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Negative reviews
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3.0
Creed II is serviceable and enjoyable even if one can see the punches coming from a mile away.
Den Of Geek
3.0
And its out of nowhere success all but guaranteed another sequel.
EW
3.8
With this sequel, however, the Creed franchise seems destined to travel the same road the Rocky franchise did; the intensely personal and original vis ..
Rogerebert
4.0
Despite some plot predictability and a little clunky dialogue, this film ably follows up Ryan Cooglers fine Creed with strong performances and emotion ..
Common Sense Media
3.0
Its one of the actors very best moments, and it creeps into the movie with the same unexpected appeal that Creed landed in the first place.
Indie Wire
4.5
Creed II carries you along, but its less exhilarating and more programmatic.
Variety
3.0
For a film whose heros purpose is to uppercut the expectations embroiled in his name, Creed II ironically and regrettably takes refuge in its franchis ..
We Got This Covered
4.0
Updating us on one of Rockys most fearsome opponents, the sequel lands some solid punches on its conventionally satisfying route to vengeance.
Time Out
3.0
Michael B Jordan and Sylvester Stallone are back to take on a beast from the east, but this sequel isnt as light on its feet Without director Ryan Coo ..
The Guardian
4.0
Before he delivered arguably Marvels most dazzling chapter to date, Ryan Coogler had managed something close to impossible in Hollywood: he had found ..
The Guardian
2.5
All of this recycled plotting is packaged as intentioned legacy buildingas history repeats itselfbut its really just an excuse for the same old sequel ..
3.1
Creed II is a respectable if not revelatory sequel to the sequel, even if it lacks its predecessors grace and narrative texture.
3.0
It accomplishes its modest goals, and yet whats frustrating about this latest chapter in the Adonis Creed saga is that, whatever ambitions it might ha ..
Screen Daily
3.0
0 If Ryan Cooglers Creed didnt exist and Steven Caple Jr.s Creed II had been the first reboot of the Rocky franchise, then it would kind of be an okay ..
Collider
1.5
But in some ways, it works better as a Rocky sequel than it does as a Creed sequel.
Vulture
1.5
Nothing here has been freshly thought out, nor is there a drop of surprise as to the storys trajectory, forcing the viewer to tolerate conventional em ..
The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
The climactic fight arrives on a tide of feelings and ends with a flood of tears.
The New York Times
3.0
Creed II tries so hard to live up to its predecessor that it doesnt end up having much of its own identity.
IGN
3.0
But thats not to say it fails on any deeper level than that: its a sturdy second round after a cracking first one.
Telegraph
2.0
Our hero falls back on the training and management expertise of Little Duke (Wood Harris), who steps up temporarily but can push him only so far.
3.5
However, on its own terms, its an enjoyable sequel that nimbly brings Adonis into the fold of the original films.It works this time, but hopefully, if ..
The Young Folks
3.0
Its also a film that wears its subtext on its stars and stripes robe.
4.5
Overall, Sly and co writer Juel Taylor have nailed down a script that, coupled with Caples smart and gritty direction, gives CREED II an edge that mak ..
JoBlo
3.8
Perhaps the screenwriters think this is all a clever and epic homage.
The Globe And Mail
3.5
Sure, there are ample sentimental moments, but theyre quite predictable.
2.0
It concludes with somebody literally throwing in the towel, which is something that the filmmakers should probably think about doing in terms of conti ..
One Guys Opinion
1.9
If theyre trapped by more mediocre Creed sequels, thatll be on them.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Like the first sequel, it suffers from the necessity of having to move forward a story that was perfectly closed at the end of its predecessor.While C ..
ReelViews
3.0
10 1 8 / 10 There were few expectations for 2015s Creed. It seemed like such an unnecessary production, seemingly created to squeeze a few more bucks ..
Blu Ray
3.8
Creed II doesnt shy away from the traditional training montages, mainly using new hip hop music, though employing Bill Contis chest thumping theme whe ..
Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
Battle fatigue sets in roughly halfway through this eighth installment of Sylvester Stallones Rocky franchise.
Chicago Reader
3.8
The original film served as a spin off of the Rocky series and a sequel within it, giving us a new character and adding new layers to an iconic one.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
There is more pleasure in watching Rocky Balboa call the Philly DPW about a broken street light than in the films climactic fight.
3.8
If the original Creed was a straight up knockout from bell to bell, the sequel takes its time with body blows from all directions to ultimately get yo ..
Usa Today
2.5
It doesnt help, certainly, that Caple Jr. somehow manages to bungle the films various training and boxing sequences, as the directors styleless approa ..
