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NotBuyingItNov 24, 2018

Don't go to a Rocky or Creed movie expecting it vary too far from the formula, it won't. Stallone's wise-old-man role as Adonis Creed's Yoda is not new, but has matured since Creed and is very much fun to watch as he delivers Jedi-masterDon't go to a Rocky or Creed movie expecting it vary too far from the formula, it won't. Stallone's wise-old-man role as Adonis Creed's Yoda is not new, but has matured since Creed and is very much fun to watch as he delivers Jedi-master words of wisdom in shorter-than-a-Tweet sound bites. The battles in the ring are spectacularly cringe-worthy and or course the climax will play out in 12 rounds. Kind of goes without saying.

Adonis' truth-of-character is buried deep and as a "dig-deep" story, it comes with more nuance than you'd expect. But as predictable (or not) as the movie formula may be, you'll enjoy the ride if you let yourself. Why not let yourself?… Expand

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bfoore90Nov 28, 2018

A very good follow up to the surprise break out hit that was Creed. Michael B Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone plus a surprisingly good performance by Dolph Lundgren bring everything to the table for Creed 2. This is a muchA very good follow up to the surprise break out hit that was Creed. Michael B Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone plus a surprisingly good performance by Dolph Lundgren bring everything to the table for Creed 2. This is a much needed, crowd-pleasing film in a time where there have been a ton of disappointments released onto the big screen.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jan 7, 2019

Solid and sober. Elements that were always needed in the Rocky sequels, however my biggest fear became reality because the film is completely structured as all those Rocky sequels and it feels so predictable that it takes away much of theSolid and sober. Elements that were always needed in the Rocky sequels, however my biggest fear became reality because the film is completely structured as all those Rocky sequels and it feels so predictable that it takes away much of the charm.

It's still a very entertaining film and a remarkable sequel. I definitely recommend it. But you should see it with the mentality that this film is completely devoid of surprises and while it doesn't disappoint, it's not memorable or worthy of more attention.

Also they must definitely stop here. A third film would only commit the same mistakes. And it will definitely not feel so fresh anymore… Expand

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eli_fjrNov 26, 2018

The first CREED was an excellent film. This second one suffers from pacing issues. The fight scenes at times were comical in that you could tell they were overtly fake. Good acting and excellent music. I would rent it and watch it at home.

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amheretojudgeDec 11, 2018

Caple Jr.'s persuasive anthology on this boxing match to prove it is essential, makes it less essential.

Creed II Caple Jr.'s persuasive anthology on this boxing match to prove it is essential, makes it less essential. You can practicallyCaple Jr.'s persuasive anthology on this boxing match to prove it is essential, makes it less essential.

Creed II

Caple Jr.'s persuasive anthology on this boxing match to prove it is essential, makes it less essential. You can practically see him sweat behind the screen like Jordan sweats in front of you, to grab your attention, and once you give it to him, he doesn't have anything new to say. It is old book testimony and in fact the film itself confesses it once, "the history might repeat itself" and unfortunately it does. The entire structure of the script is similar to the previous Drago chapter in Rocky series.

The boxing matches, the songs, the routines, the mistakes, the family drama and rebirthing itself once again, all the antics installed in here is a seen-this-seen-that conflict and also the solution. It merely feels like an episode of a series, and neither is this the middle chapter where everything gets flipped, nor is this the grand season finale, no one's wiser after the dust settles. Still there is something gutsy about Jordan's looks that makes you want to stay in this fight till the last round.

His work is more than admirable, primarily because along with all those hokum strategies, irrelevant slow motion shots and at times impressive tactics, he can also act. And that's very hard to find. He makes sure you are looking in his eyes when he is on screen. And he does what he couldn't do in the previous Creed chapter and that is to make you choose him over Stallone. On Stallone's defense, he doesn't have much to invest in this one. Reminiscing the repetitive melodrama of his personal life, Stallone is completely out of this ring. He is underused for the most part of it.

The peak moment of the film does allow both of these heavyweight championship to play the higher cards. A genuinely moving showdown of Stallone and Jordan in the middle act does makes your heart pump faster. In that hospital room, where Jordan's idol has fallen in front of him, somewhat and somehow the film promises you to take this into newer territories with justified reasonings. But as soon as you raise your hopes high, it beats you down to the ground with a knockout punch. What was Coogler's head spinning punch in the previous installment, it is left out dry and numb by Caple Jr.

