Creed

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Forrest M @RT32281296 Jun 25 "Creed" is a spin off of the Rocky franchise now having a black Rocky in Adonis Johnson, who is the illegitimate child of Apollo Creed. Simply said, a DEI Rocky. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 19 Ryan Coogler brought new life to the Rocky franchise with Creed. His direction honors the legacy of the original films while creating something modern, emotional, and capable of standing on its own. The incredible single-take boxing sequence demonstrates the energy and creativity Coogler brought to a familiar formula. Michael B. Jordan immediately establishes Adonis Creed as more than simply Apollo's son. His journey is about identity, legacy, and proving himself outside someone else's shadow. Sylvester Stallone delivers one of his strongest performances as an older, more vulnerable Rocky, and the mentor-student relationship between the two becomes the heart of the film. Tessa Thompson also adds depth and personality as Bianca. The story still follows several recognizable Rocky beats, including the underdog journey and climactic fight. However, the performances, direction, and emotional weight make Creed a worthy continuation of the franchise. See more Robert H. @Rwhobbs198 Jun 14 Creed (2015) had the difficult task of continuing one of cinema's most beloved franchises, and I honestly didn't expect much from what is essentially the seventh Rocky film. To my surprise, it stands firmly on its own as a terrific movie. While it doesn't quite hit the emotional heights of the original Rocky, the nostalgia and the continuation of a story spanning nearly half a century make it easy to become invested. Michael B. Jordan brings fresh energy to the series, while Sylvester Stallone provides the heart longtime fans hoped for. Set against the same gritty, hard-nosed Philadelphia backdrop, Creed successfully honors the past while creating something new. A worthy successor that made me eager to jump right into the next chapter. See more Fable U. @rtfable May 28 Having grown up watching Rocky, happy to see Stallone part of this one. See more Dixie M. @DMDarne123 Apr 25 Watch the movie makes me want to workout. See more Nate D. @Weeaboss Feb 10 Flying high once again, Creed is an astonishing surprise that captures the essence of the original Rocky series while making it its own. Stallone returns once more in a mentor role here, and honestly gives one of his best performances in years. Michael B. Jordan's exceptional performance as Adonis separates him Stallone's Rocky in both tone and theme. Rocky was more dopey, good-natured, and the eternal underdog; whereas Adonis is compassionate and utterly insecure, but hides it behinda loner's pride and a quick temper. It makes for such an interesting dynamic after six Rocky films, seeing the two characters interacting and helping each other in a way that connects both generations with such earnest chemistry. The score is kinetic with a hip-hop flair that pops while retaining the spirit of the franchise originals, and the cinematography is impeccable – especially in the final fight. Creed is a wonderful passing of the torch that honors its roots, but paves the way for a new dreamer to go the distance. See more Read all reviews

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