Review of Rocky II (1979) by Charlie J — 12 Feb 2010

Not a patch of Rocky III, the ultimate man against the ultimate meatball.

This review of Rocky II (1979) was written by Charlie J on 12 Feb 2010.

Rocky II has generally received positive reviews.

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