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BeetchaAug 17, 2016

Totally and utterly lacking imagination but the execution is perfect. Stallone has never been better. You cant help liking the guy. And Id happilly watch 7 sequels following MBJ.

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alejandro970Jul 10, 2021

The same story, new generation. It's interesting to see how Stallone knew how to reinvent his Rocky character; now as a coach and surrogate father of a boxer who seeks to write his own name and destiny. If you are a fan of sports dramas, thisThe same story, new generation. It's interesting to see how Stallone knew how to reinvent his Rocky character; now as a coach and surrogate father of a boxer who seeks to write his own name and destiny. If you are a fan of sports dramas, this one meets all expectations.… Expand

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Jk9785Nov 19, 2018

An absolute masterpiece. Best film in the franchise. Coogler's sharp direction, along with Michael B. Jordan's performance, help this spinoff to propel the franchise to new heights.

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JPKJan 26, 2020

Incredible
With Creed, The long running Rocky Franchise has new blood injected with a charismatic new lead, Fantastic performances, And tense boxing matches.

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ViniciusBritoJan 24, 2019

Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, son from an affair that not much people know about is found by his mother and grow up with Anne. Adonis guided by his mom try to follow a normal life, but he just can't do it, so he, that already is veryAdonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, son from an affair that not much people know about is found by his mother and grow up with Anne. Adonis guided by his mom try to follow a normal life, but he just can't do it, so he, that already is very familiarized with fightining, got to a bus to Philladelphia, where he can meet and train with one of his father's best friends and best fighters in history, Rocky Balboa and become a professional boxer. Altrough the idea to make this film is really nice, the story itself isn't much original, it actually looks a lot like the first Rocky movie, with different motivations in some aspects, but in overall is that old and known story, not bad at all, but very familiar. That hero journey with downs, reluctance, fighting and a rising ending. The whole journey is good, how he goes to Rocky, his relationship with him, you can feel the difficult sometime, the struggle and the happiness. The movie also contain some funny parts, they do work pretty well. The Adonis Creed looking for proving that he is deserving is a great thing in here, it is a perfect inspirational for him and for us to watch, i really wanted to know how it was gonna go. Michael B. Jordan did a great performance, his character so as intimidating, also have a sensitive layer, he convinced in a lot of moments, rage, happiness, sadness, hope, great job. The fact that we already know kind of how the story gonna go, the up and downs, one differential thing that they added is the side parts of Adonis, while one is very crucial, the other not that much in the story perspective, wich would be: Rocky and Bianca.

Rocky, i just think that he is more than perfect in this film, a post post carreer after retired more than one time, after a lot of dead friends and familiars gone, he is staying with a way more relaxed life, but in other hand, very alone, without much people in his side, a Rocky that lives a lot in the past with what he have accomplished. While he apparentely wasn't doing many things in his life anymore, Adonis came and gave him some new challenge, some new goals in his life, and i think that this was just amazing. Sylvester Stallone did a hell of a great job, he could culminate all of that and you truly feel that he went through a lot, because he did, the guilt, missing, solitude, all of that he delivered.

Bianca, i did like her character, since the first moment where she appeared in the story i already did, she seemed totally free and different, the chemistry between her romantic couple works just fine, you buy them. Her hearing situation together with the music and shows kind of give some layers to Adonis, but not really, it feels like if you cutted her character off the film it wouldn't feel incomplete, and that is always a problem, she could have had more impact in some way. Tessa Thompson did a very nice job, the caring and the rebel way, it was really nice.

There are two big fights in this film. The first one, i gotta say, it is unbelievable, for this one there isn't many different moves or inspirational moments, but again, is the first big fight, and for compensate that, what they did was more than great, they did the whole fight in a long take, no apparent cuts at all and that was incredible, the camera goes there and come back in here, the movimentation and the choreography is all great, it is fun, the camera goes to Rocky, then to the other trainer, it was fantastic, you can always hear Bianca and Rocky giving tips and participating. The second fight, isn't in a long take, but in other hand, it is so enthusiastic, since the first minute, how much the fight means, for him to be someone or not, the narrative was really important to make this one works how it did, the whole situation for Creed to prove to himself that he is not a fraud, that he is real and deserves by his own merits was a strong aspect. The whole fight is great, the choreography is really good, while the fight is going i was getting more tense of what could happen, together with other characters, all the time they showed, Rocky, Bianca and Adonis mother, wich was perfect in giving more blood into it. The fact that they brought a real boxer is really interesting Tony Bellew does act fine, but his moviments are very subtle on ring and while together with Michael B. Jordan i'm sure that they had a lot of tips from Tony on what could have been better to do, so as Gabriel Rosado. While the final ending you are cheering all the time, punching together and screaming together with the crowd, it is so well done and the whole thing is very satisfying.

