@sinbach While I now have getting started 😄 would you please explain also your thoughts about the Rocky movie, so I can learn something of you..?

Because, what I know about it: there was a friend of Rocky who started boxing with the Russian guy (Dolph Lundgren) and because of his stubborness (=he refused to quit in time) he died, being knocked out by the Russian. So then Rocky starts to exercise as a crazy, because he wants to take revenge on behalf of his friends death. And finally he beats him and wins.

I can in a way understand Rockys eager to win the Russian. But what I have most difficulties with, is the vengeance Rocky is feeling. I see that's nothing for a Christian to learn from. Whats you're thoughts of it, or do you see it in some other way than me? But that's one big reason for me why I can't recommend it.

Also the boxing in itself of course is something I don't enjoy watching, but I don't know if testosterones would help for that. Probably not. 🙄😂

@sarikorpi wow! you watched it! I love you more already! 😂
You are right, it is probably nothing for a Christian to learn from - but most of the movies I enjoy the most are NOTHING for Christians to learn from.
For me, Rocky is my childhood hero. If you watch Rocky I,II,and III you see the touching story of an underdog. A guy from the streets who is an uneducated bum. He came from nothing and doesn't ever expect to be anything, but then he gets a chance from Apollo Creed. The idea is to humiliate an Italian on America's bicentenial. But with heart, he not only fights on, but eventually becomes best friends with Apollo Creed. Then, this Russian (or Swede? haha) with drugs, strength, and super human boxing skills comes in and kills his best friend, Apollo. Now, it is up to him to face down his biggest fear in memory of his friend - even though he will most likely die in the process.
Come'on! how is that NOT an amazing movie?! It is the 80's at it's best!

@sinbach Thank you for giving me an insight of the movie, it did help me to better understand your point of view.

Yes, I have watched the movie (maybe those other in the series too..?) in my youth, sometimes in the 90's. So when you brought it up and to refresh my memory, I went and read the story from the net. 😅

I have in my youth watched SO many movies, too many!, and most of them that kind of which I'd rather forget!

I found Jesus (or better said, Jesus found me!) when I was 23-years old. Since then I haven't had the thurst for the kind of movies anymore which don't build up my faith or have something that I can relate too. I have realized my time is too short and valuable - I have already spoiled too much of it! - so now I just want to use it wisely. 🙏

@sarikorpi @sinbach What are some titles of your favorite movies?