ROCKY movie series review - Cinemassacre 

the way he so peacefully explains it, no real pressure or need to curse. naturally entertaining thanks to his passion for it. thats a rare thing

son- “You’re gonna LOVE Picasso!” Rocky- “Ah i love almost everybody..” that ending always gets me!

I like how when Mickey dies in Rocky III it's actually really sad. Mickey tells rocky he loves him then dies, and rocky doesn't try to be some stoic badass, he literally weeps. It's a really sad scene.

It's a shame that after all the Nerdwriters, Watch Mojos and other various video essays and top 10's, nobody takes the time to acknowledge that James Rolfe paved the way for movie reviewers online and basically invented an art form.

I love James' movie reviews! They're so peaceful to listen to ^_^

I love how their son ages like, five years while they were away in Russia.

The thing I noticed rewatching the Rocky franchise is that Stallone was able to capture not only the theme of each era and year the movie was released in, but he captured the vibe of each era. The late 70's, early 80's, the height of the 80's, the urban vibe, decay and recession vibe of the early 90's. That is the thing that stands out the most to me in these movies.

James, I just gotta say...Wow. A 21 minute review with hardly any jump cuts is totally unheard of nowadays. Seriously, you killed it man, great work.

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Rocky III at the end when they fight ... “ding ding” ... a scene I never forget

James is such a compassionate and humble individual. I could hear him talk all day about the things he loves.

Rocky III is my favorite Rocky sequel. It shows how your worst enemy becomes your best friend, and I love it when Apollo becomes likable in this sequel he believed in Rocky could defeat Clubber Lang.

Rocky doesn't block punches. He uses his face to wear out his opponents, and then destroys them.

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Rocky IV isn't the best, but it's damn sure my favorite. love the over the top corniness of 80s and early 90s movies like that. Even like the montage scenes which are terrible lol.

Rocky V was not that bad as people say. Debate me.

Stallone was robbed at the Oscars for his supporting role in 'Creed'. Here is a man who wrote the character over 40 years ago, played it in seven film, directed a huge portion of it, and created a modern day inspirational hero, something that is super rare in Hollywood, and yet for his great performance in 'Creed' he was denied getting a Oscar for Rocky the character. The irony is it kinda plays out exactly like the real situation of Rocky 1 where he did not win the fight but became the peoples winner.

My favourite part of the Rocky films is in Rocky 4 during the montage when Rocky gets to the top of mountain and yells 'LEGOOOOOO' Man, he must really miss his Lego back home.

III and IV were the best for me. They were the definitive classics, sort of like comic book mythical atmosphere.

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Humbleness is the perfect word to describe the original Rocky. It's amazing how Rocky was able to transcend boxing fandom. Rocky is the movie for the average Joe. The underdog. I loved seeing Stallone in Creed. Something about that generation of actors that is just immediately charismatic. Maybe it's the wear on their faces. You can see a glimpse of their life just by looking at them.

What about Ricky 1? :-D

The reason Rocky won an Oscar and the others didn't is simple. Rocky was a love story about two misfits finding each other. The others were fighting movies.

James is such a great person, I've been a fan of his work since 2007

Great review James! I love the fact that this channel doesn't need the Angry Video Game Nerd, To survive. It's still got amazing content to keep it going. Good job guys 👌

I remember when I was 13 in English class, and we had to write an essay on a film. I chose Rocky 4. For some reason, I insisted on reading my paper to the class. None of the kids cared, but I remember my teacher Mrs Bell being really kind about it

in Rocky 2 Apollo had 2 kids so where are they in creed

I saw rocky Balboa in theaters I nearly cried when he visited his wife's grave

Rocky V might have been pants, but that line "I didn't hear no bell" is brilliant

I always found it cool in Rocky IV where during the montage he grows a beard.

Thanks for putting together such a nice retrospective on the Rocky series. You've inspired me to see the films again. It's been a couple of decades for some, but that's part of the fun.

1:38-1:44.; You can literally tell that as the 'Rocky' series went on, Sylvester Stallone got older--yet, he had an amazing physique & was in amazing shape in all of them.

In the Creed part Bellew's character is being Tony Bellew , how he acts in the movie is practically how he acts in the ring and promoting fights.

Rocky: THE only man who ended the Cold War, single-handedly.

"I must break you..."

"It's absurd how many hits he takes to the face without blocking and still wins somehow" Summary of Tony Bellew's (The antagonist in the recent Creed movie) real life boxing career

I don't even like sports movies, and yet the Rocky franchise is one of my favorites. Excellent films that go beyond boxing.

