Rocky Balboa Essays

  • Resilience In The Film Rocky Balboa

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    a hit you can give... it's about how many you can take, and still keep moving forward.” (Stallone) Rocky Balboa uses this as motivation in the motion picture Rocky. This film depicts the misconception that many people have about the American dream. The illusion of the American dream is the impulsion that writer and actor, Sylvestor Stallone, had when producing his movie. By this quote, Rocky Balboa enforces the potential and greatness that is still in America even if much of the hope of the American

  • Rocky Balboa Psychology

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    "Rocky" is a 1976 sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Sylvester Stallone (Details, M. M. 2015), who also stars in the lead role. The movie follows Rocky Balboa, a struggling Italian-American boxer working as a debt collector in Philadelphia. His life takes a remarkable turn when he is offered a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the world heavyweight championship against Apollo Creed, the reigning champion. Throughout the film, Rocky undergoes rigorous training, forming a close

  • Rocky Balboa Sparknotes

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    movie Rocky, the main character displays a crucial part of what makes up America today. The main character, Rocky Balboa, shows the identity of having an American dream and he chases it by working hard and making a name for himself.

  • Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa

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    Rocky Balboa, notable boxer portrayed by beloved actor Sylvester Stallone in the highly regarded Rocky movie series, has served as an icon of the city of Philadelphia for nearly the last half-century. Commonly recognized for his distinct vocal pattern, among other attributes, Stallone utilizes this ability in order to establish an aroma of potency throughout the movie. A critical trait of his character is his headstrong attitude towards the reception of advice from his peers. In the event that he

  • Character Analysis Of Rocky Balboa

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    Analysis of Rocky Balboa In that part, brief information about the Rocky Balboa will be mentioned to help you to access life history of Rocky Balboa who is the main character of the Rocky film series. Rocky Balboa who was born in 1945 at Philadelphia, he grew up in the Italian family and he do not have any brother or sister. Moreover, he lost his family too early and he did not finish his school due to he lived in a poor family. Therefore, he wanted to find a women who really loves the rocky and he dreamed

  • Character Analysis: Rocky Balboa

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    I learned from Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa is one the amazing character in fiction world. It’s one my idol that I follow through my life. It’s a story of a rookie boxer who got one in a million shot to fight with Heavy-weight Champion and beat him with his sheer power of will to survive. Rocky reflects the struggle of a common man or women who clear all hurdle in there way and achieved their goals. Rocky itself is a perfect metaphor for a person who beat all the odds and achieve success in there career

  • The Great Depression In The Film, Cinderella Man

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    demeaning for you to do, because you may not find work again. James J. Braddock, who is the main character in Cinderella Man, knows the struggle of the Great Depression, and how he did not take any chance for granted. A similar film, Rocky, which shows Rocky Balboa as an underperforming boxer, who gets his one shot at fame and does not squander it. The purpose of these two films were to show social class disparity. Through hard work and a bit of fortune, anyone can make it in the United States, as

  • Essay Comparing Frankenstein And Rocky Balboa

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    The community all supported George when he needed to see his worth. The community was what helped him get through the idea that he was worthless. Just as George Bailey needed the support from others to help him find his worth, Rocky needed just the same. Rocky Balboa,

  • The Portrayal Of Nationalism In Rocky IV And Miracle

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    history provided an excellent backdrop, for major sporting events to take place, fictional or not. This allowed for two separate nations to be pinned against one another for supremacy, without people losing their lives on a battlefield. Movies such as Rocky IV and Miracle, both capture a sense of nationalism in America, during a time of hardship and conflict between the USSR and the United States. The directors of both films main goal is to capture national pride through the performances of the main

  • Rocky And Creed Comparison

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    Both Rocky and its successor Creed are stories about an underdog boxer getting a match at a championship bout, and although they are made by different directors (John G. Avildsen and Ryan Coogler respectively) they share many similarities, much of them due to the fact that Creed was meant to be a successor or spin off about Adonis Creed, whose father was the legendary Apollo Creed, Rocky’s first major opponent and soon after longtime friend. I am going to compare the difference between characters

  • Masculinity In The Film Creed And The Original Rocky Film

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    The Rocky franchise has had an enduring effect on not only boxing films, but the movie industry in general, as shown in Creed. The film Creed follows the theatrical blueprint outlined in the legacy Rocky franchise, with its combination of emotional depth and intense, realistic boxing scenes. As in any good sports movie, the main character is an underdog facing personal challenges that can only be overcome through hard-work and dedication. Both Creed and the original Rocky films explore the themes

