I was one of The "Russians." The filming took a week, at the Agrodome, in Vancouver. I was an unpaid extra, but a donation was made to charities. We had all the Pepsi we could drink, and a box lunch from Churches Chicken. One day we got free Ice Cream. Before Stallone would enter the set, we had to chant, " Rocky Rocky Rocky" in fake Russian accents. Eye Of The Tiger was blaring from the loud speakers. The speech he gave at the end was improvised, and we all had tears in our eyes.
If I remember correctly they asked you all to dress as "drab commies" lol. As much fun as that probably was I imagine it was also a lot of standing around. All worth it though.
@@capitalcitygoofball1987 I wore a long black Winter coat, which was perfect, except I have never been able to pick myself out in the crowd scenes. Plus it was March and it got hot under those lights, which was why the Ice Cream was so welcomed. The worst set I was on was The X-Files, all they provided us was a jar of Peanut Butter! We were so spoiled on the Rocky set.
I could watch Sly talk about film and acting forever. The man is a philosopher writer actor. Genius. The fact that the Rocky franchise has been stolen from him and he's fighting to get the rights back is tragedy. I really hope he gets it back.
People seriously underestimate his intelligence. People forget, he directed and wrote a film which won best picture and has been a shrewd businessman for the last 30 years.
A lot of people know that Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay for Rocky and was even nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay. But many people would be surprised to know that he’s written the screenplays for every film in the Rocky (including Creed II), Rambo and Expendables franchises, as well as some of his greatest hits like Cobra, Over the Top, F.I.S.T., Staying Alive, Driven, Rhinestone. This makes him one of the most commercially successful screenwriters in Hollywood.
A boss of mine (in the past) once told me Sly started in cinema as a gay porn actor! I told him (my boss)he was full of Irish shit! I was latex off the following Friday and never called back. Good times
@@jtaco4101 Stallone has a "screenplay by" credit for Creed II along with Juel Taylor. He also has a "dialogue" credit & a "screenplay editor" credit for Creed.
The title should say, "Free Film School By Sylvester Stallone". Anyone wanting to be a filmmaker needs to watch this over and over. Let every word sink in. Mr. Stallone is literally giving away free filmmaking tips that others have paid thousands to know.
I truly believe after all these years as an Actor, Director, producer and writer Sly is so underrated, the man is incredible I don't think he has an equal. How he hasn't won more awards is beyond me. A true living legend.
He talks slow and slurred and that droop of his face makes him look stupid. Not flashy, charismatic or energetic.without cinematic enhancement. He is great actor, fine writer with and competent director. Similar style than Clint Eastwood has - matter-of-fact without embellishments or trickery.
I feel like BECAUSE he is so smart and evolved he is not a good fit for the Hollywood machine. Seems like he doesn't care much for the charade, hence he's being ignored by it. Makes me like him even more.
Are you serious? He’s the most unbelievable character especially in Rocky 4, Rocky would have died in every round against a guy like drago, against Mr T he would have ended up a vegetable by the end of the 1st round & against Apollo he’d never get a punch in.....your a funny guy! Everything about Rocky 4 was American propaganda against the Russians, Drago was portrayed as a steroid freak when infact in reality Rocky was pumped full of steroids, the Russians claimed American society had become soft & guess what?....the Russians were right, western society has become a bunch of soft, whining weaklings with people not knowing whether they’re men, women or dancing fairies. They’re good movies though.
@@umarkhatab1700 Rocky 4 was hardly American propaganda. Remember how the American press behaved towards Drago and his entourage? They were quite condescending. And the public was downright hateful and rude. Had Stallone wanted to idealize America, he didn't have to include any of that. After all, he did write and direct this movie. And as for Rocky's believability as an athlete...there actually ARE people who are made of sturdier material than others. Some people's bones are heavier, some people's muscles and tendons are more durable...just a fact of life. Real life boxers like Ali, Frazier, and Holyfield took brutal beatings in the ring. Some football players play for over a decade and absorb incredible punishment...others don't get through one minicamp...For a guy to be as durable as Rocky would be very unusual...but it's not nearly as farfetched as you make it sound.
Stallone is really treating this director's cut like a chance to really improve the film, make up for mistakes/lost opportunities, etc. and not just cash-in on an anniversary for Rocky IV. You also get a deeper insight to him as an actor, director, person, etc.
@@thelevisullivan There was a 'work print' version leaked a few years ago which you can find online with several differences. A youtuber called Matthew Danczak did a video on it a few years ago.
@@texas1526??? Didn’t dig the Recut?? Stallone explains the very valid reasons as to why he felt compelled to Recut the movie….and in my opinion, he’s made Rocky4 SO much better than what was originally released in the Cinema! This Director Cut made Rocky 4 much more grounded, and much closer to the first Two Rocky movies, which were by far, the best!! It’s just like Stallone says, this Recut is much more of a Drama rather than being like a MTV Rock Video ….
Sly def isn't underrated.... but I hear you. This movie , Rocky IV, is one of the greatest movies, ever. It has always been my favorite, since I first seen it in 1989, at 6 years old... the mind behind it all is why!
"I must break you" ... that is a killer line. Sly is master of pumping up an audience and actually never gets the credit he deserves. Very intelligent and hard working guy. Him and Arnie are a big part of my teen life. Thank you Sly, Arnie, Dolf, and all of those 80s and 90s action stars.
I’m 45 yrs old and had an accident this past August where I tore both my patellar tendons. My recovery has not been easy. In spite of the pain, I always push myself during physical therapy and imagine I’m Rocky in one of those training montage scenes. The first time I walked around my house again I played ‘Eye of the Tiger’. Thanks Mr. Stallone for creating Rocky, one of the most iconic motivational characters of all time.
I am in physical therapy also. I had rotator cuff shoulder surgery and am 2.5 months post op. I am also watching the Rocky movies and listening to the Rocky music to motivate me! I can’t raise my arm yet and I am aiming for Christmas with Eye of the Tiger and especially the main Rocky theme! LOL It really motivates me!!
When you are your own worst critic, your work ends up being amazing. The way that Sly analyzes these characters, the story, camera angles, and lighting is amazing on so many levels. He is a true genius of his craft. For all the fanfare still very underrated.
One of only a few guys in that world that I completely respect. Doesn’t use talking points. Talks from the heart. U can see in his eyes he’s sincere. These behind the scenes looks are f-king awesome!!!!!! Love it 💪💪🙏🇺🇸
Not only is Rocky IV my favorite of the Rocky Saga, but it's truly a perfect film in my opinion. It's a 90 minute film and it feels as if it flies right by in not even 40 minutes. So emotional when Apollo Creed dies. I saw this film in the movies and everyone in the theatre shedded a tear when Apollo died .
One thing that comes across very clear in the final cut, was that humanity in Drago. His reaction to the lights, music, dancers, etc as he enters the ring shows a childlike wonder, as if this is the first time he’s ever seen something fun. This of course quickly transitions to rage as he realizes it’s at the expense of himself. We see it again when he’s asked about his steroid use, his wife answering for him while he looks around in shame and guilt. Everyone speaks and makes his choices for him, so when he finally fights Rocky, and sees the true passion and resolve this man has with no steroids or machine powering him, and isn’t here to make a joke of Drago. Drago earns a respect for Rocky over the course of the fight, Drago finding his own passion in what he does as a fighter, not as a political symbol. It’s here where Drago is able to break free from the leash of his superiors, and fight back, throwing his manager into the crowd. The look of terror on his manager’s face as he realizes this mule is sentient and free thinking is enough to show the years oppression Drago has gone through.
