Rocky and Creed movie discussion thread (3 Viewers)

[timschochet]

New Creed movie comes out tomorrow. I’ll be there, I’m a sucker for these flicks. Here’s how I rank them:

1. Rocky
2. Rocky IV
3. Rocky III
4. Rocky Balboa
5. Rocky II
6. Creed II
7. Creed
8. Rocky V

But generally I liked them all except for Rocky V.

 

[Galileo]

I pity the fool who would put Rocky III behind Rocky IV. Rocky IV had some feel goodness to it given the political backdrop against which it was released, but it was a little over the top cheesy IMO.

 

[General Malaise]

Rocky II is the best one.

 

[timschochet]

I pity the fool who would put Rocky III behind Rocky IV. Rocky IV had some feel goodness to it given the political backdrop against which it was released, but it was a little over the top cheesy IMO.

It’s the cheesiness that makes it so great. My favorite scene: Apollo lies dead and Rocky looks up and Drago glares down at him, a sneer on his face. So awesome!

 

[timschochet]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

 

[massraider]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Dude, her coming out of the coma, and telling him to win, after not being on board with fighting for a movie and a half was the absolute bestest.

 

[The General]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Lacked the realism of Rocky training in a Russian cabin lifting wagons

 

[timschochet]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Lacked the realism of Rocky training in a Russian cabin lifting wagons

Don’t you diss that training montage. That’s the best training montage of all time! Hearts on fire.

 

[The General]

First one easily the best…all of the rest decent to great and arguments to be made for each.

Except for the one with Tommy Morison that one was garbage.

 

[The General]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Lacked the realism of Rocky training in a Russian cabin lifting wagons

Don’t you diss that training montage. That’s the best training montage of all time! Hearts on fire.

It was great. I’d have a hard time picking between 2-4.

Rocky learning how to run really fast in Rocky 3 is so ****ing bad its good!

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I pity the fool who would put Rocky III behind Rocky IV. Rocky IV had some feel goodness to it given the political backdrop against which it was released, but it was a little over the top cheesy IMO.

Unlike III?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I’ve told this story before but when I was a teen I went to a party with my Dad at his friend’s to watch Mike Tyson - Leon Spinks fight. Two adults in the kitchen were discussing The Princess Bride and one says “It was a cute movie but it was no Rocky III” - as if that’s the movie to judge all others by.

Also, my dad and his friend are Italian. These guys were as well.

 

[timschochet]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Lacked the realism of Rocky training in a Russian cabin lifting wagons

Don’t you diss that training montage. That’s the best training montage of all time! Hearts on fire.

It was great. I’d have a hard time picking between 2-4.

Rocky learning how to run really fast in Rocky 3 is so ****ing bad its good!

When he splashes around with Apollo it’s got to be one of the gayest scenes in the history of film. Makes the dudes from 300 look straight.

 

[Galileo]

I pity the fool who would put Rocky III behind Rocky IV. Rocky IV had some feel goodness to it given the political backdrop against which it was released, but it was a little over the top cheesy IMO.

Unlike III?

Yes

 

[Galileo]

Rocky was the first movie I ever saw in a theater

 

[jhib]

Rocky was the first movie I ever saw in a theater

Rocky IV was the only one of these movies I saw in a theater, and it was a trip. Packed theater all chanting U-S-A at one point.

 

[The General]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Lacked the realism of Rocky training in a Russian cabin lifting wagons

Don’t you diss that training montage. That’s the best training montage of all time! Hearts on fire.

It was great. I’d have a hard time picking between 2-4.

Rocky learning how to run really fast in Rocky 3 is so ****ing bad its good!

When he splashes around with Apollo it’s got to be one of the gayest scenes in the history of film. Makes the dudes from 300 look straight.

It’s up there. NTTATWWT!

 

[dkp993]

I pity the fool who would put Rocky III behind Rocky IV. Rocky IV had some feel goodness to it given the political backdrop against which it was released, but it was a little over the top cheesy IMO.

It’s the cheesiness that makes it so great. My favorite scene: Apollo lies dead and Rocky looks up and Drago glares down at him, a sneer on his face. So awesome!

IV is the greatest movie of all time. Discussion over.

