So the Rocky movies have always been very funny, the humor is subtle and intelligent but it is an integral part of the franchise. Off course the journey Rocky, his friends and family have to go through before the in ring finale is what defines the movie.
This movie is similar in that regard, as the trailer seems to suggest. I think it will be funny but it will be equally deep. Unfortunately it is recycling the same struggle Rocky went through in Rocky 3, 5, and Balboa.
Each Rocky movie added successive Rocky movie added another variable to ageing. 5 made him retire and train a successor. With Balboa he had returned to the ring because he was manipulated to an extent, but ultimately wanted to return as well. Despite public ridicule and (initially) lack of support from family and friends.
Grudge Match looks very similar to Rocky Balboa with 2 old guys facing off each other, rather than Yesterday's champion Vs Today's Champion.
Had Apollo not been killed off, it could have been the two of them returning to the ring. That would have been really special, certainly better than Rocky 4.
I will reserve judgement until I see it, maybe this movie surprises me.
If it fails, i'll be glad it doesn't have the Rocky name attached.
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I think Arnold has had some plastic surgery or botox which is making him look a little weirder. He looked fine in Expendables... As for the movie, it is very old school and silly, but if you are a fan of Arnie you should be able to enjoy the film. I know I did, despite the fact that I was sitting next to a nitpicker who was criticizing every unrealistic detail, every step of the way.