The soundtrack is really on point, there are rap songs playing all the time wich fit perfectly with the context in a lot of moments, the songs are good and got me cheering in a lot of moments. The score is great and there is one specific moment where they play the classic Rocky theme, and it is perfect, the one moment where this happens is fantastic and pumped me up, really powerful moment.… Expand

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KelvinSelimorMay 24, 2021

Creed. Return to a new history. One of the few films in the Rocky series that is well thought out and done well. Good drama, sports component. Excellent camera work during battles.

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CasperWennekeSep 4, 2018

i have never watched any of the Rocky movies, but after this, i am definitely gonna go watch all of them. The story and the character are impactful and i hope they will make more Creed movies.

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rodrigoreyesmxJul 24, 2017

As a Rocky fan I was very eclectic about "CREED", but I ended watching it around 4 times in theaters, and I cried everytime. This movie is just perfect: excellent screenplay, direction and performances (Sly deserved that Oscar thanks to hisAs a Rocky fan I was very eclectic about "CREED", but I ended watching it around 4 times in theaters, and I cried everytime. This movie is just perfect: excellent screenplay, direction and performances (Sly deserved that Oscar thanks to his emotive performance). Music, editing, photography and camera moves takes the cinematic experience to another level, specially that one-shot choreography on Adonis VS Sporino fight. "CREED" became my All Time Favorite; it´s a Masterpiece, for real!… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Well directed and well written, entertaining and refreshing, certainly Creed gives life to a franchise that seemed to have died and breaks new ground with a new protagonist.
The film accomplished without getting complicated and is anWell directed and well written, entertaining and refreshing, certainly Creed gives life to a franchise that seemed to have died and breaks new ground with a new protagonist.
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DomgwyDec 20, 2017

I can’t say I’ve ever thought of myself as a Rocky fan. The series has suffered from over familiarity and almost too much cultural impact. In all likelihood my generation of movie goers are more familiar with the endless parodies of RockyI can’t say I’ve ever thought of myself as a Rocky fan. The series has suffered from over familiarity and almost too much cultural impact. In all likelihood my generation of movie goers are more familiar with the endless parodies of Rocky than the films themselves.

So its safe to say reinventing the series is no easy task. With Creed however, director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan build on the Rocky legacy while creating their own distinct and entirely modern boxing drama.

The story centres around Jordan’s Adonis Creed, son of former world heavy weight champion Apollo Creed. Apollo (played by Carl Weathers in the first four Rocky films) died in the ring after fighting Ivan Draggo, leaving behind not only his wife and their children, but also an illegitimate son in Adonis.

Adonis (or Donny) grows up wanting nothing more than to emulate the father he never knew as a fighter. After quitting his job and moving to Philadelphia, Donny tracks down Apollo’s former rival come-friend Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) to mentor him as both a boxer and a man.

As a sports film Creed very much plays on familiar troupes, as Adonis rises through the world of boxing all the while trying to get out from his father’s shadow.

However, it’s in the scenes between Stallone and Jordan where Creed really shines. The younger actor has been consistently great in almost everything he’s touched so far and his performance here is no exception. In certain moments the actor’s restraint as he holds back tears, anger and pride, is simply phenomenal.

Sylvester Stallone’s performance in Creed is by far his best in decades. In certain scenes his portrayal of the character he created back in 1976 is simply heart-breaking. In my opinion the actor’s Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win are certainly well deserved, wether he’ll win the Academy Award on the night however, is another matter.

