10 Things You Didn't Know About Rocky 2

[@Blitzo8390]

Rest in peace Carl Weathers (1948-2024)

[@nofyou5182]

He was a great talker.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

He will be missed by many.

[@bollywayne14]

I still can't believe it. Rip Carl Weathers 🙏

[@robertporter1143]

You're only as good as your villain! RIP CW❤

[@Machinu5]

It's all in the hips... it's all in the hips!

[@Theggman83]

Rocky never would have worked without a believable antagonist, and eventual friend of the protagonist... Carl Weathers played his role perfectly.

[@ninfilms]

Out of all the opponents that Rocky fought. I never seen Apollo as an antagonists. He was very human. He felt that he didn't triumph when he won with split decision. But he did respect Rocky in the end which was the reason why he taught Rocky in III to give Rocky that edge back. Also it was Apollo that gave Rocky that chance for the title.😊

[@Theggman83]

@@ninfilms oh he was the bad guy in the second one. He even says so, Apollo went to great lengths to get Rocky back in the ring...

[@Machinu5]

Agree, these are my favourite movies, and I never thought Apollo was "the villain" or "the bad guy." Apollo made Rocky and carried him on his shoulders through the whole first three. They're both super sympathetic as far as I'm concerned.

[@ninfilms]

@@Machinu5 there is a scene in Rocky IV which Rocky does a speech at Apollo's funeral which Rocky thank Apollo for giving him a chance for the title in the first place. I never got why Stallone cut that scene in the theatrical cut as it was an important scene. It is on the director's cut Again even in Rocky and Rocky II I never seen Apollo as "the Villian" like the other Rocky opponents. I feel if Apollo found out that Adrian was in a coma, Apollo would of shown humanity as he has got children. Also Apollo had his trainer Tony who treats Apollo like a son would of told Apollo he was crossing the line. Unlike Clubber Lang when Mickey had his heart attack. Lang still had ego and arrogance. Even in the scene at the hospital when Rocky ask Apollo asked if he did his best. Apollo was ashamed but Rocky respected him. It was a brief discussion between two boxers. I couldn't imagine Rocky asking that question to Clubber or Drago. Even when Apollo loses the fight in Rocky II we do feel for him and he gives the champion belt to Rocky.

[@Theggman83]

@@ninfilms again, Apollo even admits to being the bad guy. His trainer told him that if he insults and defames Rocky it will make him out to be the bad guy. Apollo did whatever he needed to get Rocky back in the ring.

[@mariogeraci8186]

“Man I won but I didn’t beat him!” RIP Carl, incredible charisma he brought to the role

[@crazyralph6386]

“Let it go! Let it go…..you’re the champ!!!”.

[@mariogeraci8186]

“Rocky do you have anything derogatory to say about the champ?” “Derogatory? Yeah he’s great”

[@jnordne2]

I came here to say this. That's my favorite scene from any of the Rocky movies.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

R.I.P carl weathers. This is my favorite of the rocky sequels.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

🤔.....Best Rocky film _except_ or _including_ the original 1976 film?

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

@@bonghunezhou5051 nothing beats the original

[@kevinmeyers7821]

I have my own opinions about which of the films are the best, but that's due to Mr. T and Dolph Lundgren both being popular when I was a kid. No matter what, when an actor that people like passes we remember all of their roles that inspire or influence us, and as a result we appreciate them all the more for the feelings they invoked in us.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

@@kevinmeyers7821 very well said. What are your favorite Rocky movies?

[@Giambijuice]

I've seen all Rocky movies in the theaters (yeah, I'm a geezer) and I never in my life saw an audience reaction to a movie like Rocky 2. Cheering, booing, yelling at the screen, standing o at the end. Thanks Carl! Gonna miss you man

[@wstine79]

Gazo: How's about investing in condominiums? It's safe. Rocky Balboa: Condominiums? Gazo: Yeah, condominiums. Rocky Balboa: I never use 'em.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

I've always preferred using a diagram over a condominium.

[@crazyralph6386]

😂

[@madcamdisease]

Lol I didn’t get that joke when I first watched it as a child

[@80srenaissance67]

I use condomaximums

[@Johnflaxman974]

I always believed Carl Weathers deserved a Best Supporting Oscar nod for this movie.

