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Rocky V
1990 104 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.6
Drama
Director: John G. Avildsen
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Description
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
Budget:
$42M
US Gross:
$40.95M
Worldwide:
$119.95M
Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Talia Shire
Actor
Burt Young
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Song
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Supporting Actor
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Rocky V is widely viewed as a polarizing departure from the franchise's successful formula, shifting the focus toward intimate family drama and the protagonist's personal decline. While some critics appreciate its grounded return to the tone of the original film, many find the execution of the plot convoluted and the narrative conclusion lackluster.
| Acting | Sylvester Stallone delivers a nuanced, grounded performance that effectively captures Rocky's psychological struggle with aging and irrelevance. | |
| Acting | Sage Stallone’s performance as Rocky's son adds a layer of authentic emotional weight and uniqueness to the family dynamics. | |
| Score | Bill Conti’s melancholy score successfully evokes nostalgia and reinforces the series' emotional continuity. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay suffers from a convoluted plot that forces an unnecessary reversal of Rocky's financial success and progress. | |
| Acting | Tommy Morrison’s performance as the protégé is weak and fails to sustain the necessary tension during his transition from student to antagonist. | |
| Ending | Opinions on the climactic street brawl are divided; some see it as a gritty, impactful resolution, while others view it as an out-of-place and unrealistic conclusion. |