I Play Rocky (2026)

Whoever thought that a “making of” movie would turn out better than the picture whose production it was chronicling? Well, maybe this isn’t a bona fide “making of” film in the strictest sense of the term, but the intent is essentially the same. Director Peter Farrelly’s latest outing offers a fact-based interpretation of the behind-the-scenes story of the filming of “Rocky” (1976), the shoestring budget saga of an underdog boxer who follows his instincts and goes for broke in seeking a shot at the big time. The box office sensation captured 10 Oscar…

The way the lead imitates the way Stallone speaks sounds fake and corny but otherwise this is an absolutely great movie. As in most things that have unexpectedly great outcomes l, Rocky came from a combination of many licky circumstances and people pouring absolutely everything they have got into doing a great work. I loke Rocky even more now.