Wordiezett So much average

SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

Dotsthavesp I wanted to but couldn't!

MusicChat It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

elopergolo This is one of the better Rocky movies and has a great soundtrack an awesome villain and the acting is better this movie has a really good story as well and you really care but the characters at this point Rocky III is a great movie and watch it today! this is one of the better Rocky movies has a great soundtrack an awesome villain and the acting is better this movie has a really good story as well and you really care but the characters at this point Rocky III is a great movie and watch it today

gridoon2018 If awards were given for entertaining surface and not artistic depth, then surely Mr.T would win many for his awesomely over-the-top performance here ("Don't turn your back on me, sucka!"). And his punches (especially in the first match) look like they have the force of one ton each. Stallone's script is thoroughly predictable and by-the-numbers, but his direction is energized and he keeps the film going at a relentless pace. In some ways, from Hulk Hogan in a redundant but fun sequence to the all-time-classic "Eye Of The Tiger", "Rocky III" is one of the quintessential 1980s films. And the slow-motion bouncing and hugging at the beach between Stallone and Weathers belongs in the annals of camp! **1/2 out of 4.

zkonedog After conquering Apollo Creed and winning the title in the previous film, in this installment Rocky Balboa must face his toughest opponent yet...himself.For a basic plot summary, "Rocky III" continues the inspiring story of pugilist Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). After defending his title numerous times against hand-picked opponents, Rocky seems to have lost that "eye of the tiger" he had in the two Creed fights. At the same time, #1 contender Clubber Lang (Mr. T) is hungry for a shot at the strap (training vigorously while Rocky films commercials). This causes dissension in the Balboa ranks, with trainer Mickey (Burgess Meredith) and wife Adrian (Talia Shire) trying to protect Rocky for different reasons.The redeeming portion of this screenplay is the continued character growth of Rocky. For whatever reason (as Sly Stallone had proved himself completely incompetent as a director up to that point), Sly just "gets" Rocky and knows how to smartly advance the character.The problem is that whereas the first two Rocky films use the fight scenes to cap off the drama, this time the drama is few and far between due to the bloated ring time. Nearly half the movie is spent "in the ring", and considering the fakey fight scenes, that is not a good thing. Likely because Rocky II was roundly criticized for being too slow to develop, this time the action is fast and furious, though not to the benefit of the overall experience.Another thing that hurts this series is the terrible casting decisions that is Mr. T. He turns in easily the worst performance of the entire six-film series, and this includes a movie starring Dolph Lundgren. He has no sense of choreography in the boxing scenes, and only issues a series of grunts in the acting department.Thus, while "Rocky III" does enough things right to be watchable, it also does enough tings wrong for me to consider it the worst of the entire franchise.

feakes Rocky III is a sleek shiny plastic cover. but that's a Good thing. it serves to prove a point. And that point is from the time Rocky became the Champion. his life turned from being about the streets. And being about one of the people to being a celebrity . Rocky hasn't sold out. He was swept up by all the fame and all the changes fame makes, More money bigger house more people knowing who you are. It feeds the Ego. And Rocky has quietly slipped into this trap, But Rocky is still fighting. Defending the Championship against ten fighters. Rocky has become a icon. the public loves him. Then a shadow looms over the happiness like a thunder cloud at a family picnic. Clubber Lang. Clubber Lang is a hungry fighter. A top ranked contender he demands a shot at the title. But in the meantime he destroys his way to the top. undefeated. and angry he confronts Rocky at a Civic unveiling of a statue honoring Rocky. angry Rocky accepts and Gives Clubber his shot. but Mickey mysteriously walks away. Leaving Rocky hurt and angry. Once they are home he confronts Mickey who tells him the truth. the beating that Apollo gave him should have killed him. Anymore fights of that type would have. So Mickey working behind the scenes found good strong fighters. fighters that would give Rocky a good fight but not devastate him like clubber. Rocky is crushed. Those ten title defenses he believes are fake set ups just to keep the Title Longer. Rocky begs Mickey to train him .Mickey agrees. Rocky trains poorly. clubber Trains Hard and on the day of the fight two things happen that'll impact Rocky forever. The first is during a brawl between both fighters on route to the ring. Mickey suffers a heart attack and dies. And Apollo Creed while being a guest of honor is treated like trash by Clubber. Clubber destroys Rocky, And the Championship becomes Clubber Lang's. Rocky is not only crushed but depressed and angry. Apollo offers him a solution. Let him train Rocky. Beat Lang regain the Title. To do that Rocky must go back to Apollo's roots and to Apollo's trainer Duke. while Apollo and Duke train the body. Adrian trains the mind and spirit. Rocky scared and angry Soon becomes once again Rocky the Warrior and during the rematch not only beats Clubber but destroys him. Rocky has come back. He has now learned the lessons he needed. Never forget where you come from never forget what drives you and never forget the people that love you and support you.Rocky III some say is easily the best Rocky. And Every Rocky does have a point . the first Rocky had him as a club fighter a man no one paid attention to. and a man destined to be forgotten. until he was given a chance.A shot at the big time Rocky had a dream and it was simply to be standing at the end. dreams are worth fighting for. Rocky II was about not forgetting about what's the most important things in life are. while pursuing your dreams. Rocky III it's point is simple. Never forget who you are and never lose yourself in superficial things be honest to yourself at least.Stallone once said that Rocky III was about how fame changed him. and how people had changed around him it was as Stallone said very surreal. Like Alice falling down the Rabbit hole into Wonderland .And he captures that perfectly here. Creating a classic Rocky film that can easily take its place among the best. Someone Says Rocky and chances are you'll think of either the first Rocky but more likely you'll think of Rocky III and for good reason. It's unforgettable. and its a great time at the movies.