Amazon MGM has a new feature opening in theaters, I Play Rocky, that details Sylvester Stallone's difficulties in getting the movie made, as well as, how risky the whole endeavor became. Everything about Rocky feels like an authentic underdog story– from how it was made, to its financial success, to how it eventually won Best Picture in a highly competitive field. It's impossible to fathom a studio taking a chance on a movie today. When the film made its debut at TIFF, I wrote about how its an easy recommend for fans of Rocky.
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Evan and I decided to take it one step further and really delve into the Rocky films for the It's the Pictures podcast, which you can find here. That made me eager to rewatch the original film since its been a moment and I found myself reflecting on the film differently. Below I've shared five truths to think about while you revisit Rocky on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
