Rocky III |  | Director: Sylvester Stallone
Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0792849892
UPC: 027616861269
EAN: 9780792849896
ASIN: B0000897BB
Theatrical Release Date: May 28, 1982
Release Date: March 18, 2003
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The third installment in the Rocky saga is the last one to matter, and in this case only marginally. The now rich and famous Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) triumphantly pummels a succession of boxing challengers until he encounters Clubber Lang (Mr. T), a human wall of brick who wants a piece of Rocky's action. The Rock's loyal trainer Mickey (Burgess Meredith) has taken ill and dies, so Rocky recruits retired opponent Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) to whip him into fighting shape after his embarrassing defeat to Clubber. Time for another rematch, mixed in with some family matters involving Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie (Burt Young), who's feeling neglected amid all the hoopla. Not bad as sequels go, boosted by Mr. T.'s taunting presence and yet another rousing finale. For those with a bad case of '80s nostalgia, the hit theme song "Eye of the Tiger" is sure to bring back memories. --Jeff Shannon
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 A Fight That Proves Comebacks Come True! November 18, 1999
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
After winning the title from Creed, we see Rocky defend his belt ten victorious times. He decides to hang up the gloves after the tenth title defense, but a challenge from the number one contender, Clubber Lang (played suprisingly well by Mr. T), wills Rocky to defend his title one more time. However, he became civilized, he let publicity go to his head, and he didn't train with the heart we see in the first two films. He loses to Lang in the bout, and then loses his great manager Mickey to a heart attack. Now, Rocky is down on his luck, and he feels that he doesn't want the boxing life anymore. However, Apollo Creed,(played EXCELLENTLY by Carl Weathers)shows up in Rocky's life, and talks him into challenging a rematch with Lang. Creed becomes his trainer, and personally, my favorite scene is the race on the shore of California. With Apollo's help, Rocky was able to get back "The Eye of the Tiger" to re-win his championship. Though the climactic final fight is only three rounds, it is filled with action-packed punches that could fill fifteen. A great film, and a must-see!
The Ups And Downs Of Rocky & Mr. T April 21, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For pure entertainment, this is one of the best of the half-dozen "Rocky" movies. I mean, where else can you see Rocky, his entourage, Mr.T. and Hulk Hogan all creating mayhem in the same movie?
Hokey? Oh, man, yes indeed, but Rocky III probably has more ups and downs and memorable scenes than any in this famous series. By the end, you're more worn out than Burgess Meredith.
Mr. T, by the way, makes a great villain and the filmmakers added to the suspense using slow-motion action scenes and effective sound with all the punches, grunts and groans contributing to the circus-like atmosphere. Nobody grunted like Mr. T!
the best October 11, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What can i say! but it's got Mr. T , Hulk Hogan. great plot , great acting.Directors cut is even better. Must see rocky movie.
Greatest Fight Choreography in the History of Cinema June 21, 2009
G. Garner (vicksburg,ms)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know my title is bound to be offensive to the casual observer. I proclaim the fight choreography to be the greatest in history, which invites the easy and obvious criticism. This criticism, of course, would be that the fights in the Rocky films are not especially realistic. This is particularly true of Rocky 3 and 4, in which the boxers all hit with sledgehammer force.
Clearly, this point is valid. The Rocky films all emphasize offense and aggression. Real-life boxing places its emphasis on defense, for obvious reasons. In terms of sheer realism, the Rocky films do fall short in terms of how they depict boxing matches.
However, this is largely beside the point. The goal of filmmaking is not to do something real. Rather, the goal is to tell a story, making use of moving pictures and sound rather than the traditional tools of pen and paper. Ultimately, the movie is not on film itself: it is a story unfolding within the imagination of the viewer.