 

[dkp993]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Lacked the realism of Rocky training in a Russian cabin lifting wagons

Don’t you diss that training montage. That’s the best training montage of all time! Hearts on fire.

Only Rocky could out run a car in the snow. GOAT.

 

[tymarsas]

I don't know why you guys are so down on Rocky V. It has the best line in the series: https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/93c85187-f0f6-4060-aa15-71a1e01e23e2

 

[simsarge]

I don't know why you guys are so down on Rocky V. It has the best line in the series: https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/93c85187-f0f6-4060-aa15-71a1e01e23e2

Nah. The best is Paulie telling Rocko if he could be anybody else, he'd want to Rocky and gives him a smooch on the cheek ("Ahh, Paulie not an *** after all"). Then takes it back when Drago puts Rocky on the mat in the first round

 

[msudaisy26]

My unpopular take. The Rocky movies are horribly overrated. I also can't stand the Adrian character.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Win.

WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR!?!?!?

 

[timschochet]

Any thoughts on the Creed movies? I like Michael B Jordan. I thought the second one was a little better than the first.

Creed III is getting good reviews. They say the fight scenes are good and the training montage is a throwback to the 80s. But apparently Rocky isn’t in it. Not sure how I feel about that.

 

[Jaysus]

Useless fact of the day: My high school's marching band was the marching band that welcomed Rocky back to USA in the beginning of Rocky 5.

 

[timschochet]

Useless fact of the day: My high school's marching band was the marching band that welcomed Rocky back to USA in the beginning of Rocky 5.

Does this mean we can blame you for that film?

 

[STBootleg]

When my daughter was in fourth grade her class was having a discussion about the best boxer in history. When the teacher finally asked her she said "Rocky" .
She told my wife this and she texted me her answer. I responded with "I'm not sure I see the problem here"

 

[bigbottom]

When my daughter was in fourth grade her class was having a discussion about the best boxer in history. When the teacher finally asked her she said "Rocky" .
She told my wife this and she texted me her answer. I responded with "I'm not sure I see the problem here"

Hey, he has a statue and everything. All time great!

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Any thoughts on the Creed movies? I like Michael B Jordan. I thought the second one was a little better than the first.

Creed III is getting good reviews. They say the fight scenes are good and the training montage is a throwback to the 80s. But apparently Rocky isn’t in it. Not sure how I feel about that.

I'm no movie buff, but as films - in other words, appreciating the art itself - I'd rank them:

Rocky
Creed
Creed II
Rocky Balboa
Rocky II
Rocky V
Rocky III
Rocky IV

If I'm drunk and just want enjoyment, I'd have them:

Rocky III
Creed II
Rocky IV
Creed
Rocky Balboa
Rocky
Rocky II
Rocky V

I think the two Creed movies have a higher art--and-enjoyment rate per flick than the Rocky movies do. They're just better-made and are still fun, though Creed II gets a little bogged down same as Rocky II, though.

 

[STBootleg]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Dude, her coming out of the coma, and telling him to win, after not being on board with fighting for a movie and a half was the absolute bestest.

What are we waitin' for?!

 

[Lehigh98]

I love Rocky IV but I'll take anything from 1985 over just about anything else. Rocky IV also had the best montages.
I had a link to Hearts on Fire in my recurring Outlook appointment for going to the gym so I could click it if I didn't feel like going.
No pain... no pain...

 

[Lehigh98]

From another thread...

Some channel was running a Rocky marathon and I had IV on in the living room (again). My 7 year old is passing through and sees Ivan Drago and without missing a beat or slowing down while walking through the room yells out, "The Russian's cut! The Russian's cut!"

Incidentally, same kid a year or so earlier noticed Chevy Chase while I had Christmas Vacation on the TV during a holiday party and got excited and yelled in front of everyone, "Dad, it's one of the Three Amigos!"... 1985 baby! (Ok, 1986 release date)

 

[Todem]

Rocky
Rocky III
Rocky IV
Rocky II
Rocky Balboa
Creed II
Creed
Rocky V

Quite frankly III and IV are a virtual tie for me. Nothing will ever be better than the original. Rocky Balboa is criminally underrated.

Now when I watch Rocky V I laugh at the cringe…and play along.

The Creed movies have been great. Looking forward to part III but no Rocky kinda sucks. I wonder how that will be explained away.

