Rocky II (1979)

Posted : 7 months, 1 week ago at Apr 15 23:54

While this movie couldn't match the spontaneous quality of it's predessor, back when this came out, it was still rare for a sequel to reach the level of both box-office & financial success that this one did. The romance between the Rock & Adrian flows wonderfully into it's next level as two people trying to form a unity based on each other's distinct personalities. Carl Withers is not forgetten as Apollo Creed as this installment enters deeper into the life of the champ who's titleship comes into question. And even Mickey manages to surprise us by revealing some of the heart that seemed hopelessly buried beneath his years-long thick crust of curmudgeon hide. As a follow up to the the first film, the plot in Rocky's 2nd. crack at the worldbelt felt like an natural extension of the sto...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago at Mar 13 5:25

I never understood why this film faired so poorly against the original Rocky. All the classic elements are still there. After his colossal battle with Apollo, Rocky squanders his new found wealth rapidly and attempts to find a new living again after retiring from boxing thanks to the injuries he suffered. The only thing more bruised than Rocky's face from that fight was Apollo's ego, and after receiving death threats and accusations that he threw the fight, the heavyweight champ demands a rematch. The film follows Rocky's unsuccessful attempts at reintegrating into society while the champ goads him into a rematch. Although he finally agrees to fight Apollo again, he is guilt tripped by his (bitch of a) wife and it is clear to see that his heart isn't in it. Eventually she gives birth to...Read more

Rating : 7/10

Posted : 2 years, 9 months ago at Feb 11 7:33

Probably one of the weakest of the saga. It was essentially Rocky but with the hero at a new position.

I got two favourite bits to this film. At the end of the usual montage when the whole town is chasing/running with him, to show that the Underdog is no longer alone and has a fanbase. He had proved his worth before and now people love him for it. Also, The final blow between Apollo and Rocky where they both hit the deck, it's the only time in the saga this could have been used because of how equal the heroes were.

All the same cast, nothing new to add which is why it will never be among the greats.

Rating : 5/10