Pretty Good Sequel!

Rating: 6/10 (28 February 2012)

Sylvester Stallone directs & stars in this 1982 drama sequel co-starring Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, Mr. T and Burgess Meredith. In this entry, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) has become heavyweight champ after the last film and gone commercial. After dealing with Paulie (Young) being drunk and jealous, Rocky agrees to fight aggressive boxer, Clubber Lang (Mr. T), though Mickey (Meredith) doesn't want him to. Mickey changes his mind and helps Rocky train, but Rocky doesn't focus. After Rocky loses and Mickey dies, former champ, Apollo Creed (Weathers) agrees to help Rocky get his edge back. Rocky soon overcomes his fear and is ready to rematch Clubber. Shire also returns as Rocky's wife, Adrian and legendary wrestler, Hulk Hogan also appears as fighter, Thunderlips. This is a pretty good sequel, Mr. T is great in it because I hate his character and who can forget Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" song. I recommend this.