Rocky II is the sequel to the 1976 film Rocky and sees Sylvester Stallone back as Rocky Balboa and also in the director's chair, taking over from John Advilsen who directed the first film, the story here is that Apollo Creed played by Carl Weathers wants a rematch as he becomes convinced that the first fight was little more than a fluke, but the Italian Stallion wants none of it, or does he.
Rocky II starts off slow, spending the first half of the film with him and Adrian and their life together, it is here that the heart of the film if not the entire series is felt; that of someone who is determined to do what's right and go the distance to achieve that goal, even though he tries to find a normal life in order to please others, he also can't deny the one thing that gives his life meaning.
But I can't mention this film and not mention the terrific climax bout, the first film didn't have such a climax, it felt empty as a payoff, here that's rectified as much of the last act is devoted to the boxing match, and wow what a heart stopper, at times you really feel you're a part of the crowd cheering along with them even though you're only watching it, a very cool feeling indeed.
All in all, an entertaining sequel, 3 out of 5.
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