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  • My First Time Ever Watching Rocky | Movie Reaction.
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    I'm watching Rocky for the first time ever!
    I can't wait to experience this iconic film for the first time!
    Rocky is such a beloved film by so many people and I can't wait to for you all to watch along with me
    Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a chance to fight heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. In a bid to earn respect and glory, Rocky jumps into the ring, unaware of the tough task ahead of him.
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    Release date: 17 March 1977 (Australia)
    Director: John G. Avildsen
    Screenplay: Sylvester Stallone
    *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.

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  • @MovieJoob
    @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +12

    FULL AND LONGER REACTION:
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    Jade is here to watch Rocky! 🥊
    P.S. There can be many UA-cam issues so we apologise if there are any scenes cut that are important!
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    • @PedroCastillo_1980
      @PedroCastillo_1980 9 місяців тому +1

      Next time Rocky II

    • @padraiglyons5574
      @padraiglyons5574 9 місяців тому

      first time seeing you wil watch more but i don`t suppose you could change that back ground its very off putting.

    • @edwardleonetti2492
      @edwardleonetti2492 9 місяців тому +1

      Now you simply must go down the ROCKY RABBIT HOLE ABSOLUTELY 💯 You're not done yet "I didn't hear no bell!" As Mickey would say

    • @zabardastzaika
      @zabardastzaika 8 місяців тому

      😅
      1111¹

  • @wakebacon8301
    @wakebacon8301 9 місяців тому +41

    The actor who plays "Paulie" Burt Young passed away very recently, he was US Marine and a Renaissance man of the arts.

    • @kenj6361
      @kenj6361 9 місяців тому +2

      He was also a boxer

    • @kennybeck5519
      @kennybeck5519 9 місяців тому +3

      He was a pretty good boxer too

    • @sumanadasawijayapala5372
      @sumanadasawijayapala5372 6 місяців тому

      @@kennybeck5519 Are you guys serious?? Paulie?????😵😵

  • @ifarded4986
    @ifarded4986 9 місяців тому +67

    I cant tell you what this show mean to me growing up. When I was a kid I didn't have many friends and lived in a very strict home. One of my few getaways was the Rocky franchise. It helped me through a lot of dark times as a kid and even a few as an adult. I can't praise these films enough. I truly hope you enjoy them as I did.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +9

      Aww that is very sweet to hear!! Thank you for sharing this with me!

    • @J4ME5_
      @J4ME5_ 9 місяців тому +1

      Here here!

    • @shawbros
      @shawbros 9 місяців тому

      @@J4ME5_
      Where, where?

    • @thomasbrown9313
      @thomasbrown9313 8 місяців тому

      powerful comment. Hope all is well and wish you a Merry Christmas

  • @BenWillyums
    @BenWillyums 9 місяців тому +52

    Stallone still has those same turtles as pets to this day

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +16

      Stoppit right now that is so stinking cute!!!

    • @mookieschannel1130
      @mookieschannel1130 9 місяців тому +2

      Stallone also adopted Butkis.@@MovieJoob

    • @Blackflame24
      @Blackflame24 9 місяців тому +1

      @@MovieJoobfinally you’re doing the Rocky series! Talk about an American classic. The ultimate underdog story. Oddly enough, this movie built Sylvester Stallone’s career. He was inspired by the idea after going to see Muhammad Ali go 15 rounds with Chuck Wepner, an unknown underdog that no one gave a chance. He wrote the script when he had no money and agreed to sell it on the condition that he got to play Rocky and star in it. The studios tried to get around that but he wouldn’t budge. Talk about betting on yourself and believing in yourself.

  • @davepangburn
    @davepangburn 9 місяців тому +43

    Burt Young deserves many accolades for his overlooked performance of Paulie. Burt helps make for an even better film. Yes, Paulie's not likeable. But Burt's work as Paulie makes us so readily root against him with enthusiasm, and more importantly, allows his fellow actors to play off Paulie to really shine themselves. Like his scene with Talia Shire, when Talia's Adrian finally stands up for herself in an explosion of righteousness, a wonderful performance. In that scene, there's a powerful line from Paulie that a lot may miss in the yelling; "you're supposed to be good to me". Paulie is wrong. But it's Burt's pained TONE when he says it that shows so much sadness, desperation, & a vulnerability in Paulie. Wow. Great artistry by Burt Young!

    • @davepangburn
      @davepangburn 9 місяців тому +7

      And by the way, speaking of great supporting performances, I can't ever speak highly enough of the underrated work in Rocky I and Rocky II of Tony Burton as Apollo Creed's Manager. Yet another artist who chews up some epic scenes with skills of nuance and delivery of short but potent dialogue.

