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Creed II
2018 130 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.1
Drama, Action
Director: Steven Caple Jr.
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Description
Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$115.72M
Worldwide:
$214.2M
Starring
Michael B. Jordan
Actor
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Tessa Thompson
Actor
Awards
1 win & 12 nominations total
Key opinion
Creed II provides a nostalgic continuation of the Rocky saga, anchored by strong performances from the lead cast. However, it faces criticism for its reliance on the franchise's established formula and a predictable, episodic narrative structure.
| Acting | The return of Dolph Lundgren and Sylvester Stallone provides a compelling, melancholic weight to their aged characters. | |
| Acting | Michael B. Jordan and Florian Munteanu deliver physically convincing and intense performances during the film's climactic fight sequences. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a predictable rehash of the Rocky IV plot, leaning too heavily on established franchise tropes rather than original storytelling. | |
| Emotion | Critics are divided on the film's emotional weight: some find it a moving exploration of family legacy and reconciliation, while others view it as a shallow melodrama lacking real stakes. | |
| Theme | Opinions on character growth are split; some argue Adonis evolves through fatherhood and responsibility, while others contend he remains static and whiny throughout the runtime. |