Rocky: Heavyweight Collection Blu-Ray Review
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Rocky: Heavyweight Collection Blu-Ray Review
Synopsis:
Go the distance with this Rocky Heavyweight collection, featuring all six
knockout Rocky films including the first film with a stunning new
master. Sylvester Stallone stars in the greatest boxing saga of all time
and triumphs as one of the most inspirational characters in cinematic
history. Witness every epic, action-packed fight and unforgettable
moment as Rocky strives for greatness through sheer determination
against impossible odds. This collection contains over three hours of
bonus features including a new featurette “8mm Home Movies of Rocky”
narrated by Director John Avildsen.
Review: There are few franchises with the reach and lasting quality of the Rocky series. It made Stallone a household name and took him from a wild action star to a dramatic actor. I'm not going to give you a review of the actual Rocky films, as you've likely seen them for yourself by now and if you haven't, you need to. This great set features the blu-ray releases of every film. The transfers into high-definition look amazing. The oversized blu-ray case holds all six films with some great special features that have been much anticipated. This one is a must have, especially for the price.
Disc 1: Rocky Blu-ray Remastered Special Features:
- 8mm Home Movies of Rocky (1975) — Narrated by Director John G. Avildsen and Production Manager Lloyd Kaufman
- In the Ring: Three-Part Making-of Documentary
- Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes: Makeup, Music, Directing and Camera Work
- Boxing Featurettes: Three Rounds with Legendary Trainer Lou Duva, The Opponents and The Ring of Truth
- Tributes: Burgess Meredith, James Crabe
- Interview with a Legend: Bert Sugar
- Video Commentary with Sylvester Stallone
- Sylvester Stallone on Dinah! (1976)
- Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots and More!
Disc 2: Rocky II Blu-ray
Disc 3: Rocky III Blu-ray
Disc 4: Rocky IV Blu-ray
Disc 5: Rocky V Blu-ray
Disc 6: Rocky Balboa Blu-ray