loses some edge, but the highpoints make it worthwhile

Rating: Null/10 (14 February 2019)

Some time has passed, and Adonis Creed has managed to step out of the shadow of his late father and make his own name in the boxing world. Despite the newfound success, and things steadily progressing in the relationship with the woman he loves, Creed decides that he would rather rewrite history by accepting the challenge of Viktor Drago, the volatile son of the man who killed his father. The story isn't particularly compelling-in fact it's more of a retread of various elements seen in previous installments-but it maintains your attention thanks to some intensely moving dramatic scenes, and (not surprisingly) thrills you with its intense, adrenaline-pumping training scenes and ring bouts; an acceptable (if unremarkable) follow-up. **½