How 'Rocky' made it to the screen

Like the movie it's about, I Play Rocky tells a story about an underdog who earns his day in the sun. A perennial favorite for repeat viewings among generations of viewers, Rocky won an Oscar for best picture in 1977, sparking a series of sequels that continued the Rocky legend. Credit I Play Rocky with riding the waves of affection viewers have for a film released thirty years ago. The movie aspires to be an unabashed crowdpleaser built around an engaging performance from Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone. Ippolito takes over the film. He captures Stallone’s likability, goofy charm, and his ability to meld with Rocky Balboa, a character that served as the actor's big screen avatar. Ippolito nails Stallone’s voice, body language, and resolve, and he looks enough like Stallone to keep his appearance from becoming a distraction. Written by Peter Gamble and directed by Peter Farrelly (Green Book), the movie begins at a moment when Stallone is down-and-out in Manhattan. He tries for…

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