There’s a deleted scene after Paulie loses his job which REALLY should have been kept in. It completely humanises Paulie and you see how much he regrets a lot of his life and how much he loved his sister and Rocky. It’s actually heartbreaking to watch him break down

Rocky did win. He overcame doubts. He won his son back. He honored Adrian. He saved Marie. He helped Paulie confront his guilt and loss. He won respect from the world for his performance, including his opponent. He satisfied his soul. That's how winning is done.

Addie at the start: "I love Rocky and Adrian and their relationship" Me: "Uh-oh"

I love how Mason Dixon was not a bad guy. He was a warrior frustrated that there was nobody out there who could really put him to the test. Rocky gave him a gift, giving him a chance to find out who he was.

28:11 Fun Fact: These three girls running up the steps are Sylvester's daughters, Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet Stallone

They apparently once asked Adrian's actress if she was upset they killed her off for this movie. She said no because if you read the script the entire movie is about her.

8:54 In case you don't remember, This guy (Spider Rico) is the guy Rocky is fighting at the very beginning of the FIRST movie.

"I love the Rocky and Adrian relationship".....Ah oh

The last fight against mason was actually filmed at a real boxing event. The audience was there to watch that and stallone filmed two different endings, one he wins and one he loses so the audience wouldn’t know till the watched the Final Cut. Stallone was actually apprehensive about filming in front of an actual live ordinary crowd but the crowd were chanting “Rocky “ on their own volition.

Apparently the Mike Tyson cameo was originally going to be Clubber Lang but a deal could not be struck with Mr T.

Sly knew he could not leave Rocky's legacy with Rocky 5 so i'm really glad he put a lot of thought and took his time with this one, I know he appears in the Creed movies but for me this was the best way to give such an iconic character a great send off. So glad they didn't use the alternate ending where he won the fight as that's not what this movie was about

16:10 There is a beautiful deleted scene at this spot where Paulie breaks down in tears telling Rocky that he misses his sister. Since I am a fan-editor, I have TWO versions of this film. The one you're watching right now, but with the deleted scenes reincorporated, and a second one with all of the deleted scenes AND the alternate ending which I re-titled "Rocky VI"

I always love how every reactor misses the fact that the guy Spider Rico, the one who wanted to do the dishes in the restaurant was the guy Rocky was fighting in the first scene of the original movie.

Fun Fact: At the time this movie was made, Antonio Tarver (Dixon) was the current boxing champion.

22:36 It was a directorial decision to film the first half of the boxing match in Hi-Def with the same camera angles you would see were you watching an actual match on pay per view. This is why it feels so real. After the second round it returns to "movie mode."

Rocky has always been about the good-hearted common people just trying to make their way in the world. Rocky and Adrian were the quintessential underdogs who leaned on each other through whatever life threw at them. I know everyone talks about how Adrian supported Rocky, but it's also highlighted in the movies that Rocky helped break Adrian out of her shell and gave her the confidence to voice her opinion without fear. "How did you get so tough?", "I live with a fighter". Their love story is the backbone of the franchise and why it will remain loved forever, because everyone internally hopes to have that kind of love in their life.

Paulie is ashamed how he treated Adrian,he did love her.😢. Also the part were rocky gets blind by the light that was not in the script, Sylvester Stallone added it

Rocky is one of cinema's greatest characters - such a fitting coda for the franchise. His speech to his son still shows Sly has the chops for acting. FYI: He & the producers approached Talia Shire for her blessing in Adrian's death - she approved.

Finally in CREED 1 Stallone won Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes in 2015. While deserved it just for CREED, many voters said they gave it to him for ALL the films and playing ROCKY in general.

Early in 2009 (the 40th anniversary of the original "Rocky"), my girlfriend and I went to the theatre and we saw the poster for this movie. Because the film was called "Rocky Balboa" and not "Rocky VI", my first thought was "Oh nooo. They canNOT do a remake of a classic". Luckily before OUR movie started, a trailer for "Rocky Balboa" was shown and I was SOOOOO happy to find out that it's a continuation. If you can find the deleted scenes (including the alternate ending) I highly recommend watching them. NO SPOILERS, but BOTH endings are VERY believable.

