Category: Rocky Balboa

Empire’s Review of "Rocky Balboa"

Craig / / 2007, Rocky Balboa

SZoner, Brett Dexter, sent in a copy of Empire magazine’s review of “Rocky Balboa.” Overall they gave it a three star rating and seemed to really like it despite the fact that they really didn’t want to… Here are some excerpts:
* “Rocky Balboa”… pulls off the unique cinematic feat of being totally terrible and completely brillant at the same time.
* There have been no “Casino Royale” style re-inventions here but, in some senses, this is equally smart.
* Completely understanding the level on which the movie needs to work, “Rocky Balboa” is bold, broad and magnificently big-hearted.
* Stallone clearly loves his character and knows that we feel the same. As a director he is not afraid to commit to the material… as an actor he has an inate dignity and hangdog charm that can make the corniest dialogue palatable…
* And the final showdown with Mason Dixon [Antonio Tarver], with its full-bloodied, hyper-real, toe-to-toe pugilism is up there with the Apollo Creed/Clubber Lang fight nights of old.
– Craig Zablo

Empire’s Review of "Rocky Balboa"

Craig / / 2007, Rocky Balboa

SZoner, Brett Dexter, sent in a copy of Empire magazine’s review of “Rocky Balboa.” Overall they gave it a three star rating and seemed to really like it despite the fact that they really didn’t want to… Here are some excerpts:
* “Rocky Balboa”… pulls off the unique cinematic feat of being totally terrible and completely brillant at the same time.
* There have been no “Casino Royale” style re-inventions here but, in some senses, this is equally smart.
* Completely understanding the level on which the movie needs to work, “Rocky Balboa” is bold, broad and magnificently big-hearted.
* Stallone clearly loves his character and knows that we feel the same. As a director he is not afraid to commit to the material… as an actor he has an inate dignity and hangdog charm that can make the corniest dialogue palatable…
* And the final showdown with Mason Dixon [Antonio Tarver], with its full-bloodied, hyper-real, toe-to-toe pugilism is up there with the Apollo Creed/Clubber Lang fight nights of old.
– Craig Zablo

SZ Exclusive: Vegas Photos!

Craig / / 2007, Rocky Balboa, Sly Fan
SZoner, Bridget is back with more exclusive photos. This time she has behind-the-scene shots of the “Rocky Balboa” filming in Vegas.


Here’s a cool shot of Sly and Antonio Tarver locking up. You can catch a glimpse of Bridget in the left side of the shot!


Sly and Antonio are still going at it. Yep, Bridget is still cheering!


Frank Stallone films some shots of the crowd as the crew gets ready for another shot.


SZoners, led by Bridget are there representing!

SZone Exclusive: Philly Photos!

Craig / / 2007, Celebs, Rocky Balboa, Sly Fan

SZoner, Bridget checked in with photos from her trip to the Philly premiere of “Rocky Balboa.” Sly waved to his fans as he headed into the crowded theater!



Sly and his girls!

Frank was also there!


Burt Young!


Milo was interviewed by Santa!


What a year Milo is having… “Rocky Balboa” and Heroes!


SZoners, Bridget and Adnuk with friends!


SZoners unite to see the Philly Premiere!

Sly & Joe Calzaghe 4

Craig / / 2007, Celebs, Rocky Balboa

U.S. director and actor Sylvester Stallone , right, poses with world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe, left, as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film ‘Rocky Balboa’ at a cinema in central London’s Leicester Square, Tuesday Jan. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
AP via Yahoo! News – Jan 16 1:08 PM

Sly & Joe Calzaghe 3

Craig / / 2007, Celebs, Rocky Balboa

U.S. director and actor Sylvester Stallone , right, poses with world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe, left, as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film ‘Rocky Balboa’ at a cinema in central London’s Leicester Square, Tuesday Jan. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
AP via Yahoo! News – Jan 16 1:07 PM

Sly in London

Craig / / 2007, Rocky Balboa

U.S. director and actor Sylvester Stallone poses for photographers as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film ‘Rocky Balboa’ at a cinema in central London’s Leicester Square, Tuesday Jan. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
AP via Yahoo! News – Jan 16 12:58 PM

Sly Triumphant

Craig / / 2007, Rocky Balboa

U.S. director and actor Sylvester Stallone poses for photographers as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film ‘Rocky Balboa’ at a cinema in central London’s Leicester Square, Tuesday Jan. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
AP via Yahoo! News – Jan 16 12:57 PM

Sly Autographs

Craig / / 2007, Rocky Balboa

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone signs autographs as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film ‘Rocky Balboa’ at The Vue Cinema in London’s Leicester Square January 16, 2007. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)
Reuters via Yahoo! News – Jan 16 7:10 AM