    • @JJ_W
      @JJ_W 9 місяців тому +3

      RIP Burt Young.

    • @sparky6086
      @sparky6086 9 місяців тому +2

      Burt Young was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "Rocky", so at the time, he did get some credit.
      Ironically. Burt was a champion boxer, when he was in the Marine Corps. When his enlistment was up, he went pro, & small World, his trainer was Cus D'Amato, who later trained Mike Tyson. He had a successful career as a professional boxer, before he got into acting.

    • @scottdarden3091
      @scottdarden3091 9 місяців тому +1

      Also Burt Young was a professional boxer and once had a charity fight with Mohammed Ali.

    • @sparky6086
      @sparky6086 9 місяців тому

      @shawnpatrick1877 I agree. Back in the 1970's, when "Rocky" was released, everyone knew people like Paulie. There were many such broken men around in those days. Broken by war, strikes, cultural change & probably many factors. Life wasn't all rainbows & ponies for audiences back then, so they could totally relate to Paulie, whether they liked him or not.

  • @Heru3005
    @Heru3005 9 місяців тому +36

    Two things. 1. Your're one of very few reactors that took the time to try to understand Paulie rather then defaulting to "I really don't like this guy" and I really appreciate that. 2. Rocky 1 and 2 are really a package deal. Can't have one without the other. ;)

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +14

      He seemed really depressed and it’s so sad to see! And oh yes Rocky II next for sure!!

    • @CookieMonster-zn8oc
      @CookieMonster-zn8oc 9 місяців тому +5

      ​@@MovieJoobgreat observation. Paulie is angry and depressed about his life. He's miserable and he blames Adrian for this. He even says to Adrian "I don't get married because of you!". The thing is that these characters are not old. Both Rocky and Adrian are under 30. Paulie is probably only in his early 30's. Today being 29-31 years old and single is normal. Back then it was not especially in a family oriented Italian culture.
      Another thing about this film is even though it's 47 years old it doesn't look dated. The grittiness of blue collar life in a big city doesn't change. You can go to any major city today and visit the poor areas and they look exactly like Philadelphia did in this movie.

    • @x-man9473
      @x-man9473 9 місяців тому +2

      I like her reaction to Paulie. I'm happy that she was able to find the subtle nuances in his storyline. That just makes her reaction to Mickey all the more shocking.
      Mickey was open with his exact motivations, his exact reasoning for being angry at Rocky, and he even offered Rocky training for free.
      I was shocked that she would assume that Mickey doesn't have Rocky's best interest at heart. Considering how she was able to see the nuances in Paulie's character.

    • @Gypsy_Danger_TMC
      @Gypsy_Danger_TMC 7 місяців тому

      Paulie is what Rocky is afraid of becoming

  • @christopheryochum3602
    @christopheryochum3602 9 місяців тому +53

    That was a nice edit. You left in a lot of important scenes missing from other reactors' edits. Also, your attitude throughout was REALLY SWEET; you got the sentiments in each scene without a negative parsing of the scene. You're a great reactor. I CAN'T WAIT for you to do the rest of the series. This is not a one-movie, then fall-off series. It's a great series. Please watch all the movies. Thanks! Again, you're fun to watch. :)

    • @JokerScars69
      @JokerScars69 9 місяців тому +3

      Agreed, her edits are some of the best

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +5

      Thank you so much for your lovely words!! We always try our best with the edits!! And oh absolutely Rock II is next up!! ❤

    • @jamesmeechan6983
      @jamesmeechan6983 9 місяців тому

      She did not see Mickey can be good for rocky that they will have a good relationship as boxer and manager Mickey was just wanting help rocky when he went to rocky's place

  • @Sayats
    @Sayats 9 місяців тому +23

    As Stallone himself said : " Rocky is not a movie about boxing "
    you do not need anything but a very beautiful story to make an iconic movie , thank you very much for sharing this with us !

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      It’s so sweet! Thank you for joining me!! Cant wait to keep going ❤

  • @cliveklg7739
    @cliveklg7739 9 місяців тому +12

    The story behind how this film came about is as amazing as the film.
    Stallone was nearly completely broke when he wrote the script. He was struggling to get parts, and wrote it with himself in mind for the lead. He had to give up his dog (Butkis in the film is his dog), because he couldn't afford to feed him. He shopped around the script and was even offered 300,000 to just sell the script, but he wouldn't get to be in it. He said no. Finally he finds someone who wanted the script and was willing to let him play the lead. The final budget was 2 million. It wins best screenplay at the Oscars and set Stallone as an icon in the movies. Oh and he bought his dog back.
    Stallone tells the story of it on his instagram.
    Oh the actor who plays Micky is in the Film "Grumpy Old Men" and "Grumpier Old Men", two fun comedies.
    While some of the films are better than others, the full Rocky series is worth it, as will as the new Creed films which are tied to Rocky. Every film has a good human story to them.