It was deliberate on Stallone's part. He shot the movie normally and then when they got to the actual fight they shot it with the HBO crew, cameras, lighting and everything - the absolute gold standard of airing boxing live. Everything was filmed before an actual HBO PPV. They shot both endings so on the DVD is the alternate ending where Rocky is announced as the winner.

This is my favorite one, and the first Rocky movie I saw in theaters (I was born in '90). Got to go to a free preview screening, and took my brother, as Rocky is one of his favorite movies. We literally ran a mile home afterwards we were so happy and filled with adrenaline. We went on to see it two more times in theaters with seperate family after that. Love this movie.

Let's give Addie a round of applause for officially completing the Rocky franchise. 👏👏🎉🎉 Happy Wednesday. The Rocky road now smoothes out with Rocky Balboa (2006). See you soon for Creed (2015).

This is the greatest speech in a movie that I have ever heard. I have this on my wall so I can see it everyday.

Boxing changed from 15 rounds to 12 rounds back in 1982 (WBC), 1987 (WBA), and 1988 (IBF), heavily pushed after the death of a Korean boxer Kim Duk-koo. Studies on his brain during the autopsy and subsequent analysis concluded that his brain had become more susceptible to damage after the 12th round. Exhibition matches choose how many rounds they want during the contract negotiations. and is primarily 3-8 rounds depending on the boxers/athletes but for some reason this movie chose 10. Sometimes in exhibition matches there is glove size changes to limit damage received (going from 12oz to 16 oz) as a larger glove weight has quite a bit more padding. Headgear can be used sometimes, as well as minimum amount of certified monitored training amounts (current minimum 12 weeks). Exhibition matches are usually a result of significant age differential, skill level, cross-over athletes from different sports, as well as charity events.

I love how the Rocky films left a lasting impression on you, the actors and the emotions and how much he misses Adrian. Amazing to think these Rocky films evolved over 30 years. RIP Paulie and The Duke, Apollo Creed - Burt Young, Tony Burton and Carl Weathers.

Rocky and Gandalf give the best pep talks. Thinking of "So do all who live to see such times. But it is not for us to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you"

I'm 70 and still working so I am encouraged seeing seniors still working hard to make a mark in the world. I'm not ready to make walking the dog my only chore in the day.

It's amazing that even w/o Adrian, "Rocky" is still a love story.

Great reaction to this great movie Addie... Rocky's speech to his son wasn't just for him but Stallone himself was speaking to us all "it ain't how hard you hit but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward". That's gold right there....also this film was a little bit inspired by Gegore Foreman, when at age 45, he won the boxing world heavyweight championship, something no one thought that he would be able to do at his age....Like Little Marie said in the film "you'll prove the last thing that ages about a person is their heart". The character of Rocky is always such an inspiration & this film was such a fitting way to end the series (until the Creed films - which do act as a spin-off/side stories in the Rocky universe)...

Also the boxer spider is also the guy rocky first fought in the first, in the run down arena.

I've revisited this reaction about a dozen times now. This movie, combined with Addie's sincerity, is good therapy.

I like how Paulie and Rocky kind of switch roles with each other in this movie. Rocky was always there for Paulie and Paulie is there for Rocky during his hardest time in his life.

Check out George Foremans comeback. It's kinda what Rockys was modeled after. Long retired, way heavier. But he still could hit a ton.

This is one of the few movies I saw in theaters that made me cry. The scene where he has it out with his son hit me so hard. When I was younger and hadn't figured things out quite yet my Dad had a conversation like that with me. I felt every word of that when I heard it.

Spyder Ricco was the very first fighter Rocky fights back in Rocky. Its cool they brought him back in this film.

"Yo Adrian we did it"

I think Rocky Balboa is either my third or fourth favorite Rocky movie. It feels a lot slower than the other five, but it has of heart, and I enjoyed it. I know there were plans for 7, but ending it with this one makes sense.

