I think this is a legitimately great movie, and not in a "so bad it's good" way. Yes, it lacks the heart of the other ones, but it also exceeds them in everything else that makes a Rocky movie great. It's a different Rocky and holds up on its own merits.
This has got to be one of the best sequels ever. Just the training scene juxtaposing Rocky's humble training to Drago's "hi-tech" training was just amazing.
Sylvester had to take 4 months out from the film becuase during the rock lifting scene in the training montage's he had heart problems, and i think your giving this film too much of a bad name, its a great film
this was one of the greatest movies of my childhood-it was like man vs. machine; like Rocky was about to fight the Terminator. you saw Rocky doing oldschool trainning while Ivan was doing it with new technology and the music reminded of the Transformers -epic
Hearts On Fire is a very inspirational song for me. it helped me reach goals and gave me the drive i needed. i love it! discovered it as a child and then rediscovered it a few years ago
some of the training montage music has a lil x mas ring to them.... i really think u can take the music from vince dicola in this movie and easily turn them into x mas songs
prolly my 3rd favorite rocky movie, the review is hit the nail on the head, and im also gonna add that this makes a good x mas movie since the fight takes place on x mas
What an enjoyable Rocky film. Such an action packed, adrenaline rushing, fast blood flowing, edge of your seat flick. Sadly, I have 2 cousins that thought that Rocky 2-4 sucked and Rocky 5 was better than them. I have to disagree with them and say that they are better and Rocky 5 is the worst.
3:36 I saw that movie a billion times & technically Rocky never went down 3 times in one round.3:50 Apollo didn't train that hard for the fight whereas Rocky trained extra,extra hard for his fight against Drago naturally,in the raw without any equipment & you're right this is a manly macho movie even Christopher Reeves(God Bless the dead )Had to train in order to give natural muscle to the Superman Character he played & played very well I might add,they just don't make movies like this anymore.
This is one of my favorite "bad" movies ever. Sure it's ridiculous and cheesy. But it's SOOOO entertaining. And that's the least a movie can do is be entertaining.
maybe the ending should have had rocky losing to the russian and in rocky 5 have rocky challenge the russian in a rematch i think this would have made rocky 5 a better movie
This was my least favorite of the six (yes, including part 5). I loved 1, 2, 3, and 6, did not like 4 other than the training sequences, and 5 was a mixed bag. Just my opinion.
@MrSamas35 Drago beats Clubber, even without steroids. He had the longer reach and could hit harder. Matter of fact, that's one reason why this one IS my least favorite (see previous comment). It just isn't believable that Rocky could beat this guy. The others maybe, but not Drago.
I would say drago as well.But remember,Rocky thought the only way to beat him is to train the same way.Except Rockys enviroment was colder.And remember Rocky accidently cut the side of dragos face.But its your opinion.
you know i have noticed that in almost every rocky movie the colour of the ropes on the ring is the same or most dominate colour on the shorts and robes of the fighter who wins lol maybe i am just over thinking it :)
Woulda loved to see Paulie say 'I don't sweat you!' to Drago in this movie. lol
Surprising that they killed Apollo outright instead of just havin Drago beat him and maybe hurt him really bad, put him in a coma or sumthin. But that was a perfect way to establish Drago as the ultimate villain I guess.
This one ain't need all the emotional elements of the other Rocky movies. It's just a classic revenge movie.
Sylvester Stallone starred with Dolph Lundgren (Ivan Drago) again in The Expendables along with Jet Li, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis.
@JReed1985 Rocky at this point had been fighting for a good 9 years. Working out all that time, built his indurance, I think Apollo was 45 at the time of the fight . Since he wasn't working out consistantly anymore, His body was starting to break down. He was simply too old and not strong enouph. Rocky knew if he couldn't beat Drago, He at least had to go the distance. But he pulled off the win.
@Tom6093 I suppose you make a bit of sense there with rocky training harder than Apollo but I'm not sure if it means you can take all the blows to the head still with strength like Drago's.