[@randycunningham7318]

Agreed

[@jaytrace1006]

The best scene was when Adrian says “Win”. Then Mick chimes in with “What are we waiting for?” Chilling!

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Get's me every time and I've see this a lot.

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

Absolutely. I love that part.

[@stevesheroan4131]

Also my favorite scene. I think Talia Shire doesn’t get nearly enough credit for her importance to this franchise. I honestly think that part of it is how properly understated she plays her role, and the other part is that her acting is so strong that one can forget she’s playing a character. She’s so expertly playing a person who is dismissed by everyone (except Rocky of course) that we tend to dismiss her as an audience.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

That beach scene in Rocky III is amazing.@@stevesheroan4131

[@kevinstull8552]

​@@stevesheroan4131I especially loved her scene with Stallone in Rocky 3, where they are on the beach and she's trying to get him to admit his feelings after losing to Mr. T's character, Clubber Lang. It was very emotional and beautiful at the same time.

[@SumDumGy]

Rest In Peace, Carl Weathers. “Just keep punchin’, Apollo.”

[@Dr_1212]

"Yo Adrian I did it!!" RIP Carl Weathers 🙏

[@MrWoodMan23]

Rocky 2 was another masterpiece. One that will never be duplicated.

[@LookToWindward]

I think the whole series is incredible, right through the Creed movies. Ok not Rocky V, but the rest all have that special something.

[@crazyralph6386]

Hands down. My favourite scene is when Apollos trainer Duke tries to persuade him to forget a rematch with Balboa. “I know how you feel….let it go. Let it go!!!”. 😊

[@MrWoodMan23]

@@crazyralph6386 raw talent from so many in this series of movies.

[@jamalvargas6146]

RIP Carl Weathers Rocky Is One Of My Favorite franchises of all time

[@bobbyjones3351]

I always loved how Mick stayed with Rocky when Adrian was in hospital very touching

[@resurrectionsunday]

He loves Rocky as a son

[@chopper9170]

She was recovering from a "pet shop disease"

[@talktalk2412]

Almost makes up for what he did in the first one

[@katemaloney4296]

Adrian: Do something for me? Rocky: What? Adrian: Win. Rocky: What?! Adrian: Win! Mickey: WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?!?! That scene gives me goosebumps every single time I've watched it.

[@Giambijuice]

Most blood pumping scene in movie history!!! Nuff said

[@resurrectionsunday]

You. Forgot “Take this”

[@daimonatkins3046]

Watched it recently and still a personal favourite of mine when it comes to Rocky Carl Weathers was great and I’m sure we’ll all miss him

[@sethkaplan]

Apollo creed retired more men than social security 😂😂

[@psyberiusblack]

RIP Carl Weathers. Nailed it in every role I saw him in. Legend. Thank you highlighting him, Minty. You’re the best, man!

[@aakuster]

"Ain't gonna be no rematch." "Don't want one."

[@jonmurphy4889]

Man what a hit this week for patriotic guys Carl Weathers and now Toby Keith may they rest in peace forever.

[@maxpiemuse9584]

Apollo was a great character perfectly played by Weathers. Even though he's the antagonist, he's not actually a bad or malicious guy.

[@AlanAHAPartridge]

For me, Rocky 2 is the best and least appreciated of the Rocky movies.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

Assuredly the most _overlooked_ of the Rocky films ~

[@frankanuzzi9740]

2 and 3 are the best I use to say 2 but 3 is so fun especially with the huge baby face twist of Apollo and rockys BFF

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

I rate I and II a very close 1a and 1b.

[@CoffeeChicago]

Thank you, Minty for the nice mention of Carl Weathers. It's so sad to loose such a legend. RIP Carl.

[@georgeheilman885]

I recently revisited the original films as a way to pay tribute to Carl Weathers, and was reminded of just how good the second film is, neck and neck with the original. Apollo was definitely a great character, and so was the man who played him.

[@storiedworlds6261]

I enjoyed that opening sequence with the claw game. :)

[@nicolemerrill9167]

"there is no tomorrow" that line really hits home, but I do know one thing it's all in the hips lol

[@SumDumGy]

Wrong film though.

