Don't Believe The Hype

Rating: 5/10 (23 November 2018)

I only rate a movie less than 6 stars if there are aspects about it that don't work. And too many aspects of Creed II don't work - slow, over-written, and unmotivated. I liked the original Creed a lot. It was an idea that was just crazy enough to work, but don't expect the same from this one. Sorry, but those who like Creed II are too easy to please. The best part about it is Sly Stallone's excellent acting, unlike Michael B. Jorden who brings an unsympathetic and pouty quality to the role of Adonis Creed. Unfortunately, the commercial success of this movie will warrant a third installment. In Creed III, I say kill Rocky once and for all, have Adonis win a fight in his honor, and let's all move on and look to the future instead of trying to recapture the magic of cheesy 80s movies.