Talk:Rocky III

2023?
Is this some form of vandalism or social experiment or is there a reason the release date was changed to the (very specific) May 28th, 2023? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.122.233.219 (talk) 23:09, 28 August 2022 (UTC)

Citations?
Err...All the citations for this article have been lost. —Preceding unsigned comment added by S2333 (talk • contribs) 14:48, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Three statues?
So what happened to the second statue if the first was used in the movie and the third is listed on eBay?--Vorenus 19:21, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Plot Error
During the final conversation with Mickey after losing the belt to Clubber Lang, Rocky does not say that he lost the fight, he simply states that it was a knock-out in the second round and that the match was over to which ailing Mickey responds "we did it!"; the character of Rocky still hoping at this stage that his mentor will pull through and did not want to alarm Mickey whilst his state was critical. For the purpose of the saga, Mickey died thinking Rocky had defended his title for the 11th time. --Evlekis 21:28, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I never looked at it that way (and I don't agree with the current edit either). Mickey knew Rocky would lose. (That's why he said "I knew it." when Rocky told him the news without saying who the winner was.) Mickey told Rocky he'd beat him inside of 3 rounds and that is exactly what happened. When Mickey said "we did it", I think he was referring to the fact that Rocky didn't duck Clubber and it wasn't a handpicked fighter. I.e. the lie Rocky had been living was over and he went out like a champion.Rja13ww33 (talk) 23:58, 21 May 2019 (UTC)

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BetacommandBot (talk) 05:07, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

The third sequel?
The first sentence of this article states that this is the "third sequel of the Rocky series." Isn't this incorrect? Isn't it the second sequel, with Rocky II being the first sequel? It is the third film of the entire series, but not the third sequel. I will change it if no one objects. Moviemaniacx (talk) 01:42, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Reviews Section
Hey everyone, I was wondering if we could work together to increase the amount of content in the "Review" section. As of today, there is only one citation for the rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Thanks!U21980 (talk) 00:50, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

More shades of Mohammed Ali?
Wikipedia's article on "Rocky" talked about how parts of the film were inspired by real-life boxers such as Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazier, and Mohammed Ali. Rocky's "strategy" in his rematch with Clubber Lang sounds suspiciously like Mohammed Ali's "rope-a-dope" strategy that he used against George Foreman. Any connections that you know of? I just think that would be an interesting bit of trivia if it's true.67.45.100.101 (talk) 14:42, 7 September 2015 (UTC)

In Creed, Rocky answers who won the private fight
Adonis: Since we're pretty much like family who won the third fight?

Rocky: (referring to Apollo) He did.

Can this be included in the article somewhere since its relevant to events in the Rocky 3? - Gorba (talk) 00:19, 22 February 2016 (UTC)

While the reference in Creed does apply to this film, I don't believe it belongs within this film's page. Vampus (talk) 14:38, 9 September 2017 (UTC)

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3 Years or 5?
Recently a edit was reversed that changed the events in this movie from 3 to 5 years after the last movie. The thing about it is.....I thought the events of this movie were supposed to have happened 3 years after Rocky II. Remember Mick saying to Rocky (in this one) "3 years ago, you was supernatural", referring to when he won the title. Is there a RS for this?Rja13ww33 (talk) 18:12, 28 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Was watching it the other night....and if you look at Mick's head stone it gives his death date as 8/15/81. In Rocky II, Rocky's rematch happens in (probably) late 1976. (Remember Creed's trainer says (before he challenges Rocky to a re-match in Rocky II) that he had been "doing nothing" for 6 months.) So it probably is closer to 5 years than 3. Then again, maybe it's just a error on the movie writer's part.Rja13ww33 (talk) 18:42, 17 December 2022 (UTC)