    • @rong805
      @rong805 9 місяців тому

      Minor correction, Butkus ws the spelling. It was from Dick Butkus, an NFL player that Sly had admired. That's what I read anyway.

  • @Jason-bk3nl
    @Jason-bk3nl 9 місяців тому +8

    Rocky Balboa is the greatest movie character of all time. It is my great pleasure to see people really fall in love with the characters and enjoy the franchise the same way I did when I was younger.

  • @CaddyJim
    @CaddyJim 9 місяців тому +4

    The beginning *#Rocky* made *$40* which is equivalent to *$200* today in *2023.* Then he's paid *$150,000* to fight *Creed* which is equivalent to *$800,000* today in *2023*
    *Sylvester* was only paid *$35,000* to play *#Rocky**,* but was offered *$265,000* not to be *#Rocky**.* Luckily he negotiated a percentage of sales & made *$25 million* dollars

  • @2971username
    @2971username 9 місяців тому +8

    I am SOOOO excited you are going down this route!!!

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      I’m so glad!! Hope you enjoy as much as i do!

  • @tome2294
    @tome2294 9 місяців тому +13

    If I remember correctly, Sylvester Stallone not only starred in this movie, but he wrote and produced it as well. He couldn't get any of the big movie studios to back it. If I'm right about that it turned out to be their loss. The Rocky franchise did phenominally well. Loved your editing. Great job!

    • @gerstelb
      @gerstelb 9 місяців тому +2

      Say what you will about some of Stallone’s other movies, he worked a wonder making this movie. There are very few actors who have earned both acting and writing Oscar nominations, and I think you can count on one hand the ones who’ve gotten both for the same movie; Stallone did that with “Rocky.”

  • @crispy_338
    @crispy_338 9 місяців тому +4

    I have a soft spot for low budget 70s and 80s movies. This is just the start of such a classic series.
    Oh and 210lbs is 95 kilos

  • @DandelionandBardock
    @DandelionandBardock 9 місяців тому +7

    Excellent choice, Rocky was one of my all-time favourites growing up. Took a lot of life lessons from this franchise.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      I can understand why!! Such a genuine and heartfelt film!!

  • @ronbotello8513
    @ronbotello8513 9 місяців тому +4

    Dick Butkus was a famous footballer in the 60s, thats who the dog was named after. Great reaction!

  • @MrGamer07100
    @MrGamer07100 9 місяців тому +8

    Ooh the Rocky franchise. Wow. You have an entire list of movies to entertain to. Some of the biggest, most influential movies ever made. There been a lot of first time reactors of older people seeing these movies, and even less knowledgeable sports fans manages to get won over with these films. Because the heart of the movies are the characters, and the story. I hope you enjoy them as much I’ll enjoy seeing you react.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      I’ve really enjoyed this one so much!! Cant wait for Rocky II next!!

  • @BenWillyums
    @BenWillyums 9 місяців тому +3

    A statue of Rocky,, arms raised, was on those exact stairs for many years in Philadelphia, his theme is still played during many Eagles games (particularly when the team needs to rally). A local icon

    • @cshubs
      @cshubs 9 місяців тому

      The statue is gone???

    • @Halfaxa7
      @Halfaxa7 9 місяців тому +3

      ⁠@@cshubsthey moved it briefly but it’s back in front of the art museum. Not so fun fact, 49ers fans vandalized it before their game Vs the Eagles last season prompting Travis Kelce to ask Chiefs fans publicly to leave the statue alone before the Super Bowl.

    • @cshubs
      @cshubs 9 місяців тому

      @@Halfaxa7 Uncool, man. What's Rocky got to do with football?? 🙂

    • @MiketheCabbie
      @MiketheCabbie 9 місяців тому +1

      @@cshubs Rocky had nothing to do with football, he had everything to do with the city. The character is an icon of the city of Philadelphia.

  • @mrwidget42
    @mrwidget42 9 місяців тому +4

    I think Butkus was named after Chicago Bears player Dick Butkus. He used to be, if I remember correctly, one of the Monsters of the Midway. Almost lethal to be on the other side of the line from that guy.

    • @JJ_W
      @JJ_W 9 місяців тому +1

      For decades, Dick Butkus was the best-known Bear, and the definition of a tough, no-nonsense man. He died just last month.

  • @RandyPeterson
    @RandyPeterson 9 місяців тому +3

    Great review! Everyone goes into this one thinking that it's a boxing movie, but it's really so much more.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!! It was so emotional and deep too!