Reel Film Reviews
3.5
Creed II is a really enjoyable film and takes its characters to such great places that I have no desire to see more.
You Tube
4.0
The stakes are there, but what this movie did well was it made you sympathetic to the Drago family...Theres more weight to it now.
You Tube
3.5
What saves it is Michael B. Jordon. Sure, the first thing you notice is the power, the arm cocked, ready to fire. But his real strength is his opennes ..
You Tube
4.5
I love watching the relationship between Ivan and Victor as they try to restore their families names.
You Tube
4.0
As the eighth instalment in an ancient boxing franchise, Creed II should not be this good.Yet at times it is flat out thrilling.
The Times
3.0
(The Land) weaves this all together effectively.This film is both moving and exciting.
Lariat
2.0
Western union Jaques Audiards English language debut shines among its revisionist Western siblings.
News Review
3.0
We can only hope that whatever the next instalment has to tell us, it is delivered with more clarity and less cliche.
Radio Times
4.5
Like most any sequel, this follow up isnt as good as the original, but it has enough fight left in it to go the distance and end up winning over the s ..
Screen It
3.0
Even when the plotting is at its most clunky, the film never loses its raw emotional power.
Independent
3.0
Creed II does not give us anything but another, slightly superior Rocky sequel. It wins on points. Just dont expect a knockout.
Rolling Stone
3.0
This is a return to that punch drunk Rocky movie vibe, with obvious heroes and villains and internal conflicts that are vivid but never go very deep.
Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Sometimes the familiarity that comes with a sequel especially with good actors can be a blessing in short handing a dramatic tone.
The Wrap
3.8
An unabashed Cold War throwback, Creed II may not be the freshest entry in the franchise, but its a solid sports drama that makes the most of its soul ..
News Day
4.5
Will American heart triumph, in the end, over Russian heartlessness
Film Journal
3.8
Thompson gives a performance just as sensitive and strong willed as her last, and her chemistry with Jordan is even greater this time. Jordan continue ..
New York Post
4.5
But this epic Greek tragedy, this Shakespearean drama that is the Rocky franchise, has always been about the characters.
Hindustan Times
2.0
The wannabe light heavyweight champions are haunted by their respective pasts and the earnest desire to honour the legacy of their respective pugilist ..
Hindustan Times
3.8
But as predictable as it is, the film still manages to hit an array of powerful emotional chords.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Though Creed II is serviced by the callbacks to its roots theres a quiet confidence that this series could go the distance with or without the charms ..
Az Central
4.5
This irony is just present enough to make you wish Lundgren and Munteanu had more screen time.
Npr
4.4
I was rooting for Creed, I promise, but theres something thrilling about Dragos animal ruthlessness and the way Lundgren finesses it when the script f ..
Star Tribune
3.0
As if it cannot conceive of a movie about athletes that isnt built on damaged men who wouldnt have their lives any other way.And so Creed II feels ver ..
3.8
Creed II is technically Rocky VIII and most franchises are out for the count by this point.(Im looking at you, The Fate of the Furious and Alvin and t ..
Toronto Star
1.5
While Creed II isnt great, its a solid entry in the Rocky anthology with pros thankfully outweighing the cons.
Cinema Crazed
3.1
This is just as interesting as the Creed family drama, in addition to being less predictable.
Salon
1.5
The movie occasionally works in its own crude way, and theres enough residual feeling left in Jordans and Thompsons performances to stir even the skep ..
Slate
3.0
Creeds interactions with Rocky and Bianca remain charming, but the film doesnt quite have the heart of Cooglers original instalment.
Flim List
4.5
The drama with the Dragos finds even footing in the world of Adonis Creed, offering a modicum of credibility as it strains to fight off its lack of or ..
Film Inquiry
3.5
In 2015, Ryan Cooglers Creed reinvigorated Sylvester Stallones iconic Rocky franchise.
Susang Ranger
5.0
But what makes a franchise really compelling is a strong arc for its protagonist.
Observer
3.0
Unorthodox underwater training imagery and one of the best pre bigtime fight montages the franchise has ever seen only raise the stakes.
Flickering Myth
4.5
One thing Ive learned in all my 40+ years of watching movies never underestimate Sylvester Stallone when it comes to the success of Rocky movies.Thoug ..
Flim Threet
5.0
Creed 2 is both traditional and fresh, nostalgic and contemporary, and overall makes its presence felt.
Book My Show
2.5
Thats hardly the nub of it.There are too many trifling ideas, and too much plot, stuffed into Creed II to make it the sleek powerhouse that its predec ..
Time
2.0
It definitely feels like it too.Gone are the little moments of humanity that punched us in the gut when the suspense of victory was absent.
