BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Want to see a 60-year-old actor beat the hell out of a world heavyweight boxing champion 40 years his junior?
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Sylvester Stallone, star of the film "Rocky Balboa," poses with actress Talia Shire (center) who plays his wife in the Rocky movies, and his wife Jennifer Flavin at the premiere of the film in Hollywood section of Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006. Photo Gallery >>>
Sure you do.
And moviegoers and critics alike are eager to see whether a 60-year-old Sylvester Stallone can make it through one final round as Rocky Balboa released on Wednesday.
It's been 16 years since the last "Rocky" film (Rocky V) hit the screen with a critical thud and 30 years since the first film took home the Best Picture Oscar.
After a virtual fight declares Rocky winner over the current heavyweight champion Mason "The Line" Dixon, the Italian Stallion's passion for boxing drives him out of retirement and back into the ring.
When promoters catch word of his return, Rocky is offered an opportunity to step in the ring with Dixon as a re-match of the cyber-fight. With the help of some old friends and his now grown up son, Rocky pushes the limits of his mind and body in an attempt to go the distance one last time.
Much of the first half of the film follows Rocky on a grief-stricken nostalgia trip, mourning the loss of his wife and changes in the old neighborhood. He tags along with his best pal Paulie (Burt Young), who tells Rocky to stop living in the past.
"Rocky Balboa" stars Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young and Geraldine Hughes; Rated PG-13 (boxing violence and some language). Running time: 102 minutes. Directed and written by Sylvester