Expected, but necessary and beautiful

Rating: 9/10 (9 December 2016)

It's rare to have a sequel keeping the level and even outclass the original. In my opinion, "Rocky" is one of the greatest movies of all times, and the sequel keeps its level and even beats it in almost every way. Acting, directing, music... The movie is a bit faster than the first one and that makes it even more entertaining. But, I said 'almost every way' because, as a sequel, "Rocky II" lacks originality. The movie has some new elements added and the ending is better, but it is almost the same as the first one, more of a copy than a sequel. However, it is kind of a story where it could not be any other way. The movie holds attention, brings emotions and ending keeps you at the edge of the seat with a lump in the throat and tear in the eye. A rematch of the legendary fight that had to be filmed and has to be watched, because these two movies simply do not go one without the other.
9/10