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

Wrong Rocky brother.

[@kevinstull8552]

That was from Rocky 3.

[@ljcostanzo7516]

Thanks for this one! Being of Italian heritage, and living most of my life in the shadows of Philadelphia, this story as a whole is as prolific as say the original Star wars films. That's not to call them a big event, but more to say they were as present as the air in my lungs. They just were always there. Although, it was really with the third installment that I really got all in. Between the combined soundtracks of both Three and Four, to this day I can loose myself in the energy and inspiration. Mr. Weathers was an immense part of that journey, and brought endless amounts of class, and cool to every performance. May he rest peacefully, and may his family be comforted in the amazing gifts he shared with us all.

[@michaelmarburger1003]

I don’t really know how many others feel but Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) was my favorite character from the Rocky movies. He just reminded me of Muhammad Ali with his taunting and talk that he could back up in the ring and in Rocky 2, It showed Apollo in a different light with him in his home setting and business office and really gave Carl the chance to shine as an actor. For this reason Rocky 2 is one of my all time favorite movies. R.I.P. Carl Weathers.

[@jamminjoe44]

"I`m so bad, I make medicine sick!" - Muhamad Ali

[@paulatreides4274]

Apollo was modeled after Ali.

[@kaylacolgan]

Years ago, when I first watched Rocky II (1979) back in early March of 2011, when I was 13, this film made me tear up because of Adrian going into a coma while pregnant. ❤😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔

[@TheLonelySoulja]

R.I.P Carl Weathers.. The first movie I ever seen you in was Happy Gilmore, but through the years I would slowly go back and watch some of your earlier works. Action Jackson was surprisingly good.

[@coreystubblefield6332]

I love the humor of Rocky 2, the scenes where he is trying to do the ads and keeps messing up the lines really crack me up. Great job writing, acting and directing from Sly. Love your videos Minty!!

[@houseovragnar9259]

My son is named Apollo because of Apollo Creed. RIP Apollo, I'll never forget you.

[@OldMovieRob]

That was some great trivia from the film. I wondered if there was more to the story of why Adrian stayed home, and now I know!

[@clairegresswell]

I love that you are now going into the video store to "check it out" 😊 I'm now at an age where the famous people of my youth are beginning to die more frequently, unfortunately. A sad time indeed, may you rest in peace, Mr. Weathers xx

[@nofyou5182]

Going to the video shop when school was out was utter bliss.

[@ninfilms]

A great sequel. I loved the montage with the kids racing. As a child at the time wanted to run with Rocky.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

As sated by others Rest in peace Carl Weathers. Rocky film needed that great performance from him, sad to see him gone. My favorite franchise ever.

[@ciscodeer9094]

From Apollo from Rocky to Dillon from Predator even Greef Karga from the Mandarlorian you sir were awesome thank you R.I.P.

[@scott9628]

Mickey: I think we outa knock his block off. Rocky: Absolutely.

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Excellent movie review RIP Carl weather AKA Apollo creed from the movie Rocky

[@bobbyjones3351]

Rocky 2 redemption, for me that indicates Apollo seeking redemption for what he sees as failure as well as Rocky making up for the loss with Mick also trying to make up for neglecting Rocky earlier in his career RIP Carl Weathers truly one of a kind

[@JaimeLeighArt]

My husband and I watched all the Rocky movies last year ( I had never seen them). They were all so good!

[@CozumelTy]

Thank you Minty for this! Rest in Peace Carl Weathers!

[@juniordawkins4193]

Minty my man, may god forever bless you for your fantastic tribute to Carl "APOLLO CREED" Weathers. R.I.E.P 🙏🏿😞🌹❤️. Junior from London 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@chaewonsglasses]

Rest In Power, Carl 💗

[@eldesgraciado6690]

Cringe.

[@jimmyhass4900]

Rest in peace Carl Weathers. And thank you for that tribute Minty. You actually brought a tear to my eye with that one.

[@FluffyMcFluffavicMeowskiOFluff]

By far the best of the Rocky movies

[@FalkorStranix]

RIP Mr. Carl Weathers and thank you for the motivation! "There is no tommorrow!"

