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POLL- THE WEAKEST LINK: THE ROCKY FRANCHISE - ROUND 1

MedozKMedozK Tennessee Posts: 9,209
edited May 2021 in All Encompassing Trip
Once again another 'WEAKEST LINK'. To keep us on the movie path I decided to go with one of my all-time favorite franchises 'ROCKY', so we can now discuss what we think is the BEST MOVIE IN THE ROCKY FRANCHISE. Pick the film that you think is the WEAKEST LINK from the ones provided. I do know there is a Creed III slated to be released in 2022, but we will have to see if that one stands up against these others.

Now to the 1st Round to determine the BEST MOVIE IN THE ROCKY FRANCHISE.

You are going to pick the film that you think is the "Weakest Link" after 2 days I remove the two (2) movie with the most votes. We will then move on to ROUND 2.

The Contenders
Rocky (1976)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Creed (2015)
Creed II (2018)

POLL- THE WEAKEST LINK: THE ROCKY FRANCHISE - ROUND 1 23 votes

Rocky
4%
West Coast Dreamgirl 1 vote
Rocky II
4%
tempo_n_groove 1 vote
Rocky III
0%
Rocky IV
8%
Ponciermickeyrat 2 votes
Rocky V
69%
mcgruff10AllNiteThingLedbetterman10Spiritual_ChaosgoldrushJimmyVerebusRiotZactJohnny AbruzzoBLACK35eddieceeriepadaveF Me In The BrainHobbesJojoRicebbiggs 16 votes
Rocky Balboa
0%
Creed
0%
Creed II
13%
OffSheGoes35SmallestOceansMatts3221 3 votes

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    RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,206
    Rocky V
    Okay now we’re talking! The GOAT movie franchise!

    Some of the middle rounds will be really tough to pick.
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,621
    Rocky V
    This movie was not very good, easy first round vote for me.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,206
    Rocky V
    This movie was not very good, easy first round vote for me.
    It’s legitimately terrible. A shit stain on the franchise. 
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,916
    Rocky V
    I've never seen Rocky Balboa or Creed II but I can't possibly imagine either is worse than Rocky V.
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    RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,206
    Rocky V
    JimmyV said:
    I've never seen Rocky Balboa or Creed II but I can't possibly imagine either is worse than Rocky V.

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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,872
    edited May 2021
    Rocky V
    RiotZact said:
    JimmyV said:
    I've never seen Rocky Balboa or Creed II but I can't possibly imagine either is worse than Rocky V.

    Creed II was good, first one was a little better. I also never got around seeing Rocky Balboa although I heard real good things about it. You forgot to add Rocky VII: Adrian's Revenge :wink:


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    goldrushgoldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,277
    Rocky V
    JimmyV said:
    I've never seen Rocky Balboa or Creed II but I can't possibly imagine either is worse than Rocky V.
    Rocky Balboa was actually one of the better ones, imo. Easily in the top 3 Rocky movies for me
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    Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 28,979
    Rocky V
    Haven't seen Creed II... maybe I will take the chance/Risk now because of this poll
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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    Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 28,979
    Rocky V
    JimmyV said:
    I've never seen Rocky Balboa or Creed II but I can't possibly imagine either is worse than Rocky V.
    Rocky Balboa is a GREAT movie. Should have dared to be less formulaic (as in, remove the boxing part). But it was great. 

    Rocky, Rocky II and Rocky Balboa is a great trilogy. And he should have gotten an Oscar nomination for Rocky Balboa over Creed.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,621
    edited May 2021
    Rocky V
    You are skipping RIII?
    One of the greatest cheesy movies of all time.
    Mr T was awesome 😎
    RIV was pretty darn cheesy/enjoyable as well.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,872
    Rocky V
    You are skipping RIII?
    One of the greatest cheesy movies of all time.
    Mr T was awesome 😎
    RIV was pretty darn cheesy/enjoyable as well.

    and don't forget Thunderlips (Hulk Hogan) :smiley:
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    Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 28,979
    Rocky V
    You are skipping RIII?
    One of the greatest cheesy movies of all time.
    Mr T was awesome 😎
    RIV was pretty darn cheesy/enjoyable as well.
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    MedozKMedozK Tennessee Posts: 9,209
    Really hate to eliminate Rocky IV with only 2 votes
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    mickeyratmickeyrat up my ass, like Chadwick was up his Posts: 35,761
    Rocky IV
    MedozK said:
    Really hate to eliminate Rocky IV with only 2 votes

    rules are rules
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,621
    Rocky V
    James Brown
    Drago
    Winter training montage
    Death of Creed
    So much good stuff / cheese in R4

    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,916
    Rocky V
    mickeyrat said:
    MedozK said:
    Really hate to eliminate Rocky IV with only 2 votes

    rules are rules
    And they are meant to be broken. 
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    PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,225
    Rocky IV
    MedozK said:
    Really hate to eliminate Rocky IV with only 2 votes
    I had to strategically vote for it (V clearly more deserving) or you'd be eliminating the original in round 1 based on 1 opinion.
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,621
    Rocky V
    That is certainly a good reason to look at other votes before casting yours.... something I don't usually do 
    The original being voted out on round 1 would be idiotic.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,206
    edited May 2021
    Rocky V
    I would have rioted. I can only hope that the person that voted for it was confused about the rules. Well done Poncier.
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    HobbesHobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,383
    Rocky V
    JimmyV said:
    mickeyrat said:
    MedozK said:
    Really hate to eliminate Rocky IV with only 2 votes

    rules are rules
    And they are meant to be broken. 
    Drago reacts to rules...

    See the source image
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    OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,487
    Creed II
    Happy Birthday Hobbes!

    C'mon people we need one vote to save IV.
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    HobbesHobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,383
    Rocky V
    Happy Birthday Hobbes!

    C'mon people we need one vote to save IV.
    Thanks and thanks.

    #saveIV
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    OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,487
    Creed II
    Hobbes said:
    Happy Birthday Hobbes!

    C'mon people we need one vote to save IV.
    Thanks and thanks.

    #saveIV
    You're welcome! :joy:

    Thank you, matts3221!
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    OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,487
    Creed II
    Sly married Brigitte Nielsen and it didn't go so well...let this not be in vain.
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    RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,206
    Rocky V
    Creed II is tough to lose as well. Probably technically better than IV but obviously doesn’t mean nearly as much to many of us. 
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    Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 28,979
    Rocky V
    I vote with my heart.

    I don't believe in being tactical. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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    OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,487
    Creed II
    I vote with my heart.

    I don't believe in being tactical. 
    That's why IV was going to go down. Some people need to be tactical. Let some people vote with their heart...and then let some people please realize that IV is about to lose and let's put some ever lovin' votes elsewhere!
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    MedozKMedozK Tennessee Posts: 9,209
    With 13 votes Rocky V has been eliminated
    With 3 votes Creed II has been eliminated
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