Stallone did it. He's delivered the best Rocky since Rocky II and has finally recaptured the spirit of the original. The story is improbable, but that is Rocky, the ultimate underdog story. The music, featuring composer Bill Conti back for his first Rocky film since III, helps this film again capture the great atmoshpere of the original. It's cinematography is gritty and fits perfectly with the familiar places we have become acquainted with over 30 years.
The acting is top notch and the casting for every part was pretty much spot on. The fight seen was pretty realistic and features again, Stallone's meticulous direction. I liked this film alot and while it's probably Rocky bowing out as he did in the end, the Rocky films ended fittingly.