Great reaction Addie! Adrian was the movie. From his daily cemetary visits, the restaurant name, talking about her to others, and her picture the night before the fight. The "beast inside" is what is usually called "the killer instinct". Rocky had a hard time accepting that he had the killer instinct passion to fight that he had in his youth - but he didn't have the physical tools to fight anymore. The exhibition fight drained the beast out of his system, the applause made him feel relevant and gave him closure with his boxing career. React to Stallone in "Nighthawks" (1981) - THEE MOST UNDERRATED COP MOVIE OF ALL TIME! Fighting international terrorism in America 20 years before 9-11-2001.

22:35 Yeah, Stallone switched to digital video cameras for the start of the final fight to really make it feel like a television broadcast of a real fight, good pick up on that aspect...

The beast inside Rocky was talking about here was what Apollo was feeling in IV.

It always warms my heart when I see people end up loving this series. Especially if they aren't fans of sports or boxing (I'm not and I love them too). I love seeing how much these characters end up meaning to them and especially how many tears are shed along the way. :) I think a few reactors would probably end up listing Rocky and Adrian as their favourite movie couple.

So I love the Rocky films I can quote “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows” scene almost perfect. Anybody who’s been through rough times can find inspiration from these films. I find myself using several quotes on the rough days. “I’m a fighter” “Going in one more round when you don’t think you can, that makes all the difference in your life” “I didn’t hear not bell, one more round” “It ain’t about how hard you can hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward!” And of course “get up you son a b*tch, cause Mikey loves you”

This was probably THE saddest of all the Rocky movies... but even though Adrian is not in the movie, Adrian's presence is still very prevalent. I still love this movie. I watch this the night it came out... the theater was quite, I had never seen grown men and kids crying. ❤ this movie.

Spider was the first fighter Rocky fought in the first film.

Hi Addie!😊 Regular boxing was changed from 15 rounds to 12 rounds in the 80s. This one definitely had a feeling of realism. The film is very grounded. Great reactions to this well made Rocky film, Addie!!!!🎬👏👏👏👏

Loved your reaction Addie. I had a hard time watching this movie as my father felt the same loss when my mother died. I know with today's societies view on men and women. My father loved my mother with all his heart and loved every part of her and wanted her to achieve all her dreams. On her death bed (due to cancer) she told my dad he was her angel. When my mom passed the look on my dad's face. A strong and compassionate man was broken. It really hit me how much he loved her, and I feel that the way Rocky talked about Adrian.

When you were watching Rocky V and hoped nothing would happen to Adrian, i was like "wait for it missy" and worst of all is that it gets you at the very beginning of the movie

The fight was recorded on a real fight night in Las Vegas. The told the crowd to stay around after the last actual fight but didn't tell them why until right before

Sly has also done another boxing flick since this one, a comedy called "Grudge Match" where his character fights Robert DeNiro's.

Been laughing and crying with you through out all the Rocky movies. Kinda sad that it's over. Been a true pleasure! Thank you for the great reactions!

To me the Rocky movies are not only about boxing. Its more than a love story but its about life. Life has it's up amd down but if you can keep moving forward then you a true champion

I love that they gave Rocky a restaurant. Because Apollo, in the first movie during an interview with them both, said that if he can't fight, he can cook.

This is such a beautiful callback to the first film, and a great completion to his journey over the course of the films. It obviously cannot work without the first, but still better than the other sequels in my opinion!

"What do you recommended?" "It's all edible."

I love how much these characters mean to you in the short time you've known them. It is a testimony to the storytelling, the heart, and the amazing job each of the actors did in these films. There are few movies that have ever impacted people like Rocky did...and the fact that he could do it in 6 films without fail is amazing. I have watched the Rocky films my whole life. I grew up with them. I saw a few in the theater. And I am now nearing 50 and still cry when I watch these movies!

It is my great pleasure to watch people fall in love with these movies. I’m very excited for your go at the Creed movies. I hope we don’t have to wait too long. 😅

Yo Addie you did it. It’s been a pleasure watching through the Rocky Universe with you.