I saw an interview with Dolph Lundgren that he wasn’t acting when he first saw James Brown, the dancers, the music and the whole scene going on around him. He said he wasn’t expecting such a spectacle.
I'd rather watch Rocky and the Rambo series over any cgi Marvel stuff. Nothing beats this movie. Nothing beats this fight with Balboa vs Drago. At the time when I was a kid going to see this Historic movie on Christmas day with my family was a moment in time ill never forget.
Rocky movies will outlast any Disney Marvel movie . IN 40 years time the Marvel movies will be unwatchable due to the dated CGI which will look like Nintendo 8 bit games by then ..
I agree with Stallone’s comment about Talia Shire. Not only has she not been given the credit she deserves in the rocky movies. I don’t think that she’s been given credit as an actor in general. She is a main character in a couple of the most historic movie sagas in history, the rocky movies, and the Godfather movies!
Yeah, check out her performance in their 'wedding night' scene in Rocky 2. She says more with a look than most actresses are capable of doing with heavy dialogue. There's this moment where she looks at him...wondering aloud if their future will be as happy as their current newlywed state...and there's something in her eyes...something sad, and also kind of cynical...as if she's seen enough of life to know how many things can go wrong...and yet, she also projects the happiness of a typical newlywed bride...It's rare that you see a starry-eyed romantic who manages to look that weighed-down by realism...WITHOUT it ever draining any of the romanticism from her...Incredible performance.
I know Stallone will never see this comment, but I want to put it out in the universe. His story really resonated with me, since day one. I was born in poverty, and it wasn't my parents fault. Shit falls where it falls. I went through the group home, foster home system. I've always wanted more. I want a good home for my family. I'm now married, with a son. I've worked hard to where I got, and his story, and even the story of rocky, it helped push me there. I will never be satisfied, my family can always have more. I will always want more for myself, and those around me. This man has made everything off a dream and will.
I feel like Stallone is beating himself up for the Masterpieces he created. Stallone and Rocky are the best with so many life lessons. My favorite movie of all time
My son and I have been watching the Rocky series, but I only let him watch 1-3 so far and we are going to the theater to see Rocky Vs. Drago next week. I'm really excited to see how it works for him. He's 12 now, and I have never seen him so invested in a movie as he was at the end of Rocky III, he was literally jumping out of his seat and up on the back of the couch. It was amazing. Can't wait. Thanks for this!
Good parenting Randy! I got introduced to the Rocky series, starting with Rocky 2, when it came out a few months after my 9th birthday. I still hadn't seen the original, but then I saw Rocky 3 when it came out just before MY 12th birthday, and I had a similar reaction to your son's, not to mention it planted the fitness lifestyle seed in my head that I've had for the past 36 years, because when Rocky 4 came out, I REALLY decided to dedicate my life largely to fitness. I'm sure your son loved the 4th installment
@@starboy2077 I recall going to the movies when Rocky 4 came out in 1985(?). Lots of snack bar ads and crap pushing the movie. I thought it was going to suck and, to me, compared to the first three, it kinda did. It was too fake and the message of "rocky saving the world" was . . .yeah. But, here we are, damn near 40 years later, that "rocky saves the world thing" kinda worked? The Wall fell 3-4 years later, we realize that "Soviets" aren't aliens, the Russian and real people, and it's a different damned world.
"To get up in the starting line and run the race one time... if I fail I fail - but at least I know that I had that opportunity" Thank you Mr. Stallone for your inspiration through the years.
I just watched all six rocky movies for the first time (they are all free on CZcams!) and now I’m obsessed. More importantly, being a 90s kid, I learned so much interesting pop cultural information that I never would have known otherwise. For example, I had no idea that Mr. T’s catchphrase, “i pity the fool”, is from rocky 3. I had no idea Mr. T was even in any of the rocky movies. I also didn’t know he was a professional wrestler at one point. By the 90s and 2000s, he was in a lot of commercials saying funny lines, but I had no idea why he was famous, or where those phrases came from. I feel so culturally enlightened now lol. There’s no much that my generation doesn’t know about American pop culture history. This is why I love and appreciate older movies, music and tv shows so much. Thank you, Mr. Stallone! You made a helluva franchise. The ultimate ‘feel good’ movies. 👍🏽
I love love love all Rockys and love Sly. But Rocky,4 is special to me. When I was in second grade I got hit by a car and broke my leg and was in the hospital. My grandpa knew that I loved this movie because I always picked it to watch at his house, so he brought me in the VHS and I watched it every day and the doctors and nurses called me Rocky lol
what I have always admired about Sly, is that he has NEVER been afraid to admit when he is wrong, or when he has screwed up. and when I hear him talk about his mistake of killing Apollo off and how mad Carl would be.....it just brings me back to how much I now admire this older more wise gentleman.
I love how he admits the mistakes he made in editing the first time around and applies the wisdom he’s gained with age. Can’t wait to watch it and see if it’s actually better 🤷♂
I just saw it and was struck by how grainy it looked. Apparently Fathom Events using a low-res streaming process. The opening Rocky III scenes were really grainy, and I was hoping for a sharp contrast to the IV recut. Story-wise, I think the changes were a mixed bag.
I've been in Sylester Stallone mode all morning for some reason, and I've never respected the man more than I have today! Watching him go back and explain why he's editing his movie the way he is, is enthralling! Makes me wish I were there with him watching him at work and explain why he's doing what he's doing - what he thought then vs. what he thinks now. It's all in life's experiences and the "growing up" that he's done since this movie was made. COMPLETELY FASCINATING!!!
Sly Stallone is and always has been one of my all time favourite actors, ever since my young teenage years. Now in my 50s, this man always gets my attention.
He was my inspiration to start training hardcore just before this movie came out in 1985, and now he's my inspiration to stay in shape in my 50s and above
My grandpa lived to be 99, he still cut the grass on the riding mower until he was 95. Grandma lived to 98. They were married 74 years and died 6 months apart. When I think about my grandpa, him being born in 1914…it just blows my mind lol
Very very impressed.!! He is a very smart man. And you don’t realize how difficult that job really is. Just incredible watching all of that. Thank you Stallone.
I should be asleep to go to a film set early in the morning tomorrow but my mind wouldn’t rest until I’d watched this.. it’s so very hard to put into words how I feel about Sly and his determination.. he’s uncompromisingly genuine and for that I’m eternally grateful to see and learn from all of his journeys.. and to borrow from his experiences to help nudge me along my own.
I saw Apollo's "I want You!" with no gloves on when I first saw this movie over 30 years ago and it drove me nuts. I'm definitely getting this movie just for the correction if nothing else....
I like how comfortable he is with liking his own art. I bet he could watch a Rocky marathon and get lost in it just as much as any audience member. There's no faux modesty, he knows Rocky is the shit.
@@tgriffin3059 I don't think I'd take it quite that serious. It's not like Star Wars where Lucas refused to let fans have the original while he continued to make a series of awful changes over the years. Nor it is some Peter Jackson over indulgent making every movie 5 hours long. It just feels like a fan edit to me, and it was interesting to see how he feels about aspects of the movie now vs then. I honestly didn't like a fair bit of what he changed but it's hardly Space Odyssey to begin with. I just thought it was intriguing.
@@ymb9shinzou743 Oh, I can assure you, I am DEADLY serious about it. Rocky 4 is among my all-time favorite films. But whatever your opinion about the movie, itself, my point was more about Stallone and his utter frailty. With those first 4 Rocky films, he created beloved characters who became parts of our national mythos. Nobody ever achieved what he did with those films. And for him to come back and grovel and plead for critics and the public to give him another chance...I have never seen a man of his caliber degrade himself in such fashion. He used to be larger than life. Now, he frantically ASPIRES to smallness...
