Rocky's wife died. Leaving him alone, lonely, nostalgic, painful. Life is a hardship, and the hardship is unbearable. The anger of wanting to beat life again ignited him.
Although he used to be the champion of Philadelphia, but now that he is old, facing a young champion who is in his prime, he does not know what the odds are of winning. But he was determined to fight back.
After hearing the news, his son came to him and hoped that he would not participate in the competition, which would make him disgraced and ridiculed. Rocky couldn't hide his disappointment with his son, and once again said "the attitude a person should have in the face of life".
This father-son dialogue is a realistic close-up of the old hero and the lost youth.
Inside the restaurant.
Rocky: Hello, nice to have you here.
Son: Can I talk to you?
Rocky: Of course.
Son: Shall we go outside?
The two walked out into the cold street.
Son: You promised to play?
Rocky: I'll start training tomorrow
Son: Are you nervous about the game?
Rocky: I'm scared to death.
Son: Don't you look scared?
Rocky: It should be.
Son: Then you don't have to agree.
Rocky: I have to say yes.
Son: Did you know? Living with you has never been easy, everyone looks at me and thinks of you. Now this game will only make it worse.
Rocky: Not necessarily.
Son: Definitely!
Rocky: Why? You are also very successful!
Son: Just because my last name is Bob (Rocky's last name)? That's why I have a decent job, and that's why people paid attention to me in the first place. Now I have finally started to do something, can break out of my own world, but this kind of thing happens. Now, I ask you to do it well, don't do this kind of thing, okay? You will fail miserably, and I will be ashamed.
Rocky: Do you think I'm hurting you?
Son: In a way it is.
Rocky: I don't want to hurt you at all.
Son: I know you don't want to, but you've done it, don't you care what other people think? Don't care if other people laugh at you, will they laugh at me at the same time? Do you think you are doing it right? right?
Rocky couldn't hide his disappointment, he half turned around and lowered his head. After a deep breath, he puffed out his chest and met his son's eyes.
Rocky: You would never believe it, but you used to be the size of my palm. I'll lift you up to your mom and say "he's going to be the best kid in the world, this kid is going to be beyond imagination", you're really great when you grow up, and it's a joy to watch you every day. You become independent as an adult, step into society, and you do well. But I don't know when, you have changed, you are no longer the original you, and it is useless for you to have someone point your finger in your face and scold you. When you have trouble, you start blaming others, as if living in the shadows.
Rocky: Say something you already know, "Life is not like sunshine and rainbows." The world is sinister and ruthless, and no matter how strong you are, once you let go, you will be forced to your knees. Whoever hits you will not hit you harder than life. It's not how hard you fight back, it's how much you can take and move on. How many blows can you take and keep going? This is the beginning of victory! If you know what you are then try to be what you are, but you have to take the blow yourself, don't point your finger at someone else and say you failed because of him or her or anyone else, cowards do this! And you are not a coward! You are better than that person!
Rocky: I will always love you, no matter what happens -- no matter what happens. You are my son, you are my blood, the best gift of my life. But you cannot have your own life before yourself.
Rocky: Don't forget to visit your mother.
Rocky left, his son's eyes were crystal clear, staring at him blankly.
The next morning, Rocky was sitting in a chair in front of the tombstone, and his son came slowly.
Rocky: Very pretty flower.
Son: Yes.
Rocky: Did you leave work early today?
Son: No. I left and resigned.
Rocky: Resigned, why?
Son: I'm not very—I can't tell, I'm not a good fit there.
Rocky: I understand.
After listening to it over and over again, it seems to be saying it to myself. And this is the essence of the film. It not only sets an example for the elderly to "struggle again", but also gives contemporary young people a resounding slap in the face: Don't make excuses for your failures, don't be cowards, and work hard Do your best to fight.
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