I see it every four of five years and it still gives me shivers. The only movie in history that makes you feel the character and cheer out loud for him. And it's timeless. Truly great script, a simple story but a masterful lesson in character and structure. Where in the hell did Stallone ever pull this from considering the utter crap he's been responsible for since? The first shot in the film maybe gives us a clue - one of those stories that just came from God somehow. Perfectly cast, paced, and directed. One of the truly great films. A tonic for the soul.
And yes, as much as I respect and admire the other top films of 1976, this one far and away deserved the Oscar.
And yes, as much as I respect and admire the other top films of 1976, this one far and away deserved the Oscar.
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