I Play Rocky revisits the remarkable story behind the making of Rocky, following Sylvester Stallone's fight to bring his dream to life. Elevated by Anthony Ippolito's excellent performance, the film is an emotional and entertaining tribute to perseverance and self-belief. Peter Farrelly's I Play Rocky stars Anthony Ippolito in the lead role. The film honours Sylvester Stallone's story and the Rocky franchise's cinematic legacy. But does this account of the.