  • @cripplermaximus
    @cripplermaximus 9 місяців тому +3

    Paulie’s arc in the whole series is great. RIP Burt Young.

  • @mattb8961
    @mattb8961 9 місяців тому +5

    Great reaction. I feel that you understood the movie way better than a lot of other reviews I’ve seen. You definitely need to do the whole series.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      That is so lovely of you to say thank you so much!!

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      I wanna keep going with the series!

    • @mattb8961
      @mattb8961 9 місяців тому

      You should do the Rambo series if you haven’t already. Stallone has a lot of good ones.

  • @donaldgilbert6739
    @donaldgilbert6739 9 місяців тому +4

    Great reaction! Adrian is the heart and soul of all the Rocky movies!

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      Aww I’m glad! They’re such a sweet couple and a great match!!

  • @Fierysaint1
    @Fierysaint1 9 місяців тому +8

    Yes, ABSOLUTELY watch the first 5 Rocky's! One of the all time greatest movie series ever made. Part one will always be iconic, but the action, drama, and challenges get serious on part 3 and 4. You'll also find yourself getting attached to the characters... even Paulie! 🤣

    • @DanJackson1977
      @DanJackson1977 9 місяців тому +2

      Why skip 6? That's the best one after the first.

    • @ice-iu3vv
      @ice-iu3vv 9 місяців тому

      some people feel this way, presumably because of the keep moving forward speech, but some of us feel that the absence of adrienne is a let down of deal-breaker levels. i dont care for 6 nearly as much as the first 5.@@DanJackson1977

    • @phila3884
      @phila3884 9 місяців тому +1

      Rocky 3 with Clubber Lang (Mr T.). His lines could have been written by Shakespeare himself.

    • @Fierysaint1
      @Fierysaint1 9 місяців тому

      @@DanJackson1977 Every Rocky movie after part 5 were way past the era. They were all like 20 to 30 years later and doesn't have the same vibe. They were desperate Hollywood cash grab remakes not even made by Stallone.

    • @dupersuper1938
      @dupersuper1938 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Fierysaint1 Nonsense. Watch all 9.

  • @soundhealer6043
    @soundhealer6043 9 місяців тому +1

    When Jade took off her glasses, I went "wow".

  • @BJThury
    @BJThury 9 місяців тому +3

    hey, great reaction!....by the way, "Rocky II" is my personal favourite.
    (I won't tell you exactly why, just the word "win" 🙂)

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      So excited to keep going!! Thank you for joining me 😊❤

  • @gsquat
    @gsquat 9 місяців тому +1

    Everyone's surprised to see this is more a love story than it is a boxing movie.

  • @slchance8839
    @slchance8839 9 місяців тому

    When Rocky says to Adrienne "No fooling around during training," and she retreats to the kitchen. I always loved how Rocky WEARS A BLANKET when he walks over to her. THAT is how it is when you're poor: you dont have many sweaters and warm clothes, you just wrap yourself in a blanket all day long: on the couch, in a chair, walking to the kitchen. To some poor, "warm clothes are for rich people."
    It's a nice touch, you dont often see in movies.

  • @JBatGaming2
    @JBatGaming2 9 місяців тому +2

    Another amazing reaction after the great Back to the Future reaction

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much!! 😊

  • @matiasdimter619
    @matiasdimter619 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi! Great reaction you just did, and obviously we want you to kee reacting to the next Rocky movies because they are quite a ride. Greetings from Chile

  • @clayschuetz899
    @clayschuetz899 4 місяці тому

    I love how all he wanted to do is go the distance and prove he was worth something, not just a loser, but in the end after he did, all he needed was her, he needed the one he loved , makes me cry Everytime 😢

  • @quixote6942
    @quixote6942 9 місяців тому +3

    TRUE STORY: Stallone was so broke that he had to sell his Dog. When he got his first check, he bought his beloved Dog back (for a HUGE Mark-up). The dog was Butkus!
    Apollo might have won the fight, but Rocky won in every way that was important him... He went the distance and found a good woman to love.

  • @davidstewart5802
    @davidstewart5802 9 місяців тому +2

    Cinderella Man is another great boxing movie.....and a true story

  • @moonlitegram
    @moonlitegram 9 місяців тому +2

    The nuanced humanity in this is what sets it apart from all the other sports movies this film inspired, including most of its sequels. An all time classic for sure. The guy that inspired the story for this film, Chuck Wepner, grew up around the same area as me. And I actually got a chance to meet him once when I was waiting tables back in college. Had him as a customer. He seemed like a nice guy. Anyways, really enjoyed your reaction and glad you liked the film :)
    Oh, by the way, while I'm sure everyone in the comments is recommending the sequels, I'd also like to recommend checking out the Karate Kid on here if you haven't already. The director for this film, John G Avildsen, also directed that film. And it achieves a similar strong blend of character based story telling within the framework of a sports film.

