I love that the first thing Rocky says to Adrien when she gets in the ring is "where's your hat?" He pays attention to everything about her

"She's got gaps, I've got gaps, together we fill gaps." Probably my favorite line from the Rocky movies. Perfect distillation of a relationship.

Fun fact: Butkus was Stalones real life dog, but he had to sell him because he was so poor. He bought him back after he got the movie deal.

Adrian getting in Paulie's face and yelling "I'm not a LOSER!" Is one of my favorite movie moments.

I love how your kitten suddenly got playful in the background during the training montage. Perfect timing and so cute!

That scene with Adrian standing up to Paulie was a tear jerker. Spending all her time with Rocky really helped her gain confidence.

The thing Rocky always surprises people about is just how sweet and wholesome he is/it is. You go in expecting a meathead action movie and it's not. It's really about heart.

Rocky is a classic. The common misconception about this movie among first-timers is that its a sports movie. Its actually a love story with boxing in it. So saying there "may be a love intrest in it," is putting it mildly.

When a movie can still evoke such emotions decades after its release, you know it is a classic.

This is one of the best movie series ever. I highly suggest you watch the rest of them.

To keep costs down Stallone used family members in the movie. Besides his own pets, the dog and the turtles, his brother was the lead singer in the group singing around the fire in the trash can outside. And Stallone's dad was the guy ringing the bell during the Apollo fight.

Some context. 1976 was the bicentennial year, the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was a huge deal in the U.S. that year. That why Apollo Creed was dressed like a big flag. The guy climbing out of the ring at 25:43 is Joe Frazier, resident of Philadelphia and former world heavyweight champion. He fought Muhammad Ali three times and won once. Having him in the movie gave it a feeling of reality.

It's not about the victory, it's about achieving a goal. Rocky just wanted to go the distance and he did. Another boxing movie well worth the watch: Million Dollar Baby

Fun Fact: This was the first major film to use the *Steadicam* - a device for filming without a dolly track, but still giving smooth movement. You can see it with the talk with Marie, the ice skating scene, and going up the museum steps. 🎥

Stalone wrote the script based on himself. Not Boxing part but in general, but How life can be hard. Best part is, Stalone had such a hard time back then, that he had to sell his dog for 50$ to pay for rent and food. After Rocky, he bought his dog back for 15 000$ What a legend He Directed it, but fun Fact, Producers thought that he is "The worst choice" as an actor.

Gotta love Rocky and Adrian. Probably one of the best couple I’ve seen portrayed in movies. Hope you love the rest of the series. My personal favorite is Rocky 3.

Rocky's turtles Cuff and Link are still alive today and actually made a cameo appearance in Creed 2 in 2019 Blue funny you said Butkus was Rocky's type of dog because he was actually Sylvester Stallone's dog

Your cat doing their own training montage while Rocky was doing his 😂😂❤️

When Carl Weathers first auditioned for the part of Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed, he thought Sylvester Stallone was some lowly production/set worker, and not the star of the movie. He asked to read with a "real actor" instead of with Stallone... Stallone thought this combination of unconscious arrogance and humor was perfect for the role of Apollo Creed.

"I call that a Win"... Yep, she understood the movie perfectly 🙇🏻‍♂️

Rocky is easily one of the best characters in cinema and is a better romance/love story than any other. Gotta watch the whole franchise.

Good reaction. I think you're wrong about Mickey : He doesn't came back to Rocky for the money but because this timr, Rocky had a chance to be someone, to make a name for himselft, to, at least, give Appolo a run for his money. Back in the days Mickey saw that Rocky had talent, that he had potential but instead of putting his mind to it, Rocky's been doing dirty deeds for the mafia Mickey cut ties with Rocky because he was too sad to see him waste his potential. Remember, when Rocky told him his job for the mafia was "a living" Mickey answer "That's a waste of life !"

Talia shire should've won the Oscar. I'll die on that hill. And Rocky is the greatest movie ever made. It's art.

I don't know if anyone can see my comments, but I love this channel, how much work you have put into it, and how I can see that you have put your own personal touch on it and it's made it a LOT better!

Even the promoter with cigar sat there during the fight thinking"there,s something here,was,nt expecting this."

Rocky won in his mind, as he went the distance and no one else did. Should definitely watch 2-4 as well.

