The movie was predictable but c'mon we didn't go see it for the acting or storyline. It's pretty much what we have become accustomed to Rocky sequels from the 4th movie on. I think the real story was with the Drago's. A broken Ivan Drago pushes his son to regain his lost honor. Viktor Drago, innocent, born into disgrace & abadonment. Viktor pushes himself for his father's glory. We see Viktor's resentment play out 2 or 3 times. I was impressed with the acting of real life boxer Florian Monteanu being his 1st movie. He looked genuinely hurt. He had that no one loves me look we see in abandoned/orphaned children. Don't be surprised if he turns out to be our next action hero.