FUN FACT: Did you know that this is Justin Bieber's favorite movie of all time? I'm not shitting you! He said in an interview about his favorite movies!
@tacospartan It means he doesn't care whether Creed lives or dies. He has no emotion toward it whatsoever. Whatever happens is gonna happen; it may be my fault, but I don't care - that's basically what he's saying.
@mrkoolman23 well comedy, drama and action are typical for movies:P Sorry your theory doesn't make any sense. But who cares it's a great review of one of MY personal favourites in the Rocky Franchise and that is NOT just because Dolph Lundgren is one my countrymen.
3:26 i must rape you
lol
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Drago is a monster, despite he never fought once in professional before Creed. "Woah ! Incredible ! Rocky beat a guy with a record of 1(1)-0-0 !" lol
It's a good action movie.
regismo 4 days ago
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regismo 4 days ago
I was also exposed to the extreme badassness of the Soviet Union Anthem in this movie.
gcastro44 4 days ago
Rocky 4 is my favorite rocky. It's so cliche and sooooo 80s that it's a classic.
gcastro44 4 days ago
I don't dislike this movie. But it's definitely my least favorite. It's pretty boring.
Werewolvians 6 days ago
Rocky 4 is a ridiculous cheese fest but that is the exact reason why its is so awesome.
spiderjerusalem100 6 days ago
Your review is right on point. I could never express my view on the movie the way you can, but if I could it would be just like this review.
TheAnthonyFiles 1 week ago
Those 72 people who disliked this video are from the StalloneZone.
TheAnthonyFiles 1 week ago
Rocky 4 is my fav
zimzameef 1 week ago
Drago got that big eattin Atomic Hoagies.
GroddGuerrilla 1 week ago
Now i wanna watch all the rocky movies (yes i have never seen them)
DeathIsAroundUs 1 week ago
I guess the nostalgia critic is not a real man then. XD
BattlefieldJoe97 1 week ago
My favorite Rocky movie. Nice review. I saw it in theaters when I was a kid. I've probably seen it 30 times since...
checkitoutdewd 2 weeks ago
What is the name of the Transformer track at 02:53?
MagisterHamid 2 weeks ago
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Largo177 1 week ago
@MagisterHamid FOUND IT!
VInce DiCola's - Drago suit
Largo177 1 week ago
I think this is a legitimately great movie, and not in a "so bad it's good" way. Yes, it lacks the heart of the other ones, but it also exceeds them in everything else that makes a Rocky movie great. It's a different Rocky and holds up on its own merits.
sneezer 2 weeks ago
This has got to be one of the best sequels ever. Just the training scene juxtaposing Rocky's humble training to Drago's "hi-tech" training was just amazing.
FalloutPIZZAGUY 2 weeks ago 5
lol 3:56!
IBBangin82 2 weeks ago
Cinemassacre, you the only person that keep it real when it come down to reviewing a movie! I'm glad you kept it real for Rocky IV!
IBBangin82 2 weeks ago
I agree Rocky IV is truly a Man's movie
Dpal93 3 weeks ago
After the Rocky V film the Soviet Union came down
egg899 3 weeks ago
Drago should be in street fighter lol
mrwhippy101 3 weeks ago
@mrwhippy101 That would be epic.
123Ihatepokemon 3 weeks ago
1:41 shit thats scary
Revan279 4 weeks ago
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3jdpa 4 weeks ago
Sylvester had to take 4 months out from the film becuase during the rock lifting scene in the training montage's he had heart problems, and i think your giving this film too much of a bad name, its a great film
cuckingfunt1 1 month ago
this was one of the greatest movies of my childhood-it was like man vs. machine; like Rocky was about to fight the Terminator. you saw Rocky doing oldschool trainning while Ivan was doing it with new technology and the music reminded of the Transformers -epic
GamesLordTube 1 month ago
Hearts On Fire is a very inspirational song for me. it helped me reach goals and gave me the drive i needed. i love it! discovered it as a child and then rediscovered it a few years ago
daiatlus79 1 month ago
"he's not human he's just a piece of iron!"
