Rocky II

Name: Rocky II
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: June 15, 1979
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire

1979

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United Artists | Release Date: June 15, 1979 | PG

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire

Summary: After club fighter Rocky Balboa goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamor for a re-match. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries in the bout, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realizes that he can't escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, andAfter club fighter Rocky Balboa goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamor for a re-match. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries in the bout, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realizes that he can't escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, and the "Italian Stallion" must prepare for the fight of his life. [MGM]… Expand

Director: Sylvester Stallone

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG

Runtime: 119 min

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David Ansen

Rocky II may be superfluous, but it works. And it's successful in exactly the same way the original was - as an adroit mixture of grit, guts and treacle that whips the audience into a frenzy of satisfied wish fulfillment. [25 June 1979, p.81]

Staff (Not Credited)

Rocky II follows much the same theme as its predecessor – that is fighter Rocky Balboa’s path to a stab at the heavyweight crown. In its boxing and training scenes Rocky II packs much of the punch the original did, complete with an exciting pugilistic finale that’s even better than its predecessor. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

This time Stallone both wrote and directed the film, and though his handling of the actors and camera is less assured than John Avildsen's in Rocky, he keeps things moving at a good pace and delivers another charming performance himself. Read full review

Jay Scott

Perhaps it is Stallone's candor with respect to his commerciality that is the key to the success of both Rockys - they're not trying to con you behind your back. Right out in front, they are unpretentiously calculated, manipulative, unbelievable, faux naif, sentimental. And irresistible. Stallone's stitched-together innocence hides its seams. [16 June 1979]

Empire Ian Nathan

Sequel manages to retain some pathos and credibility. Read full review

Time Out London Staff (Not Credited)

An old-fashioned sequel which plumbs depths and hits heights, in which the lovable Rocky Balboa gets another crack at the world heavyweight championship. Read full review

Janet Maslin

Rocky II has a waxy feeling, and it never comes to life the way its predecessor did. As the characters go through their stock routines — Talia Shire shyly whispering I love you, Mr. Stallone making self-deprecating jokes, Burgess Meredith telling the kid he's either a bum or a hero — you get the feeling that you've been here before. Well, you have. Read full review

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PSXBOXNINTENDO

Apr 19, 2022

Excelente secuela con una buena combinación de Drama, deporte, romance y un toque de comedia. Recomendada.

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Steven1981

Apr 21, 2020

Rocky II was made in 1979 and Stallone directed it as far as I know, it's the continuation, sequel or follow on from the original Rocky movie... Rocky II see's the return of Talia Shire, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith, Carl Weathers and of course Sylvester Stallone.... To me Rocky II is a bitRocky II was made in 1979 and Stallone directed it as far as I know, it's the continuation, sequel or follow on from the original Rocky movie... Rocky II see's the return of Talia Shire, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith, Carl Weathers and of course Sylvester Stallone.... To me Rocky II is a bit like the original but added more fun to it and there's scenes like Rocky (Stallone) and Adrian (Shire) walking through or near the zoo with snow on the ground and a tiger. We also see Rocky and Adrian getting married I think, Rocky doing some television commercial stuff involving aftershave, looking for work, training, driving around in a car, buying stuff, doing part time work in a meat factory or something and Adrian (Talia Shire) slips into a brief coma with Rocky (Stallone) praying she wakes up and seeking solace in a church and also the birth of their son happens. We see a great training scene when Rocky has to catch a chicken and he says to Mickey (Burgess Meredith) "I feel like a Kentucky fried idiot" which is pretty amusing. Basically this film is better than the original and offers more in terms of entertainment and the fight at the end is even better than the original. Great acting by everyone involved and the chemistry between the actors is great and Rocky II is about Rocky's rematch with Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Great film and in my opinion best one in the whole series.… Expand

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JPK

Jan 26, 2020

Satisfying Sequel
Though not quite as good as the original, Rocky II is still a great film.

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maskedrider29

Oct 24, 2022

A great follow-up to 1976's Rocky, this movie has some really great moments and some fantastic acting. Although I do feel like it drags here and there, but nothing to ruin the film.

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Dunkaccino

Apr 12, 2023

Once again, Sylvester Stallone took good care of his screenplay and gave us a more emotional movie, mostly because we already know about our characters a great deal. He focuses equally on the sports and human parts; the training montage is pure excitement, and even the final fight is moreOnce again, Sylvester Stallone took good care of his screenplay and gave us a more emotional movie, mostly because we already know about our characters a great deal. He focuses equally on the sports and human parts; the training montage is pure excitement, and even the final fight is more sensational.… Expand

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AliAhmadWaseem

Apr 26, 2023

Rocky II was a lot like the first film, but written differently, but still a great movie, giving a conclusion to the first.

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zNeverSleeping

Oct 29, 2020

O primeiro "Rocky" não é um filme extraordinário, mas ao menos trouxe algo de novo. Sinto que esse aqui abusa do legado do antigo, e cai naquele vicio de tentar potencializar o que já deu certo. Nem preciso dizer que deu errado. Muito errado.

O primeiro filme também se esforça paraO primeiro "Rocky" não é um filme extraordinário, mas ao menos trouxe algo de novo. Sinto que esse aqui abusa do legado do antigo, e cai naquele vicio de tentar potencializar o que já deu certo. Nem preciso dizer que deu errado. Muito errado.

O primeiro filme também se esforça para desenvolver seu personagem, mas aqui, como eu disse acima, tudo aprece ser potencializado. Ao invés de ter um personagem lento, temos um personagem burro. Ele aguentava porrada antes? Pois então, vamos fazê-lo ganhar uma luta só tomando soco na cara, com a base pra baixo, em 90% da luta. Ele tá sofrendo com a pressão pós luta? Vamos pôr uma pra de caras falando merda pra ele. Tipo, é tudo tão obvio que perde qualquer tipo de senso. Não dá pra se emocionar, se identificar, nem mesmo torcer, pois se eu tinha duvidas antes, agora tenho certeza que Rocky é um péssimo lutador.

E ainda tem mais, o filme se aproveita do sucesso passado, revivendo cenas e musicas do anterior. O que parece legal a primeira instancia, mas aspira falta de criatividade e preguiça. Outra coisa mal feita foi a transição de tempo, onde numa cena eles estão grávidos, e poucas após já está em trabalho de parto.

Enfim, isso que dá por o protagonista para dirigir e roteirizar o próprio filme. Isso é ilógico e cega qualquer um.

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