“The greatest underdog story of our time is back for one final round…” No, the barbed-wire gargling trailer bloke isn’t talking about another Lassie film: this is Rocky Balboa’s latest trailer.
Sly Stallone’s first iconic character steps back into the ring in February, and the new promo footage shows that while he’s not quite fighting fit, he’s certainly ready to give it the old knockabout try.
Rocky slurs his way out of retirement after a computer simulation shows that he might actually be able to beat a young new contender. Intruiged despite himself, will Rocky step into the ring for one last fight? And if he does (no prizes for guessing) can he stand the pace?
The trailer, which punches straight for the nostalgia bone, can be seen here.