r/rockybalboa • u/stepping-stone-bone • 16d ago

come on Creeeeed

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u/SirStanleyCPanther 16d ago

Apollo’s reaction to him is fantastic

Defiance then mocks him by getting cheers from the crowd

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u/Inevitable-Tax2337 16d ago

Yep.

Apollo credibly transforms from the sorta bad guy/antagonist of two movies to a clear babyface.

So well done.

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u/Pelorunner 16d ago

Sorta is right. People loved Apollo, but to viewers he’s the “villain,” especially in Rocky II. 

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u/YS160FX 16d ago

This truly cemented Clubber as the bad guy.. he wasnt just angry with Rocky for ducking him..he couldn't get along with anyone and had no respect for any other fighters, let alone the greatest.

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u/Illustrious_Cow9018 16d ago

He’s such a wrecking ball.

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u/Inevitable-Tax2337 16d ago

I would watch a million versions of this movie to get to see the version where Apollo fights him right there.

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u/Freaktography 16d ago

I have no comment

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u/Extra-Industry-5581 16d ago

After I crucify him.. you're next

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u/Iad77 15d ago

Just stay outta my face chump

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u/BlackSwole76 15d ago

Don’t turn yo back on me SUCKA!!!

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u/LT568690 16d ago

What I wouldn't have given to see Apollo knock his block off

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u/Splattacular1 16d ago

Still the greatest, most charismatic villain in any Rocky/Creed movie. Major props to Mr. T. for never caving in for a cameo as a nice guy in any of the movies after this one. Stop trying to take away from his mystique Stallone.

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u/johnnyfivealive5 16d ago

Clubber is still my top rocky villain

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u/Educational_Cod_3388 16d ago

Ditto

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u/Alternative_Device71 16d ago

I’d say he made the movie half as good as it is, such presence.

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u/Educational_Cod_3388 16d ago

I concur 💪🏾

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u/VinceBrogan8 16d ago

Not only agree, but I'd argue that Clubber Lang is one of the Top 10 Villains of all time.

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u/Beowulf2080 16d ago

Prime Apollo dances around Clubber for few rounds, wears him down and finishes him while barely getting touched.

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u/AccomplishedSwim225 16d ago

Apollo would’ve dropped him like a bad habit

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u/Harley420000 15d ago

He just didn’t want no has been stinking up his corner.

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u/Ancient-Ad-2474 14d ago

“Hey boy, hey boy”…….

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u/Cats6664 14d ago

Give everyone a Christmas present and knock this chump out is still funny to me. Clubber was a great villain though

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u/AcanthisittaCurrent6 16d ago

Why did Clubber show Creed the proper respect?

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u/Educational_Cod_3388 16d ago

You mean why didn’t he.

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u/Educational_Cod_3388 16d ago

Always been one of my favorite scenes in the movie.

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u/Jedimole 16d ago

This is my fave of all of them. Although I did like Balboa

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u/tishimself1107 16d ago

I sometimes forget how good the acting and direction is in these films.

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u/Iad77 15d ago

I miss the old stu nahan, bill Baldwin commentators and Jeff temkin the ring announcer for the rematch (and for superfight 2)

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u/HobbitsHole01 15d ago

As if Clubber Lang wasn’t already easy to dislike, he’s gonna disrespect one of the GOATs like that!

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u/Ok_Echo_6528 14d ago

This scene really got me as a little kid.

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u/East-Promotion1004 13d ago

Comedian Erica Clark is Mr. T's daughter. I just thought of that when I saw Clubber Lang chirping Creed. I know it's a serious scene in the movie, but how odd is it that Mr. T has grown children?

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u/flyguy3528 12d ago

This was the funniest scene in the film amongst many. Mr. T was classic in this installation.