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Rocky IV

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Heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa trains in Siberia for a match against the Soviet fighter who killed Apollo Creed. In front of a ferocious Russian crowd, he fights for one final showdown.
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Rocky IV inflates the action to absurd heights, but it ultimately rings hollow thanks to a story that hits the same basic beats as the first three entries in the franchise.

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Paul Attanasio Washington Post Say what you like about the original Rocky, at least it was about something -- a sweet pug up against the system, and in love with a dowd. Rocky IV appears to be an epic about Sylvester Stallone's penchant for self-abuse. Dec 3, 2018 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire 'Rocky IV' still stands, not as a highlight of the series (certainly not that) but as a quintessential artifact of mid-'80s studio filmmaking: soulless, flag-waving, soundtrack-blasting Product. Apr 30, 2016 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine Padded with clips from earlier Rocky pictures, adding nothing to his mythic, let alone human dimensions, it lacks even the primitive suspense and crude capacity to release underdog emotions that permitted its predecessors to conquer one's better judgment. May 13, 2015 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine I don’t think there’s been a film before or since that has featured so many montages. Rated: 6/10 Feb 21, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Rocky on steroids...full of energy, childish politics, nostalgia for a simple past that never was, and intensely motivational songs… Rated: 3/5 Oct 1, 2023 Full Review Patrick Hicks Feelin' Film Podcast The fourth entry in the Rocky-verse is a hard-hitting 90-minute music video, using political undertones of the Cold War to amplify a grudge match driven by revenge, fear, and guilt. Rated: 4/5 Feb 28, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay W Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day: Some might call this one a guilty pleasure, but I can't help but LOVE this movie. This was the first Rocky Movie I saw, and it instantly became one of my favorite movies. Even after watching all the films, this was still my childhood favorite. I enjoy the fact that this film has taken on a life of its own. Even if people haven't seen a Rocky movie, they will still cite, "the one where he fights the Russian". It has become a staple of 80's pop culture; in fact, it was named by Patrick Williems as the "Most 80's Movie ever made". It is the only one that Stallone went back to and made its own director's cut of the film. It remains the highest grossing entry of the entire franchise. And yes, my brain knows that on paper, there is not much to this movie. When people dismiss the Rocky Franchise as "just a boxing movie" this might be the film they're referring to. Most of the film entries of the Rocky Franchise are dramas about characters who happen to box. Rocky IV is an action movie. But instead of guns and explosions, it is all a set up for the big boxing match. The movie's story is insultingly simple. There is a big bad guy that Rocky must go beat up. But in order to beat him up he is going to have to get stronger. In the other films there would also be some emotional obstacle he would have to overcome in order to train at his best. Not this one, this one he just has to work out. And work out he does. The movie is no joke, 15% training montage. With a sharp 90 minutes runtime it is the best workout movie anyone could ask for. Helping with that reputation is some of the greatest training music of all time. Find this soundtrack and put it on your playlist. You will be running faster and jumping higher. And let's not forget, this was the fight that ended the Cold War, so it has great historical significance. It may be just a work out movie, but that works out well for the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Stephen H “If he dies, he dies.” Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Nick R Awesome yet over the top, filled with drama but also cheesy, Rocky 4 is a wild ride. It's very iconic till today and has some great moments, but it's a little far out there and the ending is a bit unbelievable. But who cares when you feel like you can take on the whole world at the end from the sheer hype alone! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review The bee M The critics who have rated this clearly have no idea how this movie has inspired many generations of kids to push themselves and to be able to reach your accomplishments, this movie is perfect and nobody can change the fact that this movie has saved many many lives. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Korzer L A solid fourth entry to the Rocky franchise that doesn't quite charm as well as it's predecessors, still delivers a fun time with heart and stellar cinematography. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Michael W This fourth Rocky movie was really good. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Dolph Lundgren, Burt Young, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this movie. The story of the movie was dramatic, tragic, and inspirational. It's another great underdog story of Rocky facing a killer Russian boxer. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa trains in Siberia for a match against the Soviet fighter who killed Apollo Creed. In front of a ferocious Russian crowd, he fights for one final showdown.
Director
Sylvester Stallone
Producer
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter
Sylvester Stallone
Production Co
United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 9, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$125.4M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround
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