CRaZyPE143 1 month ago
@EmmyAMM
In Soviet Russia, jokes are funny.
Apjooz 1 month ago
Rocky was a little bitch in this one. He couldn't accept the consequences of stepping inside the ring.
Apjooz 1 month ago
some of the training montage music has a lil x mas ring to them.... i really think u can take the music from vince dicola in this movie and easily turn them into x mas songs
mrmorefew 1 month ago
prolly my 3rd favorite rocky movie, the review is hit the nail on the head, and im also gonna add that this makes a good x mas movie since the fight takes place on x mas
mrmorefew 1 month ago
I have to agree that the soundtrack is awesome. The training montage is my favorite.
LukemasterB 1 month ago
Drago is 140% Steroids :)
AAMLIF 1 month ago
i loved this movie
mintyking1 1 month ago
Clubber lang Vs Ivan drago
Would be one of the most epic fights ever !!!!
MrThommyL 1 month ago
I must break 70 people
ryans329177 1 month ago
"Do you know anyone today who owns a robot?"
Do Roombas count?
mustang6172 1 month ago
Sometimes I need a montage in life..
NiNjA0RaD 1 month ago
the sound track kicks ass... oh wait thats not news to anyone who likes music
johnnyrockerfella 1 month ago
@johnnyrockerfella Correct :)
TheKonrad1984 1 month ago
70 people arent real men
BBWAVES1 1 month ago
What an enjoyable Rocky film. Such an action packed, adrenaline rushing, fast blood flowing, edge of your seat flick. Sadly, I have 2 cousins that thought that Rocky 2-4 sucked and Rocky 5 was better than them. I have to disagree with them and say that they are better and Rocky 5 is the worst.
TheMarylandDude 1 month ago
I must break you.
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@EmmyAMM nostalgia critic
Timehn36k9voc 2 months ago
3:36 I saw that movie a billion times & technically Rocky never went down 3 times in one round.3:50 Apollo didn't train that hard for the fight whereas Rocky trained extra,extra hard for his fight against Drago naturally,in the raw without any equipment & you're right this is a manly macho movie even Christopher Reeves(God Bless the dead )Had to train in order to give natural muscle to the Superman Character he played & played very well I might add,they just don't make movies like this anymore.
Ahmadu100 2 months ago
DRAGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Dim4323 2 months ago
Y didn't rocky just throw in the towlie, if he did Apollo would be injured not dead
30seconds2slipknot 2 months ago
Every time I see rocky I watch it and I'm like "APPOLO IS NOT GONNA DIE" but he does...ever time...*Sigh*
Pilpup 2 months ago
The song WAR by Vince dicola is BEAST!
futurepowered 2 months ago
the ussr glove fell
BLUEMIMeCO 2 months ago
Agreed! most energizing sondtrack ever!!
Thanks again for this review! there is nothing else to be said!!
easygunner 2 months ago
this movie ended the cold war?
RainbowRubberDucks 3 months ago
Too bad that the original Rocky theme wasn't included in this one!
lukajova 3 months ago
I always hated there was no Rocky Theme in this movie!
morath11 3 months ago
'' If appollo only lasted 2 rounds, how did rocky last 15'' because hes rocky
cureformee 3 months ago
20% Montage? More like 50% Montage but they are badass!!! =)
NoahAnthonyAvery 3 months ago
2:44 What's the purple section?
maggosh 3 months ago
@maggosh Maybe Logic?
TheSegougou 3 months ago
"In Soviet Russia, Ivan Drago kills you!".
tthomaselli2 3 months ago
"Rocky Mountains"
I see what you did there.
nightbane2 4 months ago
2% Stallone or 2% Robot.
nightbane2 4 months ago
the songs in this movie is abdolutely godly
benjamin656564 4 months ago
This is one of my favorite "bad" movies ever. Sure it's ridiculous and cheesy. But it's SOOOO entertaining. And that's the least a movie can do is be entertaining.
