That scene never deserves to be deleted. It's very powerful between Viktor and Adonis; Adonis and Ivan, and finally between Ivan and Rocky. Limited dialogue but the viewer understand it all.
Except they used it in Creed 3 with Dame! But yes it hits way harder in this movie, also Dragos continued story in 3 makes so much more sense with this scene in the movie
But will it be over? In the world of boxing the press would love for a rematch. Kinda like whole Canelo vs Golovkin thing. It becomes a press circus. Would be very interesting if they tackle this in a future movie. And see them forced to fight. And just like Rocky had Apollo Creed as a friend, perhaps Adonis will find a new friend.
That’s just what I was going to say. The nods to each other are as if all these boxing warriors were saying, “we respect each other , and have found redemption and self respect and now we must put the past behind us. It’s finally over.”
I always felt bad for Viktor. Throughout the movie it’s clear he did all those things because of his father. He boxed because of his dad, and he followed what he said because he wanted to make him proud. None of that stuff with Creed was personal for him, it was more for Ivan, and he went along with it because that’s what his dad wanted. He never wanted glory, he never wanted respect from a country that never cared for him in the first place, he just wanted to make his dad happy.
@Joe mama I wouldn’t say please but I believe there was a part in him that wanted to win to prove her wrong for leaving, like rub it on her face or revenge for her leaving, cause I think his dads wishes kinda rubbed onto him
Definitely. I'm going to guess that the "Drago" spinoff movie will take place after the events of Creed 2 and before Creed 3. Maybe they'll show more how they became friends in that movie.
Deleting this scene was criminal! Still fits well with the story and that heart to heart with creed and drago realizing they’re more than their father fight is crazy good
If anything, I feel like Viktor brought out the humanity within Ivan, something that I feel was so suppressed for the duration of the Cold War. And when Viktor was born, Ivan felt something he thought he would never feel: genuine love and care for someone
Ivan Drago was controlled and made to be an unstoppable fighter by his country and the corrupt Nicoli Koloff during the events of Rocky 4 and even his own wife who seemed like more of the villain in 4th Rocky as did Koloff and used Drago to fight against Rocky and Apollo as a tool.
Adonis to Ivan : “ I forgive you, but forgive yourself too. “ I cry when I see this scene cuz all four of them are connected by the life of Apollo. This scene is really where Apollo finally was laid to rest with peace
I don’t ever think Ivan was a bad guy, I mean granted he did say “if he dies, he dies” but I look at it like this, imagine and beaten dog that everyone abuses and controls and make it into this ruthless killing machine but all it ever wanted was love, that’s Ivan Drago, he was abused mentally by his wife and trainers, they tried to turn him into a killing machine when in reality that’s not who he wanted to be.
I wish they had left this in the film. Ivan nodding his head in Rocky's direction is like him finally acknowledging that he's sorry for killing Apollo.
Especially considering where it appears they are going in Creed 3. If the previews are accurate, this scene would make Drago's role in Creed 3 much more sense.
Respect is key. Adonis was showing a fellow warrior respect in his time of defeat and showing honor, and this scene really works for it, whether Viktor understood him or not. Great dialog, too. "You're more than just one fight. We BOTH are," is a fantastic line. It really feels like this is what the "Rocky" franchise (because it seems these movies are considered part of Rocky canon?) has built up to, incorporating actual nuance and depth, and I like it.
A deep moment of clarity for both Adonis and Ivan Ivan finally accepted the weight and guilt of what he stole from Adonis (a father) while at that same time Adonis is forgiving him for it
The fact that very few to no words needed to be said when Creed got up to leave… was everything in this scene. The looks between Adonis and Ivan and then between Ivan and Rocky. So powerful.
Throwing the towel was how Ivan turned to the bright side of the Force. We love the way Creed went for Viktor, as Ivan's face has become ways warmer than the cold Siberian winter. Somehow, it'd have been nice for Rocky to put current Ivan picture in his restaurant. It's pretty plausible since they met there first in the movie. Voilà, that's all for the fairytale. Thanks Sylvester.
its criminal that they have eliminated this from the final cut, few words and at the same time, so many things that were said between them. incredible.
I pray someday they make a 'Director's Cut' with this scene included. It helped give a perfect conclusion to both Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago's arc in the franchise. Also, it helped set up a decent bond between Adonis and Viktor.