Coogler has a great understanding of what audiences’ first engaged with in the original Rocky film from ‘76. As well as a compelling sports story the film was as much about Rocky’s relationships with those around him and the city of Philadelphia as it was about two men hitting each other. The director brilliantly recaptures this feeling in Creed allowing Donny’s relationship with ‘the-girl-next-door’ type Bianca (Tessa Thompson) to develop in much the same way that Rocky and Adrian came together in the original.

Although Creed’s greatest strength is as a drama, the boxing scenes are perfectly handled and give a real sense of being in the ring with the fighters. Despite being vastly different films, Creed shares certain techniques with The Revenant — namely the use of long unbroken shots. Donny’s first professional fight is shot in this style as the camera switches from one fighters’ perspective to the other in a fantastic display of fight choreography and film making.

If there’s is one major flaw in the film is that the focus on Donny and Bianca’s relationship can often pull you away from the Rocky-Donny storyline at its centre. Having said this, if there is to be an ongoing series the foundation must be this central relationship and in this sense, we may be glad of the amount of screen time given to Bianca further down the line.

To my mind any great sports film transcends the sport itself to become something more. Creed can certainly count itself amongst such contemporaries as Rush and Warrior in achieving this goal. Ultimately the film is about a lost boy finding a father and a lonely widower finding a son.

I for one can’t wait to see where this new series goes as it continues to step out from the Rocky series’ shadow to create its own cinematic legacy.… Expand

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TheRussianatorApr 10, 2018

Creed, directed by Ryan Coogler, sees the return of Rocky Balboa and the rise of Adonis Creed, Apollo's son. Michael B. Jordan is absolutely brilliant in this film as a conflicted young man who doesn't know what to do with his life until heCreed, directed by Ryan Coogler, sees the return of Rocky Balboa and the rise of Adonis Creed, Apollo's son. Michael B. Jordan is absolutely brilliant in this film as a conflicted young man who doesn't know what to do with his life until he starts training with Stallone. This is the best performance from Sylvester Stallone I have ever seen. I still think he deserved that Oscar more than Mark Rylance. The story about an underdog is simple and cliched, but the dialogue and the characters make this movie shine. I'm so glad to say that the seventh movie of this wary franchise with ups and downs is at its highest and best ever since the first Rocky. Also, it's important to mention that this movie is directed magnificently. The long shots and the one-take fight scene are stunning and captivating.… Expand

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tamcwlmmDec 22, 2017

What to say about this movie excepted it's a masterpiece. You grow to care for the characters and the relationship between them. Michael C. Jordan and Stallone give their best performances yet in one of the best movies of 2015. The movie isWhat to say about this movie excepted it's a masterpiece. You grow to care for the characters and the relationship between them. Michael C. Jordan and Stallone give their best performances yet in one of the best movies of 2015. The movie is a thrilling and emotional rollercoaster and the endfight pushes you to the edge of your seat.… Expand

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CTHReviewsNov 24, 2018

Creed was just fantastic. The characters are very well fleshed-out, Stallone gives a performance I thought he could never do, and ultimately the film becomes one of the best sequels ever made.

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zNeverSleepingJan 2, 2020

Estou incrivelmente surpreso com esse filme. Ele não só brilha como um filme de luta, se tratando de enredo e as próprias coreografias, como também vai muito bem no aspecto técnico.

Uma das maiores dificuldades do gênero, ao meu ver, éEstou incrivelmente surpreso com esse filme. Ele não só brilha como um filme de luta, se tratando de enredo e as próprias coreografias, como também vai muito bem no aspecto técnico.

Uma das maiores dificuldades do gênero, ao meu ver, é passar uma empatia primaria - aquela que sentimos inconscientemente. Ok, sabemos que tudo ali não está acontecendo de verdade, mas esse filme faz tão bem que esquecemos e passamos a acreditar mesmo naquilo. É como se sentíssemos o golpe. Nada de SlowMotion exagerados, efeitos de impacto incrivelmente bem feitos e a coisa que mais amei no filme: A cinematografia.

