Rocky V has its moments, as well as one of the best lines in the entire Rocky series, but it was overall a major drop-off.
IV is fun as heck, but it has the sheen and glitz of the mid 80's, which was a stark contrast to the first three.
The original Rocky is still one of the best films ever. Just a perfect film in every way.
Agree Completely
Part 1 definitely deserves all the praise it gets for best picture of the year. It’s a movie that anyone can enjoy, regardless of if they are a sports fan or not. The drama and love story of part 1 I believe is the main selling point and makes it a must watch for everyone.
Part 2 is the perfect follow up of part 1 and doesn’t get the credit it deserves. It still follows the Rocky formula perfectly and you still can’t help but cheer for the loveable Rocky Balboa. It still sets up Rocky as the loveable loser and him winning in the end is just the perfect ending.
Part 3 is where the series becomes a bit of the times. The Rocky character changes a little bit; he appears more cognizant of his success and represents himself a lot better. Rocky isn’t the street fighter and dunce that everyone fell in love with, but a successful champion fighter that is far removed from where he begun. Still an outstanding movie with the film debut of Hulk Hogan and Mr T. Definitely not a contender of movie of the year but still an awesome 80s movie.
Rocky 4- As I mentioned above, my favourite of the Rocky movies. As Adami mentioned and I confirmed, the Lamborghini scene in part 4 is one of the best scenes in 80s movies history.
Rocky 5- As Adami mentioned and I’ll reiterate, never happened.
Rocky 6 (Rocky Balboa)- A much better ending to the series than part 5 lol