#062 - "Rocky IV" - Analyzing Why It Might Be The Greatest Sports Movie Ever

Watch this movie breakdown podcast where Kade & Gray discuss Sylvester Stallone’s iconic film, ROCKY IV, starring Sylvester Stallone & Dolph Lundgren. As always their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!   ROCKY IV is about: After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different training methods, Rocky and Drago both wage a long and intense match. Chapters: 00:00 Post movie rating & review 07:00 Point #1: Greatest montages ever Point #2: The contrast between The Hero & The Villain 14:31 Stallone’s attempt to change the world + some logical problems 18:53 Point #3: A return to Rocky's roots 19:55 Sidebar: Rocky V + Mike Tyson v. Jake Paul Return to Point #3 24:04 Favorite Ivan Drago quote 26:33 Why the ending might actually make sense... 29:12 How the Russians felt about this movie 32:11 Gray's solution help this movie actually end The Cold War 35:00 Cinematic symbolism that Rocky's training is superior 37:06 Terrible child acting + not much coverage filmed 42:07 Final points on why this is the best Rocky movie 44:52 Outro