Can we just appreciate this man's dedication and drive to perfect a already perfect film,and this Wonderful documentary we were blessed with. KeepPunchin
Love seeing this side of sly. Many grew up with his movies watched and saw the ‘actor’. I’m appreciating this stepping out of the actor skin and his appreciation and vision and analysis for the craft. This man really is an artist in his own right.
Fantastic viewing, very interesting to see the whole process of how Sly did this, really enjoyed this. This new version can only enhance an already wonderful movie.
Can't say im surprised to find you here! I'm interested in this new version as well. This movie as well as the very first one were my absolute favorites and to me had the most power/emotion in them. So curious as to how Stallone really wanted this movie to pan out.
I’ve broken 31 plus bones , beat cancer, heart surgery, an so many other things before age of 35, im 49 now and just coming off a triple back fusion and 3 back surgeries in one. I’ve walked over 2000 miles back to working out an staying lean am mean. I live Mic’s motto , ( it’s not how many times you get knocked down , but how many times you get back up ) hunted and fished more with my daughters this year than ever. Thank you Mr Sylvester Stallone. Sincerely Jason from Snohomish Washington.
The training montage alone is a masterpiece,and this movie is the GREATEST drama masterclass on film medium made for all mankind💪💪💪🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 the ups and downs of Rocky✊✊✊✊✊
That beautiful 80's high saturated color in movies is greatly what made the movies of that golden age so visually stunning, memorable and appealing. Stallone was in a HUGE mistake by wanting to go the same, boring, gloomy, desaturated, miserable blue filter route that all the mainstream garbage of today is about. I now avoid those like the plague. Reds (one of the most beautiful and important colors for strong visuals) look more like dull maroons and all the other colors are greatly hindered as well when filtered in blue. Colors in real life are actually in fact VERY saturated and for that reason quite beautiful. Just go look at some wild flowers during a sunny day - so bright and vivid - stunning. However, the man made a great film and Rocky 4 is still his best Rocky film. The montages, the incredible music and powerful, dynamic sound, louder than life, all packed one serious PUNCH that will always make Rocky 4 a favorite and one of the movie greats of all time.
This is pure gold. Insight from the man himself. Explains why decisions were made or not made at the time and much more. I could listen to him endlessly. I wish he did more audio commentaries for the other Rocky and Rambo movies.
If I had to describe the impact the Rocky Movies had and still has on my life and thoughts, I probably couldn't find the end. The shortest thing I can say is THANK YOU for this gift. Greetings from a small town in Germany
My favorite movie of all time and now I'll not only get to see it in theaters, but it's 40 minutes longer too. Christmas is coming early this year. Thank you, Sly. You're the greatest. **Edit** not 40 minutes longer
@@1981jamo exactly. It says 40 minutes of new footage. So scenes have been deleted (the robot), reworked and added. It's the added/changed stuff that's amounting to 40 mins. I'd wager the movie is probably 10-15 minutes longer with probably 25-30 mins of new footage or alternate takes. Some stuff you probably won't notice unless you're an absolute fanatic. You'll get the same scene, line for line, beat for beat. But Sly may choose an alternate take of it.
I coach Olympic Gymnastics for a living and since the 80's my best mentors have been Russians and Americans In 2000 and on I had the luck to interact hundred and hundred of hours with a young Russian coach I interviewed him about everything regarding Russian training and culture His comment about Rocky 4 and Drago: "The funny thing about this film is that REALITY is exactly the opposite!" Meaning Americans having all the money and equipment And Russians not having anything alike Rude awakening for all fans of this movie!
The most influential man in the History of 3 generations. So special, so unique , such perfectionist but such a man to look upon, the brother - father - mentor that everybody would love to have
I absolutely loved Stallone's reflections on life in general. Even if you are born with an old soul, it is still contained within a young "Stallion" body. When an old soul is carried into older age, that's when "Yoda" appears. Sly has definitely fought his way into the Yoda Zone. Six feet of depth is guaranteed, the rest we have to earn.
Really enjoyed the new cut. It felt like watching Rocky IV for the first time as it came out. I’ve never seen such a director’s cut with fresh look IMO. Thank you Sly! Now, please make the time and add iTunes Extras for the hungry fans.
I don’t agree with Sly that he should have kept Apollo alive. Killing off Apollo was a huge risk, but it made Drago iconic. You literally went into that final fight scared for Rocky’s life. I remember watching the movie as a kid and legitimately questioning how Rocky could beat a genetic freak like that.
Or Apollo Could've Lived, But Be In A Coma & The Nurses Could Turn On The Rocky vs Drago Fight, Suggested By His Wife. Apollo Can Hear The Fight & When Rocky Wins, That Wake Apollo Up Out Of His Coma.
I wish I could meet Sly one day. He gave me, through the Rocky movies, determination and heart to go forward. He is such a positive motivation to me. I wish I could meet him. Would be my all time dream. I would die a happy man
When Sylvester Stallone made the point about staying true to yourself no matter how many people go against you, this really hit home for a situation I'm going through basically standing up for myself and feeling alone. To have this point also incorporated into the new cut is beautiful. Held off on watching this until after I saw it. A job well done. Of all actors/characters giving much inspiration, I'm happy to see it came from one of my favorites.
Great video. As a Rocky fan and a fan of the film industry, it was very interesting to see Mr. Stallone's work on this director's cut of Rocky 4. Not only to get to know his vision of this film but also his stories from back then and to learn more about his philosophy. Especially to follow his thoughts, how he evaluates his work at that time from today's perspective and what he would change with the knowledge he has today, was very exciting. I like to look behind the scenes from days of shooting, but it's also so exciting to see how a film director works. I can listen to Mr. Stallone for hours without getting bored. In my opinion a talented actor as well as a great director.
When I saw this movie for the first time back in the 80's at the movie theatre in National City, California on a date with my girlfriend whom is my wife today, it blew me away. It was an emotional movie and yes futuristic in a way from the robot Rocky had from the Lambo I remember the lic plate Sothpaw as he drove in the night when Apollo died hearing the song no easy way out. I even bought the sound track back then and listened to it as I jogged at night. I cried when Apollo died. One of my favorite movies of all time.
Here in Brazil the cinema was crowded with people , people standing , people sitting in the floor and when Rocky finally start to punch Drago. Everybody was claping hands and screaming like in a real fight. That fight was real everytime all day long.
I went to film school because of movies and guys like Sly. What a treat this was. It's downright criminal this channel only has 30,000 subscribers. Should be a couple million.
Yo Sly, thanks for everything. You truly are an inspiration for me and you're legacy keep motivating me in everything I do. Thanks to you I become the best bench presser of my category in France, reping 315 10 times naturally aged 20, I can strict curl my own body weight too witch makes me one of the best in the world in this domain... My ultimate dream is to follow you're path becoming an Hollywood actor with you. My goal is to create a community around the rocky Saga to try to keep the rocky spirit alive as much as I can! I would never thank you enough for being here and makes me what I am today. Best regards and keep punshing 🥊
Love your chanel especially the stop motion videos where you try to create Rocky vs Apollo third fight... Hopefully we gonna see something like That in the DC!
@@sachabagdadlian-biscahie4462 yes I hope sly is gonna show us more about this since he say in this video that originally the fight was supposed to be shown! Thanks!
After watching CREED and seeing Rocky tell Adonis how Apollo beat Rocky once again in their private fight at the end of Rocky III, it made so much sense why Apollo was so quick to go fight Drago. When he beat Rocky once again he was technically the world champion again and because of that he felt so invincible and unstoppable.