The Film Stage
3.1
It isnt nearly as bracing and worthwhile as director Ryan Cooglers Creed three years ago.
Chicago Tribune
3.5
And yet, there remains something utterly compelling about this film despite its handful of shortcomings.
Bullz-Eye
3.8
Shame, and the struggle to get past it, is a big theme here, for antagonist and protagonist alike.
Boston Globe
2.0
Rocky IV told us heart and people who cared about you counted more than cold, centralized planning.
Uproxx
3.5
Rocky IV is a ludicrous movie that is so preposterous that its impossible not to have fun watching.
Uproxx
4.0
But the tone of the films has moved on.All this delightfully ripe material is accommodated within a project that cares for characterisation and knows ..
The Irish Times
4.5
The most frustrating thing about the film stems from the classic sequel problem: Creed II doesnt have much of a reason to exist except to sell tickets ..
The Atlantic
5.0
The series could realistically end with this installment and it would be a high note, but this franchise still has plenty of fight left.
Lyles Movie Files
2.5
I dont know that this is an objectively good movie, but it is a fine Rocky movie.
Birth Movies Death
4.0
However predictable the finale and overly cute the symmetries as dangling plot threads are neatly tied up, this is a hugely entertaining film.
Standard
3.8
In short, its a darn good sequel, and its safe to say I kind of loved just about every single second of it.
Movie Freak
3.0
But the formula it follows is familiar, and its in ring storytelling lacks punch.
Detroit News
4.3
For those keeping score, no, Creed II isnt as good as its predecessor.
3.0
Whether this is real or not, you are definitely invited to enjoy the ride because Creed 2 packs as many emotional and thriller punches as you need and ..
Firstpost
5.0
Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone again provide a potent one two combo, in a movie filled with nostalgic callbacks that make the most of the fr ..
Cnn
4.4
Despite writer/director Ryan Coogler returning only as a producer for the sequel, Creed II manages to maintain a high level of quality.The story build ..
Aisle Seat
3.5
While Creed II isnt quite as fresh or fleet of foot as its predecessor, it still lands telling blows in all the right places, and ends with its arms h ..
Herald Sun
2.0
Creed 2 is a commendable chapter in the franchise, thriving from a strong commitment to character, mostly thanks to Stallones reverence to his own leg ..
Consequence Of Sound
3.5
But I really loved Creed, and just enough of that movies spark carried over to its sequel to keep me invested.
Vox
4.0
And while Cooglers writing can sometimes descend into full on schmaltzy melodrama, youll still find yourself fully engaged and invested in the story, ..
Hey U Guys
3.0
This very basic, but often forgotten, story fundamental is thankfully not forgotten in the ongoing superhero genre of boxing movies.
The Play List
3.0
It may struggle in the other departments, but Creed II is a really satisfying Rocky movie.
Now Toronto
4.6
However, what this film lacks in outright originality, it makes up for in drama.
Film Ink
1.5
Despite the intrigue of these questions, Creed 2 is more concerned with getting to its inevitable rematch that the journey suffers for the destination ..
Ner Dist
1.5
But its all so purposefully secondhand, deliberately designed to remind you of he previous films you loved without going anywhere exciting or new.
Maki At The Movies
1.5
Perhaps its no surprise that it doesnt play as major a role as it should; eventually, all the little details are sidelined for inevitable matches and ..
3.0
When Donny loses his cool at their first weigh in, Viktor doesnt retaliate but instead glances fearfully at his father, unsure of how to react.
Cine Vue
3.0
A solid, emotionally rich sequel that builds upon the Creed legacy.
You Tube
5.0
You can feel the punches being landed... because you care about the characters.
You Tube
4.0
If youre a fan of the Rocky, and now Creed, franchise, you will absolutely adore Creed II.
Star Burst Magazine
2.0
Despite Stallones presence as a co lead, and the events of the past looming large over Adonis, Creed managed to pay homage to its predecessor while fo ..
Lw Lies
3.0
Though it lacks the knockout blow of Ryan Cooglers first, unable to live up to the genuine surprise of a great series spin off, its still an entertain ..
Flicks
3.0
Look, this is formula filmmaking at its finest.Or at least most lucrative.
Cleve Land
4.0
You could laugh at all this over neat remedial psychology, but theres no time because Creed II rattles along at a very pleasing pace, and warmly embra ..
Independent Ie
3.5
New director Steven Caple Jr (Emmett Till) keeps the film at a simmer in between the bouts and his cast are uniformly terrific.
Stuff
4.3
Rocky IV was less a narrative film than a hyperbolic comic strip, forgoing any of the original films restraint and maturity in place of a big, dumb WW ..
