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MD5774Jan 4, 2016

Creed is easily one of the best movies of 2015.The story flows and it's heading the Rocky series in a good direction . Stallone may have pulled off his best performance to date , and Micheal B Jordan performance is not far behind.

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herndonrulesJan 17, 2016

When I saw the trailer several months ago, I was intrigued by Jordan, until I saw it was yet another Rocky movie. Originally thinking the last thing the cinema world needed was yet another Rocky flick, I was blown away by how good this movieWhen I saw the trailer several months ago, I was intrigued by Jordan, until I saw it was yet another Rocky movie. Originally thinking the last thing the cinema world needed was yet another Rocky flick, I was blown away by how good this movie is. Although the viewer benefits if they know the first three movies, the story is compelling enough to stand on its own. Both Jordan (no surprise) and Stallone give top notch performances. In fact, Stallone's is so nuanced as an old guy who knows he's an old guy, that he absolutely earns his Oscar nomination. Although the final fight scene, just like in all the Rocky flicks, drags on and is unrealistic, the movie wins one over with its heart and performances. Good job!… Expand

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HarriganMtvBlogJun 7, 2016

'Creed' was a movie that I had wanted to see in the theatre when it first came out, but didn't get the chance to. I finally sat down to check it out today, and after just having finished it, found that I really enjoyed it.

Billed as a'Creed' was a movie that I had wanted to see in the theatre when it first came out, but didn't get the chance to. I finally sat down to check it out today, and after just having finished it, found that I really enjoyed it.

Billed as a spinoff to the 'Rocky' franchise, 'Creed' succeeded in making its own way while maintaining the great things that 'Rocky' was able to do over 6 films (ok, 5...Rocky 5 sucks).

Our story follows Adonis Johnson, a troubled youth, growing up in and out of the foster care system, until he is taken in by a woman claiming to be the wife of his deceased father. Adonis never knew his father growing up, as he died before he was born, according to the woman. Adonis turns out to be the son of Apollo Creed, former adversary-turned-friend of Rocky Balboa. As you may know, if you're a fan of the franchise, Apollo was killed during a match against Ivan Drago in Rocky 4. Adonis is the result of an affair Apollo had with another woman while he was married.

The woman who takes Adonis in as a child, Mary Anne Creed was Apollo's wife. She still takes Adonis in even though she wasn't his real mother.

Fast forwarding to the present, Adonis is an amateur fighter, fighting in Mexico and living in Los Angeles with Mary Anne and leading a privileged life with Apollo's fortune. Adonis looks to make his own way in life, trying to step out of the shadow of his father. He quits his job and moves to Philadelphia to train with Rocky Balboa. Reluctant at first, Rocky eventually agrees to train him and Adonis winds up scoring a title fight with current champion, 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan. Adonis, now fighting under the surname Creed, takes Conlan to the limit, losing in the final round by split decision but gaining the respect of the boxing world.

This movie was pleasantly surprising, as I am a big fan of the 'Rocky' franchise. I was unsure how this spinoff would fare. It wasn't a 'Rocky' movie but still had many elements of the films to come before it. Rocky's dialogue and mannerisms were on par, though his age and health status made for a different dynamic. His growing relationship with Adonis throughout the film was heartwarming. As Rocky's health fails and he is diagnosed with cancer, I really felt the weight of it pushing down on Adonis, as he'd began looking at Rocky as a father figure.

Adonis' relationship with love interest Bianca also was nice. She served as another emotional crutch and a source of motivation along with Rocky.

The training scenes were a lot of fun and reminiscent of the 'Rocky' franchise, even the music brought back that nostalgic feeling, but was also subtle and masterfully used.

Overall a solid film that I quite enjoyed. There were a few cheesy and unbelievable moments, but that's to be expected for the type of film it is.