  • Rocky IV: Hardships Of The Cold War

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    Rocky IV was produced in the year of 1985 and directed by Sylvester Stallone, who also plays the main character, Rocky Balboa, along with Dolph Lundgren and Carl Weathers. This film is much more than a victory for the American champion, Rocky Balboa, as it highlights the hardships of the Cold War. The film focuses on then tensions of the Cold War in the shadows of Ivan Creed and Rocky Balboa, but more importantly, it focuses on the hidden message that despite the two countries friction, change is

  • Classic Underdog Movies: Adonis Johnson's Stereotypes

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    fight because another kid talks about his mother. Eventually, he finds out his father is Apollo Creed, a famous fighter who fought Rocky Balboa and died because of it. By this point, he is conflicted about how he feels about his father because he was an embarrassment born from his father’s infidelity. Nevertheless, he continues to box like Apollo, finds Rocky Balboa and convinces him to train him. Initially, he was resistant but did it anyway since he was persistent. After a while, he has his

  • Greed Film Analysis

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    Too many times blockbuster films forget the struggle behind reaching your dreams. “Creed” directed by Ryan Coogler highlights significant themes such as family relationships, discipline, determination, courage and dedication; making us root for the underdog. Before the main character Adonis becomes a household name, he’s bounced around juvenile detention centres and fights a mountain of self-doubt. While that may not exactly mirror many of our lives, it does showcase a realistic and imperfect lead

  • Apollo Creed Character Traits

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    Matthew Rutherford COM 255 Prof Benkin Final Draft 2 Apollo Creed is a prominent character in the Rocky film franchise. He is a professional boxer and former world heavyweight champion who becomes Rocky Balboa's rival and friend. Apollo is known for his flashy personality, flamboyant style, and showmanship inside and outside of the ring. Apollo is confident, ambitious, and driven. He is determined to be the best in his field and is willing to take on any opponent to prove himself. He is also a proud

  • Underdog Hero In Movies

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    of struggle and works their way to the top. The outcome of the underdog is usually overlooked in the beginning of the story and slowly developed into something major. One film that shows an extraordinary example of the underdog hero is Rocky, with Rocky Balboa playing the part of this

  • Rocky 1976 Essay Questions

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    Rocky 1976 The ordinary world would be when Rocky is at a pet store, he talks to Adrian a girl who he really likes. He wants to go out with her, but Adrian is too shy to go out with Rocky. We understand that he works a loan shark man, he is the debt collector he is told to break people’s bones. He goes to the pet store everyday to talk to Adrian to get to know her more. The call to adventure would be when Apollo a famous fighter wants to fight Rocky for a big publisticy improvement for him. Rocky

  • Why Do Underdogs Take The Title Essay

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    Round 15: Rocky has two swollen eyes, a broken nose, and is bleeding all over. Apollo Creed is bruised around his face and bleeding. Both are very tired. Rocky can’t see, he is knocked down for six seconds. Mickey cuts his eye to reduce the swelling and Rocky goes back into the ring. Rocky gives every punch all that he’s got right into the right rib cage of Apollo Creed. He throws ten hard, fast, accurate punches, then the bell rings and Rocky is declared the winner. The original Rocky film ends

  • Story Analysis: Amigo Brothers By Piri Thomas

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    (Antonio and Felix) In the story (Amigo Brothers) the author Piri Thomas tells us a story about two friends that both box and they are so similar that they are different. The conflict is that the two friends Antonio and Felix have to box each other for the lightweight champion title. Imagine having to fight your friend for a sport and hurt them! The thing is that Antonio and Felix both want to win the championships, but they each have different boxing ways and personalities. Also they

  • James Barddock: A True Story

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    TITLE AND AUTHOR: This is a true story. James Barddock is famous boxer who knows Cindrella Man. This story tells about James Barddock 's real life and their families difficulties ,and this is filmed by Ron Howard.Cindrella Man 's stars are Russel Crowe and Renee Zewelleger.Marc Cerasini write this book from the movie. Cliff Hollingsworth writes this book .In 1994 he spoke James J.Braddock 's son ,so far everyone forget James J.Braddock and he decided to write famous boxer life. SUMMARY: James