"Stallone spoke of being reborn in a teleconference with pastors and religious leaders concerning faith elements of the unlikely sixth (Rocky) movie that's due out Dec. 22.... I have to confess I was won over by the real-life story of redemption I heard. I'm believin' it."

"Rocky Balboa is an uplifting movie, showing real people battling real life struggles. The integrity and moral fiber of Rocky Balboa are an inspiration.... [The movie is] filled with grace, perseverance, courage and compassion."

"Life is hard, and faith can help us to face some of those challenges and issues in our past and you see Rocky do that throughout the movies, but particularly [in Rocky Balboa] it comes to kind of a peak and it was exciting to see."

"One theme that stood out for me was the whole idea of self esteem. And how important that is to be formed in the family, first of all, and then, if it gets lost along the way, it can be regained. That's a good message for people to know and to hear."

"I thought it was a tremendous film... it was powerful... a film with Christian themes of faith and hope and second chances and redemption."

"I thought the storyline - not running from his age and the scenes on family issues, particularly with his son - were very profound."  

"There's a tremendous spirituality connected with the character of Rocky, because the entire thing was based on good Christian values and dilemmas - whether he could persevere through the storms."

"Rocky Balboa is a beautiful film - one that all Rocky fans should see, especially people of faith, because it's a powerful parable of our spiritual lives - our victories, our falls, and the importance of getting back up and perserving to the end."

Paul Lauer - President of Motive Entertainment

"The movie was excellent. You do not want to miss it."

"The whole Christian faith has to do with the heart, and I think the 'heart' message was the key ingredient in this film."

"The relationship between the film and the faith is so incredibly integrated that you cannot separate the two."

"This movie is a must see event. Not only is it a fitting conclusion to the fabulous Rocky story, but what a joy to see Sly Stallone transcend his faith through this awesome story that millions of people are going to see."

 

"People are very interested in characters who embody the characteristics of the Gospel and the characteristics of Jesus Christ... it was fascinating that there were explicit references in Rocky Balboa."

"What impressed me most about our interview with Slyvester Stallone was his honesty when talking about the trials and tribulations in his life... Sly talked with us about how God has been present in all the Rockyfilms, and I'm glad this man is using the final movie in the series to focus on how God sustains our relationships and our lives."