Arguably, the execution isn't bad, it is weak at times, but it also has its moment, the real culprit though is the script, confined in its own bubble no one is ready to pop it out. Thompson, Rashad and Lundgren as the supporting cast isn't impressive enough to hold on to their own ground, they are handed over a stereotypical space to fill in. As far as the action is concerned, both Jordan and Munteanu has done a bravura of work, it is surely a more gritty fight than the previous one but then these are empty punches. Creed II is another Monday on this training boxing match, the tactics or methods may change but it still is a regular physical training.… Expand

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tropicAcesNov 21, 2018

I love the first “Creed”, it was one of my top films of 2015. This has a much more committed and emotional Michael B. Jordan and some of the energy that made the first film so great, but in between is filler, predictability and a moreI love the first “Creed”, it was one of my top films of 2015. This has a much more committed and emotional Michael B. Jordan and some of the energy that made the first film so great, but in between is filler, predictability and a more workmanlike execution.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticNov 21, 2018

Sure it's formulaic but Creed 2 is a worthy successor to the first and an awesome piece in the Rocky franchise. While it is easy to predict a lot of the film the characters are what makes this movie a success. All of the characters story'sSure it's formulaic but Creed 2 is a worthy successor to the first and an awesome piece in the Rocky franchise. While it is easy to predict a lot of the film the characters are what makes this movie a success. All of the characters story's are handled well and surprisingly even the Drago's who are not just plain bad guys they actually have a decent amount of emotion and you get their motivations. Bottom line it's not as good as the first which I gave an A+ but this isn't that far behind. Overall a solid 9 an A.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 4, 2018

Ryan Coogler is back, having solidified his title of heavy weight champ. Out of Russia appears a challenger, the son of Drago (the Russian villain in "Rocky IV" played again here by Dolph Lundgren). Of course, Stallone is back to continuallyRyan Coogler is back, having solidified his title of heavy weight champ. Out of Russia appears a challenger, the son of Drago (the Russian villain in "Rocky IV" played again here by Dolph Lundgren). Of course, Stallone is back to continually dispense wisdom and inspiration. The plot follows the same structure as always: intimate personal moments, dramatic encounters, training montage, big fight…repeat. The cast does fine, but this sequel doesn't possess the emotional power of the first (and believe me, it tries). The staging of the fights isn't remotely original and the script is highly predictable. Not much here unless you just wanna follow the legend's predictable progress.… Expand

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Compi24Nov 24, 2018

A sports movie sequel done right, "Creed II" takes everything that worked so well in "Creed" and augments it to a satisfying degree without entering the realms of silliness that some of the other "Rocky" films unfortunately wandered into. TheA sports movie sequel done right, "Creed II" takes everything that worked so well in "Creed" and augments it to a satisfying degree without entering the realms of silliness that some of the other "Rocky" films unfortunately wandered into. The stakes, the circumstances, the character arcs, the time span -- all of it is heightened, making for a fantastically enthralling and invigorating movie-going experience. And with a really nuanced look into the lives and motivations of the antagonistic forces at hand in the film, it all ultimately shapes out to being more than just your average "good-fighter-versus-evil-fighter" slugfest. This is a much needed, crowd-pleasing effort with some terrific performances, an epic feel, and a commanding mainstream directorial debut from one Steven Caple Jr. Color this opinion unpopular, but I might just like this one more than the first.… Expand

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RichardGonciMar 17, 2019

Every time I try to watch this piece of dreck certain other bodily functions take over. Did it even have a writer out of middle school? Predictable would be high praise for this formulaic crap. If you don't know what's gonna happen from sceneEvery time I try to watch this piece of dreck certain other bodily functions take over. Did it even have a writer out of middle school? Predictable would be high praise for this formulaic crap. If you don't know what's gonna happen from scene to scene, then maybe you should be screened for pre-Altzheimers.… Expand

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AaronRadcliffNov 21, 2018

On its own, Creed 2 is a solid and enjoyable movie with fun fights and emotional moments. Unfortunately, with such a high bar set from the first movie, the sequel just feels like it cannot quite compete. It is more of a copy-paste movieOn its own, Creed 2 is a solid and enjoyable movie with fun fights and emotional moments. Unfortunately, with such a high bar set from the first movie, the sequel just feels like it cannot quite compete. It is more of a copy-paste movie rather than doing something entirely its own and new. Ultimately, that is a relatively small gripe in the grand scheme of it because Creed 2 is still an enjoyable film worthy of your time.… Expand

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calledman123Nov 24, 2018

The Movie is amazing, so emotional, acting is brilliant, just such a great follow up to the original.