Why in the hell would they delete this scene....its so powerful it captures the essence of all the rocky and creed movies..all that history in one tiny 3 min scene with hardly any dialogue and every rocky and creed fan gets it ..
this scene alone could have got them another 5-10% on Rotten tomatoes it makes Drago and his son so easy to empathize with and it grounds them and think anyone who enjoys sport would resonate with that 'you're more than just your last fight' line
This is a powerful scene. Not just because its a breakthrough between Adonis and Viktor, but for Adonis to get an understanding of what kind of person Ivan Drago is. Adonis finally gets a good look at the man who killed his father. The nod of respect shows that Adonis understands that Ivan was a basically a tool used for his countries prosperity. In Rocky IV it was easier to see Ivan as the villain, because we saw the side of him that was brainwashed to bring Russian boxing to be superior to American boxing, which was why he killed Apollo in the first place. In the movie all he did was look scary and only said "I must break you." However in Creed II, you get to see a different said of him. You see his caring side of him wanting Viktor to be a successful fighter. Viktor never fought for a belt, or not even Russia's respect, but only for his fathers approval. So when Viktor lost to Adonis, Ivan tells him "It okay" showing you the only reason why Ivan trained Viktor was for Viktor only. When you see in this scene with Ivan in the locker room with Viktor and the scene of them jogging shows that Ivan will never leave Viktor's side. Even Ivan nodding his head at Rocky is important, symbolizing that the bad blood is over, said, and done. That's why this is a good scene.
This scene should have been included in the movie. That nod that Ivan gives Rocky, a long with Adonis' pep talk to Viktor speaks volumes and shows a great deal of respect.
I wasn’t expecting much when I started watching the deleted scenes, then this scene that was so incredibly needed in the movie. Some words would’ve been nice, but the message came through just through the looks the men exchanged. Regret, mutual respect, forgiveness - all without a word being uttered.
They need to re-add this scene for a directors cut now that Creed 3 is out. I think its a great trait of the Adonis character that he is able to relate and have empathy for his rivals, its something that he does on screen that Rocky didnt and it gives him his own identity.
I mean, all of Rocky's rival were trying to fucking MURDER him on the ring. Maybe not Apollo, but then they became friends. And Rocky does show empathy to Mason Dixie, who wasn't trying to murder him in the ring, heh. And let's not forget giving a job to Spider Rico. I kinda understand not wanting to have anything to do with either Drago or Clubber. :D
This scene was AMAZING. No words between Adonis and drago yet they fully understood eachother. The same with Rocky and Ivan drago. This scene makes Adonis and Drago being friends in creed 3 make SOO much more sense
No understanding why they cut this, Probably wanted to leave it open for a future 3-peat match, but it was so beautiful and touching, and sets up Creed 3 perfectly
I like to think that after this fight, Rocky put up pictures of his and Ivan's fight in his restaurant, along with pictures of Donnie's fight with Viktor.
Criminal to delete this scene but I can see why it didn’t make the film, it would have given us the closure we all needed, but it also might have marked the end of the franchise after closing this loop.
Ivan was misguided his whole life and believed his son to be his key to regaining the Drago’s honor. He realizes his son has a different purpose and that his own pride hadn’t changed and forgiveness and family was the actual honor that could save his family not his wife or power or victory.
Deleting this scene was OUTRAGEOUS. This scene was probably the MOST CRUCIAL scene in the ENTIRE MOVIE. It’s when they agreed to bury the hatchet. Everyone got the closure they needed to move on. It’s also important cuz without saying it, you can tell Drago finally admitts to his guilt over Apollo’s death and Rocky forgives him for it
It was a big mistake to cut this scene. In a certain way, I'm reminded of Ludmilla Drago's quote: "I hope afterwards we can be friends"... this scene finally brought at least peace and understanding to all involved persons.
Those are words that Ivan needed to hear after he lost to Rocky. Would have had an incredible boxing career if one fight didn’t send his life completely sideways (or at least a respectable one after failing the drug test).
It would have been an interesting twist if Ivan never tested positive for PED's, and has no idea what his trainers were using. A scary reminder of life in the Soviet Union.
Ivan and viktor have each other ( father and son) that’s all that matters ( the stuff Ivan lost- he realizes he Doesn’t need that anymore, all he needs/wants is his son)
I remember when I first saw this scene, after rocky stood in the doorway all I could think was "let it go Ivan, let it go." Really warmed the heart when he gave rocky that nod.