Ar Kansas Online
3.5
But despite a somewhat cheesier, more blatantly rousing tone, Creed II continues Cooglers strategy of turning hokey franchise plot points into affecti ..
Film Racket
4.0
Despite its predictability, Creed II still manages to feel like an epic.
3.5
Moments like this remind us how great a movie can be when it makes you do the wondering.So much of Creed II, alas, is spent doing the oppositedouble u ..
Vanity Fair
4.0
THIS, the EIGHTH(!) instalment of the Rocky saga shows once more the brevity and often under appreciated talents of Sylvester Stallone, in his finest ..
The Sun
4.0
Michael B. Jordan portrays his characters struggles and triumphs with a beautifully layered and intensely powerful turn that gives this continual saga ..
Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
The film is slickly shot. And the fight scenes are nicely choreographed. You feel the pain of the boxers as they slug it out.
FilmFare
2.0
Ultimately, Creed II lacks a knockout punch; more a split decision.
Patriot Ledger
2.5
Its simply a warning for the sequel franchise, which is only on its second movie.
Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
An exciting, entertaining sequel that never manages to match the strength of the first film.
Film
3.5
It is perhaps fitting that a film all about characters struggling to escape the crushing weight of expectations would itself have to grapple with simi ..
Film
2.0
Its a notch below its predecessor and it doesnt cover much new ground but Creed II should win over most paying customers.
The Film Pie
3.8
Even though weve seen this movie before (and more than once), theres a strong beating heart to this franchise.
Chicago Sun Times
4.0
But Stallone, along with co writer Jule Taylor and incoming director Steven Caple Jr. have crafted a story that embraces the rich mythology of this fr ..
Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
A pleasant crowd pleaser.Ryan Coogler, having gone on to bigger and bigger things with Black Panther, steps aside and lets relative newcomer Steven Ca ..
Sandiego Reader
4.5
For Creed II to do a Creed style dramatic exploration of the aftermath of pure 80s cheese is a bold move, and a successful one.
We Live Entertainment
3.5
But it honours the genre and still has enough vitality to make us feel the thrill again.
Film Companion
4.0
And just as Creed was a great Rocky film in its own right, Creed II is a fantastic Creed and Rocky sequel, cashing in the cheesy jingoism of 1985s Roc ..
Cinemix Tape
3.0
While delivering plenty of kinetic visuals, the bouts have a dull predictability about them as you can guess the arc of the match even before the firs ..
Straits Times
3.0
There are a couple of fun cameos from other characters you might remember in this saga that never seems to see an end game, and the movie delivers exa ..
Dead Line
4.0
Caple Jr. understands Donnies anger well, brilliantly capturing the viscera and adrenaline of being in the ring.
One Room With A View
4.5
This film is as much Rockys as it is Creeds.It wont ever be Creeds time until the day comes when Stallone decides to walk away from the franchise.
Solzy At The Movies
3.1
The original Rocky appeal stemmed from its heros modest goal to go the distance, not win championships, fame or fortune.Here, its all about winning.
Daily Herald
4.4
Sylvester Stallone, who steps into the writing chair once again with Juel Taylor, creates narrative structures that are wholly engaging.
Awards Circuit
3.5
Who knew you could successfully inject fresh blood into a then 39 year old franchise
Bitly
3.0
Where Creed explored the darker themes of life, the sequel prefers to celebrate its finer moments.
The Skinny
4.5
Its funny, too, that this sequel should feel like its struggling to fill its predecessors shoes, given the way its characters struggle with much the s ..
Polygon
2.0
Just as Rocky was too low key and charming to spawn a fully worthy successor for several decades, Creed so elevates its franchise roots that even a pr ..
Film Avclub
4.5
Despite a predictable script and workmanlike execution behind the camera, the cast elevates the material with their performances to craft another ente ..
Cbr
0.5
Ivan Drago has a soul kids, and life will never be the same again.If Creed II marks the end of the Rocky franchise, its a satisfying and wholesome con ..
The Ooh Tray
2.0
An entertaining next chapter that manages to both stand on its own and serve as fun nostalgia for one of the Rocky franchises most iconic villains.
Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
By no means is it notably bad for a Rocky sequel, not even below average; but given the overall quality level of the Rocky sequels, thats a pretty mea ..
Alternate Ending
3.8
Movie review Its always fun to decry a formulaic movie except when the formula actually works.
Seattle Times
4.5
Creed II continues this as a really solid sequel despite director Ryan Coogler and writer Aaron Covington not returning to the franchise.
The Mary Sue
4.5
And while Stallone is clearly coasting, for a star who thinks hes not acting if hes not mugging, thats an actual relief.
