. Rocky is not trying saying to Adrian “he’s afraid” but Adrian comforts him and Rocky goes beast mode. Fight night comes around and Rocky uses his speed and skill and beats Lang by knockout in 3 Rounds and wins back his heavyweight title. If you want movie where there’s not any bad moments and is pure fun and hulk hogan in it this is for you but unlike the 1 and 2 one this one doesn’t really takes itself serious and more just action boxing movie with the only serious moment being the part where mick dies. Overall a fun movie to watch if you’re in the mood for some action 7/10. See more Ava S Aug 1 Rocky III gets down to brass tacks, focusing on the boxing world and Balboa's inner turmoil, matched with electrifying fights that exemplify Creed as both a mentor and an unlikely friend. See more Matt R. @Mrubner Aug 1 Best rocky by a long shot See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Following his crushing defeat by Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa joins forces with Apollo Creed in an effort to regain his title.
Director
Sylvester Stallone
Producer
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter
Sylvester Stallone
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
United Artists
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 28, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 31, 2015
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Surround
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