Solemplex
To me, this movie is perfection.
Console
best movie i've ever seen.
Humaira Grant
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
marieltrokan
Lack of pattern that's antagonistic is a possession of no pattern that's helpfulNo pattern is freedomPossession is hierarchyHelpful is hierarchyHierarchy of freedom that's hierarchyHierarchy is hierarchy of freedomFreedom is hierarchy hierarchyFreedom is anti-hierarchyAnti-hierarchy is equalityFreedom is equalityEquality is freedomFreedom is identicalIdentical is freedomIdentical is identityFreedom is identity
Leofwine_draca
The second film of the ROCKY franchise is a winner right along with its hero. While I enjoyed the first movie, I was constantly aware of its low budget roots, the rough-around-the-edges feel to it and the slightly overlong running time. All of those factors have been cleared up in this sequel, which offers a more satisfying, perfectly made viewing experience. There are no long-winded introductions to the characters here, instead we're thrown into the thick of the human drama and the film excels as a result. It follows roughly the same template as the first, with a down-on-his-luck Rocky struggling to make a success of his life before finally giving in and then training for the climatic boxing match.Stallone directed this instalment and his skill behind the camera shows with lots of well-shot sequences. The training sequence of the first film was a classic moment but this one manages to top it with a real feel-good factor. Excellent theme music helps, along with the fact that Stallone had grown enormously as an actor by this stage and thus his Rocky is a much more human, likable creation. Kudos too to the supporting players, ALL of whom are warmer than we found previously; Apollo Creed is a very human opponent; Adrian is actually likable instead of cold, and Paulie is no longer an idiot. Plus we also get Burgess Meredith on top form, and he shares some fine scenes with Stallone in this one.There are plenty of entertaining moments, not least Rocky's lengthy search for an honest profession. Of course, the boxing match at the climax is what it's all about, and it doesn't disappoint: it's longer, more sustained, better choreographed, and even more violent than the original's, as the camera never flinches away from the brutality of the sport. Sitting back when it was all over, I realised that there was nothing about this film I didn't like: I found it a fantastic film in every respect.
feakes
ROCKY II is that rare sequel that not only continues from the ending of the first. But improves on the story as it goes along. Stallone not only writes but directs and he does a stellar job. After the first fight The fighters are rushed to the hospital. Tha fans cheer Rocky and the press hound both of them. Apollo realizes that Rocky had done the impossible and gone the distance with him. This angers him and prompts him to challenge Rocky to a rematch in the hospital. Rocky refuses saying he's retired. After leaving the hospital rocky and Adrian are married. and Rocky is asked to do commercials. except Rocky has a bad eye. and can't read properly which leads to him getting fired. After having a spending frenzy The fight money is all gone. Leaving Rocky and Adrian to get Jobs. Adrian is back at the pet shop and Rocky now works for mickey. times are tough. But Love gets them thru. Adrian is expecting a baby and for Rocky life seems good. he gets a job at Shamrock meats only to be laid off. As for Apollo. he can't let go. He gets hate mail from irate fans thinking he carried Rocky or he was paid off to let Rocky go the distance. Apollo Has a burning need to prove to the world that Rocky had been a freak accident a lucky bum. and that not only can he destroy him he will. Apollo begins a war of words designed to bring Rocky back into the ring. And it has the desired effect. Rocky broke and hungry agrees to go back one more time. except Adrian isn't happy. She doesn't want him fighting. and because of this Rocky's mind isn't on his training. and he's not focused. Unhappy that Adrian is unhappy and that he let down the most important person in the world to him. When Adrian has the baby a month prematurely and is in a coma Rocky is in despair. He doubts himself and is full of worry for Adrian. until she comes out of the coma and tells him to win. Rocky trains hard and this time stuns the world by beating Apollo and becoming the NEW Heavyweight Champion.The writing is top notch. Stallone has infused these characters with so much personality they actually feel like real people. the writing is top notch and it was done before it became a clichéd genre all by itself. The Story is typical Hollywood magic. And Stallone makes it feel special. And it is. ROCKY II is the last really pure Rocky picture in the series because after this Rocky moves further away from what really made him and his friends truly special. ROCKY II is like a little slice of life with some really good friends. and a great time is had by all.
fraencu
I really liked the first movie, so i expected a good sequel. Was it? Oh yeah, it was. It was as good as the first Rocky!So let compare the two movies because they are a bit similar: same characters, same antagonist, similar story lines...I start with Stallone aka Rocky. In Rocky 1, he had great one-liners, he was very cool. In Rocky 2, he's as good as in the first movie, still cool one-liners, still cool, always playing with his little black ball and wearing his hat, i really like him. Mickey and Apollo Creed are as good as in the first movie.The chemistry between Rocky and Adrian is a little bit better than in the first movie, but still bad. For the second time, this relationship is the weakest point in the movie and destroyed a bit the overall impression.Worse than in the first movie is Paulie. This guy annoyed me and is the second big weak point in this movie. Fortunately, the relationship and Paulie are the only two weak points.The training sequences were, like in Rocky 1, awesome.The final fight is way better than the final-fight in the first movie.Summary: The movie has +/- the same positive and negative points like the first movie. The only thing which is worse than in the first movie is Paulie, and the only thing which is better than in the first movie is the final fight. So my review is similar to the first review. If you liked the first movie, and I'm sure you did, you'll most likely enjoy this movie.7,5 out of 10
