Review of Creed II (2018) by Soulwarfare — 19 Feb 2019
After the surprisingly amazing first Creed, there was huge expectations for the second one. However, director Ryan Coogler does not return for the sequel but is instead directed by Steven Caple Jr. Let start with the positive.
The film brings back over the top villain Ivan Drago and introduces his son Victor Drago. What this film does great is actually make Ivan Drago human. We actually care a lot about what is going on with the Drago family and my only disappointment is that we didn't really get to see more of them. The film also has some great music albeit not as good as the first in my opinion. Likewise it has some great boxing scenes but again it ain't as good as the first one which also had the amazing one shot fight scene.
The film feels like Rocky II and Rocky III combined as it has Creed dealing with his new fame but also being challenged by a raw powerful boxer. The director manages to give more depth to the characters especially with these drama.
The actors also all give a great performance as usual.
Lets go over the negatives.
Creed II does not really change the Rocky formula and this film retreads a lot of the same grounds that was in the first Creed. It retreads the Rocky giving Creed the mantle again. It has Creed trying to live up to his father, again. It has Rocky and Creed drama, again. Additionally, Creed's motive doesn't always feel necessary or right but people just support him anyway.
This review of Creed II (2018) was written by Soulwarfare on 19 Feb 2019.
Creed II has generally received positive reviews.
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