Did anyone else find the cinematography of this film a bit awkward in places?

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mrrockey — 9 years ago(September 25, 2016 03:19 AM)

Did anyone else find the cinematography of this film a bit awkward in places?
Now don't misunderstand me, this is still a pretty good movie, but there were quite a few shot compositions in it I found looking really weird and off. I found it particularly distracting in the training montage. Like the shot of Dixon using the speed bag, which was framed way too close.
I don't know, did anyone else notice this problem other me or have I been watching a little too much Every Frame a Painting?
Discuss

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jaroto — 9 years ago(November 07, 2016 09:55 AM)

I am clueless about cinematography, but I agree with the scene you mention. Felt out of place.

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jsl_99 — 9 years ago(December 04, 2016 03:56 PM)

I'm not no expert with cinematography but to me it only got somewhat awkward once the Rocky/Dixon fight starts. Stallone's intent was to make it look like the viewer was watching an actual HBO boxing broadcast so that probably had something to do with it.
And then during part of the fight montage it was a little weird the way things going partly black and white. Having said that I still think Rocky Balboa is a very good film.

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taran-rod — 9 years ago(January 11, 2017 08:22 PM)

Yeah I always felt that the cinematography was a little bit awkward. It doesn't change the fact that it's a great movie.