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Rocky IV (1985)

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Reviews Counted:34

Fresh:15

Rotten:19

Average Rating:4.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Rocky is back and this time he's fighting an unbeatable Russian automaton named Drago (Dolph Lundgren). What does this huge Russkie have in store for Rocky? Can he remain the champ? Written and... Rocky is back and this time he's fighting an unbeatable Russian automaton named Drago (Dolph Lundgren). What does this huge Russkie have in store for Rocky? Can he remain the champ? Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone and starring familiar faces Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, and Burt Young, ROCKY IV finds Balboa maturing, having to deal with a growing family as well as reevaluating his career and his future. The intense battles between Balboa and Drago were representative at the time of the last gasps of the cold war. [More]

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers

Director: Sylvester Stallone

Director: Sylvester Stallone

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Sep 30, 1997

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Boxers are noted for their hubris, but Stallone, perhaps still punch-drunk from the early success, would have been better advised to have quit rather than suffer the body blows of this nonsense.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
03/11/08
Channel 4 Film

While this derivative and shallow sequel might weaken the credibility of the series, there's no denying the satisfaction of watching a fight of such seemingly impossible odds.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
01/01/00
Almar Haflidason
Almar Haflidason
BBC

More action, and less plot let's makes Rocky's latest bout entertaining, but far from groundbreaking.

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09/18/02
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

...suffers from a vibe of superfluousness...

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
12/06/06
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

No review available.

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09/19/02
Erik Childress
Erik Childress
eFilmCritic.com

Proves once again that all the world loves an underdog.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
08/22/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

If you ask me, it's mostly about 1985, a time when you could fill 90 minutes with nothing but machismo, excitement and montage.

Full Review Source: Montreal Film Journal | comment Comment
09/10/02
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Montreal Film Journal

The film's only major disappointment is a lack of screen-time for a pre-Foofy Foofy Brigitte Nielsen

Full Review Source: Not Coming to a Theater Near You | comment Comment
03/24/06
Leo Goldsmith
Leo Goldsmith
Not Coming to a Theater Near You

No review available.

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04/07/04
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

No review available.

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01/08/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Fist-pumping, heart-jumping, chest-thumping fun.

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08/02/02
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

No review available.

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01/01/01
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

No review available.

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07/17/03
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

I know it's awful, but I can't look away!

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02/04/03
Shannon J. Harvey
Shannon J. Harvey
Sunday Times (Australia)

Fourth in series has lost most of punch

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10/24/04
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan

A far cry from the delights (both large and small) of its illustrious original.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment 1 Comment
12/19/06
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Should have stopped at three. Four, no more.

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12/17/02
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

No review available.

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08/22/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Predictable and corny. When the Soviet fans as well as the Soviet government officials stand up and cheer Rocky at the end, you can't help but roll your eyes in disbelief.

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02/18/06
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com

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01/30/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
 
 
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