Basssinger86 4 months ago 21
@Basssinger86 you're saying this is a bad movie?
8matthewlee8 1 month ago
@Basssinger86 The Robot ruined it for me.
edwardLRS 3 weeks ago
So fucking agree!
Nanaman12345 4 months ago
Boxing in Soviet Russia
Ozztastic57 4 months ago
this is the first one i saw onlythe ending though and it was nly this year
acwwfan1010 5 months ago
Ivan Drago looks like Guile from Street Fighter.
MrHugawookie 5 months ago
3:40 In Soviet Russia, rules break you!
joshboy64 5 months ago
* Insert Russia Joke Here*
TeamHyperStorm 5 months ago
* Inser Russia Joke Here*
TeamHyperStorm 5 months ago
BEST ROCKEY FILM IN THE SERIAS
poojar007 5 months ago
@poojar007 serias?
MrSamster911 5 months ago
@MrSamster911 sorry series
poojar007 5 months ago
@poojar007
Rockey?
Apjooz 1 month ago
@Apjooz haha lol sorry
poojar007 1 month ago
thats right this movie ended the cold war lol
tido1691 5 months ago
I think the only reason Rocky lasted longer is because he trained diffrent than he nomally did
ryanbob1000 5 months ago
"I must brake you"- Drago
Most intimadating threat ever.
ryanbob1000 5 months ago
...i want that massive Drago banner on the front of my house :P
MrHEC381991 5 months ago
69 people were killed in the ring
skillzthatkillz117 5 months ago
69 people should be "Separated" by Ivan Drago
CultureClasher 5 months ago 29
this is the second best rocky
aledog619 6 months ago
erccool 2% funny dialoge
if he dies he dies
Butters644 6 months ago
this was my favorite rocky movie
animeboy11097 6 months ago
maybe the ending should have had rocky losing to the russian and in rocky 5 have rocky challenge the russian in a rematch i think this would have made rocky 5 a better movie
slipknot789able 6 months ago
This was my least favorite of the six (yes, including part 5). I loved 1, 2, 3, and 6, did not like 4 other than the training sequences, and 5 was a mixed bag. Just my opinion.
danning1 6 months ago
Damn, that "Hearts On Fire" song is terrible.
SonicThunderBYG 6 months ago
@SonicThunderBYG That song is awesome!
TWIICEtheMegaPower 6 months ago
I want to know who would win if Ivan Drago fought Clubber Lang!
MrSamas35 6 months ago
@MrSamas35 Drago beats Clubber, even without steroids. He had the longer reach and could hit harder. Matter of fact, that's one reason why this one IS my least favorite (see previous comment). It just isn't believable that Rocky could beat this guy. The others maybe, but not Drago.
danning1 6 months ago
@danning1
I would say drago as well.But remember,Rocky thought the only way to beat him is to train the same way.Except Rockys enviroment was colder.And remember Rocky accidently cut the side of dragos face.But its your opinion.
MrSamas35 6 months ago
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Real men like Rocky 4
Adrenaline4P 6 months ago
Rocky 4 ended the Cold War?
NintendoSegaSonyGuy 6 months ago
@NintendoSegaSonyGuy Yes, it did.
poet279 5 months ago
We're gonna need a MONTAGE!!
mindstormsabrewin 6 months ago
@mindstormsabrewin Even Rocky had a MONTAGE!!!!!
codybratsch 6 months ago
FUCK YEA BRO, U GOT IT RIGHT ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONTAGES!
Astrix321 6 months ago
you know i have noticed that in almost every rocky movie the colour of the ropes on the ring is the same or most dominate colour on the shorts and robes of the fighter who wins lol maybe i am just over thinking it :)
wyldstallyns101 6 months ago
CLUBBER LANG VS IVAN DRAGO
Ray01Geogeass 6 months ago
The worst beating of all time
Mbop28 6 months ago
no pain no pain
colzimo 6 months ago
Reasons why Apollo only took 2 rounds and rocky 17 rounds:
1.Apollo hadnt trained,and he wasnt ready to fight drago yet.
