Sunday, December 2, 2018

Creed II











 Director Steven Caple, Jr.’s Creed II is a fitting conclusion (is it?) to the Rocky franchise.

Michael B. Jordan relives the role of Apollo Creed’s (Carl Weathers) son Adonis.  Becoming the Heavyweight Champion of the World, he is challenged by the son (Florian Muntaneau) of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), the fighter who killed his father in the ring. 

Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) does not want him to fight, but Adonis feels he must.  What happens is the film’s story.

Despite the tough action, the film’s standout is Tessa Thompson as Adonis’s wife.

If you’re a boxing fan, this movie is for you.  If not, you might want to pass, especially if you’re put off by blood-letting.

I give Creed II a 3.9 out of 5.

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