Film Journal International ..
2.0
CREED II find a legacy through making mistakes. Its messy, and we dont always bring out the best parts of ourselves. The trick is to breathe, listen, ..
Fresh Fiction
3.0
Its not just sins of fathers that haunt the characters of Creed II.
The Indian Express
3.5
Creed II ramps up the nostalgia in a story thats as much a family drama as a boxing movie.
Concrete Play Ground
1.5
The best guess is lots and lots and lots of repetitions at the gym which is essentially the strategy behind the eighth Rocky movie in the last 42 year ..
Original Cin
3.0
I dont think I have sat before a boxing film where the punches felt harder, even 10 rows back from the screen.
The Australian
2.0
Overall, for a film about a boxers life, the fighting sequences are what holds the pulse of the narrative. But here the fighting scenes are poorly pac ..
News18
4.5
Stallone still retains that wise, charming personality that everyone recognizes and love.
Rendy Reviews
3.8
Creed II is hit and miss, but its a mostly worthy successor to a film so strong, it would almost be impossible to match. Due largely to a cast that br ..
Third Coast Review
5.0
I was along for this safe ride and enjoyed every bump and hill I saw coming.
Blacknerd Problems
5.0
Nevertheless, a surprise free movie can be a satisfying one, if the grace notes are played with care.
National Review
3.5
An arguably unnecessary sequel without original director Ryan Coogler, the man who helmed 2015s Creed and reinvigorated a 39 year old franchise, it wa ..
The New Paper
3.5
Stability generally doesnt make for good drama, and Adonis has the kind that wont easily be ripped away.
Cultured Vultures
2.5
The look of this film is noticeably slicker and more commercial that its predecessor.
Daily Film Fix
3.5
Even if you can guess the answer, the fight scenes are so excellent theyll still have you holding your breath and white knuckling some object, like yo ..
Theepoch Times
3.0
An emotional rematch although a bit worn in which the combat keeps you at the edge of your seat.
3.8
People can keep making these movies and no one will mind.In pop cultural terms maybe in art terms, as well what Sylvester Stallone invented with Rocky ..
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.0
The sequel isnt in the same lofty space as the first Creed, but its a sure crowd pleaser with some added emotional punch.
Columbus Alive
3.1
Its irresistible material or at least it would be if the film ever bothered to offer any narrative surprises or unexpected character beats.
Film Frenzy
3.1
The sequel gives us more of the same but less, at least from a narrative perspective.
Hollywood Into To
3.1
If only Creed II would have adhered to the legendary boxing champs advice!.I grant you that the latest chapter in the Rocky saga and the follow up to ..
Us Magazine
3.5
But what Creed II lacks in nuance, it more than makes up for in big, crowd pleasing beats, genuine emotional transparency and a truly satisfying third ..
Spectrum Culture
4.5
Its not quite as smart as Creed, or quite as beautiful, and it doesnt have as much depth or nuance or texture. But its got enough to deliver something ..
Mash Able
4.5
Creed II is a reliable sequel, though it never quite lives up to the legacy of its own predecessor.
Culture
4.5
It isnt Creed, and it knows it, unpacks it, gains its strength from it.
Mid West Film Journal
4.5
So why dont Stallones movies work for me I really couldnt tell you.
Mid West Film Journal
3.1
What we dont have is the kind of character development we had in Creed, which was the best Rocky movie since the first one and one of 2015s finest fil ..
Tulsa World
1.5
This sequel to the singular Creed is a Rocky movie in the worst sense of the word.
Washington City Paper
4.5
As for the more active aspects of the film, well the boxing is good.Maybe not executed with quite the stylistic flair that Coogler demonstrated, but s ..
1.5
The film never quite finds a consistent tone but it never stops being entertaining either.
Film Ireland
4.5
The third and fourth fall into formula and even borderline parody yet remain highly enjoyable.
Dark Horizons
5.0
Against Rockys advice, Creed cant resist and accepts the challenge.
Entertainment Voice
3.0
And so its hard to avoid being cliche and predictable when countless others have executed the same mission.
The Only Critic
4.0
Reverberates with echoes of Rockys past but transcends being an exercise in dj vu by amping up the emotional content to TKO levels. Neither a rehash n ..
Richard Crouse
3.1
But, like its predecessor, Creed II is much better than it has any right to be.
Free Beacon
3.1
Keep ones expectations low. If you can do that, then Creed II delivers well beyond them.
Film Festival Today
2.5
...the same thumping and grinding sports movie clichs and oodles of heavy duty macho soul baring.
Adelaide Review
3.0
I havent talked much about the boxing scenes because its basically what youve seen before.