I flipping LOVE the Rocky series. Please, please watch the rest. Heck, I don't even care if it is just in your free time, because it's so worth it.

:) LOL how the cat in the background just start to fight the lights as Rocky starts training is the best.

Please recommend this to Magy. She’ll love the love story. 💕

I'm glad you started this wonderful series! The actor who played Apollo is also in Predator! I hope you make it to Ranbo too! Again, a beautiful reaction. 😊😉

Rocky is the greatest, most inspirational sports movie and it features one of the greatest, most heartfelt love stories in film history

That was Joe Frasier, real-life former world heavyweight champion, who shook hands with Rocky and Apollo before the fight.

@5:29 I wish my cat could appear magically like that =D

Can't wait for Rocky II!

They're not oiling them up. They're applying Vaseline. Have you ever banged your knee/elbow/hand/etc against something and scraped open the skin? Well, boxers get their faces repeatedly banged into gloved fists, so the slipperiness of the Vaseline helps reduce the scrapes/abrasions, and, if the skin does open up, the gel helps reduce some of the bleeding.

Why are your movie reactions so cool? Why aren't your Christmas decorations up yet? What did you name your kitten?

Sylvester Stallone always said that Rocky is not a sports movie, but it is a love story.

Fun fact. The 2 turtles in the movie are really his and he still has them to this day.

Rocky 1976 WASNT expected to be a big smash when it came out. I suggest if your interested read the behind the scenes stories that case form the film. And this is jsut the first step into rocky saga, as the sequel poster says “the story continues…”. What I hope is that you will be amazed by how incredible and unprecedented a boxing movie out of all things can take you. Also, Id say invite your friends or anyone who isn’t interested in sports movies to sit down and watch the next rocky movies for the reactions.

This is a love story with a bit of boxing thrown in.

Sly,s brother frank Stallone singing on the street corner,had a band called valentine ".had a hit song"far from over".

Your reaction is so priceless. Definitley watch all the Rocky movies.

Its not Oil its Vaseline. They put it on the face so punches slide of instead of damaging the skin too much =)

By part 2.rocky was winning hearts and minds of people.

And during the montage baby kitteh was in the background training with those lights on your shelf around 22:18 Its not just Italians that get pumped up when they hear the Rocky music, kittehs do as well.

I especially liked the part where the kitten was playing with the lights. ;-)

Trixie, please continue with this wonderful saga. It's one of the best in movie history!!! Love your reactions!!!

Blue has the prettiest smile. 🥰

That scene where Rocky was running really fast with a ship in the background (at an area in Philadelphia called Penn's Landing), that ship was this windjammer ship from the early 20th century called the Moshulu. It's still docked at Penn's Landing, but it's now a floating gourmet restaurant. (In case you come over to America and decide to check out Philly, it has some of the best restaurants out there.)

I swear.. you look just like my best friends daughter! But with different hair coloring. My father was a Prize Fighter during the Great Depression and a Golden Gloves coach during the 50s/60s.. he tried to get me into it when I was a young teen in the 70s.. It’s all fun & games until some guy mashes your nose so fast that you can’t even see it coming. Anyway, my wife & I love your reactions! Thank you so much!

You skipped over, "You're BUSTED!! You're not a virgin!", when Adrian stands up to Paulie.

The real message is that Rocky’s fight was not in the ring, but was in love for life itself is the real ring he has to fight to win. 🥊💛🖤

Watching your cat go after that strand of lights made me think of the movie "Christmas Vacation". If you haven't seen it, you'll love it for the upcoming holidays. 🤣🤣

Really enjoyed this reaction Ms. Trix!

My wife and I saw this in the theater as our first date! Still together.

lol That kitten was so cute in the background.

Blue watching Rocky training while her kitten is training in the background.

I knew you were gonna love the Take her to the zoo scene. 😆

Fun Fact, Blue: The street singer was Stallone’s brother, and his father was the man ringing the bell at the fight with Apollo!

It's such a great story. It gets me pumped everytime

So happy you’re reacting to it and look forward to seeing your reaction to all 6 parts. And followed by Creed I & II is a continuation of the classic Rocky movies. They do not disappoint 🎉

Stallone wrote it, but it was actually directed by John Avildsen (who also made The Karate Kid), and he won an Oscar for it.