[@nixneato]

Wow, I watched it last night in remembrance of Carl Weathers. Talk about synchronicity.

[@iamthee83]

Thank you for this Minty. RIP Carl Weathers

[@amancuso604]

Great video. Rocky 2 is my favorite of the franchise.

[@sarrjel]

I enjoyed watching Car Weathers in the Rocky movies. it's always interesting to watch him argue and antagonize Rocky in the first two films and even Rocky III to get him motivated as well as the beginning of Rocky IV. The part where he calls people "chump" always cracks me up.

[@CarslakeSean]

Nice tribute to Carl Weathers. Well done, sir!

[@nicholaslynch522]

Another great video, Minty. R.I.P Carl Weathers.

[@Scottocaster6668]

One of 3 movies that made me tear up at the end. "Ive seen you beat this man...like ive never seen you beat a man before.... And this man kept Coming After You!!" Great line.

[@davesteller6301]

My favorite Rocky Movie. Carl Weathers was the man! He won and lost with dignity. So sad he is gone.

[@DavisRuth1989]

When I sit down to watch the Rocky movies, I always watch the first and second movies back to back as one long movie. These two movies are my favorites, along with Rocky Balboa. I really like how these three movies really looked at the character of Rocky and truly brought this character to life.

[@hiddentruth1982]

RIP Carl Weathers.

[@demonvalentine1]

I had not heard this sad news. This is one of your videos that leave me a little less happy!

[@yurdp]

That big black square is Rocky’s rise above being an underdog

[@shareofmoney]

RIP to Carl Weathers! Rocky 2 is one of the best sequels of all time, in my opinion. Apollo: MAN, I WON BUT I DIDN'T BEAT HIM!!!

[@jsmacks11]

Actually one of my favorite Rocky movies. It follows the footsteps of the original with Drama, Motivation, Action, Grit, and a bit of comedy but it alot less over the top and more believable than the later films.

[@coreyhendricks9490]

A better sequel than the original, cool video as always Minty, take care sir RIP Carl Weathers 🙏🕊️

[@TheDukeofMadness]

Wonderful homage, Mark.

[@moviestvmad3675]

I love a bit of minty a refreshing change from the hate around out there

[@1972demos]

Excellent dedication to Apollo. Well done

[@markpjf85]

RIP Carl weathers 🥊🥊Rocky 2 is 🔥

[@renep5008]

Back in the day I first saw Rocky II in the cinema and loved it so much that as soon as Rocky 1 was available again in the movie theaters, had to see it. Been a big fan of the Rocky saga (and of Sylvester Stallone) ever since… I think everyone including myself, was working out to the Rocky theme music, lol.

[@doctordetroit1217]

Nice one Minty, the about out to Carl Weathers at the end is pure class!

[@tombombadil66]

You don't realize how important these characters are in your life till you lose them..rip fella and thanks for the memories.

[@WalleyeWalrus]

I always enjoy your work. The whole, eat lightning and crap thunder quite from Burgess Meredith though, that is special 😂 I love that line.

[@Skarrz72]

The guy with Stallone at 14:00 was his police chief or captain in Nighthawks.

[@frank23969]

@Skarrz72 His name is Joe Spinell and he played Lt. Munafo in Nighthawks. He had a falling out with Stallone while filming Nighthawks. He was also in The Godfather” Died by accident when he cut himself on his shower door at home in Queens, Ny and his hemophilia caused him to bleed to death.

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Great Video, as usual. I like the end, in which you say Rest In Peace, Kind Sir. You're A Class Act.

[@slake9727]

Loved that last poster you showed. It looks like "Rocky II: Electric Boogaloo!"

[@danielsimpson2494]

Great video as usual Minty, Apollo was my favourite character of the Rocky saga, thanks for sharing

[@Jimmy_D_82]

5:33 that’s not Sylvester Stallone’s son, that’s Milo Ventimiglia who played Rocky’s son Robert in ‘Rocky Balboa’ and ‘Creed II’

[@rampantdonkey1780]

😂 so wrong 😂 it was Stallones son Seargeoh Stallone

[@Jimmy_D_82]

@@rampantdonkey1780 no mate, you’re “so wrong” 😆 The image Minty has used in the time stamp I have given is of actor Milo Ventimiglia. He is in things like the TV series ‘Heroes’ and most recently ‘This Is Us’.

