rz_sain
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The true great inspirational work of the century, ROCKY
Though there are many contenders to the given title like Rushmore or The Lord Of The Rings, ROCKY is the only one we've all seen happen, or rather not happen, to almost each one of us. I call the Rocky movies noble. They incite hope in us. 'Keep going' they say, 'keep going'. I think that the reason for it's greatness is that besides the actual boxing, it has little to do with boxing. It's about the boxer, it's about the guy. So these movies are not about something, they're about someone and they're about all of us. They're about human kindness, compassion, persistence, the longing to be recognized, acknowledged. They're about one man's dream and what he did about it. Now about his great finale, where all things finally come to a close. It's like a walk down memory lane. It's like revisiting your childhood home. It's personal. I, who missed all the movies between 1 and 6, felt deeply saddened by Adrian's loss, and in Rocky's few private moments by her grave, or that scene by the side of his house, I felt his loss too, almost like a loss of my own. This story is one about his final quest to, whatever he may say, do justice to himself by finding out what would otherwise haunt him till the end. I'll explain. Rocky is old now. All those wins from his past are just memories. Can he still do it now? Is he lesser a man than he used to be? So rather than condemning himself into remembering and wondering, he goes out for one final shot.So does he have to prove it to himself? Is that all? Yes. And no. His victory would not be his alone, but shared with all who matter so much to him. So would his defeat. But why doesn't he just not fight? Because he doesn't want to rot away in doubt, and because there is so damn much to fight for, and as his old friend Paulie points out, with. As a film, of course 1 was just pure brilliance, but this is not 1. This is 6. And it's still standing. Full of pleasant old surprises. I seriously recommend anyone who has not watched 1 NOT to watch this first. And of course, the score brings back memories of its own. Thank You, Mr Stallone.
Though there are many contenders to the given title like Rushmore or The Lord Of The Rings, ROCKY is the only one we've all seen happen, or rather not happen, to almost each one of us. I call the Rocky movies noble. They incite hope in us. 'Keep going' they say, 'keep going'. I think that the reason for it's greatness is that besides the actual boxing, it has little to do with boxing. It's about the boxer, it's about the guy. So these movies are not about something, they're about someone and they're about all of us. They're about human kindness, compassion, persistence, the longing to be recognized, acknowledged. They're about one man's dream and what he did about it. Now about his great finale, where all things finally come to a close. It's like a walk down memory lane. It's like revisiting your childhood home. It's personal. I, who missed all the movies between 1 and 6, felt deeply saddened by Adrian's loss, and in Rocky's few private moments by her grave, or that scene by the side of his house, I felt his loss too, almost like a loss of my own. This story is one about his final quest to, whatever he may say, do justice to himself by finding out what would otherwise haunt him till the end. I'll explain. Rocky is old now. All those wins from his past are just memories. Can he still do it now? Is he lesser a man than he used to be? So rather than condemning himself into remembering and wondering, he goes out for one final shot.So does he have to prove it to himself? Is that all? Yes. And no. His victory would not be his alone, but shared with all who matter so much to him. So would his defeat. But why doesn't he just not fight? Because he doesn't want to rot away in doubt, and because there is so damn much to fight for, and as his old friend Paulie points out, with. As a film, of course 1 was just pure brilliance, but this is not 1. This is 6. And it's still standing. Full of pleasant old surprises. I seriously recommend anyone who has not watched 1 NOT to watch this first. And of course, the score brings back memories of its own. Thank You, Mr Stallone.
Cube 2 is like Donnie Darko meets Requiem For A Dream meets bad acting. I'd say it is an amazing movie, but that isn't really a compliment. Cube was a great movie, the finest of its kind. Cube 2 is a step into the unknown. A fairly good one too, because it does what it was probably supposed to do, get you thinking. The theoretical mess Cube 2 is made of is in itself quite fascinating, things we've all thought about, but never hard enough. Now, we're watching these things happening to a handful of irritating characters and wondering, thinking, about what, I can't say, but my mind is whirring anyway. The movie, quite boring if you don't give a sh1t, is not an entertaining one. You were not meant to leave the theater or the couch or the computer screen jolly hearted and all warm and fuzzy. This movie is going to creep the sh1t out of you, take that as a warning or if you want your brains kicked, an invitation. I'd recommend it to anyone who can stand sh1tty acting and dialog, Cube 1 fan or not (I don't think anyone who watched Cube 1 is not a fan). Don't expect anything Cubish, it is NOT AT ALL like the original, but still worth a shot. And the ending (not a spoiler), though supposed-to-be-sad, is a very satisfying closure, and pretty happy too, considering the rest of the movie. Hey, I'm writing another sequel, but relax, it's pretty good. I think I'll call it RETURN OF THE CUBAZOID, following the tradition.