22:08: Kitty cat trainin' to the music!

Also a fun fact (if I remember correctly): Sly kept the two turtles and they still alive to this day.

Stallone said this movie isn’t a boxing movie it’s a love story. Please watch the rest of the series.

Cant wait for the reaction of Rocky 2!

One of the street singer is Stallone's brother Frank!

25:49 that was Smokin'Joe Frazier. He was The Champ in part of the 70s

I'm so happy you started this series. Great reaction. Buckle up 6 more movies to go. And they just keep getting better.

Greetings from Finland girl!!! Welcome to Rockyland!!! Cannot wait to see your reactions to the rest of this franchise!!! "I'll be back" 😎

my favorite love story that happens to have a little boxing here and there 😅

Girl, you’re gunna love the next 3 movies after this. Rocky is one of the best movie series I’ve ever watched. Long time favourites.

Loved the commentary. Had me cracking up. Always enjoy your reactions.

Rocky is truly one of the greatest Academy Award Winning movies as well as one of the best franchises in all of cinema that originated back in 1976 just eight years before i was born. If it wasn’t for Jerry Goldsmith winning the Oscar for Best Score because of that latin choir used for the soundtrack to The Omen, I’m sure that Bill Conti would’ve won it considering he gave this movie an outstanding soundtrack especially with the Rocky Fanfare, Going The Distance, and Gonna Fly Now. #Rocky #YoAdrian 🥊🎬🎥🏆

The maximum number of rounds for professional fights in those days was fifteen. It has since been reduced to twelve.

I hope you react to the rest of the Rocky series!

Keep in mind that "Rocky" came out at the time of the bicentennial. So that's why you see all the American flags. Also, it makes it more significant that the movie is set in Philadelphia.

I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. I was about seventeen. It really came out of nowhere and created quite a buzz. Great film great reaction.

Winner of 3 Oscars including Best Picture!

Growing up in Philadelphia I knew this movie very well. Everybody does around here. The stairs he runs up are at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There's a statue of him in the "arms up" pose next to the stairs and there's always a line of people waiting to take their picture with it.

"All of the hearts,... have been won". I agree, and this was a great reaction.

That movie was all about going the distant,was,nt about winning.that was icing on the cake.

Sylvester Stallone had his own dog in this film & he was broke at the time no one wanted to help him make it but he found a way

Blue, Apollo’s shorts were because 1976 was America’s 200th anniversary of independence. 🇺🇸

Lol, Butkis *was* his dog. He had to sell him at one point because he was so hard up for money. When he sold the script for Rocky he bought him back (for a *lot* more than he sold him for).

That is a very cute kitty. I will give you a thumbs up for that but I also give you a thumbs up because you did a great job on this reaction!

Loved the bunch of dogs analogy.

during that time period, boxing matches with a title on the line went fiftheen rounds, now they go 12 because of Duk Koo Kim getting killed in the ring by Ray Mancini in the mid 80s

Loved your reaction! You gotta carry on with the series though!! 🤞🏼🙏🏼

Apollo Creed - based on real life boxer Muhammed Ali- Ali fought Joe Frazier "Your Next Joe"- Apollo says to real life Frazier before match ,- & Creeds - "Master of Disaster" nickname ,was loved by Ali who made many for himself.

Rocky isn't really a boxing story, it is a love story. And the guy that said hello to Apollo Creed is the real boxing legend Joe Frazier who fought Muhammed Ali like it was in this Rocky fight.

The Rocky movies are one of the greatest film series ever made. Hope you watch the rest of them. The journey is worth it.

Being from the Philly area and being Italian, this movie is a staple in our culture. Stallone absolutely nailed it. Nothing better than Round 14, I watch that scene whenever life lands a bunch of punches on me.

I hope you continue the rocky series it's amazing.

Fun Fact main singer on the street corner was Sylvesters brother Frank Stallone.

All the points that were brought up, have been posted in the comments, already, so I'll just say, Keep on keeping on, you pretty! You're reactions are great! 😁

Can’t wait for you to see how he proposes to Adrian.

To this day, Stallone still has Cuff & Link! 🐢🐢

"If I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood" 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

You just started a great journey. This character is worth watching ALL THE WAY up to Creed 2. :)