The work about Sylvester Stallone’s life and career received many positive reviews and is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in November.
Sylvester Stallone ‘s latest film – The Expendables 4 (The Expendables 4) was criticized and did not perform well at the box office. But the documentary about the star himself, directed by Thom Zimmy, was rated much higher.
According to Cinema Blend, the documentary Sly about the life and career of Sylvester Stallone received many positive responses from critics, and was selected to be screened at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
Netflix introduces ” Sly is a documentary about the life of the Oscar-nominated actor – screenwriter – director – producer, providing insight into the victories and struggles of Sylvester Stallone , along with the classic characters he has played.
Stallone’s career spanned more than 50 years, leaving a big mark on the public with memorable blockbuster series such as Rocky , Rambo and The Expendables .
Directed by director Thom Zimny, the film is a part of Stallone’s remembrance and nostalgia for Hollywood. The work will officially launch in November 2023.”
With the first 8 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, Sly currently receives a 100% score.
Sylvester Stallone posted a message congratulating the film’s achievement on Instagram: “I thank director Thom Zimmy, Netflix and everyone who contributed to helping this documentary come into being.”
Cinema Blend commented that it is interesting that Sly appears right after Arnold , a documentary also from Netflix, recreating the ups and downs in the tumultuous life of Arnold Schwarzenegger – another action icon in Hollywood.
In the movie, Arnold Schwarzenegger even compares himself to Stallone. The two have worked together for decades so they understand each other very well.
In the 1980s, the relationship between Stallone and Schwarzenegger had many conflicts and tensions. They often defame and ᴀᴛᴛᴀᴄᴋ each other, always competing with each other in work and life.
Since 1990, they gradually became close friends. The two actors have starred together in the series The Expendables (2010 – 2014) and Escape Plan (2013) .
Sylvester Stallone’s real name is Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone, born on July 6, 1946 in New York. He is a famous Hollywood actor, screenwriter, director, and film producer.
He started his career with small roles in television series and movies.
With a burning passion for his work, Stallone also wrote the script for the movie Rocky , about a street hustler who becomes a star overnight.
The film resonated thanks to its ᴛʜʀɪʟʟɪɴɢ and profound plot, bringing Sylvester Stallone from an unknown person to a top star.
In addition to Rocky, Sylvester Stallone also starred in the Rambo and The Expendables film series, reaping great revenue at the box office. During his career, the actor was nominated for an Oscar three times and won a Golden Globe.
