Rocky Balboa is a God in writer/director James DeMonaco’s new film “This is the Night.” The coming-of-age story focuses on a landmark event in (movie) history: the opening day of “Rocky III.” The kids, the parents, and everyone on Staten Island was ready for it.
People leave the film inspired and ready to take on the world, which kicks off a night of ups and downs in DeMonaco’s film.For DeMonaco, though, “Rocky III” is also a stand-in for any great film that leaves someone walking out of a theater on a high.
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