Mac Guff
3.5
Who knew we missed Rocky so muchCreed II drags here and there, but Stallone keeps Rocky endearing and Jordan has the kind of intensity and earnestness ..
Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
Its a step down from its predecessor, but hey, arent we all It works well enough as yet another Rocky sequel.
Crooked Marquee
4.4
The end result is a brilliantly entertaining movie with tons of heart.
Hollywood News
4.0
Overall, Creed II is another winner in the Rocky/Creed franchise. If not for anything, watch it for the love of Rocky Balboa, it looks like, this migh ..
Times Now News
4.5
Caple acquits himself well and delivers the formula with confidence.
Kpbs
4.5
There are many others peppered throughout the film and its a fun exercise to match it to the original scene.The chemistry between the cast members whe ..
Iol Co Za
4.5
If youll remember, back in 1985s Rocky IV, Ivan Drago kills Apollo Creed in the ring when Rocky doesnt throw in the towel in time.
Esquire
2.5
It is a routine sequel weighed down by the most hackneyed components of the genre.
3.5
An entertaining and satisfying sequel that respects the past while it sets up its own future. Michael B. Jordan is a beast here.
1.5
For a film about fathers and sons, Creed II doesnt much evolve the portrait of fatherhood. ... has some relevant things to say about male fragility.
L.A. Biz
3.5
There is nothing wrong with Creed II other than the fact that it isnt Creed.
Flixist
3.5
The visuals are decent but nothing really spectacular and there isnt much that is outstanding to write about.
FlickDirect
3.0
Its satisfying and warm, but not something you want to be doing all the time.
The Gate
3.1
Doesnt hit all the notes as it could and should, but Creed II is pretty good for a sequel for this franchise that may end sooner than expected. .
4.5
Caple knows what a Rocky fan expects. The scripted violence inside the ring is still exciting even after we think weve seen it all before
Movies and Shakers
2.0
The predictable plotting couldnt care less about unorthodox, but the movie does offer one genuine surprise: the Drago family drama actually eclipses a ..
Metro Weekly
4.4
The super sized Swedes return to his most iconic role is just one of the grace notes in a sequel that builds on the world of Sylvester Stallones boxin ..
Movie Cricket
3.0
Creed hits many of the same story beats as the original Rocky but is very much its own entity, introducing a compelling new character and taking an ol ..
Stardem
1.5
Audiences will wish that this fight film started with an explosion.
Dwight Brown Ink
4.0
But other than this phenomenal piece of tone gymnastics, it delivers a pretty standard but effective Rocky sequel.
Alternative Lens
3.0
This could be a fascinating look at the franchises own cyclicality, but Stallone and Taylor dont inject much of any self awareness in their script. Th ..
Film Monthly
2.0
Somewhere under the cliches theres something heartfelt to be said, but Stallone and first time screenwriter Juel Taylor simply dont land their jabs.
Sa Current
2.0
Its sequel from director Steven Caple Jr is a cinematic Benedict Arnold, a savage traitor to the morals and themes espoused by the original, saved fro ..
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.0
Its plonked in to provide tension and drama but succeeds at neither.
The Jam Report
2.5
Creed II is a respectable if not revelatory sequel to the sequel, even if it lacks its predecessors grace and narrative texture.
Ndtv
4.0
When they arrive: oh yeah, thats the good stuff.In article Ad Slot Its a broader flick than the Ryan Coogler directed Creed, in the same way that Rock ..
Student Edge
3.5
The film has a great ability to alternate a theme with another montage, evading the lower jabs that could make one feel more tragic.
2.0
And I couldnt be happier as I step back because my story has been told, theres a whole new world thats going to be opening up with the audience, with ..
Worldo Free L
3.8
The series moved away from the Italian Stallone to a fresh face.Unfortunately, Creed II doesnt advance Adonis narrative, instead opting to extend Rock ..
812 Film Reviews
4.0
Whilst Creed 2 plays it safe and doesnt hit the heights of its predecessor, its still an effective, hard hitting story that honours what came before a ..
What I Watched Tonight
2.0
Plain and simple.Theres no 2018 context nor even a whiff of deeper meaning.
Silver Screen Riot
1.5
By interrogating one of film historys most persistent foundational myths, Coogler orchestrated a kind of narrative coup, using one of Hollywoods favor ..
The Muse Jezebel
4.5
Rocky V Rocky doesnt box, but he does win in an ill advised street fight (which a stronger movie would have had him refusing to partake in).
4.0
gives the film a sort of density that neither Michael B. Jordan nor Stallone himself managed to maintain.
