Rocky IV

Rocky Balboa, the reigning heavyweight champion, faces his most formidable opponent yet: Ivan Drago, a towering Soviet boxer with superior strength and a ruthless approach. After Drago brutally kills Rocky's friend Apollo Creed in a exhibition match, Rocky vows revenge and travels to the Soviet Union for a brutal, politically charged showdown that will determine not only the champion of the ring but also the pride of nations.

Rocky IV was a massive box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film in the Rocky series and one of the highest-grossing films of 1985. Critically, however, it received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing its simplistic plot, over-the-top action, and heavy reliance on Cold War propaganda. Audiences, on the other hand, largely embraced its patriotic themes and thrilling fight sequences.

• Praised for its high-octane action and patriotic fervor.
• Criticized for its thin plot and heavy-handed Cold War messaging.
• Seen as a visually spectacular, albeit shallow, entry in the franchise.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's exciting boxing matches and its clear 'good vs. evil' narrative, resonating with its patriotic undertones and Rocky's underdog spirit. Some viewers found the plot to be straightforward and the politics a bit too overt.

Dolph Lundgren, who plays Ivan Drago, actually injured Sylvester Stallone during the filming of their climactic fight scene. Stallone required hospitalization for bruised ribs and a cracked sternum, but insisted they continue filming the scene.