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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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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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HabibiehakimFeb 26, 2023

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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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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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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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TVJerryDec 3, 2015

Despite the title (which refers to the son of Apollo Creed), this film is just as much about Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) as it is about the ambitious young boxer. When he decides to follow in his famous father's footsteps, he travels toDespite the title (which refers to the son of Apollo Creed), this film is just as much about Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) as it is about the ambitious young boxer. When he decides to follow in his famous father's footsteps, he travels to Philadelphia to enlist the champ as his trainer. The plot follows a familiar structure: intimate personal moment, dramatic encounter, training montage, big fight…repeat. Fortunately, a massively muscled-up Michael B. Jordan brings a fierce energy and determination to his role. Surprisingly, the film's most compelling performance (and the only humor) comes from Stallone. Director Ryan Coogler ("Fruitvale Station") has kept the interactions involving and made the fights forceful (especially the one that never cuts or leaves the close proximity inside the ring). This is a pumped-up version of the original, slightly too long, but big on heartfelt passion and personal power.… Expand

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csw12Jan 7, 2016

Creed is an overall good boxing movie that gets a little sidestepped on the subplots. The performances were good and finished with an exciting climax even for non boxing fans.

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mrmonsterApr 17, 2016

I did not love this movie, but I definitely thought it was well worth watching. I thought the boxing scenes were great, I thought the performances from Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone was great, I thought a lot of it was great. OnI did not love this movie, but I definitely thought it was well worth watching. I thought the boxing scenes were great, I thought the performances from Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone was great, I thought a lot of it was great. On the other hand, at times the actors were hard to understand, and the villain of this movie was nowhere near as good as the other Rocky villains. Nonetheless, still a good movie.… Expand

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dpaudiophileDec 5, 2015

Ok. Ryan Coogler is a great "artsy/underground" movie director, and this film is his first mainstream attempt. He pulls it off very well, and this movie is really fun, but will also give you some moments of cheese... I mean it's pretty easyOk. Ryan Coogler is a great "artsy/underground" movie director, and this film is his first mainstream attempt. He pulls it off very well, and this movie is really fun, but will also give you some moments of cheese... I mean it's pretty easy to tell when "Sly" Stallone (executive producer) decides to demand something in the movie that maybe Coogler never really wanted, but it's Stallone, what are you going to do?

... That being said, in the scope of the Rocky franchise of films, This is definitely the BEST sequel to come out since the landmark original film....

Rocky (1976) A+
Creed (2015) B+
Rocky Balboa (2006) C+
Rocky 3 (1982) C
Rocky 2 (1979) C
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Meth-dudeDec 4, 2015

The movie was predictable and didn't bring anything new to the genre but it was interesting to see Stallone playing Rocky again the performances were pretty good.Overall, just your average drama/sport movie.

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marc5477Dec 26, 2015

Pretty good and much better than I expected it to be walking in.

Everyone did a great job in this film and despite hating pop-culture and rap I found myself liking the Adonis character. He was believably flawed yet down to earth andPretty good and much better than I expected it to be walking in.

Everyone did a great job in this film and despite hating pop-culture and rap I found myself liking the Adonis character. He was believably flawed yet down to earth and likable as was his girlfriend. Stallone also did a good job playing the reluctant teacher albeit his story has really gotten much too tragic to the point of absurdity. Hopefully the next Creed movie will give Rocky a much needed break (what happened to the money he made from the last film?).

This is (yet another) coming of age story, this time about Apollos illegitimate son Adonis. He starts off as an immature brat looking for fame but unlike his mirror characters (Tommy Gun) he has some semblance of empathy and decides to follow the right path. He mature greatly by the end of the film and you couldnt help but cheer for him as he even helps Rocky overcome a situation of his own. The love story is also fairly believable and like Rock with Adrian, the relationship plays an important part in helping Adonis move past his hangups about his father.

A good movie. It is not nearly as good as Rock 1, slightly worse than Rocky 2, but it is much better than 3 through 6. The one thing this movie is missing is a great music track... there really was no good music in this movie unlike the unforgettable masterpieces by Bill Conti in the old movie. I really think they should have used at least one of the original songs in this one but maybe that is just the sap in me talking. Good flick overall and I am looking forward to a part 2.… Expand

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Unladenswallow0Jan 29, 2016

It was actually good, but i think they left out the word "assassin's" in the title. There were no hay carts in the entire movie, and im fairly certain that it was set in the modern era with no mention of the animus or even abstergo. 3/10

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GamingNinjaFeb 14, 2016

A mediocre boxer movie with a lot of nostalgia for rocky fans..
But not half as good as the original Rocky movie.
Where the movie shines is the interactions between rocky and Donnie, the new protagonist holds himself very well trough outA mediocre boxer movie with a lot of nostalgia for rocky fans..
But not half as good as the original Rocky movie.