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.5
It took time and couple of not great movies for studio execs to realize audiences no longer desired narratives centred on Rocky Balboa.Watching a now ..
Digital Journal
4.5
Oh, so what if it isnt the knockout the original Creed was.This one still lands its punches, even if a little more softly.
The Movie Minute
3.0
Without Coogler involved in the direction or screenplay, Creed II doesnt feel like a worthy follow up.
Flick Feast
4.5
Since it has borrowed from its parent franchise, Creed IIs plot devices are pure sports movie pedigree, but, like its predecessor, the direction and p ..
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
Creed II is like the best parts of Rocky II V hot glued together.
Memphis Flyer
4.0
If Creed II ends up being the definitive end for these characters, it would be the most emotional and captivating film.
Konexión
4.0
The director integrates every iconic element... For fans of the saga, its the perfect film.
Fotogramas
2.5
But the uncertainty that comes with Adonis downfall fails to come through.
Dna India
5.0
This is a film excellent enough to inspire a new generation of fans in waiting.
K Gun 9
1.5
Creed II is just another goddamn Rocky movie, and thats a miserable shame.
Vanyaland
3.0
The way disability gets used as a plot device to further Adonis narrative feels mishandled.
Mediaversity Reviews
3.5
At times you feel youre missing plot points if you havent seen the previous franchise.
idobi.com
3.5
It is now followed by a sequel, Creed 2..It too is a solid, enjoyable sports movie.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
2.0
Creed doesnt represent America, and he doesnt represent the little guy.
Book & Film Globe
3.5
Creed II has thunderous heart. It may dip into Hallmark card territory from time to time, but the performances are electric and the words of wisdom it ..
Denton Record-Chronicle
3.0
Im not sure Ive ever been more bored than watching what is essentially a cookie cutter Rocky movie.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.0
This multilayered approach to storytelling, both expository and sensory, is a tenet of extraordinary filmmaking.
High Def Digest
4.5
Sometimes, a sports movie is just a sports movie, and Creed II is an entertaining movie.
Cocalecas
4.0
A highly entertaining, very emotionally satisfying second round that lands most of its punches, proving to be a sequel that is bound to get audiences ..
The Hollywood News
3.0
The film appeals in a very direct and unequivocal way, without fuss, with simple but very effective mechanisms.
4.5
Yet it also functions as an utterly enjoyable genre movie, if not with the terse realism of its predecessor.
Mubi
5.0
Okay, fine, Im choosing all the scenes.Its the feel good movie we deserve.
Shadow And Act
4.5
Creed II spins a beautiful, engaging yarn about a damaged egotist that held me rapt despite myself.
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
2.0
Its preposterous.Its a serious follow up to Rocky IV three decades after the fact.
Zaki's Corner
3.8
If Mike still has the passion and Tessa still has the passion and theres a genuine honest story to tell for a Creed III, Creed IV, Amara I, Drago II.
Wtop
5.0
The fight scenes are appropriately intense and amazingly choreographed, and the performances are all solid, making it an overall enjoyable experience.
Cosmopolitan
3.0
Caple gives us well drawn characters were invested in all while dealing with the clich boxing tropes with restraint and maintaining the gritty tone Co ..
Ohio
4.5
Essentially hand picked by Coogler to take on the sequel, Caple orchestrates a worthy sequel that still has those needed references to the Rocky franc ..
Business Insider
4.0
There is a warm catharsis to Creed II and a satisfying focus on seeing much loved characters another time.
3.0
Completely predictable; full of stand up and cheer moments, as well as references to previous films of the saga.
Cinencuentro
3.0
Weve got the tissues ready for Brian as we sob through our memories of the first Creed movie before we bring our full thoughts on the sequel as we ans ..
Mad About Movies Podcast
1.0
There is an accumulation of melodramatic components that weaken the effect of the style.
El Mundo (Spain)
3.5
And technically it ticks all the boxes; the bouts are genuinely thrilling and well shot.One final burst of boxing analogies before the bell rings Cree ..
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.8
Creed II might tell a familiar story, but thanks to great fight scenes and a dynamite cast bringing life to great characters it turns into a great mov ..
4.4
The Rocky franchise may create mixed emotions for many, but it remains one of the great American franchises in cinematic history.
We Boughta Blog
2.5
The writing is overdone, the dialogue stiff and the story bloated.
Kxl
3.0
Not quite living up to its predecessor, the Rocky hardcore fan base will still get a major kick at this nostalgic fight back. More Rocky 7 than Creed ..
Flavourmag
4.0
Stallone and debuting co writer Juel Taylor have fleshed out more layers of storytelling sinew than most Rocky movies deserve.
