Rocky Balboa gets a rematch. The Crowning Of A New Champion! From Chump To Champ! The Second Time Proves To Be A Charm.

Rating: 8/10 (7 July 2000)

Rocky II is a great follow-up to the original Rocky, the film starts by replaying the final moments of the original Rocky. Rocky II then builds up a new image of Balboa(Stallone) from his achieved success marriage comes to Adrian(Talia Shire) endorsements, commercials, money to buy a house and finally living the American Dream is obtained along with fatherhood. Despite the escape from poverty and the journey to the middle class reality sinks in. Balboa was born to be a fighter. Give me a break Rocky wasn't meant to be a Pennsylvania meatpacker! It is destiny that brings Balboa and any human back to what we were really meant for, as Balboa returns to boxing and wins the championship from Apollo Creed. Rocky II gave the message that all of us have a certain destiny to return to for success and the greatest happiness. This almost matches the original since the theme of destiny is restored in the original Rocky destiny was proven in Rocky II Stallone returned to his original destiny. That's why Rocky II nearly matches the original in quality and popularity. If enjoyment came from the original Rocky and speaking for myself and many others it surely did then Rocky II will bring great enjoyment also.