Where the movie shines is the interactions between rocky and Donnie,
the new protagonist holds himself very well trough out this movie.
There is also a cliche love story which is very weak and feels tagged on.… Expand

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andre27Aug 6, 2021

Envolvente, emocionante, inspirador, bem trabalhado e com grandes momentos de luta. Sem duvida um filme que se deve ver.

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Jollyjoe1000Dec 6, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is very enjoyable and I watched with dad,it was great I found it enjoyable. It just that I wanted adonis to win not loose the big fight agents Ricky Collin.But it still leads to the possibility of a sequel.… Expand

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smiyamotApr 4, 2016

I'm old so I saw "Rocky" in the theater when it first played. For those who are young, "Creed" pretty much followed the same story line. Let's see, girlfriend has a problem, check. Fighter gets turned down by his trainer, check. OneI'm old so I saw "Rocky" in the theater when it first played. For those who are young, "Creed" pretty much followed the same story line. Let's see, girlfriend has a problem, check. Fighter gets turned down by his trainer, check. One fighter gets injured for the big fight and Rocky/Creed steps in, check. I expected an original story so this gets down rated a couple of notches for that. Otherwise, if this is your first "Rocky" movie, you'll enjoy it as much as I did "Rocky."… Expand

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TheBigDealNov 30, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have been a huge fan of all the previous Rocky movies.....Except Rocky V. This spin-off was a great movie, but was not one of my favorites. It had the drama of the first two, but none of the pure awesomeness of Rocky III and IV. The music score was not as catchy as the other Rocky films, and the fact that Creed didn't come out the Living In America seemed like a huge missed opportunity, especially since he fought a British guy. I also didn't care for Rocky getting cancer. How much crap are you going to throw at the guy who single handed-ly ended the Cold War after beating Ivan Drago? Already killed his manager, his wife, his two best friends and made his ungrateful son move away. Other than that movie was very entertaining, and had a great fight sequence which left everyone in the crowd pumped up and head butting walls when it was over.… Expand

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Naderade18Dec 17, 2015

Creed is another Rocky movie that basically is just like any other Rocky movie there is, the ending was very predictable, but you got to give it points for idea.

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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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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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MoviebuffreviewDec 29, 2015

Creed certainly has things going for it: the performances are mostly solid (though I don't think Stallone is Oscar worthy in this by any means), the cinematography is excellent, and the overall concept of the story is excellent. However,Creed certainly has things going for it: the performances are mostly solid (though I don't think Stallone is Oscar worthy in this by any means), the cinematography is excellent, and the overall concept of the story is excellent. However, Creed really suffers from its execution. And no, I am not going to criticize this movie for sharing similar elements to the original Rocky. That isn't the problem for me.

The problem lies in the fact that Creed's script feels filled with unfocused themes, unexplored plot lines, and new characters that aren't all that interesting. The movie seems to know what its main theme is by the end, but it seems so unsure of itself throughout the majority of its runtime that I found myself just not caring that much by the end. And ultimately, the movie didn't focus on the characters enough for me to really care. As a result, Creed left me incredibly disappointed.

It's by no means terrible, and there is certainly enjoyment to be had. But a great movie, Creed certainly is not.… Expand

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foxgroveJan 15, 2016

A late offshoot from the popular ‘Rocky’ series of the seventies and eighties. It has some nice touches in both the writing and directing departments, but otherwise it’s pretty much the tried and trusted formula from the better examples ofA late offshoot from the popular ‘Rocky’ series of the seventies and eighties. It has some nice touches in both the writing and directing departments, but otherwise it’s pretty much the tried and trusted formula from the better examples of the series. If you are not a fan then the lack of originality and the seen it all before feel won’t convert you. The screenplay draws from the perfunctory elements as before- the no one becoming someone; the training; the obligatory girlfriend; the rousing music and the climatic fight. It’s all here folks and if you like this sort of thing, then it’s the sort of thing you’ll like. Performances are adequate for the demands of the material, but none are Oscar worthy so don’t believe the hype. The climatic fight sequence packs more than a few punches and truly gets the adrenaline racing helped no end by some brilliant editing.… Expand

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AliceofXJan 19, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a time of bad remakes and reboots Creed manages to go into a new direction without falling on its face. It's a fresh start that's a logical continuation of the Rocky series.

