Good sequel

Rating: 7/10 (26 August 2010)

"Rocky II" is a nicely done film that continues the story of the one and only Rocky Balboa.
The film starts immediately after Rocky and Apollo Creed's match. Both fighters are being sent to the hospital, where a pack of reporters are awaiting them. Rocky arrives first, and announces he is retired. Apollo comes in moments later, and wants a rematch. Despite the fact that Apollo won the match by split decision, he thinks Rocky's performance was a fluke. Rocky sees no reason to take part in a rematch, and the matter remains unsettled.
After he is fully healed, Rocky tries to adjust to life after boxing. He and Adrian get married, and she becomes pregnant soon after. However, Rocky quickly finds that retirement from the ring may not be the best option for him. Adrian is opposed to Rocky making a comeback. Rocky has an eye problem by this time, and she fears that he could go blind if he fights again. Mickey feels the same way, even testing Rocky's eyesight to show Rocky that fighting would not be a wise decision.
While Rocky contemplates resuming his boxing career, Apollo has not gotten over what happened in the first fight. Still wanting a rematch, he resorts to humiliating Rocky in the newspaper and on TV. Unable to take it anymore, Rocky decides to come out of retirement. Will Apollo win and prove he was right about Rocky, or will Rocky triumph this time around? Or will the two boxers fight to a draw? The film was written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, and he does well in both roles. Talia Shire is convincing as Adrian, Carl Weathers is perfect as Creed, Burt Young lends good support as Paulie, and Burgess Meredith is fun to watch as Mickey. I also enjoyed the film's score very much.
If you liked the first "Rocky," you'll like this. It is worth watching.