Creed II (2018)

Genre: Drama

Directed by: Steven Caple Jr.

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson

Time: 130 minutes

After his defeat to Ricky Conlan and a series of victories, Adonis Creed faces heavyweight champion Danny Wheeler and wins. Now, Ivan Drago, the man who killed Adonis’ father in the ring, comes knocking, with his son Viktor, who is also a boxer. The challenge is laid, and Creed wants to take it, in spite of Rocky Balboa’s reservations.

This was a truly solid follow-up to the first Creed film. Stallone is so damn good in the role of Rocky, it is unbelievable. He created it and he knows how to inhabit it fully. He makes that man come to life in front of our eyes. Michael B. Jordan is also getting better to hold his own against the veteran actor.

Creed II is filled with many touching moments, full of wisdom, and of funny moments too. Sure, it is not as fresh as when the Rocky franchise began, in the 70’s, but it is still so very good.

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