Maryse Alberti faz um trabalho extraordinário com as câmeras e mostra que entende muito do gênero, trazendo ângulos que não fazem entender tudo que está a acontecer na luta e brinca muito bem fazendo jogos de imagem, o que é um prato cheio para quem curte fotografia. O elenco funciona muito bem. Sylvester Stallone mostra todo seu potencial, entregando uma atuação solida, como um personagem limitado por conta da idade, e peso nas suas palavras que não se vê todo dia. Michael B. Jordan funciona bem no seu papel, transmitindo toda sua dor - física e mental.… Expand

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DiptanshuJun 26, 2020

The sweetest most beautiful reboot or legacy to the greatest franchise literally the movie is A Masterpiece!the music was phenomenal the rap songs here and then and Bianca's music too was great,the story was brilliant,the screenplay wasThe sweetest most beautiful reboot or legacy to the greatest franchise literally the movie is A Masterpiece!the music was phenomenal the rap songs here and then and Bianca's music too was great,the story was brilliant,the screenplay was great,the acting was iconic Michel B Jordan was brilliant he's passion of boxing and that intensity was on the top amazingly performed,the new characters were great Bianca was sweet and the one and only Rocky himself he's beyond great literally his entry was satisfying and awesome thing,the plot at 1st half was full of nostalgia train the old things and prequels relations the Paul's death,the Rocky's jr's settled and all that small details and the vibe of original movie was brilliantly showcased,the 2nd half was little emotional and great ended with smile and satisfying note,the small life lessons of life from Rocky was brilliant and great,the starting intro to Donnie and the step mom was amazing the follow up to present the starting fight and job for Donnie and then his pursuit of passion of boxing leaving mother and finding new trainer or Rocky its amazing,the 1st interaction of both was brilliantly amazing then the whole training thing and settlement for Donnie and his first meet with Bianca and there love life it was sweet and great,the moment Rocky's trains him from then on it was incredible ride the public leak of his identity of being Creed's son and all it was twisting and little sad for Donnie then the 2nd half's heart-breaking incident of Rocky and him being in Cancer it was literally the emotional and heart-breaking thing the later conversation of him and Donnie at locker room was insanely strong and sad then the whole thing between trio of Rocky,Bianca and Donnie it was emotional and Hard then the things changing the hospital training and continuing the track for Donnie it was inspirational and amazing the Last act was literally great,the fight at end was nail-bitingly intense and great ended with respect for both and heart-touching speech of Donnie it was satisfying end then the closing shot of nostalgia the steps scene with Rocky and Donnie it was the sweetest and beautiful scene its incredibly amazing.the whole movie was inspirational,emotional,satisfying and a ride to nostalgia with entertaining and awesome fights it's the great movie,A Masterpiece!… Expand

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

When this was anounced, I didn't think it would work. It seemed like yet another passing-of-the-torch reboot/sequel that reeked of desperation to cash in on nostalgia.

It wasn't. Or maybe it was. But it sure didn't feel like it. It wasWhen this was anounced, I didn't think it would work. It seemed like yet another passing-of-the-torch reboot/sequel that reeked of desperation to cash in on nostalgia.

It wasn't.
Or maybe it was. But it sure didn't feel like it.
It was fresh, it was exciting, it was emotional.
It was everything a Rocky movie should be and so much more.

Michael B. Jordan is incredible, and Sylvester Stallone is the best he's ever been.

Best Rocky movie? Probably
Best Stallone performance? Definitely

It's amazing. My favorite Ryan Coogler movie.… Expand

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

I was skeptical as to whether Rocky would be carried on again with dignity, but I have to say that Creed really blew me away. A thoroughly successful continuation.

It fits almost everything like a fist on the eye and is blessed withI was skeptical as to whether Rocky would be carried on again with dignity, but I have to say that Creed really blew me away. A thoroughly successful continuation.

It fits almost everything like a fist on the eye and is blessed with brilliant acting. Michael B. Jordan in particular but also Rocky himself do a great job.

The film takes you on a journey like the old Rocky parts could and always lets you cheer.

Here you just have to step into the ring, this film is worth it.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Jun 13, 2023

I wasn't expecting this movie to be that good. I was blown away by this movie. Way better then all the rocky movies combined. Just the way they play the history of the movie was awesome.

