{
  "id": 12112045,
  "title": "I Play Rocky review: Can this crowd-pleaser be an Oscar contender?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/i-play-rocky-review-can-this-crowd-pleaser-be-an-oscar-contender",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/i-play-rocky-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I Play Rocky is a crowd-pleasing film that can be considered an Oscar contender. The story revolves around the journey of Sylvester Stallone, portrayed by Anthony Ippolito, who struggles to make it big in Hollywood. Starting from a life of poverty and homelessness, Stallone finds support in Sasha Czack, played by AnnaSophia Robb, who encourages him to write and create his own identity. They move from New York to Los Angeles, where Stallone writes and rewrites his script, while Czack types them up for submission to producers.\n\nThe film beautifully captures the essence of Stallone's determination and resilience, as he faces numerous challenges along the way. It reenacts scenes from the Oscar-winning movie Rocky, showcasing the underdog's journey in a comedic and heartwarming manner. The cast, including Stephan James, P.J. Byrne, and Toby Kebbell, deliver impressive performances, making the movie an enjoyable and entertaining experience.\n\nHowever, despite the film's strong points, it may not be enough for I Play Rocky to be a standout at the Academy Awards. While it has received positive reviews and buzz, it will still be competing against other exceptional films in the same category.",
  "summary": "\"Green Book\" director Peter Farrelly offers Oscar bait with \"I Play Rocky.\" But can it topple \"The Odyssey\"? Review.",
  "key_points": [
    "I Play Rocky is a crowd-pleasing film",
    "Based on Sylvester Stallone's journey in Hollywood",
    "May not be an Oscar contender despite positive reviews"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}