Rocky Movies Part II
My discussion on the Rocky films, continued. Spoilers below: Rocky V (1990) Rocky V has a reputation as the nadir of the series. Stallone has said that it is because he created a story that is too depressing and Rocky movies are supposed to be inspiring. The producers have said that the film was scripted for Rocky to die at the end until an 11th hour change which gives the film a mixed tone. I will admit I have a soft spot for it because after all the showiness of Rocky IV it tried to go back to focus on the characters and develop the relationship between Rocky and his son, which had not been don until this point. However despite some interesting ideas the script and the execution of the film is a little sloppy. In the story Rocky pays a huge price for going off to fight Drago in the previous film. Upon returning Rocky learns that he is suffered from brain damage from all head blows he has suff