Thread:Rodangizzardcrusher3/@comment-26687285-20160822213306/@comment-25692211-20161108061244

I see what you mean, but I disagree. Rocky dying would have been too cliched and too predictable in my opinion, especially since they gave it away in the trailers.

I was pleasantly surprised when they didn't kill him off, since, while his and Adonis's relationship was well-developed and good, much like Han Solo with Rey and Finn, it would have come off as somewhat forced if they tried to do an emotional death scene for someone that Donny knew for less than one movie. I hear they're making a Creed trilogy, so I imagine, much like Rocky 3, the Italian Stallion will finally pass on in that film.

And I'm also glad they ended the film how they did. Even though Rocky doesn't die, it feels like a well-done bookend to Rocky's life. Considering he's spent all-but-two movies running up those steps, it's both heartwarming and tearjerking to see him go up them one more time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3aeLWnD5XQ