Hollywood's Newest Biopic Makes Its Case Without an Impersonation

A new biographical drama from director Peter Farrelly casts actor Anthony Ippolito in the role of Sylvester Stallone, and a review of the film argues its success doesn't depend on an exact impersonation of its subject. The film, titled "I Play Rocky," is described in the review as a cleverly crafted crowd-pleaser. According to the review, a biographical drama can work even without a pinpoint, uncanny recreation of the real person at its center.

With reporting from Variety.