#062 - "Rocky IV" - Analyzing Why It Might Be The Greatest Sports Movie Ever

Watch this movie breakdown podcast where Kade & Gray discuss Sylvester Stallone's iconic film, ROCKY IV, starring Sylvester Stallone & Dolph Lundgren. As always their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

ROCKY IV is about: After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different training methods, Rocky and Drago both wage a long and intense match.

Chapters:

00:00 Post movie rating & review

07:00 Point #1: Greatest montages ever

Point #2: The contrast between The Hero & The Villain

14:31 Stallone's attempt to change the world + some logical problems

18:53 Point #3: A return to Rocky's roots

19:55 Sidebar: Rocky V + Mike Tyson v. Jake Paul

Return to Point #3

24:04 Favorite Ivan Drago quote

26:33 Why the ending might actually make sense...

29:12 How the Russians felt about this movie

32:11 Gray's solution help this movie actually end The Cold War

35:00 Cinematic symbolism that Rocky's training is superior

37:06 Terrible child acting + not much coverage filmed

42:07 Final points on why this is the best Rocky movie

44:52 Outro