By this standard, in terms of the ring action, Rocky 3 succeeds as well as any boxing movie ever has. I can only assume that the majority of people who watch this film have never been on the receiving end of a beating by someone like Clubber Lang. Alas, I have, and I can assure you, Stallone nails it. Mr. T.'s performance is an essential part of the effect. He is absolutely overpowering as a big, enraged hoodlum. A man who feels as if he has been shafted by society, and who expresses his fury by brutalizing opponents in the ring.
The camera angles, the sound effects, the precise choreography, Mr. T.'s brutish performance-all of these contribute to a truly great cinematic bout. By using low camera angles, Stallone makes Clubber Lang seem even more enormous and overwhelming. Lang unleashes a cinematic onslaught on Rocky unlike any other. If you watch it on the big screen, you almost feel like you're on the receiving end of a mauling.
Lang is depicted as a veritable force of nature. This, in turn, serves to demonstrate what a truly great hero Rocky Balboa happens to be. Once you see what a devastating opponent Clubber Lang is, it becomes clear that only a man with an iron will and incredible courage could withstand the onslaught and turn the tide.
Compare this to the fight in the most recent Rocky film. Stallone has bent over backwards to praise this most recent movie for its increased realism. This is largely absurd, for two reasons. First, simply minimizing the sound effects does not make the fight more real. These Rocky fights were always unrealistic as a result of the percentage of blows that landed. Virtually every punch lands, one way or the other, and this never happens in real life. This holds true in Rocky Balboa. Both fighters land a ridiculous percentage of the punches they throw. The only real difference is that Stallone muffles the sound of impact. That's basically his great compromise for the sake of 'realism'.
But, more importantly, the fight in Rocky Balboa is not nearly as effective in telling a coherent story. In fact, Stallone's effort to emphasize authenticity-by using an actual boxer as his opponent-actually backfires miserably. Sure, the guy can box in real life. But that's beside the point. In a movie, the only thing that matters is the reality you create on screen. Tarver(? I think that was the guy's name) just doesn't look right in his part. Stallone is so densely muscled, he looks like a wall of granite. In a brawl, I'd bet he'd mangle Tarver in real-life. Not to mention, but Rocky is supposed to be just about the hardest puncher in the world. How could anyone believe that this young man could survive being pummeled by Rocky?
The fight in Rocky Balboa comes across as a big, powerful guy doing a little gentle sparring with a neighborhood kid. Compelling stuff.
In Rocky 3, they refer to Clubber Lang as a wrecking machine. And it's not hyperbole. Apollo Creed was a great fighter, and he'd be tough to beat on points. But Clubber Lang makes you actually fear for Rocky's life. The fights in Rocky 3 are just about the greatest athletic events ever presented on the big screen.
While I have emphasized the boxing action, the movie, taken as a whole, is outstanding. A truly great film. We get, for the most part, the same characters from the first 2 films, but presented in entirely new circumstances. All of the same elements and people that made part 1 and 2 so great, but in a new time and place. Stallone had an instinct for these Rocky films, and almost everything he did worked back then.
One of the best boxing movies ever! November 25, 2000
retrowens (Alabama, USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I haven't seen all the Rocky movies yet, so I can't really say which one is my favorite, but I know one thing, "Rocky III" is GREAT! Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) returns once again to the boxing ring and he still has the Heavyweight Champion of The World title. He ponders retirement after the city he lives in makes a statue of him in his honor. However, a cocky, trash talking man named Clubber Lang (Mr. T) will do anything to fight Rocky and become the new Heavyweight Champion of The World. Rocky Balboa will accept the challenge and make the fight with Clubber Lang his final fight before retirement, but Clubber Lang might be a tougher opponent than anybody suspects. So it won't be easy at all."Rocky III" is a great movie in every way. As usual, it has great acting with Sylvester Stallone playing the leading role. And it also has a star-studded lineup that most people will already know as Rocky Balboa's challengers, including Hulk Hogan and the man who made A-Team a major hit back in the 80's, Mr. T. If you like action packed movies, especially boxing ones, or if you liked the other Rocky movies, I definitely recommend getting "Rocky III."
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