i think about the fact that dolph lundgren has a master's degree in chemical engineering constantly

would like to claim that like four years ago while setting up my account here i had some kind of female intuition that some really great rocky sequels would soon be released and that’s why i picked this username but really i was just very into rocky the musical and now you all know my dark secret

Sacrifices almost all of Coogler's emotional intelligence and nuance for, well, a pretty generic ROCKY sequel with Adonis' arc one of masculine pride restored. In fact it's the Dragos who have the more succinct and novel underdog story (honestly I was sort of rooting for them, and anyway it's great to see Dolph in a dramatic role, no matter how small). The performances are so convincing that it's still relatively effective by the end but the last thing this movie should've been is merely acceptable.

The fight scenes got the crowd of middle schoolers in my theater to actually pay attention, cheer, gasp, and applaud, so I'd say the movie is pretty effective.

Shoulda called it CRIED II cause that’s what I did at the end thank you try the veal tip your waitstaff.

Full review at ScreenCrush.

Creed 3: Adonis fights Ksi and the Paul brothers

Pretty disappointing follow-up to what was only a decent first ‘Creed’ movie in my opinion. Something about Fathers and sons, something about Rocky IV and a very tiresome ‘men proving themselves’ plot. All of them somehow feel underwritten. It’s all very forgettable.

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

Man... Sylvester still has it? Why is he acting so well in these Creed movies?

Michael B. is incredibly jacked in these movies. This dude is a professional athlete. I love the boxing scenes in this movie.

It still feels like Michael B. Jordan hasn't been fully unlocked.

Hmm 🤔

The premise for this film is extremely gimmicky and it shouldn't work, but it totally does. Not only is the movie good, but it's really good. It still packs a lot of heart and emotion into the film and it gives a great overall story for both fighters. A quality sports film in a series where I highly anticipate the next sequel.

Some aspects are starting to feel repetitive as always, but these characters are so wonderfully handled! I hope they wrap things up nicely in a 3rd and final installment

18/100

Shakespearean.
I felt every punch and wrong bits.