  • @dapunkyqb1679
    @dapunkyqb1679 9 місяців тому +1

    I have to assume that Butkus Stallone was named after Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus and was mostly known for his ferocious tackling during the 1960s and 70s.

  • @gerstelb
    @gerstelb 9 місяців тому +2

    Philadelphia has very much adopted both the character of Rocky Balboa and the movie itself. It’s shown pretty much every year around the Fourth of July, outdoors on the grounds near the Philadelphia Museum of Art - the building that those famous steps lead to. And the city is very much a part of this film, like the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, which is the boulevard in the shot you liked at 26:15, which runs from the Art Museum in a straight line to City Hall, which at the time this movie was made was the tallest building in the city. Of course, the sequence of places in the city during Rocky’s runs makes no sense - he’d be running close to a marathon - but it’s all real Philadelphia.

  • @johnb7627
    @johnb7627 9 місяців тому +1

    I have been loving the movies you've been watching lately jade back to the future and now Rocky two incredible franchises🚗🥊😊😊

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +2

      I’m so glad to hear!! Thank you for joining me on these journeys! ❤❤

  • @Soleya9
    @Soleya9 9 місяців тому +2

    Great reaction Jade, can tell you really really into the story.
    I grew up in the 80s, about 45 minutes from Philadelphia. For school trip in grade school we went to the art museum where Rocky runs up the stairs. As kids, it was a fun experience to run up the same stairs and get to pretend to be Rocky.
    Highly recommended Stallone's other great movie, First Blood. The later Rambo movies are typical 80s action style, but the first one isn't what you'd expect. One of my favorite movies of all time.

    • @ronweber1402
      @ronweber1402 9 місяців тому +1

      Ya Rocky and First Blood are what I consider Stallone's most heartfelt performances. I'm rather sad that he didn't continue on that track and instead just went for the big, splashy action movies. Shame that his best dramatic performances were at the beginning of his career.

  • @EngineerEd-xt2qu
    @EngineerEd-xt2qu 9 місяців тому

    that movie was nominated for 10 Academy awards it won for best picture 1976. wait till you see all of the rocky movies you will love them

  • @PowderedToastMan420
    @PowderedToastMan420 9 місяців тому +2

    Rocky isnt a boxing movie. It's a love story. ✌️

  • @JBatGaming2
    @JBatGaming2 9 місяців тому +1

    I visited the stairs Rocky tan last year and got to run up them. It was very surreal

  • @Bobaman5400
    @Bobaman5400 9 місяців тому +2

    Top 3 fav movie series ever for me. Glad you chose it! Thanks Jade!

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      I can see why!! So awesome! Thank you for joining me!

  • @adamwhite767
    @adamwhite767 9 місяців тому

    I have always loved this movie for many reasons, here are just a few. It's not a boxing movie, it's a love story with boxing mixed in. My favorite line in this movie is when Adrienne comes into the ring at the end and Rocky sees her and he says "where's your hat?" all he cares about in that moment is her. And, to me one of the most powerful moments in all of cinema is when Rocky goes down in the 14th round and is struggling to get back up while Creed is celebrating and then he does get back up, and Creed turns around to see him waving him in with is hands, the look on Creed's face is a combination disbelief and defeat, he knows he can't beat him. That was shot really well by the director and hats off to Carl Weathers for being able to convey that so subtly.

  • @okeefe757
    @okeefe757 9 місяців тому +1

    In his first fight in the very beginning, Rocky's winnings of about $40 is worth about $215 today. Not much, but it's a local amateur boxing match.

  • @lansorbet5882
    @lansorbet5882 9 місяців тому +1

    23:43 - You are correct about redemption and forgiveness, what Mickey was referring to is that we pass through this life only once.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      Ohh right for living on earth I didn’t think of it like that hahaha!

  • @AnnaDiLiberto
    @AnnaDiLiberto 9 місяців тому +7

    One thing I learned from watching these movies is that Rocky is not a movie about boxing. It’s a love story.

  • @Mozzer232
    @Mozzer232 8 місяців тому

    I found your channel after watching your Creed reaction. Now I’m starting from the beginning. I love how you seem to grasp the humanity of the Rocky character(sans those middle sequels where it gets a little weird). It’s really endearing to watch someone younger on the other side ocean, experiencing Rocky for the first time. 😊

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  8 місяців тому +1

      Awww this means the absolute world to me!! Thank you so very much 😊

  • @norryonbass6574
    @norryonbass6574 9 місяців тому

    I love that Apollo is declared the winner literally in the final seconds of the film but our focus is 100% on Rocky and Adrian.

