Biopic directed by Peter Farrelly about the actor who played Rocky Balboa, with Matt Dillon, at the Odeon in Stoke-on-Trent.
I Play Rocky is coming to Odeon Stoke on Wednesday 11 November, with three showtimes to choose from: 14:30, 17:30 and 20:30, all in Screen 2. It's a bit of a different one from the original Rocky story we all know, so it's worth knowing what you're actually signing up for before you head in.
Rather than the boxing ring, this one is about the acting. It's billed as the electrifying true story of an unknown actor who believed he was meant to be Rocky Balboa, and not just to write him. It's that particular kind of obsession that takes over a person's life, and the film follows him as he tries to make that happen. If you've ever spent too much time thinking about a role you were born for, this is exactly that, just played out on screen.
Behind the camera is Peter Farrelly, who's known for his comedies, and the cast brings together a few familiar faces. Anthony Ippolito takes the lead, and he's joined by AnnaSophia Robb, Stephan James and Matt Dillon. It's a fairly wide-ranging group, so there's a good mix of names to keep track of as the story unfolds.
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As for the practical side, the Odeon Stoke is a ten-screen cinema just off the A53, north of Stoke-on-Trent and not far from Hanley. There's free car parking right next to it, which makes getting there easy if you're driving in from across the city. With three separate screenings on the day, you can pick the one that fits your schedule best: the matinee at 14:30, the late-afternoon slot at 17:30, or the evening run at 20:30. All three are in Screen 2.
