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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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TyranianApr 30, 2019

Has cool fight scenes but Creed 2 does nothing new or interesting. Should return to focus on Rocky.