YES! And even back in 1985 when I saw this movie, the thought crossed my mind that he must have at least really held his own with Rocky in that secret fight to now want to come out of retirement
Sly knows more about movie making than most out there today. His tips in this video are what make audiences care about what they are watching. Very cool and educational "making of' here.
The guy with the camera is filmmaker John Herzfeld who wrote & directed a ton of stuff from the Scott Baio (after school special) classic Stoned in 1980 to 2001's Robert De Niro thriller 15 Minutes. He and Sly are old friends who have known each other for over 50+ years and they have worked together before, but I just can't remember on what film(s) and in what capacity.
This is awesome. A lifetime film lesson to both filmmakers and enthusiasts. Not to mention the real life approach. Thx for doing it Sly, you're the best, keep punching! 🇧🇷
I’ve seldom been so shocked as I was to watch the director’s cut. For me one the most inspiring and profound lines in any film ever, in the original when Rocky is speaking to his young son says ‘by going one more round when you don’t think you can, that’s what makes all the difference in your life’… and in the revamped version Stallone substitutes it 🤯😱
This is literally a free film lesson by Sly. This is incredible. Thank you Rock
Love your channel!
Total legend!!.Your short films are pretty good too there Theory
Agree it was fascinating .
Huge fan mr theory, can't wait for Vader part 2 😁.
americans are able to beat Russians only in cinema! nothing new
I was one of The "Russians." The filming took a week, at the Agrodome, in Vancouver. I was an unpaid extra, but a donation was made to charities. We had all the Pepsi we could drink, and a box lunch from Churches Chicken. One day we got free Ice Cream. Before Stallone would enter the set, we had to chant, " Rocky Rocky Rocky" in fake Russian accents. Eye Of The Tiger was blaring from the loud speakers. The speech he gave at the end was improvised, and we all had tears in our eyes.
Thankyou for sharing 🤜🤛
Wow thank you for sharing this!
If I remember correctly they asked you all to dress as "drab commies" lol. As much fun as that probably was I imagine it was also a lot of standing around. All worth it though.
@@capitalcitygoofball1987 I wore a long black Winter coat, which was perfect, except I have never been able to pick myself out in the crowd scenes. Plus it was March and it got hot under those lights, which was why the Ice Cream was so welcomed. The worst set I was on was The X-Files, all they provided us was a jar of Peanut Butter! We were so spoiled on the Rocky set.
Your ass was handed to you in hockey game during Olympics
I could watch Sly talk about film and acting forever. The man is a philosopher writer actor. Genius. The fact that the Rocky franchise has been stolen from him and he's fighting to get the rights back is tragedy. I really hope he gets it back.
Hahhahahahahaha "genius". That's fucking hilarious.
how has the rocky franchise been stolen from him? he created the original scripts and characters did he not?
@@fedord01 He did. But He does not own the IP (franchise)
@@fedord01 I posted a link below but since youtube doesn't allow links in comments you'll have to combine the link
Seriously seek help! Stop worshipping celebrities! They don't give a sht about you!
"Nothing is perfect. Life is about the management of problems. And whoever manages their problems the best, has the best life." Well said Stallone.
is very true
💯 facts
People seriously underestimate his intelligence. People forget, he directed and wrote a film which won best picture and has been a shrewd businessman for the last 30 years.
@@karenmendez2612 🙏😉👊🥊
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A lot of people know that Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay for Rocky and was even nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay. But many people would be surprised to know that he’s written the screenplays for every film in the Rocky (including Creed II), Rambo and Expendables franchises, as well as some of his greatest hits like Cobra, Over the Top, F.I.S.T., Staying Alive, Driven, Rhinestone. This makes him one of the most commercially successful screenwriters in Hollywood.
Dang! I didn't know that. What a man.
He didn't wrote Creed I though.
@@gaylord_focker you are right he didn't Creed or creed 2
A boss of mine (in the past) once told me Sly started in cinema as a gay porn actor! I told him (my boss)he was full of Irish shit! I was latex off the following Friday and never called back. Good times
@@jtaco4101 Stallone has a "screenplay by" credit for Creed II along with Juel Taylor. He also has a "dialogue" credit & a "screenplay editor" credit for Creed.
Stallone has influenced tons of people to fight back in life. Long live Sly!
cuz of Stallone I'm still alive,Stallone movie helped me walk through tough times Rocky 1 and Rocky 6 are best
The guy got a whole generation into the gym, and inspired kids to stand up to their bullies, that's a fantastic legacy.
More then tons.... millions I'm sure..he's awesome 👍🏻 he inspired me many times.. he still does.
So true show however low we get can fight back it will hurt but in end worth it
@@ProfessorKenneth me too since assault helps me just to get up IT NOT HOW HARD U PUNCH ITS HOW HARD YOU CAN TAKE A PUNCH 🥊
The title should say, "Free Film School By Sylvester Stallone". Anyone wanting to be a filmmaker needs to watch this over and over. Let every word sink in. Mr. Stallone is literally giving away free filmmaking tips that others have paid thousands to know.
americans are able to beat Russians only in cinema! nothing new
This is a Master Class; you see this guy’s intellect regarding filmmaking.
@@art_means_artificial 🤡
Sly is a joke, a total buffoon
More like a lesson and workshop with Stallone.
I truly believe after all these years as an Actor, Director, producer and writer Sly is so underrated, the man is incredible I don't think he has an equal. How he hasn't won more awards is beyond me. A true living legend.
He talks slow and slurred and that droop of his face makes him look stupid. Not flashy, charismatic or energetic.without cinematic enhancement. He is great actor, fine writer with and competent director. Similar style than Clint Eastwood has - matter-of-fact without embellishments or trickery.
Like what I always think, those who don't deserve anything always get everything, vice versa for those whom do deserve anything
I feel like BECAUSE he is so smart and evolved he is not a good fit for the Hollywood machine. Seems like he doesn't care much for the charade, hence he's being ignored by it. Makes me like him even more.
@@josibee3238 bro he has been part of the hollywood machine for awhile. because of the accolades you give him
@@vksasdgaming9472 What are you trying to say?
Rocky is the most believable character of all time, the fact we see him transition through the decades in the movies is crazy and emotional also
Are you serious? He’s the most unbelievable character especially in Rocky 4, Rocky would have died in every round against a guy like drago, against Mr T he would have ended up a vegetable by the end of the 1st round & against Apollo he’d never get a punch in.....your a funny guy!
Everything about Rocky 4 was American propaganda against the Russians, Drago was portrayed as a steroid freak when infact in reality Rocky was pumped full of steroids, the Russians claimed American society had become soft & guess what?....the Russians were right, western society has become a bunch of soft, whining weaklings with people not knowing whether they’re men, women or dancing fairies.
They’re good movies though.
@@umarkhatab1700 not that serious bro bro. he was definitely talking about as a character not as a boxer smooth brain☠
@@umarkhatab1700 bros taking this too seriously
@@umarkhatab1700 Rocky 4 was hardly American propaganda. Remember how the American press behaved towards Drago and his entourage? They were quite condescending. And the public was downright hateful and rude. Had Stallone wanted to idealize America, he didn't have to include any of that. After all, he did write and direct this movie. And as for Rocky's believability as an athlete...there actually ARE people who are made of sturdier material than others. Some people's bones are heavier, some people's muscles and tendons are more durable...just a fact of life. Real life boxers like Ali, Frazier, and Holyfield took brutal beatings in the ring. Some football players play for over a decade and absorb incredible punishment...others don't get through one minicamp...For a guy to be as durable as Rocky would be very unusual...but it's not nearly as farfetched as you make it sound.
