Rocky V
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings
- Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire
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- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Genre(s): Drama, Sport
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Positive: 8 out of 15
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Mixed: 4 out of 15
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Negative: 3 out of 15
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I didn't think there was a drop left in this formula, but Sylvester Stallone has reached down, gone into the well, pulled himself up from the mat and found the strength within to come back with one last Rocky movie that's better than all the other sequels and almost as good as the original. [16 Nov 1990, p.E1]
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75What is undeniably good about Rocky V is that our working-class hero returns to the grimy neighborhood from which he sprang. Seeing a more slender, "street" Rocky is a refreshing change of pace from the muscle-bound champ of Parts 3 and 4. [16 Nov 1990, p.C]
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60Bemused out of the ring and brutal in it, Rocky has always been an uncomfortable hero, and it says something for Stallone's skill as a writer that he's been able to keep him going this long. Given the restrictions of the formula, Rocky V is a fitting — even graceful — way to finally hang up the gloves.
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38By now, Rocky of the drooping eyes and damaged brain has turned guru, emphasizing heart, soul and family ties when the evil promoter starts goading him and playing mind games with his protege. Stallone, said to be following Arnold Schwarzenegger into comedy, is starting earlier than anyone realized. [16 Nov 1990, p.78]
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Positive: 4 out of 7
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Mixed: 0 out of 7
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Negative: 3 out of 7
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JimmyP.10Great performance by all the cast, along with a good storyline. Why doesn't Metacritic review the other Rocky films?
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GregS6It's the last 20 minutes that if finally kicks off.
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BenjaminB.2
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