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Drama

Rocky Balboa

- It ain't over 'til it's over.

His wife is dead and his son hates him, but this old man still has fight in him! When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging Rocky to a nationally televised, 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger, and thirty years his junior.

Release Date : 2006-12-20

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Metro-Goldwyn-MayerColumbia PicturesRevolution StudiosChartoff-Winkler Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Rocky 6Rocky VIRocky VI: Rocky BalboaRocky VI - Rocky Balboa

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Character Name : Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Original Name : Sylvester Stallone

Gender : Male

Burt Young

Character Name : Paulie Pennino

Original Name : Burt Young

Gender : Male

Antonio Tarver

Character Name : Mason 'The Line' Dixon

Original Name : Antonio Tarver

Gender : Male

Geraldine Hughes

Character Name : Marie

Original Name : Geraldine Hughes

Gender : Female

Milo Ventimiglia

Character Name : Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.

Original Name : Milo Ventimiglia

Gender : Male

Tony Burton

Character Name : Tony 'Duke' Evers

Original Name : Tony Burton

Gender : Male

A.J. Benza

Character Name : L.C.

Original Name : A.J. Benza

Gender : Male

James Francis Kelly III

Character Name : Steps

Original Name : James Francis Kelly III

Gender : Male

Lou DiBella

Character Name : Lou DiBella

Original Name : Lou DiBella

Gender : Male

Mike Tyson

Character Name : Mike Tyson

Original Name : Mike Tyson

Gender : Male

Henry G. Sanders

Character Name : Martin

Original Name : Henry G. Sanders

Gender : Male

Pedro Lovell

Character Name : Spider Rico

Original Name : Pedro Lovell

Gender : Male

Ana Gerena

Character Name : Isabel

Original Name : Ana Gerena

Gender : Female

Louis Giansante

Character Name : Bar Thug

Original Name : Louis Giansante

Gender : Male

Maureen Schilling

Character Name : Lucky's Bartender

Original Name : Maureen Schilling

Gender : Male

Lahmard J. Tate

Character Name : X-Cell

Original Name : Lahmard J. Tate

Gender : Male

Woody Paige

Character Name : ESPN Commentator

Original Name : Woody Paige

Gender : Male

Skip Bayless

Character Name : ESPN Commentator

Original Name : Skip Bayless

Gender : Male

Jay Crawford

Character Name : ESPN Commentator

Original Name : Jay Crawford

Gender : Male

Brian Kenny

Character Name : ESPN Host

Original Name : Brian Kenny

Gender : Male

Dana Jacobson

Character Name : ESPN Host

Original Name : Dana Jacobson

Gender : Male

Charles Johnson

Character Name : ESPN Host

Original Name : Charles Johnson

Gender : Male

James Binns

Character Name : Commissioner

Original Name : James Binns

Gender : Male

Johnnie Hobbs Jr.

Character Name : Commissioner

Original Name : Johnnie Hobbs Jr.

Gender : Male

Barney Fitzpatrick

Character Name : Commissioner

Original Name : Barney Fitzpatrick

Gender : Male

Jim Lampley

Character Name : HBO Commentator

Original Name : Jim Lampley

Gender : Male

Larry Merchant

Character Name : HBO Commentator

Original Name : Larry Merchant

Gender : Male

Max Kellerman

Character Name : HBO Commentator

Original Name : Max Kellerman

Gender : Male

LeRoy Neiman

Character Name : LeRoy Neiman

Original Name : LeRoy Neiman

Gender : Male

Bert Sugar

Character Name : Ring Magazine Reporter

Original Name : Bert Sugar

Gender : Male

Bernardo Fernández

Character Name : Boxing Association of America Writer

Original Name : Bernardo Fernández

Gender : Male

Gunnar Peterson

Character Name : Weightlifting Trainer

Original Name : Gunnar Peterson

Gender : Male

Yahya

Character Name : Dixon's Opponent

Original Name : Yahya

Gender : Male

Marc Ratner

Character Name : Weigh-In Official

Original Name : Marc Ratner

Gender : Male

Anthony Lato Jr.

Character Name : Rocky's Inspector

Original Name : Anthony Lato Jr.

Gender : Male

Jack Lazzarado

Character Name : Dixon's Inspector

Original Name : Jack Lazzarado

Gender : Male

Michael Buffer

Character Name : Ring Announcer

Original Name : Michael Buffer

Gender : Male

Joe Cortez

Character Name : Referee

Original Name : Joe Cortez

Gender : Male

Carter Mitchell

Character Name : Shamrock Foreman

Original Name : Carter Mitchell

Gender : Male

Vinod Kumar

Character Name : Ravi

Original Name : Vinod Kumar

Gender : Male

Fran Pultro

Character Name : Father at Restaurant

Original Name : Fran Pultro

Gender : Male

Frank Stallone Jr.

