Rocky Balboa (2006) - The Best of the Series So Far
When I first hear that they were making Rocky VI, my first thought was, "That's stupid...Rocky V was bad enough" and that was followed by, "I hope Rocky dies so they can't make another one". Of course I was going to see it anyway...just as I'll go see Die Hard 4, Rambo 4, Indiana Jones 4, and Beverly Hills Cop 4...because I grew up watching this shit and you just have to see the sequels. Notice that they're all part 4s? Anyway today I'm just talking about Rocky VI...or "Rocky Balboa" as they decided to title it to make you forget it was a 5th sequel.
Sure, Rocky is a bit older now, but that's what this story is about. It doesn't try to pretend that he never had brain damage...that's obvious. Adrian is dead (that's not a spoiler, it's in the description of the movie), and Rocky is dealing with that and getting old...running his restaurant...trying to bond with his kid who is embarrased that he's "son of Rocky". It's a great story with a really good fight at the end that makes sense as an ending to the series. I'm not going to tell you who wins...don't be stupid. Go see the movie and find out for yourself.

Sure, Rocky is a bit older now, but that's what this story is about. It doesn't try to pretend that he never had brain damage...that's obvious. Adrian is dead (that's not a spoiler, it's in the description of the movie), and Rocky is dealing with that and getting old...running his restaurant...trying to bond with his kid who is embarrased that he's "son of Rocky". It's a great story with a really good fight at the end that makes sense as an ending to the series. I'm not going to tell you who wins...don't be stupid. Go see the movie and find out for yourself.