YEAA Addie they waited until a real boxin match was over, and then filmed this in front of paying fans! the punches were pretty real and stallone got stunned a few times. Just an amazing finish to Rocky's boxing career

What I love most about this movie is that it brings the Rocky saga full circle. He started the first film as the underdog, going into a fight he didn't think he would win but only caring about still standing at the end of the fight. Then in subsequent films, he became heavyweight Champion and we saw him in his prime. But by this final film he is an older man, long retired from boxing - so again, he goes into the fight as the underdog and not really concerned with winning, but just about proving he can still do it. It finishes on the same note as the first film - he fought not for money or glory or a title, but to prove to himself that he has what it takes.

Watching your journey with Rocky (and Popcorn in Bed’s journey) as two women who walked in with little interest and walking away so invested and connected with his character has been amazing to watch! Creed 1 and 2 are must-watches to complete Rocky’s story

"Lemme tell you something you already know... the world ain't all sunshine and rainbows... it's a very mean and nasty place. And I don't care how tough you are, it'll beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life! But it ain't about how hard you hit... it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward! How much you can take, and keep moving forward! That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth! But you gotta be willing to take the hits! And not pointing fingers saying, 'I'm not where I wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!" I know that speech like the back of my hand. The day I heard that speech, it stayed with me my entire life. To this day I think it's one of the best speeches in cinematic history. So glad you finally got to this movie and THAT scene Addie! Keep on punching!

They partially based this film on George Foreman's return to the boxing ring after having been retired for more than a decade. He did this to earn money for an inner-city youth center in Houston. However, he began to win. Then, when he was nearly 46-years-old, he defeated the heavyweight champion of the world, Michael Moorer. He continued fighting as a heavyweight champion until he was over 48-years-old. He didn't need fight money because he was making a fortune off of licenses from the George Foreman Grill.

Loved watching the Rocky franchise with you! ❤ Hope you continue with CREED. As a borm and raised Philly chic, I loved them! You will fall in love with the characters and Rocky is in 1 and 2. 😊

I literally live by the sunshine and rainbows speech it's one of the best speeches I have ever heard in my life.

The reason that fight looks so different -- like a real boxing match -- is because that is exactly what it was. That was no movie set, it was an HBO fight broadcast. Those commentators were real commentators, the announcer was real, the crowd was real. In the breaks between the real fights, they would run out to the ring and film a few scenes, then pause while the next real fight was going on, then film some more on the next break.

Oh, they stopped doing 15 round fights in the 80's, for real, after Kim-Duk Koo died of a cerebral hemorrhage after a bout against Ray Mancini went to the 14th. As for "You're one crazy old man." "You'll get there." Antonio Tarver (Mason Dixon) got there. He retired from boxing years later as a multiple time champ at the age of _48._

Thank you, Addie. For watching these movies. Love you.

Hi Addie ! I grew up in the 80's and 90's, watching Rocky 3 and 4 multiple times (the first times being essentially because one of my brother was very much into martial arts and fighting movies). I actually only discovered #1 and #2 in the late 90's, early 2000's, as I entered adulthood. And it was a good thing cause I'm pretty sure the child or teenage me wouldn't have liked them. But , though I'm not considering myself as a fan, I grew attached to the characters. So when it came out, this last "Rocky" movie was actually the first and only one I went see in theater. The little speech of the young commentator, about how he grew up watching Rocky's match on TV, and doesn't believe he can actually comment one of them, was actually kinda how I feel in the theater. It was kinda unbelievable for me that I could actually discover a Rocky movie, such a monument in the cinema history, in theater.

It has been an absolute delight to watch you experience Rocky. ❤

5:51 I love how Paulie grew on you. He has that effect, and it didn’t even take you six years 😂

SO GOOD! Such an amazing capstone after the prior 5, and remarkable in it's own right.

The three young girls seen running up the steps to the museum during the closing credits are Sylvester and his wife Jennifer's daughters Sofia, Sistine, and Scarlett Stallone.

I love this movie. It is my favorite of all the Rocky movies. Thank you for sharing this one with us, Addie. 🙂

This series may be about fighting but it leaves the audience fighting back tears and losing in some of them, but it aint how hard these movies, hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and still enjoy them for their messages.

