{
  "id": 7370511,
  "title": "I Play Rocky Review",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/i-play-rocky-review",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:41:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/i-play-rocky-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This review takes place during the Toronto International Film Festival screening. The film I Play Rocky is set to debut in limited theaters on November 6 and then expand nationwide on November 20. The movie attempts to capture the essence of the Rocky franchise in a unique way, as Amazon MGM aims to capitalize on the Rocky brand while waiting for Michael B. Jordan to return for the Creed series.\n\nThe film delves into Sylvester Stallone's personal journey to create Rocky, which was a reflection of his own life. Anthony Ippolito portrays Stallone, starting as an aspiring actor in the 1970s who often faces rejection due to his appearance and speech. His girlfriend, Sasha (AnnaSophia Robb), encourages him to write screenplays, eventually leading to the creation of Rocky.\n\nThe movie excels in its engaging first half, showcasing the relationship between Stallone and Sasha, their financial struggles, and Stallone's determination to become an actor. Ippolito's performance is impressive, successfully capturing Stallone's likeness and voice, creating an authentic on-screen character. Robb's portrayal of Sasha is equally impressive, bringing life to the character with her likable and feisty demeanor. The chemistry between Ippolito and Robb is evident, making their characters' bond believable.\n\nThe film's core revolves around the excitement surrounding the Rocky script, with producers Irwin Winkler (P.J. Byrne) and Robert Chartoff (Toby Kebbell) eager to bring it to life. However, Stallone's insistence on starring in the movie creates a significant roadblock. The movie humorously highlights the Hollywood executives' confusion at Stallone's unwavering stance, making for witty moments.\n\nDirected by Peter Farrelly, I Play Rocky stands out as his best film since the separation from his brother Bobby. The director's previous straight-to-streaming films lacked the engaging and heartfelt nature of this one. While the second half of the movie falters slightly when focusing on the production of Rocky, the film remains consistently engaging and witty. Farrelly's direction reminds us of the brothers' earlier successful comedies.",
  "summary": "I Play Rocky review: Which came first, the Rocky or the Sly?",
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  "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."
}