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| Jan 17, 2007DVD MovieGuide
Despite some minor issues, Rocky II usually looked very good.
Virtually all of Rocky II seemed like a cheap knock-off of the original.
A nice mix of extras certainly would have made Rocky II more appealing, as the movie itself didn't do much for me.
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| Dec 22, 2006BBC Films
Rocky went on to win three Oscars in all, for best direction, editing and picture.
Stallone, however, is taking such criticism in his stride, acknowledging his hero's advancing years as he makes one last bid for glory.
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reelfilm.com
Rocky II is undoubtedly a solid movie....screenwriter Stallone places the emphasis on several overly melodramatic subplots (the whole Rocky's-son-feels-neglected storyline is undoubtedly an ideal example of this).....and yet there's simply no denying the film's overall effectiveness, particularly with regard to Sylvester Stallone's strong, surprisingly textured performance.....Directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Stallone, Rocky is often more effective as an understated character study than as a rous ... Full Review
Cinema Laser
A re-match would solve Rockys financial problems, but another fight could cost him his eyesight.
ROCKY II ($25) is the surprisingly good sequel to the Academy Award winning best picture of 1976.
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commonsensemedia.org
Rocky is realistic about his goal.
It is especially meaningful that the action behind the scenes paralleled that in the movie.
Stallone, a small-time actor, was offered a great deal of money for this script, which he wrote.
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The Celebrity Cafe
Still, "Rocky II" elicits the same warm feeling that a viewer gets from a good underdog story that the first film provides.
Rocky II" didnt win any Academy Awards like its predecessor (which garnered three, including Best Picture).
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Qwipster's Movie Reviews
Rocky II is a satisfying sequel, but it doesn't quite have the right mix of the first film, and is much more manipulative to the audience (for instance, with a big purse coming his way, win or lose, there really is no need for Adrian to continue working through her pregnancy, save for more potential drama down the road). ... Full Review