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen it but I think this scene was what was missing. Even tho I don’t think Adonis understands the full scope of Victor’s disappointment, largely being his mom abandoning him again, but letting Adonis say his peace with no resentment shows he’s not really a bad guy. But the Victor and Adonis interaction isn’t as important as the fact it sets up a despondent, but vulnerable setting where Adonis can look his father’s killer in the eye and with one exhale communicate to Ivan and the audience he’s let go of the hate
The line we are more than just one fight being the whole center of the movie and this being so impactful to everyone in that scene shouldn’t have been cut
I love this scene but I feel like the reason it was cut was because when Rocky says “it’s your time now” and sat back it was kind of the end of his story and as good as this scene is I love the way they end his arch
I never thought until the lockdown happened that I as a 1993 baby would be invested in such an iconic rivalry turned bromance in Rocky and Apollo. My dad encouraged me for years to sit down and watch the Rocky series.
Rocky is one of the top 10 movie franchises in the history of cinema. I go back to the very first one. I had the Rocky album, my uncle gave it to me. I trained to fight a childhood bully by listening to the Rocky soundtrack and watching the movie. Rocky IV was the last one I was really into. I had the soundtrack for Rocky IV on Cassette and CD, but whenever I see a clip I always pause and watch because Rocky and I go way back, and it's a fond member.
got to love it, guy talk is quick and easy, small chatter, or eye contact and a nod and with women - OH HELL this website doesn't have enough room to explain
This scene should have just been added to the start of Creed 3, to tie the 2 films together better. It being cut from Creed 2 was foolish at best. They're randomly close friends in Creed 3 and this scene explains how that happened.
Dolph Lundgren is now 66 and be 67 years old November 3rd this year but he still looks in good physical condition as does work out as does Stallone who is 77 and be 78 in July.
I’m glad this moment was altered and put into Creed III. It’s a really cool concept and even more powerful in the 3rd film, I feel. Though I still choose to believe this scene happened in the Rocky canon.
@@manuelorozco7760 it's the worse from the trilogy, which is on par for the course with the Rocky series. We sould expect a dive in the quality of the series for the next 2 movies, then they will hibernate for like 16 years and we will have an excellent movie about Adonis wanting to get back to the ring after years of retirement after Bianca passed away or something like that. Heh.
No matter how many times I see that scene, I always ask myself afterwards who was so stupid to make the decision to delete it... It would have made the movie better. I get goosebumps everytime. That moment between Adonis and Ivan, then Ivan and Rocky, no words were spoken but it still said so much. A very powerful scene and a stupid decision to delete it.
That scene never deserves to be deleted. It's very powerful between Viktor and Adonis; Adonis and Ivan, and finally between Ivan and Rocky. Limited dialogue but the viewer understand it all.
This was actually my favorite scene out of the entire movie. Should've kept it.
Except they used it in Creed 3 with Dame! But yes it hits way harder in this movie, also Dragos continued story in 3 makes so much more sense with this scene in the movie
I just say it’s canon in my books at this point
No, it's much better to watch a singing performance 😂
@@bluline. too bad it's not canon
Powerful scene. Everyone here buries the hatchet without really having to say anything. They just know it's over
Everyone. Even Avon and Wallace.
It was just finally time to put the past to rest
But will it be over? In the world of boxing the press would love for a rematch. Kinda like whole Canelo vs Golovkin thing. It becomes a press circus.
Would be very interesting if they tackle this in a future movie.
And see them forced to fight.
And just like Rocky had Apollo Creed as a friend, perhaps Adonis will find a new friend.
That’s just what I was going to say. The nods to each other are as if all these boxing warriors were saying, “we respect each other , and have found redemption and self respect and now we must put the past behind us. It’s finally over.”
I always felt bad for Viktor. Throughout the movie it’s clear he did all those things because of his father. He boxed because of his dad, and he followed what he said because he wanted to make him proud. None of that stuff with Creed was personal for him, it was more for Ivan, and he went along with it because that’s what his dad wanted. He never wanted glory, he never wanted respect from a country that never cared for him in the first place, he just wanted to make his dad happy.
Good point
@nerdy drawer Didn’t part of him want to do it for his mom to I mean when she left the arena he looked not only physically destroyed but emotionally
I would add it was personal for him only to make his dad proud and to maybe regain his moms love
@Joe mama I wouldn’t say please but I believe there was a part in him that wanted to win to prove her wrong for leaving, like rub it on her face or revenge for her leaving, cause I think his dads wishes kinda rubbed onto him
Well said
This scene is so needed to make Creed 3 make more sense.
