As an artist, writer, director, as well as producer, Sylvester Stallone is regarded as a Hollywood legend, having created the “Rocky” and “Rambo” franchises, as well as a slew of other well-known films, the most of which are in the action genre.
To wish the film legend a happy birthday, we’ve compiled a list of our top ten favorite movies by him.
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We’ll cover a lot of the hits you’re familiar with, as well as some lesser-known titles that deserve to be heard. Yes, the list includes four “Rocky” movies. So, what’s the point? If you’re looking for the greatest, look no further. Which of Sylvester Stallone’s films are your favorites? Read on for our top picks (and honorable mentions):
Top 5 Movies By Sylvester Stallone
Victory
Stallone has proven his worth in the sports picture genre, but you have my admiration and respect if you anticipated he’d make one of the best soccer flicks ever. Sure, it helps to cast professional football players like Bobby Moore, Osvaldo Ardiles, and the one and only Pelé, but it’s a small field. The French Resistance and British officials make plans for the team’s escape as allied POWs prepare for a soccer match against the German National Team in Nazi-occupied Paris. Stallone portrays an American who plots his own escape, joins the team, and even plays goalkeeper. A fantastic high-concept war film co-starring Michael Caine and directed by John Huston.
Cop Land
Stallone plays the schlubby sheriff of a suburban New Jersey enclave inhabited by New York City cops, who gradually learns that the area is a front for mafia connections and corruption. James Mangold’s brutal crime picture stars Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, and Robert De Niro. In this more leisurely paced drama, Stallone provides maybe his most modest performance ever, a nice change from a recent string of ’90s action pictures.
Creed
The director of “Fruitvale Station” reunited with actor Michael B. Jordan for this “Rocky” spin-off about Apollo Creed’s son, who goes to Philadelphia and meets Rocky Balboa, who requests that the experienced boxer prepare him for a huge fight. Critics praised it, considering it one of the best “Rocky” films, if not the best, since the Academy Award-winning first instalment. Sly won a Golden Globe, but was narrowly defeated by Mark Rylance for the Oscar.
Cliffhanger
In this exhilarating action film co-written by Stallone, he plays a haunted ranger deceived into helping criminal hijackers retrieve their lost millions in the dangerous Rocky Mountains. This film contains a number of fantastic scene pieces, all of which are nicely punctuated by high-altitude climbing feats that keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s difficult to say how much actual climbing Stallone accomplished, although several of the feats, such as the eye-popping opener, appeared difficult to replicate.
Rocky II
As a continuation that’s just as good as the first, this belongs in the same conversation as “The Godfather Part II,” “Aliens,” and “Terminator 2,” with Stallone taking over as director. After his encounter with Apollo Creed, Rocky struggles with money and family life, while the embarrassed champion challenges the Italian Stallion to a sequel. Stallone’s acting skills improve facing a determined Carl Weathers, as the two deliver another rousing fight in the ring in this terrific and overlooked follow-up that maintains the gritty and genuine tone of its predecessor.
