Rocky for a New Generation

Brock and I have been counting down the days. Both of us can't wait to go see the new Rocky movie, Rocky Balboa, scheduled to be in theaters this Wednesday, December 20. I know some people are having fun at Stallone's expense with the release of the 60-year old Rocky Balboa who dares to step into the boxing ring for a sixth time. But I am glad he did it.

Watch this trailer and then tell me you don't get just a little bit pumped.

I remember the first time I ever saw Rocky and Rocky II. I was in elementary school, and after we bought our first VCR those movies became staples in my house. I had the soundtracks to all of the Rockys. Before every football, basketball, or baseball game I would watch Rocky III, and I would have the great comeback and music playing in my mind throughout the entire game. Then Rocky IV helped motivate me during the sporting years of high school and college. I love films that motivate and encourage. That's what the Rockys have done (well, perhaps not Rocky V, but even Stallone would like to forget that one; I even heard him admit in an interview with Dan Patrick this week that he made this final movie for the true fans of Rocky and Rocky II, because he felt he let them down with Rocky V). In a day when "reality" movies rule and it seems to be hip to have you leave the theater feeling confused or disoriented, we could use some fantasy entertainment that lifts the heart and motivates.

Yep, I've always been a Rocky fan. I thought the generations of Rocky had passed. But now it gets to live on. Now my eight-year old son is also a Rocky fan. Last week he watched the first three consecutively. I've been hearing the Eye of the Tiger and Gonna Fly High Now in my ears all week. I can't wait.

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Comments

[Jared]

For some reason the trailer stopped about a minute and 14 seconds into it. I couldn't get it to go any further. But I have seen the previews on TV and it does look pretty good. Stefani is reading this as I'm typing and she just said "I'm not seeing it...you can go see it with Chris and Brock". So give me a call when you're going. We'll make it a family affair. You're right, Rocky V left a bad taste in everyones mouth for the Rocky movies, but all the ones before that were good. I hope this one can rebound from the V debacle. I think I may have stolen your Rocky soundtrack cassette and I also used to listen to it before games. I love "Eye of the Tiger".

[Travis]

Rocky is awesome...I'm so excited about the new one...it looks great. I was joking with my stepmom the other day about it because I asked for Rocky's 1-4 for Christmas and said this one should have been called Rocky V: Take Two(Because The Last One Stunk). Maybe we can make this an Oasis Men's trip...not sure if Emilie will really want to see it!

[Chris]

Well guys, I plan on taking Brock to the matinee if they have one on Wednesday. But if there is no afternoon showing then we will probably go on Thursday night because of house church meeting being on Wednesday. Anyone's welcome to join us.

[KennAdd]

Hey, I listened to the "Rocky" soundtracks on 8-track. Everything sounds better on 8-track.