***1/2 StarsI found myself wondering why in the world Sylvester Stallone wanted to make the sixth installment of the Rocky saga after the fifth one failed so miserably. When entering the theater, I prayed to the heavens above for this film to work. The almighty delivered, and I am not shamed to say that this is one of the best films of the year.
Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is back and it's the best Rocky movie since the original Oscar winner in 1976. Stallone gives us a fresh reminder and recap of the first films so you know exactly what Rocky is going through. Adrienne is dead, his son is ignoring him, and Pauly is as nabby as ever. When a computer simulated boxing match declares Rocky Balboa the victory over current champion Mason, Rocky's spirit is reborn. Due to a large exposure of the virtual fight, Rocky is forced into a large HBO exhibition match. The path to this fight is passionate and heartwarming.
In a year where war controls us, people are divided, and the world seems to be falling apart, this is the necessary feel good movie of the year. It reminds us why we love underdog stories and Stallone redeems himself by turning in a passionate and subdued performance. It's a reason why we go to the movies in the first place.
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