I Play Rocky review
Toronto film festival: There’s a knockout central performance from Anthony Ippolito in this otherwise rather lightweight making-of comedy drama
TL;DR
- Anthony Ippolito stars as Sylvester Stallone in the making-of comedy-drama, I Play Rocky.
- The film centers on Stallone's journey from a struggling actor to the star of the Oscar-winning film Rocky.
- Director Peter Farrelly brings his signature comedic style to the behind-the-scenes story.
- Ippolito's performance blurs the line between Stallone and his character Rocky Balboa.
- The movie touches on key moments, including the inspiration for Rocky drawn from a Chuck Wepner boxing match.
- Scenes depicting Hollywood meetings and the film's production provide much of the humor.
- Supporting cast members like Stephan James, Jay Duplass, and PJ Byrne add to the amusement.
- Despite some touching moments, the film is noted for its lack of deep emotional exploration, relying heavily on nostalgia.
- I Play Rocky premiered at the Toronto film festival and opens in cinemas on November 6th.