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Sylvester Stallone

A transcript-based record of how this person comes up in The Rewatchables.
Episodes mentioning them18
Total transcript notes18
Positive notes12
Mixed or critical2

HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS

67% of the captured notes are positive.

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Positive 12Mixed 2Critical 0Neutral 4

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WHAT WAS SAID

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favorableBill Simmons

Cliffhanger (1993)

Praised as handsome, in prime shape, and a big reason the movie feels like a comeback vehicle.

About 0 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Cobra (1986)

Praised as the source of the movie's charm, ego, and absurdity; both hosts admire how unrestrained he is here.

About 0 min
favorableChris Ryan

Cop Land (1997)

Discussed as surprisingly effective when he scales back into a quieter, more nuanced performance.

About 8 min
favorableBill Simmons

Creed (2015)

Discussed as a fascinating movie star and surprisingly strong supporting performer in Creed.

About 8 min
very favorableSean Fennessey

Creed (2015)

Praised for a vulnerable comeback performance and for turning Rocky inside out.

About 16 min
very favorableBill Simmons

First Blood (1982)

Praised as at his best here, the movie’s key star, and the person who made the action genre work in this form.

About 0 min
favorableBill Simmons

Rocky II (1979)

Praised as the force behind the franchise and a strong runner; the episode credits him with making the sequel and the series work.

About 8 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Rocky III (1982)

Praised as the key creative force whose performance, writing, and humor drive the film.

About 0 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Rocky (1976)

Praised as the movie’s breakout force and a rare star who wrote, starred in, and won with the project.

About 24 min
favorableBill Simmons

Sudden Death (1995)

Referenced as a tough guy who would win fights among action stars.

About 16 min
favorableBill Simmons

Taken (2008)

Used as a benchmark for classic action heroes and for First Blood.

About 0 min
favorableBill Simmons

Tango & Cash (1989)

Praised for his funny, unusual take on Tango and as a star trying something different, though his comic instincts are debated.

About 0 min
mixedBill Simmons

Over the Top (1987)

Praised as a major 80s star with a run of hugely entertaining movies, but criticized here for phoning in the performance.

About 8 min
mixedBill Simmons

Victory (1981)

His presence is important, but the hosts think he loses the movie and is not the main reason it works.

About 8 min
neutralBill Simmons

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Used as an example of someone with multiple possible low points, including Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot.

About 8 min
neutralSpeaker not identified

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Used as the big ‘what if’ contrast because his version would have turned the movie into a harder action film.

About 56 min
neutralBill Simmons

Face/Off (1997)

Mentioned in alternate casting discussion for the original script idea.

About 16 min
neutralBill Simmons

Under Siege (1992)

Mentioned as another action star whose 1992 run was weaker.

About 0 min

EVERY MATCH

Episodes that mention Sylvester Stallone

a-cr-month-mailbag-452Special episode · favorableRocky II1979 · favorableRocky1976 · very favorableOver the Top1987 · favorableCreed2015 · very favorableUnder Siege1992 · favorableSudden Death1995 · favorableCliffhanger1993 · favorableTango & Cash1989 · very favorableCop Land1997 · favorableRocky III1982 · very favorableCreed2015 · very favorableCobra1986 · very favorableVictory1981 · favorableFirst Blood1982 · very favorableBeverly Hills Cop1984 · very favorableTaken2008 · very favorableFace/Off1997 · very favorable
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