Friday 13 November 2015

Rocky II (1979) Review

With the overwhelming success of the first Rocky film, the second was just as equally anticipated and it was as equally well received. In its own the right, the film is very good, but it does, however, have exactly the same plot structure as the first film, but with a slight variance in the ending. For example, Rocky is preparing for a rematch against Apollo Creed, who he fought in the first film, has a problem, overcomes this problem and faces Creed at the end of the film.

The acting is consistent throughout, particularly with Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed who does a great job of acting the 'tough guy' throughout the film. The film, however, is designed to make the audience root for Rocky as he progresses through the film, overcoming problems along the way. The filmmakers use the film to show the audience the brutality of life in the boxing industry and how anyone can achieve anything, no matter what their background is.


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