 

[belljr]

I think I saw creed I not sure. Definitely didn't see 2. Was rocky Balboa the computer sim had him winning so they fought an exhibition match?

 

[belljr]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Dude, her coming out of the coma, and telling him to win, after not being on board with fighting for a movie and a half was the absolute bestest.

They used to play this on the big board at Flyers games to fire up the crowd

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I think I saw creed I not sure. Definitely didn't see 2. Was rocky Balboa the computer sim had him winning so they fought an exhibition match?

Yes

 

[belljr]

Rocky
Rocky 3
Rocky 2
Rocky 4
Rocky Balboa


I can't rank the Creeds because I don't recall seeing One and definitely didn't see 2. If I remember correctly I'd put creed probably after Balboa.

I refuse to acknowledge V

 

[General Malaise]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

You wanted MOAR Talia Shire????

 

[General Malaise]

Any thoughts on the Creed movies? I like Michael B Jordan. I thought the second one was a little better than the first.

Creed III is getting good reviews. They say the fight scenes are good and the training montage is a throwback to the 80s. But apparently Rocky isn’t in it. Not sure how I feel about that.

I saw the first one. It was....okay. I thought the fighting scenes looked like something from a video game. Completely lost me. No interest in watching any other Creeds after that.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Introducing this series to my kids now. Going with II-III-IV in order. Original is amazing but too slow for kids to hang (you know how these modern kids are with their YouTube and fentanyl).

I remember not paying attention to boxing in my youth until I watched a few Rocky movies. Afterwards, once I watched my first legit heavyweight boxing match, I was disappointed that the boxers were actually guarding their faces. I mean, in Rocky movies, both guys just pummel each other with clean shots to the head (over and over again) and are still able to go the distance. I wasn't sure why real-life boxers were so wimpy as to protect their head.

 

[-fish-]

Which one is where the moose pulls a rabbit out of his hat?

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Adrian being in a coma is the best part of the movie — because then we can’t hear her talk.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Introducing this series to my kids now. Going with II-III-IV in order. Original is amazing but too slow for kids to hang (you know how these modern kids are with their YouTube and fentanyl).

II is slower than I, IMO.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Creed III is great. Definitely the best of the Creeds so far. Dame reminds me of Clubber Lang in some ways. Not quite as cartoonish, but nearly as entertaining and possibly more intimidating.

 

[General Malaise]

Creed III is great. Definitely the best of the Creeds so far. Dame reminds me of Clubber Lang in some ways. Not quite as cartoonish, but nearly as entertaining and possibly more intimidating.

Wait, Lillard is in this?????

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Creed III is great. Definitely the best of the Creeds so far. Dame reminds me of Clubber Lang in some ways. Not quite as cartoonish, but nearly as entertaining and possibly more intimidating.

Wait, Lillard is in this?????

No: Anderson.

 

[Ilov80s]

New Creed movie comes out tomorrow. I’ll be there, I’m a sucker for these flicks. Here’s how I rank them:

1. Rocky
2. Rocky IV
3. Rocky III
4. Rocky Balboa
5. Rocky II
6. Creed II
7. Creed
8. Rocky V

But generally I liked them all except for Rocky V.

I haven't seen everyone (almost) but I thik that is a pretty good ranking. I would have Creed higher but well done.

 

[jhib]

Rocky II is the best one.

Adrian in a coma ruined it for me.

Dude, her coming out of the coma, and telling him to win, after not being on board with fighting for a movie and a half was the absolute bestest.

They used to play this on the big board at Flyers games to fire up the crowd

Yeah, Philly sports using Rocky like they do does take away a bit from the franchise...

 

[Bogart]

Side note: for those that are fans of the franchise, it's worth the 93 minutes of your time to check out Rocky IV - The Director's Cut. No robot, more Apollo story, more Drago. Less MTV music video and more movie. It's a better overall movie than the original version, but much like @Uruk-Hai separation rankings, if I'm drunk and wanting to be entertained, give me the original with robots, warts and all.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Rocky II is the best one.

At the end of Rocky, Adrian and Rocky embrace in the ring with the great music playing and the crowd cheering and her "I love you" and his "I love you, too" provides an emotional wallop.
In Rocky II, she says "I love you" to the TV. That's a big reason that it's easily the worst of 1-4.