"Rocky" is a 1976 sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Sylvester Stallone (Details, M. M. 2015), who also stars in the lead role. The movie follows Rocky Balboa, a struggling Italian-American boxer working as a debt collector in Philadelphia. His life takes a remarkable turn when he is offered a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the world heavyweight championship against Apollo Creed, the reigning champion. Throughout the film, Rocky undergoes rigorous training, forming a close bond with his trainer Mickey and developing a romantic relationship with Adrian, a shy pet store employee. The movie builds up to a thrilling and intense boxing match that challenges Rocky physically and emotionally.
this shows his credibility because Rocky is a boxer. He knows about being beat to the ground and not being able to get up unless he tried. He also said “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place.” This shows his credibility because it shows how he has had his ups and downs.
The Rocky franchise has had an enduring effect on not only boxing films, but the movie industry in general, as shown in Creed. The film Creed follows the theatrical blueprint outlined in the legacy Rocky franchise, with its combination of emotional depth and intense, realistic boxing scenes. As in any good sports movie, the main character is an underdog facing personal challenges that can only be overcome through hard-work and dedication. Both Creed and the original Rocky films explore the themes of family relationships, fatherhood, masculinity and what it means to be a champion. Creed brings the format into the modern era, and spotlights race and masculinity in the current American boxing world.
Social Division Why might different parties fight? In the book, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, the main character, Ponyboy, lives in a community that is socially divided into the parties of Socs and Greasers, and due to this division, many problems arise. In this book, one can learn not to judge someone by stereotype or class because it leads to social division, creates significant problems, and because each person is unique and complex. First, judgment by stereotype or class leads to social division. When Johnny was looking for a football and minding his business, four Socs pulled up and, “caught him and one had a lot of rings on his hand.
In Do the Right Thing, Spike Lee argues that racial bias leads to an escalation of tension and conflicts in the community. The film portrays the dynamics between African Americans, Italian Americans, and Koreans in a community that struggles with racial justice. These tensions and conflicts in the film dive deeply into how stereotypes impact this community and their interactions. Sal, an Italian American, owns a pizza place that has been in the area for years. Mookie, an African American, is one of Sal’s employees.
(1)Casablanca directed by Michael Curtiz released in 1942 is a classic movie that has an element for everyone. (2) A memorable scene in the movie is when the Germans are singing their national anthem and Laszlo has the saloon begin singing the French national anthem. This showed his and the French’s national pride even in times of despair. At the end of the scene a women yells “Viva la France”. This could be a precursor the success that Laszlo and Ilsa have in escaping Casablanca, living on for France and continuing the fight.
At the very end, Rocky, who is then known as “The Italian Stallion,” has the chance to box the greatest boxer of all time, Apollo Creed. It is Rocky’s unappreciated dedication that illustrates the true meaning of the American dream. Although he does not win, his wins the battle within himself. He lasted the entire 15 rounds against the greatest boxer and with this accomplishment, he accomplished a goal that can not be seen by outsiders, but only by those who know of his sole purpose behind joining the match in the first place. This accomplishment symbolizes transition as a character, from being the underdog to someone with much confidence and passion.
The conflict between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.'s political ideologies is a major element in Spike Lee's landmark movie "Do the Right Thing." Through a variety of characters and exchanges, Lee contrasts the beliefs of King and Malcolm X as tensions rise in a Brooklyn neighborhood on a hot July day. In the end, the movie provides a thoughtful examination of these opposing ideologies and how they relate to combating racial injustice. America experienced a turning point in the 1950s and 1960s for the American civil rights movement, characterized by the resilient efforts of activists for racial equality. Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. are two well-known figures from this movement.
the cinemetogaphy displayed throughout the whole film gives the movie a different feel to it then any other drama or so called sports film ever made. This is easily one of the most powerful films that was ever made, “Raging Bull” is a cinematic masterpiece and will go down as one of the best films of all time thanks to its constant fluid theme of violent and anger and most important it cinematography which made the movie so noir . “Raging Bull” has changed the way american films and film writers are
Also the fact that the reason his father passed away and couldn't do anything. Creed’s mother had to be behind his dad 100%. So she doesn't want him to death like his father because he's the only one she has left and she doesn't want to lose him. But after All he didn't care and still boxed he took a little to convince his trainer Rocky Balboa because his trainer Rocky knew his father and he also retired from the boxing and training after his friend Adonis dad died. In my opinion the movie was good for me because I learned that if you don't have a help from your parent then you will get it from your someone that believe in you that part of the movie so you can understand it a little of the movie.
The film production was even an rejected my many. The main actor, Sylvester Stallone, had to write his own script and was the main actor in the movie. Before the movie was released, Sylvester Stallone, had to sell his dog and even acted in pornography. He did every little job, just to get by as a young and struggling actor. Knowledge of this background, truly makes Rocky
Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln is a biographical historical film that focuses on the final months in the life of Abraham Lincoln and his push to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to abolish slavery. The events of the film start soon after Lincoln’s reelection in 1864, with the American Civil War in its fourth year of fighting and the Confederacy close to defeat. In the previous year, an attempt had been made to pass the Thirteenth Amendment by Congress. The Senate had approved the Amendment, but the House of Representatives failed to obtain the 2/3 majority required to pass the Amendment. Lincoln’s 1864 campaign for presidency endorsed the Thirteenth Amendment and Lincoln wants to see slavery abolished before the end of the Civil War so that his Emancipation
The movie high school musical was directed by Kenny Ortega and was very interesting as well as entertaining. The movie was about tow high school students who are invested in two major activities but actually are interested in theater so they make time in their busy schedules for theater. My two favorite parts were the beginning and the end. The beginning really fore shadowed the whole movie and was very ironic relating to the plot of the movie as at the end all problems were solved and everyone was happy which made me fell content with the movie.
