Jordan is one of the most charismatic and energetic performers we currently have in Hollywood. Those are all great reasons for Donny to want to fight him. Drago's dad killed Donny's dad in the ring. Drago is the top contender in the world, and Donny is the heavyweight champion of the world. Another issue, and this one seems more pressing, is the confusing struggle that Donny has to find his motivation for the fight against Viktor Drago. Rocky, hire a manager! You could be raking in millions each year if you had someone helping you out. On top of the major issues with the plot, there are a few puzzling details, like why is Rocky so poor? He was the heavyweight champion of the world for nearly a decade, Philadelphia made a huge statue of him, and he is instantly recognized by adoring fans on a regular basis, yet for some reason, no one has any interest in his restaurant. The story is made of 99% recycled material, which is something I like in plastic and paper products but not in movies. It's tricky to describe what I mean without mentioning spoilers, so suffice it to say that we've seen this story before, and we all could have seen it coming this time. But this story felt like it should have been the first and most obvious one pitched in the writer's room and one that should not have been the final choice. By now, we all know the beats and how the story arch is likely to play out. Being the seventh film in this franchise, Creed II faced an uphill battle in the originality department. These moments are present in Creed II, but they don't pack the same punch as they have at their best, like in the first 'Creed' or 'Rocky.' There's something missing in the buildup and execution of these moments, and I suspect that that something is the delicate touch of director Ryan Coogler and the originality of first film in the series. Other moments come ringside when Donny and Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) exchange motivating words as the music swells, our pulses rise, and we slide to the edges of our seats. Jordan) and Bianca (Tessa Thompson) continue to share charming, effortless chemistry, leading to a few of those moving moments. Creed II contains a few of those-perhaps not as many as you'd like but a few. The best moments of 'Rocky/Creed' movies are the ones that make you feel something. Reviewed by Jared_Andrews 7 /10 Ryan Coogler's deft touch could have made this great
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