Our family had moved to Greater Philly about six months before Rocky came out and you cannot imagine the buzz that film generated there. I still remember the tag line.

Rocky. His whole life was a million to one shot.

I was 13 when it came out and eveyone in my gang was drinking raw eggs

The first one had the best script, Mickey was at his crusty, nasty best and Paulie was the bitter man Rocky could have become. Has Hollywood EVER produced a dumber, sweeter and more lovable hero than Balboa?

II and V just stunk.

IV was watchable

III was GREAT! The conversation between Rocky and Mickey where Mickey tries to quit makes that film.

The last one was surprisingly well done, probably the third best of the series.