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dennis_gtNov 26, 2018

This was...OK. A totally adequate sequel with some good acting (Jordan & Thompson), some good fight choreography, and some questionable writing. It's not as subtle or original as the first Creed film, and it's also not as entertaining orThis was...OK. A totally adequate sequel with some good acting (Jordan & Thompson), some good fight choreography, and some questionable writing. It's not as subtle or original as the first Creed film, and it's also not as entertaining or over-the-top as Rocky III or Rocky IV. If I had to compare it to the earlier Rocky films, it feels the most like Rocky 2. A movie that was more predictable and not as good as the original and was overly weighed down by clunky family drama that wasn't written particularly well and didn't advance the plot or add depth to the characters. On top of that, this movie has what must be the tenth "you can't take this fight, you can't win!" speech given in a Rocky film, but it makes absolutely no sense. The writer DID do a good job of giving Drago and his son more depth and motivation then any villain in the latter Rocky sequels, but it also has a fight in RUSSIA in 2018 and never mentions the political climate...and never really explains WHY it has to be in Russia since Drago is a contender looking to fight the champ and would have zero leverage to dictate his own terms. Sly was GREAT in Creed. He's kind of lost here. And that's probably the writing, too. It's like they have no idea what to do with him. And for some reason he's still broke despite managing a super star boxer that I would assume exists in a world similar to the real world, where even a middle weight champ like Canelo Alvarez has sponsorship deals worth over $300 million.

Overall, this is a clumsy film. Which doesn't mean it's not entertaining or there aren't good parts. But I can't see it becoming an all time favorite of anyone like Creed, Rocky, Rocky III, or Rocky IV.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeNov 21, 2018

Creed II is not the biggest game changer the Rocky franchise has ever experienced since 2015's Creed, but as much as the flaws hurt Creed II, it still has punches that can defeat most problems with this Creed sequel that people somehow didn'tCreed II is not the biggest game changer the Rocky franchise has ever experienced since 2015's Creed, but as much as the flaws hurt Creed II, it still has punches that can defeat most problems with this Creed sequel that people somehow didn't ask for, but deserve it anyways. Creed II packs punches, but even the slightest of a punch can miss the most critical part of the movie. Just don't try to do slight punches because you'll miss your chance to find Creed II a good one.… Expand

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AceZachRocks2Nov 21, 2018

A very mixed film in the Rocky Franchise. While Michael B Jordan gives an even better and larger performance then he did in the first this film feels cliché and predictable. You have seen it before, Cheer for the underdog, get revenge, StandA very mixed film in the Rocky Franchise. While Michael B Jordan gives an even better and larger performance then he did in the first this film feels cliché and predictable. You have seen it before, Cheer for the underdog, get revenge, Stand your case. Its the same in every rocky movie but its still fun. Actors are great, it moves at a quick pace and the Boxing scenes are as good as they can be. I believe Creed is finished his side story but somehow we will get a 3rd one. 6/10… Expand

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hgawlik21Nov 21, 2018

I love all of the Rocky movies (except Rocky 5), so I was very excited to see Creed II. Although Creed II utilizes the basic formula and structure of a Rocky movie, it works, because it's gotten me to the theater to see an eighth Rocky movie.I love all of the Rocky movies (except Rocky 5), so I was very excited to see Creed II. Although Creed II utilizes the basic formula and structure of a Rocky movie, it works, because it's gotten me to the theater to see an eighth Rocky movie. The performances from the cast are amazing, especially from Michael B. Jordan, and the movie does a great job fleshing out the extremely cheesy Russian villains from Rocky 4. It's not as groundbreaking as the first Creed movie, but the themes and fight sequences are great enough for me to walk out of the theater wanting to see more Creed. Overall, go see it if you like Rocky movies.… Expand

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LamontRaymondNov 22, 2018

The overwhelming feeling I experienced through most of this film was boredom. I'm absolutely the target audience for this sort of film - loved the first 5 Rocky films, and really enjoyed the first Creed. It all ends with this one. FirstThe overwhelming feeling I experienced through most of this film was boredom. I'm absolutely the target audience for this sort of film - loved the first 5 Rocky films, and really enjoyed the first Creed. It all ends with this one. First off, Victor Drago has zero charisma. The appeal of Rocky IV was Dolph Lungren's charm. All you have with this new kid is muscles. And the first fight? Predictable and tedious. Even the classic montage sequence which is the backbone of any Rocky/Creed movie? they ruined it by throwing in those rap sequences instead of sticking with the classic orchestral stuff. Just a flat-out waste. Expected to much more from a Rocky IV tribute.… Expand

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namelessDec 7, 2018

Loved the franchise but the well is dry. Visuals are great... but this film should be seen on cable so you can fast forward through the predictable parts harvested from every other Rocky film.