@@tgriffin3059merican football tough 😅😅, their padded up,, try rugby 🏉, not a bit of padding, real men.
“Life is about managing problems and whoever manages their problems the best is successful in life.” - Rocky Balboa
That was sly who said that, not rocky
Some people get hell on earth thrown at them. Life isn't fair. It's not an equal opportunity employer. Other than that, good quote.
You’ll learn more about movies from this than in any art school. Stallone is a living legend🔥
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Man, we are so so blessed to have him, he's really such a good soul. I wished more people was like him.
True words right there!
You dont know him .... what we see is edited....all of it. Keep that in mind.
Stallone is really treating this director's cut like a chance to really improve the film, make up for mistakes/lost opportunities, etc. and not just cash-in on an anniversary for Rocky IV. You also get a deeper insight to him as an actor, director, person, etc.
If he’s doing this good on the recut of Rocky IV, I’d love to see what he could do with Rocky V.
@@thelevisullivan The only problem is he didn't direct Rocky V so it wouldn't be a true director's cut.
@@chrisk5204 Maybe, but since John Avildsen is no longer with us, Sly’s the next best option to do it.
@@chrisk5204 Sly directed the fight in Rocky V, if that makes you feel any better. :)
@@thelevisullivan There was a 'work print' version leaked a few years ago which you can find online with several differences. A youtuber called Matthew Danczak did a video on it a few years ago.
To be honest, this is even better than the recut movie. The reflection and wisdom are so raw and real. Sly is the man!
Yeah i didn't dig the recut. This is better..lol
You kids are very ungrateful lol. That's all never appreciate anything over anything lol.
Yeah I definitely like the original cut much more. I saw it in the movies when I was 6 yrs old and loved it ever since.
@@justinamenta7241 guess the 500 people committee knew what they were doing with the robot and shit
@@texas1526??? Didn’t dig the Recut?? Stallone explains the very valid reasons as to why he felt compelled to Recut the movie….and in my opinion, he’s made Rocky4 SO much better than what was originally released in the Cinema!
This Director Cut made Rocky 4 much more grounded, and much closer to the first Two Rocky movies, which were by far, the best!!
It’s just like Stallone says, this Recut is much more of a Drama rather than being like a MTV Rock Video ….
The Rocky story is unmatched and untouchable. This guy is underrated. What a gift!
idk if i would call an a-lister underrated, dude stays one of the most well-respected figures in hollywood
Sly def isn't underrated.... but I hear you. This movie , Rocky IV, is one of the greatest movies, ever. It has always been my favorite, since I first seen it in 1989, at 6 years old... the mind behind it all is why!
George Forman movie was good
Best new line ever….”life is gravity…it will just pull you down” fucking legendary…..again!
Type O Negative wrote a nice song about gravity.
This movie inspired me to start training in 1985!! Still pushing it to the limit at 50 years old!! Thanks Sly!!!
BRUTAL training vids man keep it up garageman
Most motivational of all the rocky movies! Awesome training vids man keep it up
Men same thanks to sly I was already benching 315 for 10 at 20 naturally making me the best in France 🤣🤣 sly is the best
I have no EXCUSES to train now!!!
"I must break you" ... that is a killer line. Sly is master of pumping up an audience and actually never gets the credit he deserves. Very intelligent and hard working guy. Him and Arnie are a big part of my teen life. Thank you Sly, Arnie, Dolf, and all of those 80s and 90s action stars.
I’m 45 yrs old and had an accident this past August where I tore both my patellar tendons. My recovery has not been easy. In spite of the pain, I always push myself during physical therapy and imagine I’m Rocky in one of those training montage scenes. The first time I walked around my house again I played ‘Eye of the Tiger’. Thanks Mr. Stallone for creating Rocky, one of the most iconic motivational characters of all time.
Only in August, and you're already walking again? That sounds very impressive. You're the same age as me. I wish you a continued speedy recovery.
@@BodyOpt Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
That's a great story! Thanks for sharing! And Rocky is my favorite movie character of all time!
Hope you are still a cripple
I am in physical therapy also. I had rotator cuff shoulder surgery and am 2.5 months post op. I am also watching the Rocky movies and listening to the Rocky music to motivate me! I can’t raise my arm yet and I am aiming for Christmas with Eye of the Tiger and especially the main Rocky theme! LOL It really motivates me!!
"If he dies, he dies." Coldest words ever said on film.
Lol what about "if he dies my bad"
Im 43, im going through so many emotions watching this doc. What a gem. Thankyou for this
When you are your own worst critic, your work ends up being amazing. The way that Sly analyzes these characters, the story, camera angles, and lighting is amazing on so many levels. He is a true genius of his craft. For all the fanfare still very underrated.
I just realize that... The best part in every Sly's movies is Sly himself. I can watch him talk about everything for hour. This guy is a living Legend
One of only a few guys in that world that I completely respect. Doesn’t use talking points. Talks from the heart. U can see in his eyes he’s sincere. These behind the scenes looks are f-king awesome!!!!!! Love it 💪💪🙏🇺🇸
Simply amazing, it’s awesome how Sly opens his heart and shares all his knowledge to the audience… he’s the one.
Rocky is my favorite franchise, I would love to just get to shake Sly’s hand and say thank you for this iconic character and underdog.
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As awesome as rocky was the Rambo character was equally bad ass...
Well said in here.
100% upto rocky 6... after that... meh... i forget theyve even happend.
@@wessley4606 you didn't like creed movies?
Not only is Rocky IV my favorite of the Rocky Saga, but it's truly a perfect film in my opinion. It's a 90 minute film and it feels as if it flies right by in not even 40 minutes. So emotional when Apollo Creed dies. I saw this film in the movies and everyone in the theatre shedded a tear when Apollo died .
Perfect film? God no, there's not even a perfect cut of the movie
Imo Rocky 3 is my favorite. Ppl are gonna hate me for this but Rocky 4 goes on the number 4 spot in terms of Rocky movies
@@kingchrisa4188 I don't think many people would disagree about R4 being kinda in the middle of the ranking
@@98izzark69 What's your perfect movie?
RIP, Carl Weathers.
Sly has some excellent life advice that shines through his films!
One thing that comes across very clear in the final cut, was that humanity in Drago.
His reaction to the lights, music, dancers, etc as he enters the ring shows a childlike wonder, as if this is the first time he’s ever seen something fun. This of course quickly transitions to rage as he realizes it’s at the expense of himself.
We see it again when he’s asked about his steroid use, his wife answering for him while he looks around in shame and guilt.
Everyone speaks and makes his choices for him, so when he finally fights Rocky, and sees the true passion and resolve this man has with no steroids or machine powering him, and isn’t here to make a joke of Drago.
Drago earns a respect for Rocky over the course of the fight, Drago finding his own passion in what he does as a fighter, not as a political symbol.
It’s here where Drago is able to break free from the leash of his superiors, and fight back, throwing his manager into the crowd.
The look of terror on his manager’s face as he realizes this mule is sentient and free thinking is enough to show the years oppression Drago has gone through.
@Travis Mitchell........thats deep man. You hit the bottom of the ocean on that one. WELL SAID MY MAN👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾
I saw an interview with Dolph Lundgren that he wasn’t acting when he first saw James Brown, the dancers, the music and the whole scene going on around him. He said he wasn’t expecting such a spectacle.
@@flyingsurge7194 i believe him, just look at his reaction 🤣
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I appreciate it haha.
I’m working on a full video essay about Rocky IV and that’s one of the main points in it.
