I enjoyed the original Rocky movie and also the sequels Rocky 3, 4 and Rocky Balboa. Now there is talk about Sylvester Stallone making yet another Rocky movie.
Rocky Balboa seemed to wrap things up well for the aging boxer. Rocky Balboa gave a good showing in the ring, but youth finally overcame Rocky’s raw power and he lost the match in a split decision, reminiscent of the original Rocky movie. In reaching that final bout, Rocky re-established his relationship with his son and may have even found a new love interest.
Everything wrapped up nicely. Yet Stallone thinks there is more water in the well. Why? What purpose will be served? Rocky Balboa brought closure to any loose ends in the Rocky story. Does Rocky have to die like Apollo Creed in Rocky 4 before the sequels end? It seems more of a way to make a lot of money.
While I have enjoyed more of the Rocky movies than not, I think it’s time for Rocky to enjoy his retirement. Besides, if Rocky goes back into the ring, the battering he will get there will be a slap on the cheek compared to what critics will say about a 60+ year old man thinking he could last in the ring.
Maybe Stallone’s brain is as rattled as Rocky’s.
