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My response must have sounded harsh but I get tired of people proclaiming Rocky to be one of the best films ever.

You're entitled to your opinion, as am i, and the others you've heard proclaim the same.

Is it a very good film ? Definitely. Even a great film, but a masterpiece, c'mon !

Anyway, I'll take you up on the claim.

Haven't seen the film in years, I'll get it on bluray and watch it again.

Also, Sly didn't direct it, he came up with the story and starred.

You're right, he directed the others, but not the first. I would say watch it again, i can appreciate the film more now i'm older. What i like is that it feels more like a fly on the wall documentary, Stallone gives an outstanding performance, hugely underrated and manages to bring to life one of the most beloved underdogs in the history of film making. I believe all actors have that one special part, a part that no-one else could play as well as them, Rocky was Stallones, in fact, he was so good at it, that the "dumb boxer" stigma has followed him around ever since.