By far the shining gem of this film was Sylvester Stallone. He delivers an unexpectedly good performance. Just for that alone I would recommend this film. Besides that you see a heartwarming relationship develop between Rocky and Adonis.

Creed is a film with both drama and comedy, all equally proportioned. I liked it very much, however there were several flaws that kept me from loving it.

Film's quality dropped during the second half. Final fight is not impressive as there were no real stakes to it. The film would have almost been better without it by just focusing on the two main characters and their friendship. But I guess they felt a boxing movie needs a climactic fight to end with even though it doesn't really add anything to the story.

There is too much name dropping. Yes, we know, he's Apollo Creed's son, you don't have to repeat it every ten seconds. And it's a bit too self-aware and trying too much to be meta.

Overall Creed is a good film and I can easily see why some people will love it a lot more than me.… Expand

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FilmPhonicJan 19, 2016

Up-and-coming writer/director Ryan Coogler reunites with his ‘Fruitvale Station’ star Jordan in trying to craft a new legacy from an iconic existing legacy, which portrays the central “Adonis Creed” character fighting for a new legacy, forgedUp-and-coming writer/director Ryan Coogler reunites with his ‘Fruitvale Station’ star Jordan in trying to craft a new legacy from an iconic existing legacy, which portrays the central “Adonis Creed” character fighting for a new legacy, forged by but moving beyond his legendary dad’s legacy.

Needless to say “Legacy” is a central theme of this part coming-of-age, and part relationship drama about never giving up the fight and finding your own place in the world, wherever you come from.

Despite being based in a “Rocky Universe”, ‘Creed’ lacks the camp charm of the early Stallone films and is crafted as a gritty 21st century boxing drama with solid performances from Stallone & Jordan, coupled with a reasonably plausible if predictable narrative, much like the recent ‘Southpaw’.

And like Jake Gyllenhaal in that film, Michael B. Jordan shows true commitment to the role through an impressive physical transformation and the developing of solid Boxing skills that contribute to a convincing portrayal of a modern Light-Heavyweight boxer, not to mention the well choreographed fight sequences featuring real pro boxers that hold up impressively, until the wheels come off for the final fight.

So what builds as a reasonably captivating but restrained homage-paying Boxing drama, then turns into an all out throwback fest with an inevitable nostalgia-dripping final fight and ending.

Director Ryan Coogler just can’t help himself as the legitimate drama and boxing technique are thrown out of the window and we’re left with a ludicrous “phone-booth fight” slugfest that’s completely out of place with the rest of the film, and which builds to a cheesy and disappointingly predictable conclusion.

The Bottom Line…
We might agree with some of the early reviews that praise ‘Creed’ for getting the balance right between paying homage and building a new legacy, had we not seen the rather ludicrous but expected conclusion. ‘Creed’ punches above its weight in the early rounds but ultimately throws in the towel, in other words it’s is an interesting and entertaining enough drama which leaves a slightly sour taste in the mouth.

The simple fact that we have another film which can start a discussion about getting the balance right between the old and new, shows the current insatiable industry appetite for the Nostalgia dollar, and illuminates a drying-up of fresh ideas coupled with an aversion to risk-taking in Hollywood.… Expand

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Rebecca31Jan 30, 2016

So if anyone cares, you can still see this movie in the cinema, starring Rocky and a bunch of other people whose names really don't matter. "Original", "exhilarating" and "breath-taking" are just some of the words being used to describe thisSo if anyone cares, you can still see this movie in the cinema, starring Rocky and a bunch of other people whose names really don't matter. "Original", "exhilarating" and "breath-taking" are just some of the words being used to describe this movie, they're not the words I'd use but who am I to judge. Nostalgia comes to mind once this movie starts and remains the entire time, it's a movie that doesn't really bring anything new to boxing movies, you'll get your training montages, emotional moments, and your epic slow motion knock-out punch that seems like each scene is simply ticking the box on the "how to guide to boxing movies." Original? No but entertaining popcorn movie? Yes. Recommended if there's nothing else to watch.… Expand