The plot to Rocky 4, where you explained he comes out of retirement to exact revenge, i personally like to call that the JCVD plot, or Jean Claude Van Dam plot, seeing as in the 80's, that kind of thing ruled the movie scenes back then, especially in van dam movies. So they were all cashing in on that hype of the time.

Can't believe we just lost Carl Weathers. RIP legend.

Man, i just love Jame's movie reviews. He needs to do more like this!

Rocky IV Rocky IV Rocky IV Rocky IV Rocky IV Rocky IV Rocky VII Adrian's revenge

I always considered Rocky 1 and Rocky 2 as one long movie. I always watch them back-to-back. They're the best out of the series.

I used to have a huge crush on adrian as a young man

This video made me cry. I love the Rocky series so much.

"Creed is angry about losing the last fight." You misspoke--he's angry he got the snot beat out of him, even though he technically won.

Since this is the 40th anniversary of Rocky, will James Rolfe have all six Rocky films plus Creed and Grudge Match playing on TVs in his house at the same time? Just like with the AVGN Rocky Master System review?

James your commentary is always concise and worth a listen, makes a twenty minute vid a breeze to get through.

Fun Fact: Clubber Lang is the only Boxer in the Rocky series that knocked out Rocky Balboa. Apollo and the „Villain“ in Rocky Balboa won via decision, so that doesn‘t count.

For some reason, I found this video motivational. I think it'd be interesting if Mike released a video talking about life and all its good times and bad times.

4:57 Didn't Creed win the fight in Rocky 1?

Lol. He's a wrecking machine! And he's hungry: hell, you aint been hungry since you won that belt.

I still miss running up the stairs to his statue; we used to do that as kids. I took my daughter back there after she was born hoping to do the same, then I saw they moved it to the bottom, but now I hear it's completely removed from the area.

Personally Rocky Balboa is my number 1, which is crazy really because no one expected this to be any good including myself but it totally was.

40 years, holy fuckin shit, this movie series is more than double my age

Wait a minute... I've always liked Rocky 5. I've even watched it multiple times over the past 30 years and I still like it.

This is possibly the best movie review I've ever seen. I'd almost go as far as to say it's flawless. It's amazing how James is capable of being so coherent and saying all the things I'd want to say about these movies. One of the best of our time.

I actually like Rocky V. I bought it on VHS with my own money when I was younger and the one I watched the most. Eventually I bought Rocky lV and watched that one many times. I didn't watch Rocky 1,2, or 3 until I was in high school. Of course V is not the best, but I still love it because it's part of my childhood.

One of the best movies of all time.

It was really fun hearing James talk about something other than horror movies. I love the Rocky movies, and I agree wholeheartedly with James in this video.

8:08 James: ...there's something about it that I find... James' Brain: don'tsaygaydon'tsaygaydon'tsaygay... James: ...heartwarming... James' Brain: ...and the bullet has been dodged.

Rocky V: What were they thinking?!

I haven't seen "Creed" (2015), but I'm looking forward to. 6: Rocky IV (1985) 5: Rocky III (1982) 4: Rocky V (1990) 3: Rocky II (1979) 2: Rocky Balboa (2006) 1: Rocky (1976) P. S.: You should make an episode of Rocky (2002) for the Xbox or PS2! And perhaps include Rocky Legends (2004) and Rocky Balboa: The Videogame (2006)!

Honestly whenever I hear the story of Rocky I just immediately feel like I'm going to cry, The Rocky series is easily the most motivating franchise in movie history, It's not just about a Boxer but the values of life and death there's so many moral dilemma in the film. I loved in Rocky 3 just seeing how Lang character tore Rocky up so bad that Rocky didn't believe in himself anymore, he actually felt afraid but in the words of Adrian "There's nothing wrong with being afraid" Also that training scene in Rocky IV just the way Rocky is using his normal surroundings to help him get better while Drago used machine made equipment was great as well as the whole thing about nations being together. The Rocky series I can say is the one series where ALL the films are good.

I was looking for it so long and i hoped that there might be some precise reviews of the whole franchise - and James, damnit - you did it! Thank you very much!

Been watching your videos since I was a kid in primary school. I remember learning your theme song on guitar, was really neat. I gotta say your recent videos are a long time coming. VERY refreshing, and that's coming from a 2006 viewer. Well, might have been a bit later than that but 10 years is a long time so I really don't remember

what about rocky 7 adrian's revenge?

