StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

krolewskimichael This installment of Rocky slightly recaptures the inspiration and spirit of the originals, but seems to be missing something. It wasn't long enough and had too many montages to lengthen it out. I must say that the montage of Rocky driving his Ferrari thinking about his now deceased friend brought more emotional impact to the film. The scene of the American boxing commission refusing to sanction Rocky's fight with Drago should of been included in the original because it clears up the confusion as to why the title was not on the line. Great music although I miss Bill Conti's score from the previous films. Solid performances from everbody including Bridgette Nielson as she's basically Drago's wife and spokesperson. Dolph Lundgren didn't have to do too much except look intimidating and destroy people. The Russian spectators suddenly cheering for Rocky half way through the fight? Give me a break. Entertaining but a little far fetched

emilyroseirvine I'd like to consider this film the black sheep of the Rocky series. Our rags to riches streetwise boxer is now surrounded by all the luxuries life has to offer while still holding on strong to the world title, and has now turned his once greatest foe, Apollo Creed, to his greatest friend. However, Apollo is keen to restore his name when the Soviet Union enters the boxing scene, presenting the 6'5" punching machine; Ivan Drago. In the ring Drago unleashes a killer punch on Creed, demonising the remorseless Russian. Rocky is left distressed by the sudden death and vows to fight Drago in Moscow to not just avenge Creed, but also to put a stop to this soviet scheme. In traditional Rocky fashion, he wins.The politics in this film reflect the time and send a clear message: America Good, Russia Bad. There are many details that make this film unconvincing, but the main point, in simple terms, is that Rocky is fighting a man who is funded by the government to destroy Americans. His opponent has no personality. He is a robot. Rocky has also lost his likable characteristics in his wealth and vanity. Say what you will about Rocky V, but Rocky is best when he returns to his roots.This film lacks the motivational kick that the other Rocky films have. All the other Rocky films I have finished in one sitting, but this one had to be stretched out over the course of three days. Sometimes I asked myself if I really needed to watch it until the end because I knew he was going to win anyway, but as a Rocky fanatic I felt the need to consume all the media I could find in the fear that I'd miss a slight detail affecting the rest of the series. The only thing you need to know is that Apollo is now dead. If you don't particularly care for the Rocky series, give this a skip. If you're a Rocky fan you have a 50/50 chance of liking this film. The film deserved an extra star because it still has the mildly well-choreographed fight scenes and entertaining training montage, but nothing that stands out compared to the others. Sly, we know commies are bad. We didn't need a Rocky film about it.

Richard Dominguez My Favorite Of The 6 Rocky Movies ... When This Movie First Came Out Everyone Knew Without Watching The Movie That Rocky Wins ... I Couldn't Understand Why They Would Give Away The Ending Like That ... Then When I Saw The Movie I Understood That They Had Given Nothing Away ... That This Movie Is So Much More Than About A Boxing Match ... I Can't Go Into Every Nuance Of Things I Love About This Movie, There Are Simply Way Too Many Things To List ... Suffice It To Say That Rocky IV Is An Emotional Ride Through A Universe Of Feelings ... Well Written And Executed I Would Have Thought It Was A Best Selling Novel ... From Apollo's Insistence That When "This 'Is Over" Rocky Would Understand To Rocky's Son Repeating Back Into The Television "I Love You" In My Opinion The Best Written Rocky Of All ... The Acting Was Great If Not Oscar Worthy But With The "Heart" That This Movie Carries (As Far As I Am Concerned) The Academy Can Keep It's Award ... There's Just So Much I Want To Say About This Movie

zkonedog In the pantheon of Rocky films, this fourth installment has received both high praise and much malignment. It seems as if you either love it or hate it, with no middle ground. To me, this film not only succeeds, but succeeds on two different levels: Cold War analogy, and present-day boxing environment.For a basic plot summary, "Rocky IV" sees former champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) trying to make a comeback against the freakishly large Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). When Creed fails in the attempt to win the East-West battle, the task falls to Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone).The first level this film succeeds on is the Cold War analogy. This theme obviously played much better in 1985, but it still resonates to this day. It works because, on only one occasion (in Rocky's final speech), does it descend into sappiness. Otherwise, it tries not to make too much of a political statement.However, if you don't buy into the Cold War angle, this movie still holds up well as a mirror of the current boxing culture. With the Klitschko brothers ruling the heavyweight division with their powerful blows that mask their glass chins (just like Drago), they have booted any American challengers from the top spots. This is probably just a lucky coincidence on director Stallone's part, but perhaps he can be given some credit for a bit of foresight.Overall, this is a film that CAN be enjoyed, despite the objections of many. It takes a bit more suspension of reality than its predecessors to enjoy, but if you can buy in to the drama and spectacle, you will be cheering when the credits roll.