Even though Rocky Balboa is a story about passion and going for your dreams, it wasn't a very bright movie. The whole screen just seems dark in every scene.
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Rocky Balboa
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Rocky's back, with new energy -- but same story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10–11
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What Parents Need to Know
About Rocky Balboa
Parents need to know that while this movie is aimed more at adults (particularly longtime Rocky fans) than kids, it's fine for most tweens. The only real concern is the violence; there are several boxing matches, and they get bloody -- especially the final bout between Rocky and Dixon. The fights include aggressive editing and camera movement, as well as both slow- and regular-motion images of hits, injuries, and spurting blood. Rocky grieves his beloved Adrian's death and deals with his son's resentment (they argue a couple of times). Paulie smokes cigars in nearly every scene, drinks frequently, and is visibly drunk in a couple of scenes. Mild language ("hell" and "damn"), with Paulie making a derogatory "Indian" joke during one of his inebriated scenes.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the film's resurrection of the Rocky mythology: Why is the ongoing story of a "regular" guy's success so enduring? Did the franchise need a sixth film? How do Rocky's slang and behavior indicate his class? Does that make his success more appealing to a wide audience? How does Adrian serve as inspiration even after her death? How do Rocky's good humor, humility, and determination all contribute to his appeal? Is he still as powerful a character now as he was in the first movie?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
There was nothing special to it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must see
This movie is a must see for all boxing fans. It has a ton of action throughout the entire movie. I agree that mostly adults will like this movie, but that doesn't mean that kids won't like it. I loved it.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
love this movie
really awesome movie
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
IT WAS G0OD
THIS MOVIES WAS AN AWSOME AND REAL ACTION MOVIE..I LOVE IT AND ILL WATCH IT AGAIN..
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
(Moved)
I think kids should see an awesome movie like this. It gives kids a good message. NEVER GIVE UP. And no one should ever give up.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
WAY TO GO ROCKY!!!!!!!!!!!
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE GOT A HOT ONE TONIGHT!!!!! YO ROCKY, THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE, I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO WATCH A ROCKY MOVIE IN THEATERS INSTEAD OF WATCHING ON TV WITH A DOZEN COMMERCIALS, DEFINETLY WORTH THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This movie is awesome!
Rocky Balboa is probably more towards adults, but even though when I went into the theater and saw only adults, is was completely appropriate. With Sylvester Stallone coming back from Soy Kids 3-D, kids will recognize him. It's pretty much only the language throughout and the bloody, but brief boxing violence between Balboa and Dixon. If your kids are crying after the movie, during the credits they show people trying to climb the steps that Rocky Balboa tried to climb; some of them funny. It was a great movie, totally underestimated, and a great use of your money and your time.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
i cried
well i bleve rocky was a great film an evryone that likes motion and vilonce they should go see this film enjoy
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
This is a must see...
While I honestly expected another movie of: Adrian doesn't want him to fight Rocky wants to fight Rocky trains but is not committed Adrian finally supports him Rocky trains and eventually wins I was suprised to see the personal spin of his dealing with the death of his spouse. The personal anguish was difficult to watch from such a iconic figure of the silver screen. Yet he still maintains his self respect and dignity. I am not a true Rocky fan, but after this film, I will miss the character.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
This final chapter in the rocky series is adrenaline pumping knockout. Like all the Rockys this one is about a underdog working his way up and over coming the most impossible odds. Rocky proves that an athletic worrior's strenght isn't how hard he hits, but how hard he can get hit and keep going. I give this movies 5 stars!
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