2.Rocky WAS DETERMINED TO AVENGE APOLLO! And he trained hard!
MrSamas35 7 months ago
Good review man.
Woulda loved to see Paulie say 'I don't sweat you!' to Drago in this movie. lol
Surprising that they killed Apollo outright instead of just havin Drago beat him and maybe hurt him really bad, put him in a coma or sumthin. But that was a perfect way to establish Drago as the ultimate villain I guess.
This one ain't need all the emotional elements of the other Rocky movies. It's just a classic revenge movie.
Mangler41 7 months ago
man Stallone know's how to pick a catchy song for his sport movies?
sikokiller12 7 months ago
Sylvester Stallone starred with Dolph Lundgren (Ivan Drago) again in The Expendables along with Jet Li, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis.
LegoCreations123 7 months ago
I must break those 69 people
TheBestComicKing 7 months ago
Now Rocky 4 tells the truth on Social Studies. HE ENDED THE COLD WAR NOT PRESIDENT RONALD WILSON REAGON!!!
TheBestComicKing 7 months ago
I couldn't help but feel that Apollo was a dick to the Russians.
I don't understand that how could Rocky beat Apollo when Drago took Apollo down in round two.
JReed1985 7 months ago
@JReed1985 Rocky at this point had been fighting for a good 9 years. Working out all that time, built his indurance, I think Apollo was 45 at the time of the fight . Since he wasn't working out consistantly anymore, His body was starting to break down. He was simply too old and not strong enouph. Rocky knew if he couldn't beat Drago, He at least had to go the distance. But he pulled off the win.
Tom6093 7 months ago
@Tom6093 I suppose you make a bit of sense there with rocky training harder than Apollo but I'm not sure if it means you can take all the blows to the head still with strength like Drago's.
JReed1985 7 months ago
2% robot
timthecook34 7 months ago
Their aint no pussy TKOs in soviet Russia.
FloMonKish 7 months ago
Rocky lasted full 15 because he had 2 things Apollo didn't have:
1. He had a granite chin. Rocky could absorbe more blows than Apollo.
2. ROCKY HAD THE HEART TO NEVER GIVE UP.
JohnnyMurata 7 months ago
"Real men like Rocky IV"
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Rocky IV was Corny, Cheesey, Repetitive, Redundant, Predictable, Farfetched, Way Over The Top and it was FUCKIN AWESOME!!!!
romans52345 8 months ago
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romans52345 8 months ago
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romans52345 8 months ago
i hate the buffering
CoolMatt78 8 months ago
Dolph Lundgren is the best swedish actor ever :D
NeRVxNeRV 8 months ago
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Did this movie really end the "Cold War"?
poet279 8 months ago
I love the Rocky movies!! I especially love Rocky 4!!! I love Dolph Lundgren!!! He is soooo fucking HOT!!!! Sexy sexy sexy!!!
westykitten 8 months ago
they used the training montage in Something Something Something Dark Side with Chris as Rocky and still using Drago but no character uses him
pokemaster123ism 8 months ago
Its just a movie, but in real life stallones face wouldnt just be a few swells and cuts!
maximumoverdrive1191 8 months ago
Nostalgia Critic isn't a real man apparently.
teeheeisme 9 months ago
3:50 - 4:00 thats because rocky is actually CHUCK NORRIS!!!!!!!
UltimateHobo77 9 months ago
FUN FACT: Did you know that this is Justin Bieber's favorite movie of all time? I'm not shitting you! He said in an interview about his favorite movies!
KyonGivesYouFacepalm 9 months ago
Why does Drago say "If he dies, he dies"? I mean, yeah, if someone dies, i guess... they die. I don't get it
tacospartan 9 months ago
@tacospartan It means he doesn't care whether Creed lives or dies. He has no emotion toward it whatsoever. Whatever happens is gonna happen; it may be my fault, but I don't care - that's basically what he's saying.
