Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Moved from fridge
Changed line(s) 9 (click to see context) from:
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record. This seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.
to:
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record. This seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.record.
** For that matter Rocky could have easily took on a job as a boxing commentator or written a book (since Rocky seem to learn how to read and write by the time 3 came around) in order to get some extra cash.
** For that matter Rocky could have easily took on a job as a boxing commentator or written a book (since Rocky seem to learn how to read and write by the time 3 came around) in order to get some extra cash.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 9 (click to see context) from:
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record. This seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting behind him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.
to:
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record. This seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting behind him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 9 (click to see context) from:
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting behind him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.
to:
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record record. This seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting behind him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 8 (click to see context) from:
** Also, Cane, derided as a "paper champion", would be beating the Champ who never legitimately lost the title, not to mention one of the most universally heralded champions of all time. That would go a ''long'' way towards garnering Cane some legitimacy himself, as well as no small amount of respect.
to:
** Also, Cane, derided as a "paper champion", would be beating the Champ who never legitimately lost the title, not to mention one of the most universally heralded champions of all time. That would go a ''long'' way towards garnering Cane some legitimacy himself, as well as no small amount of respect.respect.
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting behind him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.
* At one point they talk about Rocky doing some ads but Rocky says he is not a ad person (which is a nice callback to Rocky 2) however Rocky had done plenty of Ads and even made appearances on TV shows like The Muppets in Rocky 3. Rocky's reluctance to do this makes no sense at this point. Likewise them trying to also handwave it off in the movie by saying no one would take Rocky due to his criminal record seems hard to buy since again in 3 he had done plenty of ads. For that matter it seems like a stretch Rocky's criminal record would be seen as such a public hinderance to him since he would not be the first (or last) sports star to have a criminal record. At worse it would be a minor blow but even still considering this is supposed to take place immediately after Rocky 4, Rocky would be seen as a American hero and would have everyone supporting behind him to the point where no one would care that he has a minor record.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 7 (click to see context) from:
** Considering Duke's role as a shady, money-hungry promoter, he'd likely look for any way to spin it to make the most money from a fight. Something like about 'the true heavyweight champion' or something
to:
** Considering Duke's role as a shady, money-hungry promoter, he'd likely look for any way to spin it to make the most money from a fight. Something like about 'the true heavyweight champion' or somethingsomething.
** Also, Cane, derided as a "paper champion", would be beating the Champ who never legitimately lost the title, not to mention one of the most universally heralded champions of all time. That would go a ''long'' way towards garnering Cane some legitimacy himself, as well as no small amount of respect.
** Also, Cane, derided as a "paper champion", would be beating the Champ who never legitimately lost the title, not to mention one of the most universally heralded champions of all time. That would go a ''long'' way towards garnering Cane some legitimacy himself, as well as no small amount of respect.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 7 (click to see context) from:
** Considering Duke's role as a shady, money-hungry promoter, he'd look for any way to spin it to make the most money from a fight. Something like about 'the true heavyweight champion' or something
to:
** Considering Duke's role as a shady, money-hungry promoter, he'd likely look for any way to spin it to make the most money from a fight. Something like about 'the true heavyweight champion' or something
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 6 (click to see context) from:
* The beginning of the film shows that the younger boxer, Union Cane, and promoter George Washington Duke, want to challenge Rocky for a heavyweight championship...that Rocky gave up in Rocky IV to fight Ivan Drago. Even if Rocky was still champion after returning from Russia, his brain damage diagnosis would be enough (at the time) to strip him of his boxing licenses and heavyweight championship. So, the main reason George Washington Duke wants a boxer to fight Rocky is for...prestige?
to:
* The beginning of the film shows that the younger boxer, Union Cane, and promoter George Washington Duke, want to challenge Rocky for a heavyweight championship...that Rocky gave up in Rocky IV to fight Ivan Drago. Even if Rocky was still champion after returning from Russia, his brain damage diagnosis would be enough (at the time) to strip him of his boxing licenses and heavyweight championship. So, the main reason George Washington Duke wants a boxer to fight Rocky is for...prestige?prestige?