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AxeTNov 25, 2018

Shadow boxing excuse for a movie; it's a soulless, unnecessary, sheer bore that like its affirmative action insanely over-rated predecessor features a no charisma lead character played by an utterly lackluster actor who's in great shapeShadow boxing excuse for a movie; it's a soulless, unnecessary, sheer bore that like its affirmative action insanely over-rated predecessor features a no charisma lead character played by an utterly lackluster actor who's in great shape physically but that's it. Points for a semi-clever plot digging back into the Rocky canon as Stallone did so cleverly throughout his series and no doubt had a hand in here (He should have called it quits though after the last one!), but the actual antagonist is nearly non-present. The tone on this spinoff series is wrong and this thing drags badly, one thing Rocky movies never did.… Expand

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moviemitch96Nov 22, 2018

I'm a sucker for the Rocky movies! Sure each new installment has gotten a little cheesier over the years, but there's no denying how inspiring and full of heart each of them are as well, and the franchise really returned to form with theI'm a sucker for the Rocky movies! Sure each new installment has gotten a little cheesier over the years, but there's no denying how inspiring and full of heart each of them are as well, and the franchise really returned to form with the release of the first Creed film three years ago! In this go-around, Adonis Creed takes on Viktor Drago, son of Russian boxer Ivan Drago, whom Rocky famously fought in Rocky IV in order to avenge Adonis' father and Rocky's friend Apollo Creed who was infamously killed by Ivan in the ring. The stakes are certainly higher in this film, as Creed fights for honor, his family, and justice for his late father. Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone also make for a great and inspiring duo once again. And like with many of the previous films, it does feel very derivative at times and borrows heavily from past films in the franchise, but that still doesn't even come close to stopping the film's infectious and inspirational energy, and if it's not enough to get you pumped, then I don't know what is! Overall, even if it does take quite a few pages and tropes from the previous films, it hardly even matters and is more than likely to have any moviegoer pumped and cheering by the film's end!… Expand

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mikeydodoNov 23, 2018

I hate when hollywood revisits all these old movie ideas and rehashes them. For F's sake come up with an original idea and movie. also, enough with the whole racial diversity BS. is that why you green lit this??? wtf. and btw -- no we don'tI hate when hollywood revisits all these old movie ideas and rehashes them. For F's sake come up with an original idea and movie. also, enough with the whole racial diversity BS. is that why you green lit this??? wtf. and btw -- no we don't need a black superman or james bond. they're white guys. unless you're going to cast the black panther as an asian, i think we should again, just come up with original characters.… Expand

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andrew123456Nov 21, 2018

Creed has been one of the biggest movie disappointments for me. Personally I have loved all the Rocky movies and Creed and have watched them countless times. This movie feels like they should of quit while they were ahead. You can only make aCreed has been one of the biggest movie disappointments for me. Personally I have loved all the Rocky movies and Creed and have watched them countless times. This movie feels like they should of quit while they were ahead. You can only make a movie with the story line so many times and this just feels like Rocky IV but with different characters. Michael B. Jordan is a gifted actor but something about the movie just seemed corny. The soundtrack was bad and the middle of the movie seems like a snooze. Movie is predictable and the fight scenes are nothing to write home about (which should be the best part). If you are looking for advice I would just watch Rocky IV at your house and get a lot more satisfaction. I would not go see this movie again.… Expand

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BennySegalNov 21, 2018

This movie was nicely paced and the fighting was superb. Adonis continues to struggle with his manhood but takes deep strides in his life and relationships. I will see this again for sure. Not sure why I didn’t see any white people in theThis movie was nicely paced and the fighting was superb. Adonis continues to struggle with his manhood but takes deep strides in his life and relationships. I will see this again for sure. Not sure why I didn’t see any white people in the theater though. Weird.… Expand

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sirrongApr 8, 2019

While the boxing scenes were outstanding, nothing in this movie feels necessary. Even the film's most moving moments were so predictable and cliched that it felt like homework just to get through.

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FunkymonkDec 5, 2018

It's one of the better Rocky movies. Yes it's a the same old formula, but it's a winning formula and due to the excellent script and acting it still packs an emotional punch. If you like Rocky movies you'll like this.