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MrPajamasMay 5, 2021

Creed is, in my opinion, useless. Rocky's brand just doesn't have anything to shoot anymore, so they created a new series for us, where Rocky coaches and it's not bad, not at all. It's actually good. Supr workout, which we have already seenCreed is, in my opinion, useless. Rocky's brand just doesn't have anything to shoot anymore, so they created a new series for us, where Rocky coaches and it's not bad, not at all. It's actually good. Supr workout, which we have already seen with Rocky and even better. It's just the relationship already, well. When we watched practice and cheered on Rocky for many years, it's suddenly weird to watch him only from the point of view of the coach and cheer for Creed. But otherwise don't get me wrong. A good movie. Oh yes. I recommend it, especially to fans of the Rocky series, who long for a new film, which unfortunately can no longer be made due to the age of Sylvester Stallone, so at least we can see it here in the form of a coach.… Expand

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HabibiehakimFeb 26, 2023

8.5/10
Creed was definitely a fresher in the Rocky saga, lead now by Adonis Creed performly well by Michael B. Jordan, trained by the one and only Rocky Balboa in one of his more mature but good performance by Sylvester Stallone, directed by8.5/10
Creed was definitely a fresher in the Rocky saga, lead now by Adonis Creed performly well by Michael B. Jordan, trained by the one and only Rocky Balboa in one of his more mature but good performance by Sylvester Stallone, directed by Ryan Coogler, Coogler used to make these fascinating and incredible long shot in Creed and i really really like that, the quality of the film was great, the music was great, supporting cast was great, and the story of Creed was in a way did feel like you're watching the first Rocky again, the differences is it's more modern and of course different personality and Adonis works for me, so overall for a 2 hours plus movie Creed was followable, i did wish i get to see a more epic main event and just a bit more of Ricky Conlan before the main event so i can taste his character even more but for what it is i'm still fine with it, Creed overall was still a great film, a great fresher, a great starter that still not perfect and i do hope it's going to be better and better.… Expand

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jrrn2000Sep 12, 2021

A perfect boxing film that intrigues you and shows boxing scenes that are very intense and makes you feel part of the movie. I liked that they followed the timeline and everything is connected. Apollo Creed was very important for Rocky andA perfect boxing film that intrigues you and shows boxing scenes that are very intense and makes you feel part of the movie. I liked that they followed the timeline and everything is connected. Apollo Creed was very important for Rocky and making a film of him training Apollo's son targeted emotions of boxing viewers that like Rocky. Michael B Jordan fits perfectly in the role and the way he acted is stunning, he showed a lot of emotions that cause the audience to feel his pain but also his happiness and how he managed to learn from his mistakes and maximize his potential by mixing strength and intelligence. The connection between Rocky and Creed was very important for the movies success. Since the beginning of the movie I felt how it engaged me and made me feel part of it. It also connects with young people and I know some of them have started to watch the Rocky movies due to the success of Creed. I really liked the movie, the environment, the scenes, and the actors performances.… Expand

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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing

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PseudocriticDec 4, 2022

Creed se un spin-off que nos cuenta la historia del hijo de Apollo Creed, Adonis Creed, en su sueño por convertirse en una leyenda del boxeo, esta cinte nos transmite el espíritu de la saga de Rocky a la época actual para que las nuevasCreed se un spin-off que nos cuenta la historia del hijo de Apollo Creed, Adonis Creed, en su sueño por convertirse en una leyenda del boxeo, esta cinte nos transmite el espíritu de la saga de Rocky a la época actual para que las nuevas generaciones conozcan a esta personaje, pero sin perder su esencia… Expand

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AliAhmadWaseemApr 26, 2023

Complete fan service to Rocky fan's from the past and a Rocky movie for a new generation.

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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023

Creed is a fantastic film on its own, but it is an amazing tribute to the legendary sports film that came before it in Rocky (and, in some ways, its sequels). Michael B Jordan is fantastic, the fighting/training scenes are intense, and,as aCreed is a fantastic film on its own, but it is an amazing tribute to the legendary sports film that came before it in Rocky (and, in some ways, its sequels). Michael B Jordan is fantastic, the fighting/training scenes are intense, and,as a whole,Overall, this is a superb film that both fans of the Rocky franchise and newcomers can appreciate… Expand

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