'I appreciate it'
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Balboasaurus — 11 years ago(August 12, 2014 05:24 PM)
That is one of my favorite parts of the film. I wouldn't call it stupidity, mole like lack of knowledge. He didn't have much schooling, and he really must think that Jamaica is in Europe. What could have been interpreted as a joke, showcases Sly's talent as a screen writer when Rocky follows up with: "Was you on a cruise ship, or somethin'?" I love that Marie doesn't correct him.
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Dinodak — 10 years ago(October 09, 2015 07:53 AM)
One of the things I hated about III and IV is the characterization of Rocky. He basically lost his Philly accent in certain scenes and his speaking and sentence structure was so much clearer and intelligent. It was almost like Sly was playing a different character at times. No Rocky jokes or lingo or "hey, yo", "appreciate it", "you know".
Rocky, Rocky II, Rovky V, and Rocky Balboa had his character back on point. -
Balboasaurus — 11 years ago(August 12, 2014 05:28 PM)
Nicely said. Rocky had been at the top, and had come crushing to the bottom again. He is thankful for every opportunity that comes his way, and knows nothing is guaranteed.
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dragonlady-716-885219 — 12 years ago(June 19, 2013 06:41 AM)
I just bought this movie a few weeks back, having avoided watching it since it came out (didn't want to see an "old Rocky" trying to relive his glory-days). Having finally watched it I can say that it is now my favorite movie of the bunch.
My take on the "I appreciate it" thing it shows that Rocky is down-to-earth, humble, and an all around "good guy" and makes for a great contrast to Dixon who was cocky, full of himself, and spouting off about how he was better than everyone. -
steviebhoy719 — 12 years ago(July 23, 2013 03:28 AM)
Stallone says it in most of his films. In Demolition Man he said it when they made a toast to him at Taco Bell. I guess it's just one of his trademark lines. I've heard in say it in several interviews too.