After winning the ultimate title and being the world champion, Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) falls into a hole and finds himself picked up by a former enemy (Carl Weathers).
The first film was serious, the second one was more humorous and light-hearted. This one has a few emotional bumps (someone important dies), a bit of a humanization for Apollo Creed (sudden;y a good guy), and some over-the-top absurd humor (Thunder Lips). It is a good mix.
Although few would agree, I believe the second film is superior to the first. The third is beneath both of them, but not by much. It is a welcome addition to the series, which they likely never thought would last nearly as long as it does.
The first film was serious, the second one was more humorous and light-hearted. This one has a few emotional bumps (someone important dies), a bit of a humanization for Apollo Creed (sudden;y a good guy), and some over-the-top absurd humor (Thunder Lips). It is a good mix.
Although few would agree, I believe the second film is superior to the first. The third is beneath both of them, but not by much. It is a welcome addition to the series, which they likely never thought would last nearly as long as it does.