Creed II [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray]

Director: Steven Caple Jr. Steven Caple Jr.

Overview

The sequel to 2015's Creed and the eighth film in the Rocky series follows Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan), the son of former boxing champion Apollo Creed who was killed by Soviet boxer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) during an exhibition match in 1985. Training under the wings of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), Adonis seeks to avenge his father's death by defeating Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), Ivan Drago's son, in a boxing match. Directed by Steven Caple, Jr.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/05/2019
UPC:	0883929665488
Original Release:	2018
Source:	NEW LINE
Language:	English
Time:	1:57:00
Format:	Blu-ray
Sales rank:	10,003

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Michael B. Jordan	Adonis Johnson
Sylvester Stallone	Rocky Balboa
Tessa Thompson	Bianca
Phylicia Rashad	Mary Anne
Wood Harris	Tony "Little Duke" Burton,Padman
Andre Ward	Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler
Florian Munteanu	Victor Drago
Dolph Lundgren	Ivan Drago
Russell Hornsby	Buddy Marcelle
Milo Ventimiglia	Robert Balboa
Robbie Johns	Logan Balboa
Brigitte Nielsen	Ludmilla Drago
Patrice Harrison	Actor
Jacob "Stitch" Duran	Stitch
Ana Gerena	Adrian's Waitress
Benjamin Vaynshelboym	Construction Supervisor (Russian)
Angelina Shipilina	Debutante (Russian)
Pavel Vakunov	Russian Politician
Oleg Ivanov	Businessman (Russian)
Christopher Mann	Dr. Percy Ewell
Robbie Washington	Actor
Zack Beyer	Photographer
Chrisdine King	Casino Bartender
James Collins	Sports Bar Patron
John Jezior	Stage Manager/Barclays Center
Pete Postiglione	Reporter
Bill Vargus	Reporter
Johanna Tolentino	Pharmacist
Eleni Delopoulos	Nurse
Marcia Myers	Obstetrics Nurse
Emily Grace Murray	Nurse (Testing Room)
Corey Calliet	Comer Men
Robert Sale	Comer Men
Hendrix McDaniel	Newborn Amara,Actor
Paris Michael Cunningham	Age 4 Months Amara
Kenny Bayless	Referee Kenny Bayless
Robert Byrd	Actor
Ivo Nandi	Russian Referee
Dmitry Torgovitsky	Ukraine Referee
Michael Buffer	Actor
Jim Lampley	Actor
Max Kellerman	Actor
Roy Jones Jr.	Actor
Scott VanPelt	Actor
Linda Cohn	Actor
Bibi Bourelly	Bianca's Backup Singer
Raul Torres	Fish Seller
James Collins Jr.	Sports Bar Patron
Lindsay Graham	Actor
Mary Vernieu	Actor
Robert Douglas	Kyri
Maverick McDaniel	Newborn Amara
Ludwig Göransson	Composer

Technical Credits

Juel Taylor

Cheo Hodari Coker

Sascha Penn

Sylvester Stallone

Steven Caple Jr.	Director
William Chartoff	Producer
Kevin King Templeton	Producer
Charles Winkler	Producer,Producer,Producer
Ian Sharples	Producer
Juel Taylor	Screenwriter
Cheo Hodari Coker	Screenwriter
Sascha Penn	Screenwriter
Guy Riedel	Executive Producer
Ryan Coogler	Executive Producer
Sylvester Stallone	Screenwriter,Producer
Michael Jordan	Executive Producer
Kevin King	Producer
Mitch Osias	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

When Creed hit theaters, audiences were introduced to a new character in the tried-and-true Rocky universe. Now, fans are given a worthy sequel, as the story of Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) continues. The sequel's director, Steven Caple Jr., follows the usual tropes of a boxing movie, but does so elegantly and with purpose. Creed II is full of heart and tension, and succeeds in making the 130-minute film feel like a frantic 12-round bout. Featuring a cast of old villains and heroes, like Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) and Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), it is both nostalgic and fresh, a rare feat in filmmaking today. Adonis, also known as Creed, is fresh off the heels of his almost victory against undefeated "Pretty" Ricky Conlan in the light-heavy weight championship, a fight that rocketed Creed to stardom and forced the boxing world to take him seriously. The fame soon comes at a price, however, as Drago's son, Viktor (Florian Munteanu), challenges him to a fight. Thirty years after Ivan Drago killed Apollo Creed in the ring, Adonis has a chance to avenge his father, all while establishing himself as one of the world's top boxers. Billed as a "fight born from tragedy," Creed must also consider doing what is right for his family. His trainer, Rocky, his girlfriend, Bianca (Tessa Thompson), and mother, Mary Anne (Phylicia Rashad) all weigh in on the fight, but in the end, it is Adonis' decision to make. Like many great films based on sport, Creed II focuses on the characters, allowing them to build up the drama before the gloves even touch. Sylvester Stallone taps into his inner Rocky once again, further cementing his legacy as one of the best on-screen characters of all time. Tessa Thompson's performance as Bianca, an aspiring musician with progressive hearing loss, is admirable, and she is one of the most likeable and engaging supporting characters in recent memory. On top of the impressive acting and storyline, the boxing action is also worth mentioning. Every landed punch can almost be felt throughout the audience, every crack can send shivers down your spine. There is a point, somewhere in between unbelievable and unrealistic, that many boxing movies venture into, with the intention of ramping up the drama. Creed II rarely crosses this line, instead relying on a certain affinity for its characters to provide drama. Sure, this film is structured around some of the most obvious clichés; the arrogant superstar, the temper tantrums, the apologies and most importantly, the montages. But it is how Caple Jr. navigates around these clichés that is impressive. Nothing in Creed II feels unnecessary. No character goes ignored; there is even meaningful character development for the villain, Viktor Drago. By giving each character a reason to be on screen, Caple Jr. and his writing staff are able to amplify every tense minute, including some unforgettable fighting scenes in the final moments.