  • @deweyoxburger295
    @deweyoxburger295 9 місяців тому

    I remember when they were advertising in the local newspaper for “extras” for a movie being made in Philadelphia. I was too young, but knew people who went.

  • @BClarke
    @BClarke 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful reaction. I still think that Rocky caring more about seeing Adrian than hearing the outcome of the fight is my favorite movie ending. Add the incredible score, and it’s perfect.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      Yes I totally agree, he wanted nothing more than to see her and hug her ugh my heaarrrtt❤

  • @ThistleAndSea
    @ThistleAndSea 9 місяців тому

    Good one, MJ. The last Rocky is actually my favorite, but they're all pretty good. Thanks for sharing this one, Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

  • @LukeLovesRose
    @LukeLovesRose 9 місяців тому +1

    Rocky is not only the greatest, most powerful and inspirational sports movie ever made, it's also one of the greatest love stories ever put on film.
    Rocky may not have won the fight against Apollo. But he became the ultimate winner when Adrian cried out, "I LOVE YOU!"

  • @s.jackson8098
    @s.jackson8098 9 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful movie this is. One could see it as a sports movie. Or a love story. Or a tale of four broken people finding redemption in living. Beautiful and inspiring however one sees it.

  • @ShamblesMD
    @ShamblesMD 9 місяців тому

    Definitely subscribing. Fun fact, Butkis was his dog irl, and he had to sell him because he was broke. Then when he sold the rights to the film, he bought him back.

  • @Pokyhawk
    @Pokyhawk 7 місяців тому

    I decided to re-watch this movie franchise in memoriam of Carl Weathers. I chose this channel because I really enjoy the reactions. I needed to see the "Rocky" franchise again when I learned we lost Apollo Creed February 1, 2024.
    RIP Carl W. 🙏 You will be missed.

  • @didonna1974
    @didonna1974 9 місяців тому

    I subscribed to your channel just now because of Rocky. You did great. I loved your reaction. You have now started the first of the greatest saga in cinematic history. I look forward to being a part of your Rocky journey.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for subbing! I will be watching Rocky II next for sure I’m so excited!!

    • @didonna1974
      @didonna1974 9 місяців тому

      @@MovieJoob I can't wait 😊

  • @randallwilliamson3838
    @randallwilliamson3838 2 місяці тому

    No matter his rough demeanor, Paulie was ride or die with Rocky throughout. People are so quick to be against him, but overlook his roughness and he is a true friend.

  • @visionaryventures12
    @visionaryventures12 9 місяців тому +1

    I hope you watch the rest of the series. These movies utilize boxing as an allegory for struggling through life.

  • @jdavis9684
    @jdavis9684 9 місяців тому +1

    The dog was named after Dick Butkiss an American Football player from the '70s.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      WOW what a name hahaha

  • @Murder_34
    @Murder_34 9 місяців тому +1

    YAAAAAAAY!!!!!! So excited to see you react to these movies...I loved these growing up and no matter what anyone else says you should watch them all even though some aren't as good as others they're still worth it

  • @wesleyc8101
    @wesleyc8101 9 місяців тому

    What this first rocky movie teaches is to overcome your own self doubts and getting past the fear of failure. Fear is a illusion.

  • @vkdeen7570
    @vkdeen7570 9 місяців тому +1

    omg the absolutely adorable jade starting the rocky series (and hopefully creed series after).. I'm so here for this!!

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      I’m really excited and enjoyed this a lot so far!!

  • @CaddyJim
    @CaddyJim 9 місяців тому +1

    Sadly the actor Burt Young, who played Paulie in died last month (October 8th 2023) at 83 Young

  • @user-js3vx3be8x
    @user-js3vx3be8x 9 місяців тому

    I watched this film a couple of years ago, and I only remember the main plot and a couple of moments. It was interesting for me to watch and remember this film with you. Thank you)

  • @TheFioda
    @TheFioda 9 місяців тому

    Ok, it´s official, I love you 🥰 You will be SO IN LOVE with this franchise

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      That is so sweet thank you! I can’t wait to watch more!!

