Directed By Michael B. Jordan; Screenplay By Keenan Coogler & Zach Baylin; Story By Ryan Coogler, Keenan Coogler, & Zach Baylin; Starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Mila Davis-Kent, Florian Munteanu, and Phylicia Rashad.
Following the events of 2018’s Creed II, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is thriving in both his boxing career and family life. Yet, when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian, a fighter who has nothing to lose.
This is the ninth installment of the franchise overall. It began with Rocky way back in 1976, which then spawned five sequels. In 2015,the saga continued with a spin-off titled Creed, which followed the son of Rocky Balboa's former rival turned friend Apollo Creed. Now, the spin-off series is a trilogy.
Behind the camera, Michael B. Jordan delivers a solid directorial debut. He works well with the fight sequences. The boxing matches are shot in IMAX, which really immerses you into the action. Part of the visuals in the end climax are imaginative. Although at the heart of it all is some compelling character drama. A good deal of the success in that department lies in the performances.
In front of the camera, Michael B. Jordan continues to be strong (both physically and emotionally) as Adonis Creed. Jonathan Majors excels as his childhood friend, Damian Anderson. The arc of their friendship really keeps you invested. I also enjoyed watching the dynamics Adonis has with his family. Which includes Tessa Thompson as his wife, Bianca, Mila Davis-Kent as his deaf daughter, Amara, and Phylicia Rashad as his mother, Mary Anne. The latter of whom has quite an impactful last scene that she shares with Jordan.
Creed III is a worthy continuation of this beloved long-running saga. Slyvester Stallone may not be in it this time around, but the franchise has smartly gotten to a point where Adonis doesn’t need Rocky Balboa anymore. This installment does very well with the former character as he moves on in life. The whole thing also becomes more emotionally enriching in the second half. Longtime fans should be in for a great time.
Rating: 4/5
Following the events of 2018’s Creed II, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is thriving in both his boxing career and family life. Yet, when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian, a fighter who has nothing to lose.
This is the ninth installment of the franchise overall. It began with Rocky way back in 1976, which then spawned five sequels. In 2015,the saga continued with a spin-off titled Creed, which followed the son of Rocky Balboa's former rival turned friend Apollo Creed. Now, the spin-off series is a trilogy.
Behind the camera, Michael B. Jordan delivers a solid directorial debut. He works well with the fight sequences. The boxing matches are shot in IMAX, which really immerses you into the action. Part of the visuals in the end climax are imaginative. Although at the heart of it all is some compelling character drama. A good deal of the success in that department lies in the performances.
In front of the camera, Michael B. Jordan continues to be strong (both physically and emotionally) as Adonis Creed. Jonathan Majors excels as his childhood friend, Damian Anderson. The arc of their friendship really keeps you invested. I also enjoyed watching the dynamics Adonis has with his family. Which includes Tessa Thompson as his wife, Bianca, Mila Davis-Kent as his deaf daughter, Amara, and Phylicia Rashad as his mother, Mary Anne. The latter of whom has quite an impactful last scene that she shares with Jordan.
Creed III is a worthy continuation of this beloved long-running saga. Slyvester Stallone may not be in it this time around, but the franchise has smartly gotten to a point where Adonis doesn’t need Rocky Balboa anymore. This installment does very well with the former character as he moves on in life. The whole thing also becomes more emotionally enriching in the second half. Longtime fans should be in for a great time.
Rating: 4/5