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Such a genius choice to keep it in the film.
It’s amazing how much depth a genuine reaction from an actor can shape a character.
Rocky VS. Drago was such a great movie. I loved watching every minute of it.
I'd rather watch Rocky and the Rambo series over any cgi Marvel stuff. Nothing beats this movie. Nothing beats this fight with Balboa vs Drago. At the time when I was a kid going to see this Historic movie on Christmas day with my family was a moment in time ill never forget.
Marvels good
But this .....it's the real deal.
I was 14 and saw rocky balboa (2006) on Christmas with my mom and it was really special.
When Sly was "winding up" to unleash on Dolph was the coolest thing. They can have their Marvel heroes..These guys are my heroes.
Superman is bisexual
@@wileecoyote5749 And Batman is gay.
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@@wileecoyote5749 well.. he is wearing spandex. and a speedo. and a cape. And red boots….
Rocky movies will outlast any Disney Marvel movie . IN 40 years time the Marvel movies will be unwatchable due to the dated CGI which will look like Nintendo 8 bit games by then ..
I agree with Stallone’s comment about Talia Shire. Not only has she not been given the credit she deserves in the rocky movies. I don’t think that she’s been given credit as an actor in general. She is a main character in a couple of the most historic movie sagas in history, the rocky movies, and the Godfather movies!
Talia should have more been involved in the big screen.
Main 😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah, check out her performance in their 'wedding night' scene in Rocky 2. She says more with a look than most actresses are capable of doing with heavy dialogue. There's this moment where she looks at him...wondering aloud if their future will be as happy as their current newlywed state...and there's something in her eyes...something sad, and also kind of cynical...as if she's seen enough of life to know how many things can go wrong...and yet, she also projects the happiness of a typical newlywed bride...It's rare that you see a starry-eyed romantic who manages to look that weighed-down by realism...WITHOUT it ever draining any of the romanticism from her...Incredible performance.
I liked her more in Rocky, though.
and the 1980s cult classic RAD
I know Stallone will never see this comment, but I want to put it out in the universe. His story really resonated with me, since day one. I was born in poverty, and it wasn't my parents fault. Shit falls where it falls. I went through the group home, foster home system. I've always wanted more. I want a good home for my family. I'm now married, with a son. I've worked hard to where I got, and his story, and even the story of rocky, it helped push me there. I will never be satisfied, my family can always have more. I will always want more for myself, and those around me. This man has made everything off a dream and will.
Fairy tales lol
Rocky wasn’t that big of a loser like you tho
your story inspiring.
That sounds like a miserable way to live, honestly. Only in America.
@@dewilew2137 I live in Canada. Probably not he best idea to go jumping to conclusions like that.
"life is a management of problems, who manages problems the best, has the best life" - What a quote !
I feel like Stallone is beating himself up for the Masterpieces he created. Stallone and Rocky are the best with so many life lessons. My favorite movie of all time
My son and I have been watching the Rocky series, but I only let him watch 1-3 so far and we are going to the theater to see Rocky Vs. Drago next week. I'm really excited to see how it works for him. He's 12 now, and I have never seen him so invested in a movie as he was at the end of Rocky III, he was literally jumping out of his seat and up on the back of the couch. It was amazing. Can't wait. Thanks for this!
Oh man, hes gonna LOVE Rocky 4.
I'm glad I taught my son some of life's important lessons by having him watch all the Rocky movies.
Good parenting Randy! I got introduced to the Rocky series, starting with Rocky 2, when it came out a few months after my 9th birthday. I still hadn't seen the original, but then I saw Rocky 3 when it came out just before MY 12th birthday, and I had a similar reaction to your son's, not to mention it planted the fitness lifestyle seed in my head that I've had for the past 36 years, because when Rocky 4 came out, I REALLY decided to dedicate my life largely to fitness. I'm sure your son loved the 4th installment
@@starboy2077 I recall going to the movies when Rocky 4 came out in 1985(?). Lots of snack bar ads and crap pushing the movie. I thought it was going to suck and, to me, compared to the first three, it kinda did. It was too fake and the message of "rocky saving the world" was . . .yeah. But, here we are, damn near 40 years later, that "rocky saves the world thing" kinda worked? The Wall fell 3-4 years later, we realize that "Soviets" aren't aliens, the Russian and real people, and it's a different damned world.
"To get up in the starting line and run the race one time... if I fail I fail - but at least I know that I had that opportunity" Thank you Mr. Stallone for your inspiration through the years.
I just watched all six rocky movies for the first time (they are all free on CZcams!) and now I’m obsessed. More importantly, being a 90s kid, I learned so much interesting pop cultural information that I never would have known otherwise. For example, I had no idea that Mr. T’s catchphrase, “i pity the fool”, is from rocky 3. I had no idea Mr. T was even in any of the rocky movies. I also didn’t know he was a professional wrestler at one point. By the 90s and 2000s, he was in a lot of commercials saying funny lines, but I had no idea why he was famous, or where those phrases came from. I feel so culturally enlightened now lol. There’s no much that my generation doesn’t know about American pop culture history. This is why I love and appreciate older movies, music and tv shows so much. Thank you, Mr. Stallone! You made a helluva franchise. The ultimate ‘feel good’ movies. 👍🏽
I love love love all Rockys and love Sly. But Rocky,4 is special to me. When I was in second grade I got hit by a car and broke my leg and was in the hospital. My grandpa knew that I loved this movie because I always picked it to watch at his house, so he brought me in the VHS and I watched it every day and the doctors and nurses called me Rocky lol
Aww, nice story! Hope you recovered quick!😊
what I have always admired about Sly, is that he has NEVER been afraid to admit when he is wrong, or when he has screwed up. and when I hear him talk about his mistake of killing Apollo off and how mad Carl would be.....it just brings me back to how much I now admire this older more wise gentleman.
I love how he admits the mistakes he made in editing the first time around and applies the wisdom he’s gained with age. Can’t wait to watch it and see if it’s actually better 🤷♂
This was an awesome behind-the-scenes look. As a lifelong fan, I cannot wait to see the finished product.
Just saw it and it’s amazing
really dude? because this "documentary" is a hack piece and Rocky IV is what it is.... not that much of anything at all.
I just saw it and was struck by how grainy it looked. Apparently Fathom Events using a low-res streaming process. The opening Rocky III scenes were really grainy, and I was hoping for a sharp contrast to the IV recut. Story-wise, I think the changes were a mixed bag.
It was great. Really enjoyed the added character development.
That's so funny how Sly didn't notice Carl's glove was missing until working on the recut. After all these years.
I've been in Sylester Stallone mode all morning for some reason, and I've never respected the man more than I have today! Watching him go back and explain why he's editing his movie the way he is, is enthralling! Makes me wish I were there with him watching him at work and explain why he's doing what he's doing - what he thought then vs. what he thinks now. It's all in life's experiences and the "growing up" that he's done since this movie was made. COMPLETELY FASCINATING!!!
Sly Stallone is and always has been one of my all time favourite actors, ever since my young teenage years. Now in my 50s, this man always gets my attention.
americans are able to beat Russians only in cinema! nothing new
@@art_means_artificial Lol 😂
Sly in real life is a jerk
@@mikevaldez7684 that sucks...
@@mikevaldez7684 Blame paparazzi lol. I don't blame him, like Tobey maguire is annoyed by paparazzi lol.
Everyone admiring Sly’s take on his directing mistakes while I’m admiring his well being at 75 years young
He was my inspiration to start training hardcore just before this movie came out in 1985, and now he's my inspiration to stay in shape in my 50s and above
He's had a lot of work done in the few years.