Character Name : Dinner Patron

Original Name : Frank Stallone Jr.

Gender : Male

Jody Giambelluca

Character Name : Dinner Patron

Original Name : Jody Giambelluca

Gender : Male

Tobias Segal

Character Name : Robert's Friend

Original Name : Tobias Segal

Gender : Male

Tim Carr

Character Name : Robert's Friend

Original Name : Tim Carr

Gender : Male

Matt Frack

Character Name : Robert's Friend #3

Original Name : Matt Frack

Gender : Male

Paul Dion Monte

Character Name : Robert's Friend

Original Name : Paul Dion Monte

Gender : Male

Kevin King Templeton

Character Name : Robert's Friend

Original Name : Kevin King Templeton

Gender : Male

Robert Michael Kelly

Character Name : Mr. Tomilson

Original Name : Robert Michael Kelly

Gender : Male

Rick Buchborn

Character Name : Rocky Fan

Original Name : Rick Buchborn

Gender : Male

Nick Baker

Character Name : Irish Pub Bartender

Original Name : Nick Baker

Gender : Male

Don Sherman

Character Name : Andy

Original Name : Don Sherman

Gender : Male

Stu Nahan

Character Name : Computer Fight Commentator (voice)

Original Name : Stu Nahan

Gender : Male

Gary Compton

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Gary Compton

Gender : Male

David Gere

Character Name : Patron at Adrian's (uncredited)

Original Name : David Gere

Gender : Male

Jacob 'Stitch' Duran

Character Name : Stitch (uncredited)

Original Name : Jacob 'Stitch' Duran

Gender : Male

Talia Shire

Character Name : Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

Original Name : Talia Shire

Gender : Female

Burgess Meredith

Character Name : Micky Goldmill (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

Original Name : Burgess Meredith

Gender : Male

Angelyna Martinez-Boyd

Character Name : Angie

Original Name : Angelyna Martinez-Boyd

Gender : Female

Reviews

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The Movie Diorama

@themoviediorama

2021-06-23

Rocky Balboa, much like the titular character, throws tired punches within the constraints of its clichéd boxing ring. Thirty years since Rocky, the underdog from Philadelphia, graciously climbed into the ring and gave Apollo Creed a run for his money. Then a sequel was commissioned. And another one. And another. Until the negligently produced ‘Rocky V’ was released with its disappointing conclusion, leaving fans underwhelmed. Stallone too, discontent with the final product. Thus, the sixth title in the series was conceived, with Stallone starring, writing and directing the feature. Throughout the sequels, many tropes were repeatedly utilised to capitalise on the resounding success of the original instalment, after all it received the Best Picture award of ‘76. The training montage to “Gonna Fly Now”, the awkward conversational exchanges between Rocky and a potential love interest, the old optimistic monologue and Stallone attempting to demonstrate he isn’t just a masterpiece wax work by shedding one tear. All culminating into an emotional boxing match where it doesn’t matter who wins, “it’s about how many hits you can take, and still keep moving forward”. The narrative difference in all these thirty years? Rocky is older now. Fine, that was somewhat harsh. Stallone implements some note-worthy additions to the linear storytelling. The brooding aura of melancholy that envelops Rocky and Philadelphia, struggling to move on from the passing of his wife Adrian. This sorrowful force restraining Balboa to a mere relic within the sport that he fought so viciously in. Guests visiting his restaurant (aptly names “Adrian’s”) to intently listen to his tales, as if a museum piece for all to reminisce. Struggling to retain his symbolic status within boxing. The problem is, Stallone never progresses the plot. In fact, he maintained the narrative to be a simple yet dull nostalgia trip that relied heavily on sentimentality. A wearisome derivative of the original that, unfortunately, felt fatigued in terms of homaging certain plot points. The entire first act was Balboa moping around, despite Adrian passing years ago, embodying remorse. Stallone, as Rocky, nailed the consistency of his character. From the awkward dialogue to his emphatic mannerisms, he constantly reminded us that he is the only actor available to play this legendary cinematic character. Whilst Stallone’s performance was commendable, others not so much. There’s an underlying issue with insufficient chemistry between the actors. Stallone and Hughes, reprising the character of Marie, were decent if undercooked. Stallone and Ventimiglia on the other hand, who portrays his son, had nothing. All dialogue exchanges between them felt forced and lacked emotionality, particularly when Ventimiglia was “supporting” his father outside the ring. Young was passable as Paulie, although acting talent has diminished considerably over the years with his constant shouting. The third act boxing match was filmed concisely, with Stallone taking a distant approach in order to exploit the energy within the room. The corny punching sound effects were removed, with Stallone and Tarver actually throwing real punches. It certainly exhumed realism, if a tad pedestrian. However, Stallone then opted to embed unusual visualised effects within the fight to indicate Rocky’s thought process as he remembers past fights in search for vigour. Far too cheesy and cumbersome, breaking up the flow of the match with unnecessary slow motion. Rocky’s opponent Mason Dixon was severely underdeveloped, lacking strength within his motives as he yearns to be taken seriously as a heavyweight champion. Rocky Balboa will entertain fans of the franchise. It encompasses several vital narrative elements that many have learned to adore. However, for the casual audience who are neither here nor there regarding the series, it’s a drained formulaic story that depends too heavily on paying homage to its predecessors. Ultimately exhausting itself before the penultimate fight commences.

