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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. ;)
@@JadeJoobMoviesgreat 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.
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.
@@JadeJoobMoviesfinally 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.
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 😢
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. :)
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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
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
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!
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.”
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.
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
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! 🤣
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
@@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.
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! :)
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. 😊
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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" 😎
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
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.
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
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.
I’m sure someone else mentioned it but “Butkus” is actually Stallones dog. He couldn’t afford to keep him cause he was so poor before Rocky. He sold Butkus for $25. Once he sold the movie to a studio he went back and bought Butkus back for $15,000. Which was a ton of money back then. Butkus is named after a fierce football player, Dick Butkus.
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
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.
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.
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.
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first time seeing you wil watch more but i don`t suppose you could change that back ground its very off putting.
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
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The actor who plays "Paulie" Burt Young passed away very recently, he was US Marine and a Renaissance man of the arts.
He was also a boxer
He was a pretty good boxer too
@@kennybeck5519 Are you guys serious?? Paulie?????😵😵
Yesh he used to look like an old school tough guy "put your dukes up" type energy
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. ;)
He seemed really depressed and it’s so sad to see! And oh yes Rocky II next for sure!!
@@JadeJoobMoviesgreat 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.
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.
Paulie is what Rocky is afraid of becoming
Stallone still has those same turtles as pets to this day
Stoppit right now that is so stinking cute!!!
Stallone also adopted Butkis.@@JadeJoobMovies
@@JadeJoobMoviesfinally 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.
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 😢
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. :)
Agreed, her edits are some of the best
Thank you so much for your lovely words!! We always try our best with the edits!! And oh absolutely Rock II is next up!! ❤
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
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.
Aww that is very sweet to hear!! Thank you for sharing this with me!
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powerful comment. Hope all is well and wish you a Merry Christmas
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!
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.
RIP Burt Young.
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.
Also Burt Young was a professional boxer and once had a charity fight with Mohammed Ali.
@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.
When Jade took off her glasses, I went "wow".
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.
Cinderella Man is another great boxing movie.....and a true story
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.
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.
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.
Minor correction, Butkus ws the spelling. It was from Dick Butkus, an NFL player that Sly had admired. That's what I read anyway.
I am SOOOO excited you are going down this route!!!
I’m so glad!! Hope you enjoy as much as i do!
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 !
It’s so sweet! Thank you for joining me!! Cant wait to keep going ❤
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.
That is so lovely of you to say thank you so much!!
I wanna keep going with the series!
You should do the Rambo series if you haven’t already. Stallone has a lot of good ones.
Dick Butkus was a famous footballer in the 60s, thats who the dog was named after. Great reaction!
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
Great review! Everyone goes into this one thinking that it's a boxing movie, but it's really so much more.
Thank you so much!! It was so emotional and deep too!
Great reaction! Adrian is the heart and soul of all the Rocky movies!
Aww I’m glad! They’re such a sweet couple and a great match!!
I visited the stairs Rocky tan last year and got to run up them. It was very surreal
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
23:43 - You are correct about redemption and forgiveness, what Mickey was referring to is that we pass through this life only once.
Ohh right for living on earth I didn’t think of it like that hahaha!
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!
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.”
Sadly the actor Burt Young, who played Paulie in died last month (October 8th 2023) at 83 Young
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.
I’ve really enjoyed this one so much!! Cant wait for Rocky II next!!
Everyone's surprised to see this is more a love story than it is a boxing movie.
Excellent choice, Rocky was one of my all-time favourites growing up. Took a lot of life lessons from this franchise.
I can understand why!! Such a genuine and heartfelt film!!
hey, great reaction!....by the way, "Rocky II" is my personal favourite.
(I won't tell you exactly why, just the word "win" 🙂)
So excited to keep going!! Thank you for joining me 😊❤
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.
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
The statue is gone???
@@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.
@@Halfaxa7 Uncool, man. What's Rocky got to do with football?? 🙂
@@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.
A love story of the ages 🏆 💘 🎥
I vote you react to all the Rocky movies.
Then the Creed franchise.
Finally, a reactor who realizes it wasn't about winning. Nice reaction.
It was about going the distance and he achieved his goal!!
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
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.
For decades, Dick Butkus was the best-known Bear, and the definition of a tough, no-nonsense man. He died just last month.