My grandpa lived to be 99, he still cut the grass on the riding mower until he was 95. Grandma lived to 98. They were married 74 years and died 6 months apart. When I think about my grandpa, him being born in 1914…it just blows my mind lol
@@lexuses3942 that man was 20 in 1934 lol....he was my age in 1952
@@jette24 lol crazy
Very very impressed.!! He is a very smart man. And you don’t realize how difficult that job really is. Just incredible watching all of that. Thank you Stallone.
It’s so amazing to see young and old sly practically next to each other.
Wow great insight. Thoroughly enjoyed this comment along with others on here.
I should be asleep to go to a film set early in the morning tomorrow but my mind wouldn’t rest until I’d watched this.. it’s so very hard to put into words how I feel about Sly and his determination.. he’s uncompromisingly genuine and for that I’m eternally grateful to see and learn from all of his journeys.. and to borrow from his experiences to help nudge me along my own.
Who cares?
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Exactly.
Same here. Hope film set was good/better after this 🥊
@@renzonovara2728 yea man, been a great week. Plenty of moments of inspiration. Thanks
@@andrewgramsch3107 👍🏼🤙🏼
I saw Apollo's "I want You!" with no gloves on when I first saw this movie over 30 years ago and it drove me nuts. I'm definitely getting this movie just for the correction if nothing else....
This making-of doc is so special for not being overly showy. Just us, Sly and the editing booth. Brilliant work.
Reminds me of Rocky talking nonstop on his first date with Adrian 😁
Stallone is intelligent as hell. No wonder all his movies were so good. They should do one of these on Copland. LOVED that movie
The extended cut is very good and is still confusing as to why they cut the scenes from the theatrical version
@@pklentertainment5147 easier said than done.
I like how comfortable he is with liking his own art. I bet he could watch a Rocky marathon and get lost in it just as much as any audience member. There's no faux modesty, he knows Rocky is the shit.
What? Did you miss the part where he just completely revamped the most successful movie of his career? A man with self-respect would die first.
@@tgriffin3059 I don't think I'd take it quite that serious. It's not like Star Wars where Lucas refused to let fans have the original while he continued to make a series of awful changes over the years. Nor it is some Peter Jackson over indulgent making every movie 5 hours long.
It just feels like a fan edit to me, and it was interesting to see how he feels about aspects of the movie now vs then. I honestly didn't like a fair bit of what he changed but it's hardly Space Odyssey to begin with.
I just thought it was intriguing.
@@ymb9shinzou743 Oh, I can assure you, I am DEADLY serious about it. Rocky 4 is among my all-time favorite films. But whatever your opinion about the movie, itself, my point was more about Stallone and his utter frailty. With those first 4 Rocky films, he created beloved characters who became parts of our national mythos. Nobody ever achieved what he did with those films. And for him to come back and grovel and plead for critics and the public to give him another chance...I have never seen a man of his caliber degrade himself in such fashion. He used to be larger than life. Now, he frantically ASPIRES to smallness...
Can we just appreciate this man's dedication and drive to perfect a already perfect film,and this
Wonderful documentary we were blessed with.
KeepPunchin
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Thanks, I appreciate it
I appreciate the man's desire to go back and make a corporate driven version of a mediocre film PERFECT for 2021
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So you don't like
Best man ever
So much lucidity and so much anchors in the reality.
Love you
Stay strong
What a great documentary 😁 Rocky IV was always my favorite of the series. I love Rocky's positive vibes and mindset.
“There’s no filming inside the building, sir!”
Drago: “I must break you”.
wonder if the guard couldn't recognize him. how do you say no to sly Stallone? guy takes his job to seriously.
@@iamsean92 I was wondering the same thing.
Continues to film the entire documentary in building lol!🤘
@@crush41gb Boss! 😆
@@CinematicTendency 🤣🤘 Absolutely!
49:34 crazy that you can look at a shot like that and pick up on such a tiny change to improve it.
I thought it was unnecessary, to be honest. Tilting the footage doesn't change it, it now just looks kinda whacky, in my opinion.
Love seeing this side of sly. Many grew up with his movies watched and saw the ‘actor’. I’m appreciating this stepping out of the actor skin and his appreciation and vision and analysis for the craft. This man really is an artist in his own right.
Sylvester has more depth in him that most give him credit for. A exemplary human being.
Oh I agree
Fantastic viewing, very interesting to see the whole process of how Sly did this, really enjoyed this. This new version can only enhance an already wonderful movie.
Can't say im surprised to find you here! I'm interested in this new version as well. This movie as well as the very first one were my absolute favorites and to me had the most power/emotion in them. So curious as to how Stallone really wanted this movie to pan out.
If only he had an epic 'tache
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I’ve broken 31 plus bones , beat cancer, heart surgery, an so many other things before age of 35, im 49 now and just coming off a triple back fusion and 3 back surgeries in one. I’ve walked over 2000 miles back to working out an staying lean am mean. I live Mic’s motto , ( it’s not how many times you get knocked down , but how many times you get back up ) hunted and fished more with my daughters this year than ever. Thank you Mr Sylvester Stallone. Sincerely Jason from Snohomish Washington.
A legit full length doc from official sources for free!? This is great! Thank you!
The training montage alone is a masterpiece,and this movie is the GREATEST drama masterclass on film medium made for all mankind💪💪💪🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 the ups and downs of Rocky✊✊✊✊✊
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That beautiful 80's high saturated color in movies is greatly what made the movies of that golden age so visually stunning, memorable and appealing. Stallone was in a HUGE mistake by wanting to go the same, boring, gloomy, desaturated, miserable blue filter route that all the mainstream garbage of today is about. I now avoid those like the plague. Reds (one of the most beautiful and important colors for strong visuals) look more like dull maroons and all the other colors are greatly hindered as well when filtered in blue. Colors in real life are actually in fact VERY saturated and for that reason quite beautiful. Just go look at some wild flowers during a sunny day - so bright and vivid - stunning.
However, the man made a great film and Rocky 4 is still his best Rocky film. The montages, the incredible music and powerful, dynamic sound, louder than life, all packed one serious PUNCH that will always make Rocky 4 a favorite and one of the movie greats of all time.
This is the best documentary I've seen in a long time. A masterclass on filmmaking and life. Thank you, Sly. Be well.
This is pure gold. Insight from the man himself. Explains why decisions were made or not made at the time and much more. I could listen to him endlessly. I wish he did more audio commentaries for the other Rocky and Rambo movies.
If I had to describe the impact the Rocky Movies had and still has on my life and thoughts, I probably couldn't find the end. The shortest thing I can say is THANK YOU for this gift.
Greetings from a small town in Germany
My favorite movie of all time and now I'll not only get to see it in theaters, but it's 40 minutes longer too. Christmas is coming early this year. Thank you, Sly. You're the greatest.
**Edit** not 40 minutes longer
It’s not 40 mins longer, sly confirmed it
It better have more Happy Bday Paulie!!!
@@1981jamo exactly. It says 40 minutes of new footage. So scenes have been deleted (the robot), reworked and added. It's the added/changed stuff that's amounting to 40 mins. I'd wager the movie is probably 10-15 minutes longer with probably 25-30 mins of new footage or alternate takes. Some stuff you probably won't notice unless you're an absolute fanatic. You'll get the same scene, line for line, beat for beat. But Sly may choose an alternate take of it.
Unfortunately it's only 94 minutes. I was hoping for a 2hr movie but the official release details confirm 94 minutes.