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GenerationofSwine

@GenerationofSwine

2023-01-12

You know this was the story that SHOULD have been told in Rocky V, or at least this is the kind of story that should have been told. Unfortunately it is a story told sans Talia Shire, who along with Burt Young and Carl Weathers are Rocky staples... of course Creed was dead in the timeline, so his absence is excusable... but we all kind of wanted to see Adrian, and wanted another story that developed her especially since they kind of stopped developing her as of Rocky III and relegated her to the sidelines. But, you got to see a typical Rocky story. You got to see Rocky dig in and be inspiring again... and that is why we all love Rocky stories isn't it? Rovky V lacked the inspiration, Rocky Balboa came back with full force and it has continued though Creed, and, hopefully, when I get around to watching it, it will be there in Creed II as well. The magic is that it comes back to the Rocky I and II dynamic, where it's not just about boxing, it's about Rocky and his story. And that is what we all missed in III and IV, and was attempted but failed miserably in V. It felt like an early Rocky film, it felt like both an end and a rebirth of the franchise, and it was a very satisfying film to watch... especially given didn't really pull the punch we were all dreading and hit us full force.

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Wuchak

@Wuchak

2023-03-11

**_Rocky as a has-been and, maybe, still-is_** It has been over 20 years since Rocky’s been in the ring. He runs his Italian restaurant in Philadelphia named after his wife while trying to get closer to his distant son, a corporate lawyer, and reacquainting with Marie (the troublesome girl he escorted home in the first movie). When the surprising opportunity arises to return to the limelight, the fading boxer must discover if he still has his fighting spirit despite his age. "Rocky Balboa” (2006) was the sixth Rocky film, appearing sixteen years after the previous installment. Also known as “Rocky VI,” this is a fine way to end the proper series, although Sylvester Stallone says a seventh film, an epilogue, is being considered (and I hope materializes). To be expected, this one sticks to the tried-and-true Rocky formula, effectively showing where the key characters are at three decades after the original flick, plus introducing a few new faces, including an old canine named Punchy. Sure, it’s predictable, but it’s entertaining as it continues Rocky’s story in his mid-50s. Of course, the successful spin-off series, Creed, brought Rocky back in 2015 and 2018 with a third installment to be released this year. The film runs 1 hour, 42 minutes, and, was shot in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. GRADE: B

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Nathan

@TitanGusang

2023-03-03

Much like the previous two entries, Rocky Balboa has a lot going for it, but is held back in many key areas. The entire process that fuels Rocky to fight again is great. It is incredibly heartbreaking to see Rocky so down in his life, coping with the loss of his wife and his estranged relationship with his son. He is broken and needs an outlet for his pent-up anger and to gain a connection with his past life. This part worked excellently, but the online simulated fight gimmick that sparked the bout was ridiculous. The main villain was very underbaked and generic, causing the final fight to have very limited stakes. The final fight was pretty average as well. I felt as if they tried to replicate an actual boxing match in terms of presentation instead of delivering a true cinematic experience. This led to it being pretty difficult to watch with the bland presentation and terrible editing. I think the addition of Marie was pointless. It was nice to give Rocky a character from his past to fill the void left by Adrian, but the script was written in such a way that it felt more like a pseudo-love story. This was really awkward because Rocky’s true love was Adrian, and his connection to Marie was filmed in a romantic light, which took me out of the film entirely. Not to mention the fact that it was a child that he used to look out for in the first film, which felt kind of predatory. In my opinion, Marie's screen time should have been replaced by his son, giving them more time together to develop and mend their relationship. It would have worked much better. Overall, I think this film has one of the stronger plots since Rocky II, but I can’t help but feel it was wasted. The pacing was extremely slow, and some decisions that were made really limited my enjoyment of the film. I still think it is a decent entry, but one of my least favorites of the franchise. Score: 56% | Verdict: Decent