Rocky V
Sometimes I wonder if this was a contractual obligation. The same cast, the same director, the same locations, even Rocky's opponent has the same issues, it's just from the American press instead of the Soviet government. Welcome to Rocky in the 90's as portrayed as a Shakespearean tragedy. Beware of deception, Rocky.
It's 1986 (I know, the kid's three years older and apparently Adrian changed houses before going to Russia, just go with it) and Rocky is just getting back after fighting Ivan Drago. While he was gone, his accountant lost all of his money on shady business dealings. Luckily, Paulie kept the old house so now we can get nostalgic and go back to where it all started. Hounding him through his riches to rags fall from grace is a shameless promoter looking at Rocky as the golden ticket. The only problem is that Rocky is now retired because when you get punched in the head repeatedly by a steroid induced Soviet Superman, it tends to cause brain damage.
It can be argued that this was the worse film in the series (believe me, I know, I've had this argument) and having Elton John's The Measure Of A Man play over the end credits only supports that argument but 'tis the season to say yo, yo, yo, merry x-mas.
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