Stallone (who wrote all the scripts and directed three of the sequels) succeeds at evolving Rocky's self-confidence. But he is one of cinema's deepest characters. What's particularly interesting about 'Rocky II' is that apart from repeating the central theme of fighting Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), Rocky (Stallone) goes through a character arc here that many sequels totally ignore we see the after-effects of his fight, and him struggling to adapt to the 'New Life.' Rocky is not a smart person. I like them they entertain me, and I think they all serve their purpose. That's right many people hate the 'Rocky' sequels, but apart from 'Part V,' they're all surprisingly entertaining and, more importantly, well made. A story that didn't really need to be continued, per se, but nevertheless formed the foundation of one of the greatest film franchises of all time. So what's so great about 'Rocky II' and why is it generally underrated? (Its average user score right now on the Internet Movie Database - with over 8,000 votes - is a measly 6.2/10, compared to the original's 7.7) Because it maintains the focus of the first film, and continues the story rather well. To say it's 'not as good' merely because it is more optimistic is nonsense. 'Rocky's' achievement is monumental and it is one of the greatest films ever made. They're both great films, and I'm not saying that 'Taxi Driver' shouldn't have won but I'm not necessarily saying it should have, either. Now, 'Taxi Driver' is usually considered the superior of the two but they're entirely different and, in my opinion (and it's a rare one), 'Rocky' is just as good but in a different way. 'Rocky' came along at just the right time it was an uplifting story and people needed that back then. Some argue that 'Taxi Driver' (also nominated) deserved the Oscar more. The three Creed movies are among the highest-rated of the franchise, with the third featuring Jordan himself in the director’s chair.I have to hand it to Sylvester Stallone he did the impossible with 'Rocky II' and made a successful follow-up to 'Rocky,' winner of the 1976 Best Picture Academy Award. Inspired by Coogler’s vision and passion, and the opportunity to bet it all on Rocky once more, Stallone came on-board to train the next generation’s underdog hero, Michael B. Stallone was able to rest easy until a young upstart director named Ryan Coogler came knocking, screenplay in hand about the son of Rocky’s rival, Apollo Creed. Not one to squander a good redemption arc, Stallone revived the character 16 years later in 2006’s Rocky Balboa, delivering the respectful ending his creation deserved. Stallone directed the next three movies in the series, including the communism-defeating Rocky IV, while original Rocky John G. ![]() ![]() The story of Rocky Balboa is one borne out of the streets, a place where a young fighter could emerge from working class Philadelphia chasing a dream of victory in the ring and in love, paralleling writer/actor Sylvester Stallone’s own rags-to-riches story. In 1976, on the country’s bicentennial, America got the the great underdog movie of its time: Rocky.
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