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FuturedirectorApr 9, 2016

Creed continues the Rocky Bakboa's saga with technological instruments, "modern" story-telling and a grand new plot, that doesn't work completely with the originals. Anyway, it has the same thriller, action and love of the predesesors,Creed continues the Rocky Bakboa's saga with technological instruments, "modern" story-telling and a grand new plot, that doesn't work completely with the originals. Anyway, it has the same thriller, action and love of the predesesors, despite the many differences that shows and kills the main original idea.… Expand

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amheretojudgeFeb 14, 2018

time takes everybody out..

Creed The choreography has definitely improved and the space and time has increased to allow the actors and the characters to sink in just to relive everything once more; the ring, the press conference, thetime takes everybody out..

Creed The choreography has definitely improved and the space and time has increased to allow the actors and the characters to sink in just to relive everything once more; the ring, the press conference, the training and even the chickens. Creed is executed like never any other Rocky franchise before but the material seems to be offered earlier too leading disappointment in the audience who came for the advanced version of it. Ryan Coogler's depiction of the Rocky through his eyes is interesting enough but his vision seemed too blurry or distracted to get a closer look at it. Sylvester Stallone after having played the same role seven times still breathes and looks out for the same old Rocky that we encountered in '76. Creed breaks out thin ice and walks boldly on new surface only to find out that it too was thin ice all along but having said that it never is dull to enter in that same old ring.… Expand

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LORDtroldemort1Aug 4, 2019

This film has some really great moments here and there, but the film in general needs more enthusiasm.

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liamexeMar 11, 2023

I want to begin by praising Sylvester Stallone for his portrayal of Rocky. In my opinion, he was the movie's standout performance. In spite of this, I felt that the entire movie was a bit sluggish and lacked many fresh concepts. Adonis wasI want to begin by praising Sylvester Stallone for his portrayal of Rocky. In my opinion, he was the movie's standout performance. In spite of this, I felt that the entire movie was a bit sluggish and lacked many fresh concepts. Adonis was essentially rocky, and Rocky practically plays Mickey. I doubt it was a nice addition to the heritage and, by the way, I was a great fan of the previous four. I wonder whether the money invested in it was truly worth it. To be honest, this movie accomplished one thing better: the boxing itself was better. It seemed much more plausible.… Expand

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TyranianApr 13, 2019

This felt really meh to me with fine acting and good boxing but a stupidly predictable and boring story. Creed is no Rocky.

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Brent_MarchantJan 21, 2016

Despite underappreciated performances by Michael B. Jordan and Phylicia Rashad and fine fight scene cinematography, these elements aren't enough to save this overlong, excessively padded exercise in trite predictability. The film offersDespite underappreciated performances by Michael B. Jordan and Phylicia Rashad and fine fight scene cinematography, these elements aren't enough to save this overlong, excessively padded exercise in trite predictability. The film offers precious little fresh material to this long-running franchise, ultimately falling back on the familiar to carry the picture. Its badly written script and dreadful performance by Tessa Thompson as the protagonist's love interest weigh the movie down even further. And, even though this offering incorporates some of the best work Sylvester Stallone has done in years, his portrayal is basically more of the same and falls far short of the numerous accolades being undeservedly heaped on it. Die-hard fans of the series will undoubtedly enjoy this release, but casual viewers who've seen other installments in the "Rocky" mythology are likely to come away unimpressed.… Expand