I coach Olympic Gymnastics for a living and since the 80's my best mentors have been Russians and Americans
In 2000 and on I had the luck to interact hundred and hundred of hours with a young Russian coach
I interviewed him about everything regarding Russian training and culture
His comment about Rocky 4 and Drago:
"The funny thing about this film is that REALITY is exactly the opposite!"
Meaning
Americans having all the money and equipment
And Russians not having anything alike
Rude awakening for all fans of this movie!
Damn this man really has passion for filmmaking, he cares about the details and he directs and acts with commitment.
The most influential man in the History of 3 generations. So special, so unique , such perfectionist but such a man to look upon, the brother - father - mentor that everybody would love to have
I absolutely loved Stallone's reflections on life in general. Even if you are born with an old soul, it is still contained within a young "Stallion" body. When an old soul is carried into older age, that's when "Yoda" appears. Sly has definitely fought his way into the Yoda Zone. Six feet of depth is guaranteed, the rest we have to earn.
I really love this documentary,all the info on Sly behind the scenes of Rocky IV is Iconic.
I hope this is in the DVD
Special features
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I didn`t think I`d spend the time to watch this whole video. But Watching Mr. Stallone work and just be so cool was worth it.
Really enjoyed the new cut. It felt like watching Rocky IV for the first time as it came out. I’ve never seen such a director’s cut with fresh look IMO. Thank you Sly! Now, please make the time and add iTunes Extras for the hungry fans.
I don’t agree with Sly that he should have kept Apollo alive. Killing off Apollo was a huge risk, but it made Drago iconic. You literally went into that final fight scared for Rocky’s life. I remember watching the movie as a kid and legitimately questioning how Rocky could beat a genetic freak like that.
Or Apollo Could've Lived, But Be In A Coma & The Nurses Could Turn On The Rocky vs Drago Fight, Suggested By His Wife. Apollo Can Hear The Fight & When Rocky Wins, That Wake Apollo Up Out Of His Coma.
imagine hanging out with Sylvester Stallone, he seems like such an approachable and overall pleasant person
Sly is one of a kind. Heart, brains, soul and guts. A true role model. Can’t wait for this reimagined masterpiece.
I wish I could meet Sly one day. He gave me, through the Rocky movies, determination and heart to go forward. He is such a positive motivation to me. I wish I could meet him. Would be my all time dream. I would die a happy man
Theres always Make-a-Wish for fanboys like you.
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I was waiting for this scenario:
Guard: "You can't film in the building"
Sly: pulls down his mask
Guard: "Sorry sir....film away!"
When Sylvester Stallone made the point about staying true to yourself no matter how many people go against you, this really hit home for a situation I'm going through basically standing up for myself and feeling alone. To have this point also incorporated into the new cut is beautiful. Held off on watching this until after I saw it. A job well done. Of all actors/characters giving much inspiration, I'm happy to see it came from one of my favorites.
7:46 Mary Anne's reaction to Apollo getting hit that 1st time sent chills down my spine. I can't believe that reaction was left off the OG cut.
Great video. As a Rocky fan and a fan of the film industry, it was very interesting to see Mr. Stallone's work on this director's cut of Rocky 4. Not only to get to know his vision of this film but also his stories from back then and to learn more about his philosophy. Especially to follow his thoughts, how he evaluates his work at that time from today's perspective and what he would change with the knowledge he has today, was very exciting. I like to look behind the scenes from days of shooting, but it's also so exciting to see how a film director works. I can listen to Mr. Stallone for hours without getting bored. In my opinion a talented actor as well as a great director.
When I saw this movie for the first time back in the 80's at the movie theatre in National City, California on a date with my girlfriend whom is my wife today, it blew me away. It was an emotional movie and yes futuristic in a way from the robot Rocky had from the Lambo I remember the lic plate Sothpaw as he drove in the night when Apollo died hearing the song no easy way out. I even bought the sound track back then and listened to it as I jogged at night. I cried when Apollo died. One of my favorite movies of all time.
Here in Brazil the cinema was crowded with people , people standing ,
people sitting in the floor and when Rocky finally start to punch Drago.
Everybody was claping hands and screaming like in a real fight.
That fight was real everytime all day long.
In watching this, I don’t think there was any other film ever produced on planet earth that makes me more emotional. It is truly an unreal experience.
Wow, what an incredible 93 minutes for die hard fans of Rocky IV. I loved every second. I wish it had been 5 hours long.
I went to film school because of movies and guys like Sly. What a treat this was. It's downright criminal this channel only has 30,000 subscribers. Should be a couple million.
For a mega star he so down too earth and relatable seems like genuine top lad not the normal Hollywood diva 👏🏻sly 👏🏻 amazing video thanks sly 🎬🎬
Yo Sly, thanks for everything. You truly are an inspiration for me and you're legacy keep motivating me in everything I do. Thanks to you I become the best bench presser of my category in France, reping 315 10 times naturally aged 20, I can strict curl my own body weight too witch makes me one of the best in the world in this domain...
My ultimate dream is to follow you're path becoming an Hollywood actor with you.
My goal is to create a community around the rocky Saga to try to keep the rocky spirit alive as much as I can! I would never thank you enough for being here and makes me what I am today. Best regards and keep punshing 🥊
I love your chanel and your content bro! I love what you do for the Rocky community!
@@alexeyvoevoda250 thank you my friend! You Know Rocky is all my life
Love your chanel especially the stop motion videos where you try to create Rocky vs Apollo third fight... Hopefully we gonna see something like That in the DC!
@@sachabagdadlian-biscahie4462 yes I hope sly is gonna show us more about this since he say in this video that originally the fight was supposed to be shown! Thanks!
After watching CREED and seeing Rocky tell Adonis how Apollo beat Rocky once again in their private fight at the end of Rocky III, it made so much sense why Apollo was so quick to go fight Drago. When he beat Rocky once again he was technically the world champion again and because of that he felt so invincible and unstoppable.
YES! And even back in 1985 when I saw this movie, the thought crossed my mind that he must have at least really held his own with Rocky in that secret fight to now want to come out of retirement
Took you that long lol? Lol I noticed that in 1985 lol
Sly knows more about movie making than most out there today. His tips in this video are what make audiences care about what they are watching. Very cool and educational "making of' here.
The guy with the camera is filmmaker John Herzfeld who wrote & directed a ton of stuff from the Scott Baio (after school special) classic Stoned in 1980 to 2001's Robert De Niro thriller 15 Minutes. He and Sly are old friends who have known each other for over 50+ years and they have worked together before, but I just can't remember on what film(s) and in what capacity.
didn't know they have known each other for so long. thanks for that.
This is awesome. A lifetime film lesson to both filmmakers and enthusiasts. Not to mention the real life approach. Thx for doing it Sly, you're the best, keep punching! 🇧🇷
The old James Arness quote: Don't lie, don't quit, and don't do anything you need to apologies for. 3 simple rules to live by.
This was my favorite Rocky movie. Good to see light on it.
My jaw dropped when Stallone took that robe off for the fight...holy cow he looked like he was carved out of granite!!
I remember the collective gasp that went through the audience in Amsterdam at that moment. In my opinion it was the best shape Stallone's ever been.
Yes, but he changed that shot for this version. WHY??
I’ve seldom been so shocked as I was to watch the director’s cut. For me one the most inspiring and profound lines in any film ever, in the original when Rocky is speaking to his young son says ‘by going one more round when you don’t think you can, that’s what makes all the difference in your life’… and in the revamped version Stallone substitutes it 🤯😱
I watched the Directors Cut yesterday, and that scene in his Son’s room
along with that speech, is still in the Movie??
This is absolutely fascinating. Essential viewing for any and every Stallone fan.