  • @davidsalinas1628
    @davidsalinas1628 9 місяців тому +1

    What a great reaction. This is such an insperational movie. I hope you watch the rest. ❤

  • @luxurybuzz3681
    @luxurybuzz3681 9 місяців тому +2

    "Rocky is a love story " - Sylvester Stallone

  • @Jackosaurus117
    @Jackosaurus117 8 місяців тому

    I need to watch this movie. I went to Philly back in October during my first ever visit to America, I know how massive it is there and I went to the famous steps. It was amazing

  • @JohnBaranich-wv6ot
    @JohnBaranich-wv6ot 8 місяців тому

    Dude, it’s me again. I watched your reaction to Rocky Balboa first, and I just had to get this reaction. You understand this film. You act like Adrian before Adrian gets the chance to react. You’re really an awesome critic. You do things with your heart first. You should come to Philadelphia, and you’ll see a vast majority of the people here are heart first people. Also, keep your glasses on. I think you look beautiful with them (not to say you’re less attractive with them off). I always loved glasses. Your hair is amazing too.

  • @flightgamer7849
    @flightgamer7849 9 місяців тому +1

    Finally, a reactor who realizes it wasn't about winning. Nice reaction.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      It was about going the distance and he achieved his goal!!

  • @user-kj5iu8bs1p
    @user-kj5iu8bs1p 9 місяців тому +1

    Many state it in different ways, but Boxing is Not #1 in the Rocky movies. Rocky is a love story & a life story (life is tough & to keep getting up when knocked down). Lessons to believe in yourself. Rocky 1 saw Adrian going from shy & low self-esteem to developing into a confident young woman. Her arc throughout the movies is great. Rocky & Adrians love is great throughout the franchise. Rocky was HUGE when I was a kid. SO much fun to see young people watch Rocky & not pass it by just cuz it's getting dated. Keep going! :)

  • @rescuetweak
    @rescuetweak 9 місяців тому

    Wonderful reaction. When that movie came out I was a big fan as I was training to be a pro boxer. I have a picture on my living room wall of Sylvester Stallone with my manager.

  • @philc2729
    @philc2729 9 місяців тому

    Cuff and Link are still with him at home today. He kept the turtles!

  • @rickcrane9883
    @rickcrane9883 9 місяців тому

    G’day Joobs. Once again, I love how you get totally immersed in the movies 🍿 I saw on the big screen back in the day. Have you seen Gallipoli? A great Aussie film with a very young Mel Gibson.

  • @tomfrankiewicz4030
    @tomfrankiewicz4030 9 місяців тому

    Just a awesome movie. Even the making of this movie was the ultimate underdog story

  • @timroebuck3458
    @timroebuck3458 9 місяців тому

    My wrestling coach used to say, "Be a gritter, not a quitter."

  • @zmarko
    @zmarko 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a great movie. Being born and raised in Philly, I grew up watching this on friends' cable in the late 70s/early 80s. It's weird, back then I just remember it as a fun boxing movie, but as I got older I started seeing it for what it is, a moving romance/drama.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      That is so awesome that you literally grew with this film and grew new perspectives on it as you got older I love that!

  • @Jason-bk3nl
    @Jason-bk3nl 9 місяців тому +2

    I vote you react to all the Rocky movies.
    Then the Creed franchise.

  • @karimhicks8376
    @karimhicks8376 9 місяців тому

    The poster on Balboa's wall, was the only undefeated HEAVY WEIGHT PROFESSIONAL BOXER. 38-0: MR. ROCKY MARCIONO. The dog named Butkis, was named after Dick Butkis, THE MONSTER OF THE MIDWAY; FROM THE Chicago Bears NFL team.

  • @jeffthompson9622
    @jeffthompson9622 9 місяців тому

    Butkus was Sylvester Stallone's dog, named for NFL football player Dick Butkus. He had to sell him when broke, but bought him back when he received his first payment for this movie's script.

  • @Lue_Jonin
    @Lue_Jonin 9 місяців тому +1

    A love story of the ages 🏆 💘 🎥

  • @Humstuck
    @Humstuck 9 місяців тому

    Rocky is great. When he's angry, he gets back forgiving real quick. He just had to let it all out. Loved your reaction. I mean, I love them all cause you are great fun but this series is one of my fav.

  • @CaddyJim
    @CaddyJim 9 місяців тому +1

    When *Rocky* tells *Adrian* no fooling around during training (is referring to an old wise tale or myth if men have sex during training weakens them) same when *Mickey* says women weaken legs

    • @ice-iu3vv
      @ice-iu3vv 9 місяців тому

      its called "old wives tale" not wise tail. and the truth in it pertains to the last day before an event. they really should abstain the night before, and day of the fight.

    • @CaddyJim
      @CaddyJim 9 місяців тому

      @@ice-iu3vv You can believe Tyson & I myself don't think it has a negative effect

    • @ice-iu3vv
      @ice-iu3vv 9 місяців тому

      there is nothing to need to "believe" about science that was proven 40-50 years ago. surely sex requires energy. athletes that engage in sex within 24 hours of a competition have measurably less energy. so, youre not in sports medicine, youre not a top athlete, do you even get laid much ? to not notice the correlation is striking lol. the myth part pertains to " during training" weeks before an event is very different than , the day OF an event.@@CaddyJim

  • @r2153
    @r2153 9 місяців тому

    Rocky 1-4 are defiantly worth watching.

