Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.

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PG, 119 min.

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Release Date: June 15, 1979

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DVD Release Date: February 8, 2005

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  • October 4, 2009
    a wife in a coma, a rousing speech from a coach in a chapel and a sccchhwweeeettt fight at the end... oh yeh, and the run that inspired the awful 118 ad's
  • August 27, 2009
    The structure of this film is pretty much the same as in the first, its just a bit bigger, if not a little cheesier in places. You have Rocky running up the steps again but this time he has a billion and one kids with him, he's still trying to get the girl but this time its out o...( read more)f a coma, but, you get the picture. The good thing is that everything I liked about the first film is improved, specifically, the humour and dialogue between Rocky and Adrian. Its a very witty film and I would go as far to say that its a much better script then the first. Alas, the fight scene for me was a little too much, or should I say, a little far fetched. An unnecessary (but enjoyable) sequel in many ways but then again, you can't have a franchise without one!
  • August 23, 2009
    Great movie, just like the rest of them!
  • October 13, 2008
    love me some rocky!
  • September 6, 2008
    This is a great boxing film with MR T on the scene to take Rocky's world title. Will he be able to get it back or has he lost his edge. Some great boxing scenes in this even if it is a bit cheesey at times.
  • November 21, 2009
    good sequel to an excellent movie after this got kinda redundant
  • November 18, 2009
    The 'Cinderella' story of the Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa, continues to land spirited jabs at adversity in the second round of the thrilling franchise.

    The golden glow of Oscar shone favourably on 'Rocky' and now 'Rocky II' picks up the baton from its multi award winning p...( read more)redecessor by revisiting the climax, rousing the watching crowd into an eager anticipation of a sensational rematch.

    Sylvester Stallone takes over directorial duties from John G. Avildsen, assuming complete control of his creation and spinning a fabulous yarn that both preserves and celebrates the fairytale themes of the first movie. Stallone handles proceedings with a dedication and passion befitting his Philadelphia slugger, showcasing his flourishing creative talents with a barrage of emotional twists and stimulating blows, intensified by the inspired use of slow motion during the boxing sequences.

    As writer, Stallone does not simply repeat the formula that brought him success first time around; he evolves his characters by continuing the journey from zero to hero, through continuously altering circumstances.

    Stallone begins his first act by answering the question lingering on everyone's lips after the phenomenal success of the first movie, what happens next? - Building upon the emotional platform established in 'Rocky'.

    The second act is slightly laboured, occasionally veering towards convoluted melodrama. However, it is rescued from the brink by an exhilarating third act that culminates in a tense and spectacular finale, as Rocky and Apollo Creed go head to head once more in an explosive showdown.

    Bill Conti reprises his inimitable music score from the first movie and reinforces it with powerful new arrangements, creating a score of incredible dramatic weight that accentuates the mood throughout the peaks and troughs of Rocky's turbulent life. However, the triumphant essence of Rocky is encapsulated by Conti's dazzling training montages, which stir you into a vigorous frenzy of excitement that is a blazing symbol of the magic of movies.
  • November 15, 2009
    One of the more cataclysmic of the Rocky's. If I had one to watch it would be this one.
  • November 11, 2009
    It borrows a lot of things from the previous but I say it's an underrated sequel. Especially the small talk between the characters in the movie, that cracks me up.
  • November 8, 2009
    CocoCoopah: " My favourite Rocky, he gets his rematch against Apollo and wins :D "

    SheriffBufordTJustice: Of course it's the best of the series. Unlike Die Hard, Rocky keeps the fans coming back for more. I guess Die Hard is more for the sheltered women XD I shall continue about...( read more) Die Hard with the Rambo reviews :P

    As for Rocky II, I love how the movie goes through the mixed emotions Rocky is dealing with. He has his wife preggers, with complications, he is up against Apollo for a rematch, he has proven he can go the distance before but now he is doing it for Adrian and of course me :P

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  • ch8locruz
    January 7, 2007
    This is the 2ND BEST MOVIE EVER RIGHT AFTER THE NEW 1 ROCKY BALBOA
  • onehotmotherf
    November 16, 2006
    This is the best of all the Rocky movies imo, love them all though even number 5, if any i would say number 4 to be the worst as its very commercialized and lacks the depth of the other movies, lot of people slate number 5 but i like it for taking you back to his roots and there is a nice amount of depth in it also

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