Seriously. It ties both movies together perfectly.
I was telling my wife leaving Creed 3 and me verbally saying what happened doesn't do it Justice at all
For real man, would’ve made their interactions in the new movie make so much more impactful.
Definitely. I'm going to guess that the "Drago" spinoff movie will take place after the events of Creed 2 and before Creed 3. Maybe they'll show more how they became friends in that movie.
@@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO. that hasn’t been confirmed yet, that was speculation. Even Lundgren said he hadn’t been approached for it
Deleting this scene was criminal! Still fits well with the story and that heart to heart with creed and drago realizing they’re more than their father fight is crazy good
Dude Drago and Creed's son looking each other in the eyes to me is one of the biggest scenes in movie history, even w/ no dialogue between them!!!
After seeing Creed III, I see what you mean
Honestly a good ending for Drago, Trapped in slavery, but at the end became free and realized his true love isn’t respect, its his son
If anything, I feel like Viktor brought out the humanity within Ivan, something that I feel was so suppressed for the duration of the Cold War. And when Viktor was born, Ivan felt something he thought he would never feel: genuine love and care for someone
Yes! A fathers love for a child is immeasurable.
Ivan Drago was controlled and made to be an unstoppable fighter by his country and the corrupt Nicoli Koloff during the events of Rocky 4 and even his own wife who seemed like more of the villain in 4th Rocky as did Koloff and used Drago to fight against Rocky and Apollo as a tool.
Adonis to Ivan : “ I forgive you, but forgive yourself too. “
I cry when I see this scene cuz all four of them are connected by the life of Apollo. This scene is really where Apollo finally was laid to rest with peace
1:40 love how Drago literally says “sorry man” without saying anything and sees Apollo thru Donny
also how Donnie got to look his father's murderer in the eyes and just lets it go.
If he dies he dies
I would love to have seen Drago apologize
I don’t ever think Ivan was a bad guy, I mean granted he did say “if he dies, he dies” but I look at it like this, imagine and beaten dog that everyone abuses and controls and make it into this ruthless killing machine but all it ever wanted was love, that’s Ivan Drago, he was abused mentally by his wife and trainers, they tried to turn him into a killing machine when in reality that’s not who he wanted to be.
@@Ufcalbamia😂
I wish they had left this in the film. Ivan nodding his head in Rocky's direction is like him finally acknowledging that he's sorry for killing Apollo.
I think it was also an overdue acknowledgment of respect from Drago for Rocky’s toughness & heart and the fact he’d managed to instil that in Adonis
And why in Hell was that scene deleted?! That's a very powerful emotional moment for all involved.
Especially considering where it appears they are going in Creed 3. If the previews are accurate, this scene would make Drago's role in Creed 3 much more sense.
To sell more DVD and blue ray copies .then movie tickets
@@albertlopez2237 That makes zero sense.
The one scene that really needed to stay. And second did anyone notice balboa passing the torch at the end of the fight sayings it your time ?
Probably also a way of Stallone telling Jordan that he's passing the franchise over to him.
Respect is key. Adonis was showing a fellow warrior respect in his time of defeat and showing honor, and this scene really works for it, whether Viktor understood him or not. Great dialog, too. "You're more than just one fight. We BOTH are," is a fantastic line. It really feels like this is what the "Rocky" franchise (because it seems these movies are considered part of Rocky canon?) has built up to, incorporating actual nuance and depth, and I like it.
The amount of good sportsmanship, and respect in this scene needs to be seen by all athletes
A deep moment of clarity for both Adonis and Ivan
Ivan finally accepted the weight and guilt of what he stole from Adonis (a father) while at that same time Adonis is forgiving him for it
The fact that very few to no words needed to be said when Creed got up to leave… was everything in this scene. The looks between Adonis and Ivan and then between Ivan and Rocky. So powerful.
The nod that Ivan gave to Rocky is powerful.
Facts Real Powerful🙌
They finally get what they both are about its really wholesome actually.
Was all we needed for closure for Rocky IV
Throwing the towel was how Ivan turned to the bright side of the Force.
We love the way Creed went for Viktor, as Ivan's face has become ways warmer than the cold Siberian winter.
Somehow, it'd have been nice for Rocky to put current Ivan picture in his restaurant. It's pretty plausible since they met there first in the movie.
