Skipping Rocky 2-5? - Blu-ray Forum

obriensg1 · 10-26-2009, 05:54 PM

I've seen Rocky 1 a few times, and bits and pieces of the others. They didn't interest me and I've heard negative things. Still 'Rocky Balboa' is supposed to be real good. Does it matter if I skip over the middle films?

BStecke · 10-26-2009, 05:55 PM

There are some points in the third and fifth that would be unanswered in Rocky Balboa. How do you not like the Rocky movies?

anomynous · 10-26-2009, 05:56 PM

Watch all except 5

Secretagentnumber6 · 10-26-2009, 05:57 PM

Immediately watch 2 - 4. You can skip 5. No reasoning other than 2-4 are awesome movies.

BStecke · 10-26-2009, 06:01 PM

If you don't see the fifth one, you're probably going to be wondering why he's in the position he's in in Rocky Balboa.

TTC1984 · 10-26-2009, 06:11 PM

I saw see 'em all. A lot of people, I've noticed, overpraise 4 and unfairly bash 5. The whole series is good.

Galactus · 10-26-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TTC1984

I saw see 'em all. A lot of people, I've noticed, overpraise 4 and unfairly bash 5. The whole series is good.

That's because 4 had a kickass montage

DetroitSportsFan · 10-26-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

If you don't see the fifth one, you're probably going to be wondering why he's in the position he's in in Rocky Balboa.

Exactly. Watch them all.

koontz1973 · 10-26-2009, 06:20 PM

2-4 are great, 5 is good. Watch them all.

CZAR · 10-26-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by obriensg1

I've seen Rocky 1 a few times, and bits and pieces of the others. They didn't interest me and I've heard negative things. Still 'Rocky Balboa' is supposed to be real good. Does it matter if I skip over the middle films?

My fav's are 3, 4, & 5!! but u should watch them all! Got Em!!

Propellarhead9 · 10-26-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by koontz1973

2-4 are great, 5 is good. Watch them all.

haha bald bull. But yeah, I love all of them.

bandit29 · 10-26-2009, 06:33 PM

2 & 3 are really great movies. 4 is good but not great. 5 is just stupid.

Diesel · 10-26-2009, 06:36 PM

Small parts of Balboa would make more sense if you watched all of the first 5. But they aren't absolutely neccessary to enjoy the movie.

Though, I'd recommend at least watching 2.

1,2 and 6 make a very good trilogy.

Offender_Mullet · 10-26-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by obriensg1

I've seen Rocky 1 a few times, and bits and pieces of the others. They didn't interest me and I've heard negative things. Still 'Rocky Balboa' is supposed to be real good. Does it matter if I skip over the middle films?

I'd watch II then go right to Balboa. III and IV are cheesy 80's staples of entertainment, but.....

Fighter · 10-26-2009, 06:55 PM

My favs are II, III, I, Rocky Balboa, IV

I dismiss V....horrible film

nolfoc · 10-26-2009, 06:56 PM

4 was my favorite hands down

Sponge-worthy · 10-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Watch II: It is a good continuation of the story in I.

Watch III: Characters from the first two, specifically Mick and Apollo, are developed further. And of course, there's Mr. T.

Maybe watch IV: If you like the over-exuberance and anti-Soviet propaganda that typified the '80, go for it. Personally, I find it rather corny.

Skip V: Overall it's a dysfunctional film. Difficult to sympathize with the character, his family situation, the boxing angle, etc.

Watch Rocky Balboa: It relies a lot of the 'Rocky formula,' but the character is convincingly back to his roots, and it just seems to make more sense overall than part V--in some ways feels like a reboot of Rocky V, really.

dmb70 · 10-26-2009, 07:06 PM

1, 2 & Rocky Balboa are essential IMO

SpotOn · 10-27-2009, 04:12 PM

II is boring
III is pure entertainment form start to finish
IV is absolute moronic crap (though you Transformers fans can't seem to get enough of it)
V is OK and not nearly as bad as the boards would have you believe

obriensg1 · 10-27-2009, 05:00 PM

Thank for the tips everybody! Will probably watch them all

10-26-2009, 05:54 PM	#1
obriensg1 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:228 Digital collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:97	Skipping Rocky 2-5? I've seen Rocky 1 a few times, and bits and pieces of the others. They didn't interest me and I've heard negative things. Still 'Rocky Balboa' is supposed to be real good. Does it matter if I skip over the middle films?

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10-26-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	There are some points in the third and fifth that would be unanswered in Rocky Balboa. How do you not like the Rocky movies?

10-26-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Watch all except 5

10-26-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	Immediately watch 2 - 4. You can skip 5. No reasoning other than 2-4 are awesome movies.

10-26-2009, 06:01 PM	#5
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	If you don't see the fifth one, you're probably going to be wondering why he's in the position he's in in Rocky Balboa.

10-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#6
TTC1984 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Vegas Blu-ray reviews:34 Trading Score:41	I saw see 'em all. A lot of people, I've noticed, overpraise 4 and unfairly bash 5. The whole series is good.

10-26-2009, 06:20 PM	#9
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	2-4 are great, 5 is good. Watch them all.

10-26-2009, 06:33 PM	#12
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	2 & 3 are really great movies. 4 is good but not great. 5 is just stupid.

10-26-2009, 06:36 PM	#13
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Small parts of Balboa would make more sense if you watched all of the first 5. But they aren't absolutely neccessary to enjoy the movie. Though, I'd recommend at least watching 2. 1,2 and 6 make a very good trilogy.

10-26-2009, 06:55 PM	#15
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	My favs are II, III, I, Rocky Balboa, IV I dismiss V....horrible film

10-26-2009, 06:56 PM	#16
nolfoc Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 108 Trading Score:49	4 was my favorite hands down

10-26-2009, 07:04 PM	#17
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	Watch II: It is a good continuation of the story in I. Watch III: Characters from the first two, specifically Mick and Apollo, are developed further. And of course, there's Mr. T. Maybe watch IV: If you like the over-exuberance and anti-Soviet propaganda that typified the '80, go for it. Personally, I find it rather corny. Skip V: Overall it's a dysfunctional film. Difficult to sympathize with the character, his family situation, the boxing angle, etc. Watch Rocky Balboa: It relies a lot of the 'Rocky formula,' but the character is convincingly back to his roots, and it just seems to make more sense overall than part V--in some ways feels like a reboot of Rocky V, really.

10-26-2009, 07:06 PM	#18
dmb70 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:43	1, 2 & Rocky Balboa are essential IMO

10-27-2009, 04:12 PM	#19
SpotOn Banned Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:117	II is boring III is pure entertainment form start to finish IV is absolute moronic crap (though you Transformers fans can't seem to get enough of it) V is OK and not nearly as bad as the boards would have you believe

10-27-2009, 05:00 PM	#20
obriensg1 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:228 Digital collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:97	Thank for the tips everybody! Will probably watch them all

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