I know it’s not really what you had in mind, cause I’m listing a whole franchise, but in the spirit of somethimg that I will just stop and watch anytime it is on. Also not really the height of cinematic masterpieces, but a cultural phenomenon all the same.
Some may think it is cheesey. The Rocky franchise. It gets me every time. Except Rocky V, the less said about that the better.
It came to me just now as I was watching Rocky Balboa on late the other night, and usually if I watch a movie that late, generally no matter how good it is, I will fall asleep.
Rocky I - IV & Creed I - II
Most Rewatchable Scene:
The fight with Ivan Drago. I also like the scene in II building up to when Duke says “Let it go”. Personally I think Frozen has a lot to answer for, ripping him off like that. The church scene with Mickey in II.
Best Quote:
Get up you son of a ■■■■■, cause Mickey loves ya. I must break you.
Best Performance:
Carl Weathers as Apollo. Steals the scene almost every time.
Best Supporting Actor:
Burgess Meredith, dunno why just felt like he wasn’t even acting, just being himself.
Overacting Award:
Hulk Hogan wrestling in III. I see the irony here. Maybe Mr T as well, be he was so quotable, I’ll let him off.
The Best Shot in the Film:
Training montage in III, all the way from when he gives up from sparring with Apollo, through the D&M with Adrian, then winning the running race.
Apex Mountain (The highlight of their career):
Stallone. Wrote the first film, ended up critically acclaimed. Two nominations for acting during the franchise. The circumstances around getting filming off the ground was interesting too. Budget film, ended up sleeper hit.
Who Won the Movie:
Bill Conti, very underrated. The music at various stages throughout was spot ■■■■■■■ on, iconic. Most people would recognise it, even outside the main theme song. Also note, he was NOT involved in Rocky V. Winning right there.