He’s in Creed 2 and it’s a must watch to get closure for Rocky 4

Underrated movie, I always found it interesting that the judge who didn't want to give Rocky a boxing license here was also his lawyer in Rocky 5. if you get a chance check out the deleted scenes in Rocky Balboa 🥺🥹

That look you give when you're on it! 😂 you look just like my 8 year old daughter watching Disney! Bless ❤😊

“Jesus wants me to work.” Love Spider 😅

18:22 The last time Rocky was with trainer Tony "Duke" Evers was in 1985 per the series' timeline. Here we are over 20 years later and he just shows up out of nowhere. It's never mentioned what he's been up to for the last two decades.

This is the most underrated Rocky movie.

Rocky Balboa and Creed brought back the Rocky films for a new generation.

There's a extended deleted scene Rocky and Paulie in the alley...Paulie really breaks down.

Loved your reaction.. This movie was the ending that this franchise needed and deserved. Rocky needed the fight to "get rid of the stuff in the basement". But Dixon needed it just as much. He needed to understand what it took tone a real champion; to actually take a beating and push through (Rocky's get hit and keep moving speech could've applied to him as well) And I'll say it again -other than a brief period in #3, in the 6 movies he never really learns defense. His game plan seems to be lead with his face and let the opponent punch themselves out.

There is an alternate ending where Rocky was declared the winner by decision. But Stallone felt that Rocky didn't need to win the fight, only prove that he was still willing to get into the ring and do his best, win or lose.

“Why you gotta owe somethin’ to get somethin’?” ❤

Fun Fact: At 17:40 Rocky is wearing a shirt that appears to say "Dempsey". Jack Dempsey was World Heavyweight Champion from 1919-1926. After his boxing career was over, he opened a popular bar & restaurant in New York, where he'd tell boxing stories to guests, just like Rocky in this movie. I believe Dempsey's restaurant appears in The Godfather, as it didn't close until 1974.

"I'm so worried about Rocky!" Dixon punches Rocky and breaks his hand. Now we've got a movie.

Great reaction love of the characters comes through you make us feel for them with them. Thanks for the fun until next time.

Hey Addie, Love Your reactions. Love Your smile. Love Rocky. Best wishes. Ronnie SCOTLAND x

For those that didn't make the connection, Spider Rico, is the boxer that Rocky fought in the opening scene of the first film. It echoes the relationship between boxers of the past, such as when Max Schmeling fought Joe Louis in 1938. Max Schmeling was German, and after the fight he was shunned by the Nazi party. Max's promoter was Jewish. During the war, he helped two Jewish children survive by hiding them in his basement. He went on to become a successful business man and kept a friendship with Joe Louis, even helping him financially when he fell on hard times. When Joe Louis died in 1981, Max paid for Joe's funeral.

Regarding your question about 15 round fights. It has been removed from boxing. Now it only goes up to 12 rounds, and its only for championship fights. Non championship fights are only 10 rounds or less.

Since you're still in the boxing mood, check out "Cinderella Man" with Russell Crowe. Good movie.

The actress who plays marie, is the same one from the first movie.

I swear these movies always make me cry but theyre not sad theyre pure art 5 wasnt the best but every other movie just has such heart including the Creed movies its probably one of the most solid franchises ever. I showed the first Rocky movie to my partner who isnt into combat sports at all and was resistant to watch it but eventually watched it and we ended up watching all of the movies including the Creed ones in a bit over a week.

Rocky will always be a love story.

My take on the series as a whole is that it's the story of 5 broken people, each dealing with things in different ways. Rocky, with his compassion, picks up all the pieces and makes a beautiful mosaic.

Antonio Tarver shocked the world, knocked out Roy Jones Jr then won the third bout. Got this role and his career was never really the same

Talia Shire was asked about Adrian not being in this movie. She said the whole movie was about Adrian. And it really is a call back to the original. Brining back Little Marie. They really show what a neighborhood guy he is still. And the ending is very reminiscent of the ending of the first. In both cases the opponent was declared the winner, but Rocky proved to himself what he needed to do.

I'm glad you enjoyed Rocky Balboa! I knew you would. I can't wait for you to start the Creed series. I know you'll love those too!