Intro. to Film Studies
9.29.16
Rocky
What is the American Dream?
When people think of America, they think of a land full of opportunity. They think of the American Dream, which is when someone has a come up from nothing to something. This, essentially, is what the film Rocky is all about. It tells the tale of an amateur boxer, Rocky Balboa, who comes from a poor neighborhood in Philadelphia. He's given a shot at fighting the heavy weight champion, Apollo Creed, in 1976. He was convinced he couldn't do it and even turned down the chance first before taking it into consideration and agreeing. He figured that even if he lost, he would have at least gotten his name out there.
This movie helped me realize that the things people say about you aren't always true, and they don't have to come true either. In this movie, everyone called Rocky a bum. They must have all been surprised when he lasted 15 rounds in the ring with heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. I also learned that with hard work, you're capable of anything. With rigorous training, both mentally and physically, Rocky managed to step into the ring with Apollo. He may not have won but that doesn't mean he didn't accomplish a great thing, which leads me to the next lesson this movie taught me. You don't have to win in order to be considered great. Though Rocky came close to winning the fight, he didn't, but that doesn't mean that he's a bad fighter. In fact, this loss is probably the greatest thing to have happened to him.
Another important aspect of this movie was the romance between Adrian and Rocky. It portrays that maybe opposites do attract. Adrian, a very shy, quiet girl, and Rocky, a loud, amiable man, managed to make things work out quiet well. In a way, they balanced each other out. Rocky didn't give up on her, even when she hid in her room to avoid going on a date with him. Though this could be considered a clear sign of disinterest, Rocky didn't take it that way. He simply put two and two together that she was shy and not exactly into dating. He stuck it out and in the end, the two built a very strong relationship.
Having seen this movie for the first time, I now understand why it's as hyped up as it is. Regardless of the good quality content, the movie has multiple good messages and themes. This movie represents what exactly an underdog is and the American dream quite well. Overall, I enjoyed watching this movie.
This movie helped me realize that the things people say about you aren't always true, and they don't have to come true either. In this movie, everyone called Rocky a bum. They must have all been surprised when he lasted 15 rounds in the ring with heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. I also learned that with hard work, you're capable of anything. With rigorous training, both mentally and physically, Rocky managed to step into the ring with Apollo. He may not have won but that doesn't mean he didn't accomplish a great thing, which leads me to the next lesson this movie taught me. You don't have to win in order to be considered great. Though Rocky came close to winning the fight, he didn't, but that doesn't mean that he's a bad fighter. In fact, this loss is probably the greatest thing to have happened to him.
Another important aspect of this movie was the romance between Adrian and Rocky. It portrays that maybe opposites do attract. Adrian, a very shy, quiet girl, and Rocky, a loud, amiable man, managed to make things work out quiet well. In a way, they balanced each other out. Rocky didn't give up on her, even when she hid in her room to avoid going on a date with him. Though this could be considered a clear sign of disinterest, Rocky didn't take it that way. He simply put two and two together that she was shy and not exactly into dating. He stuck it out and in the end, the two built a very strong relationship.
Having seen this movie for the first time, I now understand why it's as hyped up as it is. Regardless of the good quality content, the movie has multiple good messages and themes. This movie represents what exactly an underdog is and the American dream quite well. Overall, I enjoyed watching this movie.
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