  • @StevesTubes
    @StevesTubes 9 місяців тому

    Keep going. The next couple of Rocky movies are really good too!

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      I shall!! I’m so excited to watch more!

  • @Kenneth-ub3si
    @Kenneth-ub3si 9 місяців тому

    Jade, You are one of the top 3 movie reactors on the internet. The other top two(2) are "Popcorn in Bed" and "Movies with Mary". You are the best kept secret on the internet. With time I am sure you will have many more subscribers and sponsors. All the best. Kenneth, a friend in the states.

  • @lenorawilson2326
    @lenorawilson2326 9 місяців тому

    I'm new to your channel, Rocky has always been one of my favorite movies and movies franchisees. I truly hope you continue watching.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      Welcome!! I'm excited to continue! Rocky II is next up!

    • @lenorawilson2326
      @lenorawilson2326 9 місяців тому

      @@MovieJoob I'll be watching 😊

  • @lansorbet5882
    @lansorbet5882 9 місяців тому +1

    Rocky's dog Butkus was Stallone's real-life dog he got as a puppy in 1969. Butkus was named after Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus. Poor and starving, Stallone sold Butkus for $40 while writing "Rocky", then 6 months later after selling the screenplay for "Rocky", he had to beg the new owners to let him use Butkus in the movie, and they agreed, and Stallone paid them $15,000 to get Butkus back.

  • @barryross8382
    @barryross8382 9 місяців тому

    I cant afford to pay, But i loved your reaction and hope your channel grows, Best of luck.

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      That is completely fine I appreciate you just being here! Thank you for the support! 😊

  • @Chamomileable
    @Chamomileable 9 місяців тому

    Rocky honestly surprises so many people, because the pop culture stereotype is that it's a brutal sports movie about some Stallone-lead lunkhead. In reality, Rocky is a story of love, overcoming the odds, and getting back up whenever you get knocked down. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @T291
    @T291 9 місяців тому

    Greetings from Finland girl!!! Awesome reaction and welcome to Rockyland!!! Cannot wait to see your reactions to the rest of this franchise witch is one of the best I've seen!!! "I'll be back" 😎

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!! Cant wait to keep going!

  • @scottdarden3091
    @scottdarden3091 9 місяців тому +1

    You can't skip any of the Rocky series before watching Creed

  • @phila3884
    @phila3884 9 місяців тому

    M.Joob, great reaction! Even greater because your fans (male) got to see *you* with your glasses off, if only for a second!

  • @Paul_1971
    @Paul_1971 9 місяців тому

    Welcome to a fantastic journey Jade!

    • @MovieJoob
      @MovieJoob  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! 😊

  • @BalokLives
    @BalokLives 9 місяців тому

    The name is Butkus. Named after the football player and coach Dick Butkus. Stallone was not doing well financially when he wrote this movie and had to sell his dog (this dog) to make ends meet. Then when he made money from his movie, he bought him back.
    "Everyone is expected to wear a different thing every day." That is an expectation placed on people by others. It is peer pressure. Not consumerism. It existed back then when I was young as well, but not everyone cared. People didn't have money back then and wore what they had.

  • @KennethSavage-nn2vv
    @KennethSavage-nn2vv 9 місяців тому

    Everyone goes in thinking it’s a boxing film but the love story overshadowed that. Good reaction and review

  • @biggestmostpopularunderdog91
    @biggestmostpopularunderdog91 9 місяців тому

    My dear, you should watch all the Rocky movies. You can't regret it.

  • @randywebb2100
    @randywebb2100 9 місяців тому

    Me being Autistic, I can relate with not having many if any besties since not many understand the struggle that one such as myself has to go through with autism. Plus my teen years I was generally very confident in myself with a lot of excitement, enthusiasm and wit to go with humorous comments back in middle school musica class. Plus I recently found out that in addition to being of Danish, German and Irish descent i am also of Norwegian descent. Jade you found another great series and as always you are absolutely gorgeous and look absolutely fabulous in addition to being a complete gem

  • @BoBobber383
    @BoBobber383 9 місяців тому +1

    I think you would really enjoy watching "Cinderella man" with Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger. Based on a true story. Maybe you can put it on a poll sometime

  • @andygossard4293
    @andygossard4293 9 місяців тому

    Sly wrote the script. And it was about relationships, but it was a story about the underdog thing just as importantly.