[@Jimmy_D_82]

I just checked, and Minty has taken the image out.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Milo Ventimiglia resembles a young Stallone, right down to the smile. The casting director should gave gotten a raise.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

​@@rampantdonkey1780Actually he is one of Stallone's sons and he is autistic. He was the focus of a cover story " Sly's silent son " and how Stallone had to face that he would never be able to reach him. Stallone has him in the care of the best doctors to this day.

[@alanjamest83]

a great tribute !! to a great man rest in peace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@asusean]

Great video! Keep it up, Minty!!

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

RIP Carl Weathers, you were terrific!

[@2429Ryanspeer]

Farewell Carl Weathers you will always be remembered as Apollo creed and chubbs Peterson RIP 🎶😢🌹🌟❤️

[@davidhall7648]

On behalf of all Rocky fans, Thanks for the Carl Weathers tribute Minty, you're the dude!

[@froggie316]

God Bless Apollo Creed nice end to a great review

[@SteveBerryhill]

Proper. Nicely done. RIP Carl Weathers (The King of sting, The Master of disaster...Apollo Creed!).

[@GianiTheCoolGamer7064]

I think the poster at 12:45 is supposed to be them both falling down at the end of the fight.

[@chrislipps2340]

Great video! You made me want to watch all of the movies again.

[@orcafly17]

Carl Weathers thank you for all that you've done. The original Rocky is the best. But Rocky II is my favorite.

[@jasonbodine6033]

“R.I.P., good Sir” indeed!

[@Speculativedude]

Loved that intro Minty. Just curious though, how many tries did it take to actually grab that DVD? ;)

[@robertzenniful]

That’s how we did it in the 70s, I had that poster on my wall for years and I always just look at old Rocky in the letter Y and you knew what it was all about.

[@MichaelAlderton]

Awesome video minty a great tribute to the great actor and man who was Carl Weathers my he RIP

[@anthonyherrera-ts6dj]

You always keep everything fun and interesting Minty keeping all movies a live and the people who stared in them. Thanks for your Videos I'll keep watching

[@BatFan1]

The character of Apollo Creed was pretty much the template for the modern day athlete, in terms of showmanship and "self-marketing" which then gave rise (IMO) to the fame of pro wrestling as more and more pro wrestlers adopted a more flamboyant and over the top persona to get the attention of the audience.

[@BMichaelGalloway]

I absolutely ❤️LOVE❤️ the Grip Machine getting the movie outta the stuffed animal bin!! *also* Dig the editing so it looks like you got it on the first try.😅

[@unclespeedy]

here's one; Rocky proposed to Adrian at the Zoo, foreshadowed in the first movie, when the driver suggested he take her there on their first date. That was a funny scene in the first.

[@DeadlyAura76]

I asked Carl on social media how he got in such great shape for films like Rocky and Predator and he replied “train, train, train and eat smart!” I also have a signed picture of him from Predator which I’m proud of. Legend.

[@arthurgilbert587]

love the claw machine!!! thanks for all the great vids. always looking forward to the next one

[@timthegem]

The best thing about the Rocky films is the evolution of multiple characters, which you don't see a lot of in sequels that weren't part of a planned saga. Apollo's intensity in part 2 is captivating. You want Rocky to win but you feel compelled to cheer for Apollo a little.

[@captainkvjhouseofrandom662]

Awesome channel and video. RIP Mr. Carl Weathers aka Apollo Creed.

[@ogemaweyaus4105]

Minty. You always know what I like to watch. 😊

[@philybarra2702]

The true master of disaster and GOAT. thank you for the memories in the Rocky franchise Carl Weathers RIP.🙏🙏

[@tomwerchola9571]

Well done, I enjoyed this episode 👍🙂

[@jomojojo6603]

Very nice, Minty. I really appreciate your videos.

[@WallKenshiro]

Thankyou Mr. Bishop, Thankyou Mr. Stallone, and Thankyou and Rest In Power Forever Mr. Carl Weathers. Our World is a better place for everything you have given us.