Rocky (1976)
Rocky (1976)
Overview
Rocky comprises a single monitor video and fourteen related drawings. The video begins with a man, McCarthy himself, waiting before the camera with his back turned and then turning to face it. Wearing shorts and boxing gloves, he begins to address the viewer in muttered sounds which mimic the manner in which actor Sylvester Stallone speaks as the character Rocky in the eponymous 1976 film. He begins occasionally to hit himself on the head, as though to clear his thoughts and to demonstrate his virility, but gradually the number and violence of the blows increases. It appears as though the Rocky character is having an imaginary fight with another person, but as the film develops it turns into a masochistic fight with himself.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Not Rated
Overview
Rocky comprises a single monitor video and fourteen related drawings. The video begins with a man, McCarthy himself, waiting before the camera with his back turned and then turning to face it. Wearing shorts and boxing gloves, he begins to address the viewer in muttered sounds which mimic the manner in which actor Sylvester Stallone speaks as the character Rocky in the eponymous 1976 film. He begins occasionally to hit himself on the head, as though to clear his thoughts and to demonstrate his virility, but gradually the number and violence of the blows increases. It appears as though the Rocky character is having an imaginary fight with another person, but as the film develops it turns into a masochistic fight with himself.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Primary
Rocky is rated +1 (Right-Leaning) because its central narrative champions individual responsibility, perseverance, and hard work as the primary means for overcoming personal struggle and achieving self-worth, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and the American Dream.
The movie includes visible diversity in its main cast through a prominent Black character in a significant role. However, the central narrative focuses on a white male protagonist's journey, positively framing traditional identities without explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, as a source of personal strength, tradition, and community for its main characters, Rocky and Adrian. Their faith is depicted respectfully through symbols like the St. Christopher medal, crucifixes, and sincere prayer, without any satire or negative framing.
The film 'Rocky, 1976' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's journey in boxing, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Rocky, 1976' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a boxer's journey and personal relationships, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1976 film "Rocky" is the original installment that established its characters and their genders. There is no prior source material or previous installment where these characters were depicted with a different gender.
The 1976 film "Rocky" is the original source material for its characters. Therefore, there is no prior canonical or historical depiction from which characters could have been race-swapped within this specific movie.