Voilà, that's all for the fairytale. Thanks Sylvester.
He was like, “You alright,”
MASSIVE mistake to cut this scene.
Rocky and Ivan finally knew what they needed to do as fathers to their sons.
It was all about forgiving and moving forward
its criminal that they have eliminated this from the final cut, few words and at the same time, so many things that were said between them. incredible.
Loved the bromance between Adonis and Viktor in Creed 3
Spoilers smfhh
@@TheKidsWearCrowns bruh he was in trailer 2 and he was listed in the cast on Wikipedia and IMDB
Same here
I pray someday they make a 'Director's Cut' with this scene included. It helped give a perfect conclusion to both Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago's arc in the franchise. Also, it helped set up a decent bond between Adonis and Viktor.
How this scene was left out I’ll never know. The subtle apology in Ivan Drago’s facial expression to Adonis is acting genius.
Why in the hell would they delete this scene....its so powerful it captures the essence of all the rocky and creed movies..all that history in one tiny 3 min scene with hardly any dialogue and every rocky and creed fan gets it ..
Creed III sent me here! Now I see why this scene didn’t deserve to be deleted! A bittersweet peace forming between two generation family fighters!
this scene alone could have got them another 5-10% on Rotten tomatoes it makes Drago and his son so easy to empathize with and it grounds them and think anyone who enjoys sport would resonate with that 'you're more than just your last fight' line
But it doesn’t change Creed II was still good
This scene should never been cut. Perfect ending and perfect setup for creed getting help from Victor in creed 3
I was actually surprised by how amazing Creed III was. And I’m thirsty for more Viktor
This is a powerful scene. Not just because its a breakthrough between Adonis and Viktor, but for Adonis to get an understanding of what kind of person Ivan Drago is. Adonis finally gets a good look at the man who killed his father. The nod of respect shows that Adonis understands that Ivan was a basically a tool used for his countries prosperity. In Rocky IV it was easier to see Ivan as the villain, because we saw the side of him that was brainwashed to bring Russian boxing to be superior to American boxing, which was why he killed Apollo in the first place. In the movie all he did was look scary and only said "I must break you." However in Creed II, you get to see a different said of him. You see his caring side of him wanting Viktor to be a successful fighter. Viktor never fought for a belt, or not even Russia's respect, but only for his fathers approval. So when Viktor lost to Adonis, Ivan tells him "It okay" showing you the only reason why Ivan trained Viktor was for Viktor only. When you see in this scene with Ivan in the locker room with Viktor and the scene of them jogging shows that Ivan will never leave Viktor's side. Even Ivan nodding his head at Rocky is important, symbolizing that the bad blood is over, said, and done. That's why this is a good scene.
Crazy how a moment of closure like this gets left off the final cut. Criminal
This scene should have been included in the movie. That nod that Ivan gives Rocky, a long with Adonis' pep talk to Viktor speaks volumes and shows a great deal of respect.
A deleted scene that has aged good several years later
Them being good friends in creed 3 would have been more impactful if they kept this scene in instead of deleting it
Tears and goosebumps, man. What an amazing scene.
This scene was perfect, I hate they deleted it.
And that’s what true boxing 🥊 is about
I love how these characters came to a quiet understanding between each and were able to move on. With little dialogue. Great writing.
Short of Ivan throwing in the towel, this was the best moment in the film. And they cut it out.
Every single time I watch this there's no way to accept this scene is not on the movie! That's extremely powerful!
Drago literally gave Adonis’s respect
Rocky and Ivan, saying EVERYTHING, while saying nothing at all.
2:23 "Thank you." "I'm sorry." "Congratulations." "We're good now."
All of that in a single nod.
Rocky’s face said ”Apology accepted, I’ll see you around”
should have never EVER been deleted from the movie! This brings the stories full circle and resolved so much....
I wasn’t expecting much when I started watching the deleted scenes, then this scene that was so incredibly needed in the movie. Some words would’ve been nice, but the message came through just through the looks the men exchanged. Regret, mutual respect, forgiveness - all without a word being uttered.
Watching this again after seeing creed 3. Its just different.
Adonis knew Ivan was sorry. His silence said everything
Everybody is under deep pain...just feel it...
I just finally saw Creed II a couple weeks ago....I think it's a shame this scene was deleted....I think it said a lot....
And let’s not forget how Ivan gave his son respect and love at the end ❤ he knew as a father viktor deserved it
Some people suck at movie cuts.
