Creed 2 is the follow-up to Creed. This in itself was a sort-of sequel to the Rocky series, where Rocky comes back in the role of a trainer rather than a fighter. The main character, Adonis Creed, is now the heavyweight champion. However, the past is going to try catching up to him.
The main rival here is Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago. After being shamed in his country for losing to Rocky, Ivan has decided to try and regain the glory that was taken from him by putting Viktor against Adonis.
Creed 2 feels at once both familiar and also fresh. Adonis has to contend with issues both inside and outside the ring as he aims to overcome the challenge to his title. It follows several of the familiar Rocky beats (including the training montage), and how it plays out isn't really exceptionally surprising.
However, not every movie needs to be filled with twists and turns. There are a few surprises on how things play out, but what this movie does, it does well. The story gets you emotionally invested and the characters are well realised. In particular, both sides are given plenty of motivations that are believable.
The only downside is that perhaps it is time for Rocky to step out of the series. He does serve as the known emotional bedrock of the series with history, but I would be interested in perhaps a new or different character moving into that role. This would probably be the final step to prove that Creed can truly stand on its own as a series.
5 out of 5 boxing waffles.
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