Talia Shire on Rocky Balboa
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A couple of my best friends went to see Rocky Balboa on Christmas Day and came back debating over the reason why Talia Shire did not participate in the film. According to them, it came down to two reasons: The female of the group thought that, perhaps, time hadn't been too kind to Shire, and therefore she wasn't crazy about appearing on screen as Adrian. Seeing as the woman has acted in a number of films since Rocky V, that argument was rather silly.
My other friend felt that it had more to do with story; that Sylvester Stallone wanted the film to feel powerful, and so the only way to accomplish that would be to leave Shire out of it. I've heard some people claim she wanted nothing to do with the film, others said she hated the script and forced Sly to work around her character -- all of it adds up to a number of theories most moviegoers probably shared with one another as the final credit sequence rolled. Well, USA Today managed to grab Shire for a few moments during the Rocky Balboa premiere (she originally declined Sly's invitation because she was afraid the film would be too emotional of an experience for her. I shall not delve into the reasons why it would be too emotional because they could spoil the flick for those that haven't seen it).
So, why was she cut out? Why wasn't Talia Shire asked to return for the final installment of the franchise when she had appeared in the five previous films? Well, you'll have to head on over to USA Today to find out -- though keep in mind, there are spoilers.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1-02-2007 @ 7:49PM
Mebob said...
Yeah, I was wondering that too, why Talia Shire didn't return for Rocky Balboa.
I went to see the film and was wondering what restaurant was used in the movie. We are going to Philly in March and we would love to visit that restaurant.
Yo, thanks!!
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1-02-2007 @ 6:21PM
Rossana said...
Saw the movie, It was great to see and it will be great to have as a collection. This movie as well as the other Rocky movies will always mark as an icon in the movie history. The values withing the fighter is so humane, real and powerful. We need more movies like these.
Thank You Mr. Stallone
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2-04-2007 @ 3:37AM
Joe said...
Rocky Balboa is perhaps the best chapter in the Rocky saga. It's incredible to realize it's been over 30 years since the beginning.
There will never be anything closer to match the powerful drama we have grown to see a champion endure. A big thnaks to the entire cast that made this happen.
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3-25-2007 @ 1:41PM
franciscleet said...
well..i am a big fan of Sly...and i am watching Rocky series of movies right now..its something marvelous ,and the role of Talia Shire is something add its remarks..he performance in first 5 movies was excellent.(even i wished to have such a wife in my life) ..
In new Rocky Balboa...we never feel her absence she is still there , and the appearance of that new lady to Rocky's life made it more realistic..and it helped in its totality...
Rocky Balboa was incredible..and its always be there in the first place of my movie collections..i just started it recently..
A word to Paulie...he is awesome .
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