![]() ![]() ![]() But, truth be told, it's damn entertaining hogwash. As for the fight, in which computer analytics break down the actualities in a staged exhibition between far-over-the-hill Rocky and the current champion, it borders on hogwash. ![]() Rocky's embattled relationship with his son teeters on the same melodramatic precipice, but it nonetheless rings true. Then the time come for you to be your own man, and take on the world, and you did. And you grew up good and wonderful and it was great just watching you every day was a privilege. This kid’s gonna be somebody better than anybody I ever knew. If only his scenes with Stallone - mostly them trekking through Philadelphia revisiting long gone haunts - didn't descend into melodrama. I’d hold you up to say to your mother, This kid’s gonna be the best kid in the world. It's also great to see Young, so long relegated to third tier player, finally get elevated to second billing. Here, as a restaurateur happily telling old fight stories at - you guessed it -Adrian's, his next chapter feels wholly appropriate and plausible yet entirely respectful of the Balboa legacy. With Adrian - long Rocky's anchor - out of the picture, the iconic character gets a refreshing new story arc while keeping her spirit very much alive and Stallone brings great poignancy to the part. Somebody Up There Likes Me is a film about and expression attributed to boxing champ Rocky Marciano, but it likewise applies to another successful pugilist called Rocky, namely Balboa. In this PG-rated sports drama, widower Rocky Balboa (Stallone) comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight, which pits him against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon (Antonio Tarver). Even though the film revisits a lot of the franchise's past and the main event proves far-fetched, this heart-warming sequel nonetheless ratchets up the entertainment value for an entire 12 rounds. If viewers watch blow for blow, however, they're truly in for one of the better Rocky films. After all, the fourth Rocky sequel denigrated the series and our hero retired 20 years ago. Audiences have every reason to want to boo this latter-day follow-up without even watching the fight-let alone sitting ringside. Restoring the character's Can-Do underdog qualities, this Rocky-solid redemption tale truly deserves a look from anyone who dropped out of the franchise after the low blow known as Rocky V. ![]()
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