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
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.
"Rocky is a love story " - Sylvester Stallone
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.
Paulie’s arc in the whole series is great. RIP Burt Young.
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.
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!"
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.
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.
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.
I have been loving the movies you've been watching lately jade back to the future and now Rocky two incredible franchises🚗🥊😊😊
I’m so glad to hear!! Thank you for joining me on these journeys! ❤❤
omg the absolutely adorable jade starting the rocky series (and hopefully creed series after).. I'm so here for this!!
I’m really excited and enjoyed this a lot so far!!
Top 3 fav movie series ever for me. Glad you chose it! Thanks Jade!
I can see why!! So awesome! Thank you for joining me!
What a great reaction. This is such an insperational movie. I hope you watch the rest. ❤
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.
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! 🤣
Why skip 6? That's the best one after the first.
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
Rocky 3 with Clubber Lang (Mr T.). His lines could have been written by Shakespeare himself.
@@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.
@@Fierysaint1 Nonsense. Watch all 9.
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! :)
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. 😊
Awww this means the absolute world to me!! Thank you so very much 😊
One thing I learned from watching these movies is that Rocky is not a movie about boxing. It’s a love story.
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. 🙂
You can't skip any of the Rocky series before watching Creed
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
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.
Yes I totally agree, he wanted nothing more than to see her and hug her ugh my heaarrrtt❤
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.
Thanks for subbing! I will be watching Rocky II next for sure I’m so excited!!
@@JadeJoobMovies I can't wait 😊
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)
Another amazing reaction after the great Back to the Future reaction
Thank you so much!! 😊
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
Rocky isnt a boxing movie. It's a love story. ✌️
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That is so awesome that you literally grew with this film and grew new perspectives on it as you got older I love that!
Great reaction! Just subscribed to this channel!
Just a little FYI, the Turtles (Cuff and Link) are still with Stallone.
That makes me so freaking happy!!
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.
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.
This is a great movie and series!!! So glad you are reacting to it. I've been looking forward to your reactions to these movies.
Thank you so much! So glad you’ve been looking forward to this!! More to come for sure!
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.
Ok, it´s official, I love you 🥰 You will be SO IN LOVE with this franchise
That is so sweet thank you! I can’t wait to watch more!!
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.
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.
What this first rocky movie teaches is to overcome your own self doubts and getting past the fear of failure. Fear is a illusion.
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" 😎
Thank you so much!! Cant wait to keep going!
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
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.
@@ice-iu3vv You can believe Tyson & I myself don't think it has a negative effect
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
Are you ready for this ride? Rocky I-V, Balboa, Creed, and possibly 2 and 3, I haven't seen them yet. My favorite movie of this saga is Rocky IV.
I hope you watch the rest of the series. These movies utilize boxing as an allegory for struggling through life.
Cuff and Link are still with him at home today. He kept the turtles!
The dog was named after Dick Butkiss an American Football player from the '70s.
WOW what a name hahaha
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.
🥊😎 Stallone was also great in "The Lords Of Flatbush" (1974) playing a character that's similar to Rocky.
Just a awesome movie. Even the making of this movie was the ultimate underdog story
Everyone goes in thinking it’s a boxing film but the love story overshadowed that. Good reaction and review
I’m sure someone else mentioned it but “Butkus” is actually Stallones dog. He couldn’t afford to keep him cause he was so poor before Rocky. He sold Butkus for $25. Once he sold the movie to a studio he went back and bought Butkus back for $15,000. Which was a ton of money back then. Butkus is named after a fierce football player, Dick Butkus.
love the early rocky films.. especially the ones with adrian. "bubkiss" was stallones dog and he still has the "turtles cuff and link even today.
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
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.
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.
BTW, Dick Butkus just died last month, October 5, 2023.
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I'm new to your channel, Rocky has always been one of my favorite movies and movies franchisees. I truly hope you continue watching.
Welcome!! I'm excited to continue! Rocky II is next up!
@@JadeJoobMovies I'll be watching 😊
Great reaction, you really need to do the other 4 films now . Trust me your in for rollercoaster of a ride 👍
My wrestling coach used to say, "Be a gritter, not a quitter."
Yes! Please continue with this series.
Rocky II up next!!
Rocky 1-4 are defiantly worth watching.
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.