Every Movie Hasalesson
3.5
It cant hope to impact with the shock of the new, and thats not what it sets out to achieve.
5.0
The limited time Stallone is given is effective and often compelling, yet the film serves too many moving parts and distances Rocky and Adonis far too ..
4.5
The way the two handle Adoniss attempt at an engagement proposal is a great mix of silly and sweet that makes their connection feel lived in and real. ..
Comicsverse
3.5
The actors are all on point, the storytelling through action is brutal, crisp and satisfying and whichever of the two credited screenwriters came up w ..
Geek
4.0
Ultimately its grounded in those recognisable genre fundamentals.
The National
2.0
It is a shame that such talented is wasted even when Creed II is content being only a boxing movie.
4.0
One of the most pleasant surprises of the film is the work of Dolph Lundgren and Florian Munteanu as Ivan and Viktor Drago, respectively.
3.5
For the sequel, Caple Jr. works hard to obtain a film of ultimately lesser impact.
Should I See It
4.5
The film isnt without its genre cliches (training montages, unsubtle music cues, rousing inspirational speeches) but that doesnt detract from how powe ..
This is Film
3.0
Its characters remain impressively thought out, but whats hindering the film is how rote it all feels.
Jamaica Gleaner
4.3
All the rehashing and recycling of the Rocky Formula doesnt really allow this movie to breathe and stand on its own two feet.
The Movie Blog
4.5
Despite repeating the same beats as most Rocky films, the film emulates the fighting spirit of Rocky Balboa and manages to triumph.
El Nuevo DÃa (Puerto Rico ..
2.0
Ultimately, Creed II delivers a solid one two punch that will leave you entertained.
Shake Fire
4.0
This movie could have easily fallen apart, but even with Stallone contributing to the writing, Steven Caple Jr. hit a home run with this.
Podomatic
3.5
Playing like the greatest hits of every Rocky sequel to date, Creed II is bigger and its hits thud harder, but it misses the emotional focus and fines ..
Flicks
3.0
But it has enough saving graces to make it consistently watchable.
Houston Chronicle
3.8
Feeling to have less energy than the preceding film, its still an enjoyable and competently made follow up; with its deep ties to the fan favorite Roc ..
Colbybryant.com
4.0
Gripping and poignant, Creed II marks the humble passing of the mantle. Just need Mr. Ts son for next time.
FrewFilm
3.0
But the film fails to capitalise on this fascinating family drama.
The New Daily (Australia)
3.5
Thanks to the commitment of the returning cast, the sincere faithfulness to the franchise, its blunt force dramatic approach and the intense boxing sc ..
The AU Review
4.5
Creed 2 film doesnt reach the dizzying heights of the original but is still a quasi satisfying chapter in the Rocky franchise.
Phawker
4.0
Despite the intense masculine theme, theres vulnerability at the end that might just make you root for the villain, much like we did with Jordans Blac ..
City Press (South Africa)
5.0
This gives Creed II some of the updated energy that enlivened the original Creed, but its weird seeing the Rust Belt spirit of Rocky transposed to sun ..
Philly
3.0
he film explores well enough how much of the past shapes who we become, and with Jordan, Thompson, and Stallone, it creates an endearing onscreen fami ..
Cc2K Online
5.0
And like Adonis, what proves most remarkable is how successfully what could easily be dismissed as a lesser copy or pale imitation combats a suffocati ..
Moviefone
1.5
Overall, the film follows what is almost a formulaic narrative, but this is not a shortcoming in light of the poignant storytelling.
Korea Herald
1.5
Its a Rocky movie, just the latest go round, its story more formulaic, its people less specific, its rhythms as wheezily familiar as a workout you sho ..
Miami New Times
1.5
Creed II, like the second Rocky film, is a comeback story. Its the tale of a rematch. Unfortunately for the audience, the trajectory of Creed II so cl ..
The Movie Isle
3.5
This is no stale tale, mind you, but one that kinda feels lacking in places.
3.8
Overall, Michael B. Jordan knocks it out of the park (or the ring) again, providing a strong emotional backbone to the movie.
4.5
Creed II is under a new director, but the film rarely feels like it.
4.5
Creed II is an excellent sequel because it delivers unadulterated adrenaline, excitement, and fear.
3.8
It became an instant classic in the boxing movie canon, scoring a Golden Globe for Sylvester Stallone as an emotionally vulnerable and battle weary Ro ..
Arizona Republic
3.5
Philadelphia Weekly 11 15 18 FIGHTING EVICTION; New report claims city could save millions by providing lawyers to residents in eviction cases Philade ..
Issuu
3.5
Still, heft and depth go far in this eighth franchise instalment.
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