Rockys expression

[Mrs B]

When the statue is unveiled, Rocky looked totally taken aback by it. I cant place exactly what hes thinking at that time.

Now he is just about to tell the city that hes retireing, so maybe the look means "OMG look what they have done for me!! now I really 'feel like a bum'"

But I think he also looks a bit shocked at the look of the staue itself. His expresion looks as though he thinks its kinda hideous?? lol. And when Adrian comments on it being 'beautiful', do you detect a hint of sarcasm???

[masterofdisaster19]

I never actually picked up on Adrian being sarcastic, certainly Mick's reaction is heartfelt pride. Adrian I think was as overwhelmed as Rocky, hence her kind of hesitant sound.

Also, I don't think statues are typically very handsome, at least not as handsome as the person they're of. Ever seen some Roman emperor's busts? They look like crap. No human really looks that bad. Well, ok. You know what I mean.