This scene makes Drago’s Involvement In Pt 3 more authentic.
They need to re-add this scene for a directors cut now that Creed 3 is out. I think its a great trait of the Adonis character that he is able to relate and have empathy for his rivals, its something that he does on screen that Rocky didnt and it gives him his own identity.
After rewatching Creed III I totally understand. And it enhances the series multigenerational appeal
I mean, all of Rocky's rival were trying to fucking MURDER him on the ring.
Maybe not Apollo, but then they became friends.
And Rocky does show empathy to Mason Dixie, who wasn't trying to murder him in the ring, heh.
And let's not forget giving a job to Spider Rico.
I kinda understand not wanting to have anything to do with either Drago or Clubber. :D
1:14 I love when Viktor looks at Adonis . His face says “Hey, maybe we aren’t so different after all”
Rocky and Ivan didn’t say a word but they said everything
This scene was AMAZING. No words between Adonis and drago yet they fully understood eachother. The same with Rocky and Ivan drago. This scene makes Adonis and Drago being friends in creed 3 make SOO much more sense
Fire the person who made the decision to cut this scene.
No understanding why they cut this, Probably wanted to leave it open for a future 3-peat match, but it was so beautiful and touching, and sets up Creed 3 perfectly
If you can change, I can change; everybody can change.
What do you mean by that? Please explain
@@afrosamuraiwarrior It’s something inspirational that Rocky says at the end of Rocky 4 when he defeated Drago.
@@Chef-B oh okay no worries. Thanks
@@afrosamuraiwarrior No problem bro
@Retain2Gain right. I see...
I like to think that after this fight, Rocky put up pictures of his and Ivan's fight in his restaurant, along with pictures of Donnie's fight with Viktor.
But he still won't put up pictures of Ivan-Apollo and Viktor-Adonis 1
@@VCthaGOATdunker Or him and Thunderlips.
@@billstrohler Because he was the ultimate meatball in that match.
@@billstrohler lol
Even when men are rivals, we understand each other's pain n connect.
Criminal to delete this scene but I can see why it didn’t make the film, it would have given us the closure we all needed, but it also might have marked the end of the franchise after closing this loop.
That was a very important thing that should have never been deleted😢
Ivan was misguided his whole life and believed his son to be his key to regaining the Drago’s honor. He realizes his son has a different purpose and that his own pride hadn’t changed and forgiveness and family was the actual honor that could save his family not his wife or power or victory.
They shouldn’t have deleted this scene because at the end you can notice that Ivan shows respect to Rocky that I love most
Better than history repeating itself which is so lazy in movies
Deleting this scene was OUTRAGEOUS. This scene was probably the MOST CRUCIAL scene in the ENTIRE MOVIE. It’s when they agreed to bury the hatchet. Everyone got the closure they needed to move on. It’s also important cuz without saying it, you can tell Drago finally admitts to his guilt over Apollo’s death and Rocky forgives him for it
This comes as quite a surprise to me too
It was a big mistake to cut this scene.
In a certain way, I'm reminded of Ludmilla Drago's quote: "I hope afterwards we can be friends"... this scene finally brought at least peace and understanding to all involved persons.
Those are words that Ivan needed to hear after he lost to Rocky. Would have had an incredible boxing career if one fight didn’t send his life completely sideways (or at least a respectable one after failing the drug test).
It would have been an interesting twist if Ivan never tested positive for PED's, and has no idea what his trainers were using. A scary reminder of life in the Soviet Union.
Ivan and viktor have each other ( father and son) that’s all that matters ( the stuff Ivan lost- he realizes he Doesn’t need that anymore, all he needs/wants is his son)
It's better than part 3. Burying the hatchet is one of the best part of this movie. ❤
I remember when I first saw this scene, after rocky stood in the doorway all I could think was "let it go Ivan, let it go." Really warmed the heart when he gave rocky that nod.
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen it but I think this scene was what was missing. Even tho I don’t think Adonis understands the full scope of Victor’s disappointment, largely being his mom abandoning him again, but letting Adonis say his peace with no resentment shows he’s not really a bad guy. But the Victor and Adonis interaction isn’t as important as the fact it sets up a despondent, but vulnerable setting where Adonis can look his father’s killer in the eye and with one exhale communicate to Ivan and the audience he’s let go of the hate
Man this scene should have been at the beginning of Creed III. Perfectly wraps up the personal loose ends within the Rocky-Drago rivalry
I like it as an extra deleted scene. It gives you more information without interrupting the flow of the final film.
