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Rocky
(Special
Edition)
(MGM Home Entertainment)
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| DVD
Release Date:
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April
24, 2001
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Length:
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119 mins.
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| Rated:
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PG
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Widescreen (1.85:1)
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Languages:
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English, French, Spanish
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| Subtitles:
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English, Spanish
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Commentary, Stallone Interview,
Behind-the-Scenes Featurette, Narrated Tribute Montages,
Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots, Collectible Booklet
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In some ways, it's hard to believe this
movie ever became as successful as it did. Without much boxing action
and a touch on the gritty side, there really wasn't much at which to
look. But that probably worked in it's favor, allowing everyone to
focus on the characters and root for the underdog. Also playing a huge
part in this movie's triumph was the conclusion. In any other form, it
certainly would not have been as satisfactory, and perhaps not even
acceptable. I'd even say it pushed the film past mediocrity despite a
wonderful montage in the middle. Rest assured, this film was and
always will be, an absolute champion.
Unfortunately, there were only a few extras on this disc. These
included, a twenty-eight minute interview with star Sylvester Stallone
which was fairly good, a dull bit of boxing rehearsal footage, a short
tribute to star Burgess Meredith, an even shorter one to
cinematographer James Crabe, five theatrical trailers (one for each
movie in the series), a teaser trailer, and three TV spots. A
moderately informative commentary was also provided from a group of
people who apparently were not together during recording. They were,
director John G. Avildsen, producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff,
steadicam operator Garrett Brown, and actors Talia Shire, Burt Young
and Carl Weathers.
Visually, this classic looked quite dated with hints of it's low
budget found all over the screen. The movie as a whole however,
remained timeless.
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10/10 |
| The Extras: |
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2/10 |
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| Recommendation: |
One
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