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Who is better Rocky or Apollo Creed?
Apollo barely lost against Rocky in Rocky II, and without their fight from the original Rocky, the match would have never happened anyway, giving Rocky a slight advantage. After their two professional bouts, Apollo training Rocky prior to his death proves that he was the best fighter.
Did Rocky beat creed?
Plot. On New Year’s Day in 1976, world heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed has successfully defended his title in a split decision against challenger Rocky Balboa.
How much did Rocky 5 make?
120 million USD
Rocky V/Box office
Is rocky 3 the best Rocky movie?
Rocky III is the lighter side of the franchise, and while it has none of the gravitas of the original, it’s an enjoyable movie that has just enough camp to be fun without veering into an outright guilty pleasure like Rocky IV. Rocky, like Stallone by this point, has no problem with fame or being a spokesman.
Why is rocky 5 considered a bad movie?
Even though Rocky does realize the error of his ways and ends the film by taking Rocky Jr. up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, Rocky V is simply a bad film and a limp ending to the saga of Rocky Balboa – something not just the fans but Stallone himself felt keenly.
Why is Rocky V a hypocritical film?
Once you get arrogant in a Rocky movie, you’re going to lose. Which makes Rocky V a hypocritical film because Rocky overcomes brain damage to defeat Gunn in a street fight. It’s a climax that goes against everything the Rocky movies had established, and it’s a clumsy finish to the story.
How many Rocky movies are there in total?
With Creed II, the Rocky franchise now spans 8 films in 42 years. We rank the entire saga to determine which film goes the distance as the best. Here’s a complete ranking of all the Rocky (and Creed) films.