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Rocky II is a 1979 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the direct sequel to Rocky (1976) and the second installment in the Rocky franchise. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Set immediately after the events of the original film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), struggling to adjust to his newfound fame and family life, finds…
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When people talk about perfect sequels, the list is short. Very short. Rocky II sits at the top of that list, and the only other film that honestly belongs in that same breath is The Godfather Part II. That is not exaggeration. That is respect earned. Released in 1979, Rocky II had the impossible task of following a cultural phenomenon. The original Rocky was not just a hit, it was a moment. It won Best Picture. It…More
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The Rocky films are lauded as being some sort of masterpieces of theater and I suppose if I had been aware of what was going on in life at the time in the late 70's and early 80's I would have agreed. I hadn't seen these films in probably 20 years so when they popped up on our server, I felt obligated to go back and watch them. I often say that sometimes things are better left in your memory and I believe this to be…More
Source Rocky II is a perfect example of how to make a sequel, presenting us with a literal continuation of the events of the first film and deftly developing the story of the iconic group of characters that created the first film. The irony is that although Rocky II is obviously inferior in terms of quality (with a higher budget) this set of circumstances ideally complements the plot that is being told to us. IF Roc…More
Rocky II is the second part of the Rocky sports drama series written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. After the match Apollo wants Rocky to agree for a rematch, but Rocky refuses. After a while Rocky runs out of money and acceptes Apollos offer. The rematch happens, while Adrian, Rocky's wife is pregnant. Apollo this time takes Rocky very serious and so very soon he is able to knock down Rocky twice. W…More