This scene puts Drago’s appearance in Creed 3 into context.
The line we are more than just one fight being the whole center of the movie and this being so impactful to everyone in that scene shouldn’t have been cut
I love this scene but I feel like the reason it was cut was because when Rocky says “it’s your time now” and sat back it was kind of the end of his story and as good as this scene is I love the way they end his arch
They most definitely should have added this part to the ending. It signifies closure.
This was gold. Should be in the movie
Apollo would have been so proud of this scene
I never thought until the lockdown happened that I as a 1993 baby would be invested in such an iconic rivalry turned bromance in Rocky and Apollo. My dad encouraged me for years to sit down and watch the Rocky series.
Fiction is stranger than life....RIP Carl Weathers starting yesterday.
This is a very good scene, a shame it was deleted.
A Big Daddy's love for his son. 💖
I loved this movie but hated the fact that this scene was cut. It’s so freakin powerful!!!
Definately the best scene of the whole movie.
Tremendous respect between Adonis and Viktor. It’s cool that he forgives Ivan for what he did to Apollo!
Rocky is one of the top 10 movie franchises in the history of cinema. I go back to the very first one. I had the Rocky album, my uncle gave it to me. I trained to fight a childhood bully by listening to the Rocky soundtrack and watching the movie. Rocky IV was the last one I was really into. I had the soundtrack for Rocky IV on Cassette and CD, but whenever I see a clip I always pause and watch because Rocky and I go way back, and it's a fond member.
So many words in that head nod from Drago to Rocky. Amazing
Powerful scene. Should have never been cut.
got to love it, guy talk is quick and easy, small chatter, or eye contact and a nod and with women - OH HELL this website doesn't have enough room to explain
This must of got back to Michael B Jordan because a locker room scene with almost this exact template exists in CREED III and it was awesome!
Duke Sr. was right about one thing all those years ago. He's not a machine, he's a man. Well played by Dolph here.
This scene should have just been added to the start of Creed 3, to tie the 2 films together better. It being cut from Creed 2 was foolish at best. They're randomly close friends in Creed 3 and this scene explains how that happened.
I see what you mean. Would have made me warm up to Viktor after all that’s happened.
This scene set the tempo for Creed III. Should’ve stayed in the theatrical release
The more and more I see the movie this scene adds so much more to the story that it’s crazy it got left out should have made it to the movie
Notice Dolph Lundgren arms here.. He is still in great shape north of 60..
Dolph Lundgren is now 66 and be 67 years old November 3rd this year but he still looks in good physical condition as does work out as does Stallone who is 77 and be 78 in July.
WHYYYYY did they leave this out? This would've been the most impactful scenes in the history of cinema
I’m glad this moment was altered and put into Creed III. It’s a really cool concept and even more powerful in the 3rd film, I feel. Though I still choose to believe this scene happened in the Rocky canon.
Creed III is better than the first two!
@@manuelorozco7760 I actually prefer the first, but to each their own!
@@BurningBushProductions Thank you. But I agree completely about it being a cool concept
@@manuelorozco7760 it's the worse from the trilogy, which is on par for the course with the Rocky series. We sould expect a dive in the quality of the series for the next 2 movies, then they will hibernate for like 16 years and we will have an excellent movie about Adonis wanting to get back to the ring after years of retirement after Bianca passed away or something like that.
Heh.
@@rafaellima83 Rocky Balboa was meh for a comeback. I was glad I skipped Rocky 5. But I’ll believe in history repeating itself when it happens
It feels like because this was deleted, they replicated it in creed 3
This is the best film in the trilogy.
That title to me belongs to 3
I have no clear how this scene didn't make the cut. It's not just that it's a great scene, it pretty much ties the whole movie together
Does anyone else notice how this scene is almost exactly the same as the locker room scene at the end of creed III
That’s why I’m here of course
They should never have deleted this scene, it's epic.
No matter how many times I see that scene, I always ask myself afterwards who was so stupid to make the decision to delete it... It would have made the movie better. I get goosebumps everytime. That moment between Adonis and Ivan, then Ivan and Rocky, no words were spoken but it still said so much. A very powerful scene and a stupid decision to delete it.
I don't like that they deleted this scene. This was definitely one that should have been kept in the movie.
this scene should never have been deleted, it makes them being friends in the next one way more logical!