I have the best memories with this franchise, watched them all with my grandpa last summer definitely a memory I’ll cherish forever

I grew up in that neighborhood, the Kensington section of Philly and I hung on Rocky's block, right out front of 1818 Tusculum street. My friend Still lives across the street from his house. And I was born in the Hospital right around the corner and baptized in the church in the movie. So needless to say that these movies hold a Very Special place in my heart as well as a lot of my friends and family. Thanks again for making another Awesome Video Review.

love you James, since 08 when I started with the monster madness and avgn all I can do is work a steady job and start a rocky relationship now you inspired me to get married and still make the horror/western film than is my dream thank you Mr. Rolfe I will keep going till I can make dead in the west. on a film hopefully I can meet you and since we are both Sergio Leone fans maybe you could give me some tips.

Grudge Match is very underrated.

Rocky is by far the best in the series, it as an almost innocent charm and grittiness to it, that is so endearing and inspiring. He's an underdog not only in the ring but in life itself, struggling with loneliness, and without real direction to his unfilled life.. It's a love story that packs a real punch, it as real heart and soul at its core,....the coming together of two lost souls, finding happiness and a real meaning to their lives....classic

Thanks James!! I forgot how surprisingly decent "rocky balboa" was. I appreciate your insights into a franchise you care so deeply about.

Rocky 1 is the best fighting drama of all time :o

I love James rolfes movie reviews. great to listen to at work, and keeps me up to do my job. James, thank you for doing this and great job on the reviews!

I try so many other channels for these types of videos and just bleurghh James videos always so on point and watchable for all things cinema and games.

"I must break you!" Although 5 is garbage, I always loved: "You knocked him down, why don't you try knocking me down." The street fight scene was easily the best scene of the movie.

Always a joy listening to your movie analysis James. Really professional work carried out with sincere respect. Keep them coming! We are starting to miss you : )

Anyone remember how poor Stallone was when he wrote the script for this?

When I was 4, I came home from a Mother's Day dinner with my family just in time for my Dad to turn in HBO just as the end of Rocky 3 was on. To this day, I get teased by childhood friends for crying because Mr. T lost.

I'll always love the Rocky franchise. I've always loved it because every film moved me and because it gave my city a little shine. I love it even more now that it's a franchise that got started on my birthday.

It's a tiny unrelevant thing, but I like how well you pointed at the titles in the final ranking. I mean the name appears right where you put your hand! I know it's no big deal, but I like details.

Man I wanna watch grudge match now! That totally passed me by!

If he dies he dies best line in Rocky

My mom saw Rocky (original) in the theater 23 times! It was absolutely GREAT movie. Movie was about a guy who believes he was born a nothing & was going to die a nothing, but fate changed everything. A nothing took an opportunity, that was meant as a joke by the champ, & went out to earn RESPECT: SELF-RESPECT. One of the GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME. 1, 2 & Balboa are my favs. The speech in Balboa about how hard life is, is truly AWESOME because it's so true!

I've always loved Rocky IV

Creed caught me off guard as well it was a great film.

Unpopular opinion, but I actually consider Rocky 5 my favourite Rocky film because of the conflict Rocky has between his son and Tommy.

Great review! I totally agree with your final rankings of the films. Thanks for throwing "Grudge Match" in there as well. I enjoyed that film just as much as the "Rocky" series.

i remember 10 years ago when James was pumped for rocky balboa. 10 FUCKEN YEARS AGO!!!

Chuck Wepner is real Rocky , he almost went fifteen rounds with world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a 1975 title fight. Rocky vs Hulk Hogan It was inspired by the fight Chuck Wepner vs Andre The Giant in 1976

Of all the reviewers, this guy is my favorite. He offers an honest opinion while acknowledging it may not adhere to the status quo. and he keeps a cool head. even his review of Jeckyl and Hyde was tame compared to my friend when he played it. I never heard so many swear words and i didn't realize the durability of a TV screen when hit by an NES controller....many times. Awesome content. May your blades never dull

I love each one in their own way. I like the way James describes the series. "Firm and definitive" are the perfect adjectives to use. That's what i've always liked about them. Each one is a movie of its own and doesn't leave you wondering about whats gonna happen next. Its not easy to make a series in that way and keep people interested in seeing the next one.

Also. the hulk Hogan scene is to make a point that he's just doing things for show and taking fighting less seriously now

I like how James isn't a movie snob and can appreciate the good in movies

"Get up you SOB.... cause Mickey loves ya!"

5:35-5:54.; Keep in mind that 'Rocky 2' was also made during the late-1970's & was released in 1979.

Rocky Creed Rocky 4 Rocky 2 Rocky Balboa Rocky 3 Rocky 5

One of my favorite movie series

excellent review. My life has been one long montage lately so the timing on this was perfect.

Please do more movie reviews. You really do a great job at it James!