WHD111 9 months ago
@erccool Stalloneyness.
PJs920 9 months ago
wait if it's 12% comedy, 36% drama, 30% action and 20% montage. What's the other 2%?!
erccool 9 months ago 28
@erccool romance?:)
GOTH86 9 months ago
@GOTH86 nope,its 2% movie lol
mrkoolman23 9 months ago
@mrkoolman23 well comedy, drama and action are typical for movies:P Sorry your theory doesn't make any sense. But who cares it's a great review of one of MY personal favourites in the Rocky Franchise and that is NOT just because Dolph Lundgren is one my countrymen.
GOTH86 9 months ago
@GOTH86 its a joke
mrkoolman23 8 months ago
@erccool it's stalone showing that he's been in too many boxing movies. even though they're great ones
1more4carhur 9 months ago
@erccool the other 2% is garbled stalone dialouge
Actiomedey 8 months ago
@Actiomedey wait is that good or bad?
aidanplastation3 8 months ago
@aidanplastation3 I don't know lol
Actiomedey 8 months ago
@erccool Paulie-robot!
darastarscream 8 months ago
@erccool MAN POWER
AVGNROCKS1996 8 months ago
@erccool the other 2% is just rocky lol
arbiter5100 8 months ago
@erccool Opening and closing credits
Lufttygger306 8 months ago
@erccool hammy acting
skeletonking1234 8 months ago
@erccool 2% bullshit.
poet279 8 months ago
@erccool muscles, oiled up pumped up muscles
22centman36 8 months ago
@erccool Pure Testosterone
tylerdurden3891 8 months ago
"Real men love Rocky 4". Well put James, well put.
tylerdurden3891 8 months ago
@erccool
Paulies Robot
kenman66 8 months ago
@erccool awesomenest
TheMrcrazy711 8 months ago
@erccool awesomenes
MRDEADLYSNIPER1 8 months ago
@erccool People Dieing
TheZeldamaster97 8 months ago
@erccool porn
TheMotionMan112 8 months ago
@erccool you actually took the time to add those up?
Datolo551 8 months ago
@erccool censored XD
lolzman7 8 months ago
@erccool fear
CoolMatt78 8 months ago
@erccool the credits
LizardKing97051 8 months ago
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@erccool "wait if it's 12% comedy, 36% drama, 30% action and 20% montage. What's the other 2%?!"
The credits at the end of the movie?
LordMalice6d9 7 months ago
@erccool
.....story?
Ryan66772 7 months ago
@erccool Robot...
Carr1996gamer 7 months ago
@erccool the other 2% is Adrenaline-pumping bad-assery
KelanDWood 7 months ago
@erccool Russian
Kimbatheblackdragon7 7 months ago
@erccool James Brown.
PS3TNA157 7 months ago
@erccool awesomeness
LightLink00 7 months ago
@erccool
2% robot.
ilovewarships 7 months ago
@erccool 2% propaganda
bigres23 6 months ago
@erccool extra cheese
ATENakaATON 6 months ago
@erccool its 2 percent slow motion!
mastershake99999 6 months ago
@erccool 2% awesome :D
MyNameIsAnthony0408 6 months ago
@erccool 2% EPIC
chainofthunder 5 months ago
@erccool 2% russian
gunboy77 5 months ago
@erccool stallone sweat ?
nanalinda4 5 months ago
@erccool mabye its the flaws
CrazyLegoLover2001 5 months ago
@erccool the other 2 percent is dedicated to the awesomeness of james brown and his cape
RickRomo 5 months ago
god, adrain is the most beautiful in this one, by far.
dukepro95 9 months ago
Rocky is the best fucking series in the whole universe. ( So is rambo )
937738 9 months ago
It's funny how much James and the nostalgia critic disagree on good/bad movies......
teeheeisme 9 months ago
@teeheeisme Yeah.They're both great. But, personally, I prefer NC's movie reviews. No offense to James though :)
thedonofnapoli 9 months ago