A good film. They are finally doing what needs to be done...passing the torch from Rocky to Creed's son. ensuring that the series will continue for a new generation while showing respect for those that came before. However...
These 2 Creed films so far seem to be having a tough time with building their villains. If classic rocky Films showed us anything, its that Rocky's struggle was defined by the over the top villains he went up against. Guys like Clubber Lang and Drago are etched into our Memories because they genuinely made you love to hate them. They had brash and over the top personalities that really stole the scenes they were in.
But In Creed 2...I actually kinda felt sorry for the villian more than I was cheering on Creed. I guess its a minor annoyance now... but Later down the line, this will become a big issue. I dont think they will be able to get away with it a third time. If they really want the Creed Era to stand on its own 2 feet, then we need a good villain in the next outing, otherwise I feel as though the inevitable sequel to this film is gonna bomb.