** Considering Duke's role as a shady, money-hungry promoter, he'd look for any way to spin it to make the most money from a fight. Something like about 'the true heavyweight champion' or something
** Considering Duke's role as a shady, money-hungry promoter, he'd look for any way to spin it to make the most money from a fight. Something like about 'the true heavyweight champion' or something
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3 (click to see context) from:
**
to:
** It would make sense that, as the Balboas' former accountant was being taken to court, that they would see some of that money returned to them. Not immediately, but in between the fifth and sixth films.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added line(s) 4 (click to see context) :
**
Changed line(s) 4 (click to see context) from:
*** Rocky's past as a loan shark's enforcer got revealed and he suffered a severe blow to his popularity which prevented him from doing public appearances. Like in real life, it seemed this initial scandal didn't actually affect his long term popularity. After it blew over, Rocky probably didn't have any serious financial issues thereafter.
to:
*** Rocky's past as a loan shark's enforcer got revealed and he suffered a severe blow to his popularity which prevented him from doing public appearances. Like in real life, it seemed this initial scandal didn't actually affect his long term popularity. After it blew over, Rocky probably didn't have any serious financial issues thereafter.thereafter.
* The beginning of the film shows that the younger boxer, Union Cane, and promoter George Washington Duke, want to challenge Rocky for a heavyweight championship...that Rocky gave up in Rocky IV to fight Ivan Drago. Even if Rocky was still champion after returning from Russia, his brain damage diagnosis would be enough (at the time) to strip him of his boxing licenses and heavyweight championship. So, the main reason George Washington Duke wants a boxer to fight Rocky is for...prestige?
* The beginning of the film shows that the younger boxer, Union Cane, and promoter George Washington Duke, want to challenge Rocky for a heavyweight championship...that Rocky gave up in Rocky IV to fight Ivan Drago. Even if Rocky was still champion after returning from Russia, his brain damage diagnosis would be enough (at the time) to strip him of his boxing licenses and heavyweight championship. So, the main reason George Washington Duke wants a boxer to fight Rocky is for...prestige?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* I get that Rocky's accountant stole all his money and left him penniless and his injuries forced him to retire, but we are still talking about (in-universe) the most popular athlete in the world (and probably the most popular person alive). All he would need to do is make a couple appearances and autograph sessions and he should be well on his way to recouping his lost fortune.
** Judging by Rocky II, I always thought Rocky was quite uncomfortable with the media-circus aspects of the fight game. He'd probably prefer to just be a coach, where he doesn't really need to be in the public eye and can still be fairly hands-on with the sport he loves, rather than being a pop-culture figure.
** ''Rocky Balboa'' does reveal that he had raised enough capital to open a restaurant. Perhaps a few public appearances was how he got funding.
*** Rocky's past as a loan shark's enforcer got revealed and he suffered a severe blow to his popularity which prevented him from doing public appearances. Like in real life, it seemed this initial scandal didn't actually affect his long term popularity. After it blew over, Rocky probably didn't have any serious financial issues thereafter.
** Judging by Rocky II, I always thought Rocky was quite uncomfortable with the media-circus aspects of the fight game. He'd probably prefer to just be a coach, where he doesn't really need to be in the public eye and can still be fairly hands-on with the sport he loves, rather than being a pop-culture figure.
** ''Rocky Balboa'' does reveal that he had raised enough capital to open a restaurant. Perhaps a few public appearances was how he got funding.
*** Rocky's past as a loan shark's enforcer got revealed and he suffered a severe blow to his popularity which prevented him from doing public appearances. Like in real life, it seemed this initial scandal didn't actually affect his long term popularity. After it blew over, Rocky probably didn't have any serious financial issues thereafter.