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AxeTNov 28, 2015

Like the new Bond, though okay overall and fairly well made, unfortunately this spinoff is tired formula. Though it has some nice touches story wise that play authentic and the developments are about as much as can be expected at this stage,Like the new Bond, though okay overall and fairly well made, unfortunately this spinoff is tired formula. Though it has some nice touches story wise that play authentic and the developments are about as much as can be expected at this stage, the big problem is the lead actor/character has no personality. He's boring! What made "Rocky" the standout it was is the original one of a kind character that Sly created from what could have been a cliché. For that matter Carl Weathers/Apollo had ten times the personality his on screen son has here. And there is no new theme music to drive it as the original very famously had and Stallone wisely regularly updated throughout the series with hipper newer music. What an unbelievable oversight or just plain stupid choice. Even a new rap song could have sufficed, but instead the inexperienced director stays down for the count. You know there is a problem when you couldn't care less who wins the big fight. You have to give Sylvester credit for making each installment fresh and invigorating all the way through 6 movies. That's a bigger feat than most actor/auteurs take credit for for doing far less. Sadly, it's missing here showing his touch beyond acting is that special when it comes to this series.
How the other bouts match up in my ring: "Rocky" 10 "Rocky II" 9 "Rocky III" 9 "Rocky IV" 7 "Rocky V" 8 "Rocky Balboa" 10.… Expand

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KolbzillaMar 14, 2016

Being a longtime Rocky fan I was eagerly waiting to see this film. I thought the spin off approach was a good way to get back into the Rocky universe without having to see Sylvester Stallone trod through another fight as the titular Balboa,Being a longtime Rocky fan I was eagerly waiting to see this film. I thought the spin off approach was a good way to get back into the Rocky universe without having to see Sylvester Stallone trod through another fight as the titular Balboa, however the nostalgia cannot carry one through this long, slow and dare I say "boring" film.

The acting from all involved is not great, not bad. The performance from Michael B. Jordan was solid as you could see his transformation into a somewhat believable boxer, but the slow pace of the movie and *SPOILER* the slow final fight, could not retain my attention.

When the movie did start hitting its stride, it would immediately cut away to another slow, exposition filled scene that didn't really move the film forward. Disappointing to say the least, taking the audience out of any momentum they had gathered. All in all, an OK movie worth watching if you are a Rocky fan, but don't expect the type of emotion and entertainment of its predecessors.… Expand

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YorkManDec 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh dear....
After the brilliant Rocky Balboa offered a very tidy bookend to the Rocky film franchise the world really didn't need Stallone to dust off the character for (hopefully) one last outing (although this film does leave the story open ended, which just feels like another throwback 'beat' to the original Rocky movie).
Michael B. Jordan is introduced as Apollo Creed's illegitimate son Adonis "Donnie" Creed (who was born after his father died in the ring, in order to make him just about young enough to 'be' an up and coming fighter) who decides to leave his pretty decent life behind in California and head to Philadelphia as a way to find out who he really is.
Rocky is now effectively alone, the characters introduced in Rocky Balboa who offered some emotional context have apparently disappeared, and Paulie has died in the interim too. Rocky and Donnie form a bond after Rocky, who is immediately dismissive of getting back into the training game, has a pretty impressive change of heart and begins to get Donnie into better shape.
Donnie's love interest, Bianca is shoe-horned in after they meet because she lives in the apartment below, and plays music too loudly... Cue awkwardness that blossoms into love/hate/love as the plot requires.
Donnie is offered the chance to fight the undefeated, undisputed, light-heavyweight champ because of extraneous circumstances that for some reason make an unknown 'Creed' a better money making prospect that the number one contender... (Yes, that made no sense to me either!) Culminating in a beat by beat cover version of Rocky's first fight with Apollo (and, sadly, does set up a potential sequel).
Along the way we discover a little about Donnie's motivations, Rocky's difficulties with being alone, and the parallel 'internal' fights of both men as they battle to overcome their fears (of different things, for different reasons).
All in all it's just highly derivative and a completely unnecessary film. As mentioned, the finale of Rocky Balboa was the perfect ending to what was then a 30 year franchise. Now, coming up on 40 years since we first saw Rocky climb out of the ring after beating 'Spider', lighting a cigarette, and heading home... We're left with a bad aftertaste with the final mouthful, despite some great acting on Stallone's part, because seeing this film only reminded me just how fresh and exciting the original Rocky film (that Creed desperately attempts to emulate) actually was.

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moviescriticnetJan 19, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The 7th (and hopefully last) movie of the Rocky franchise seems to be considered the best after the original by the critics but don't believe the hype cause it's merely disappointing.
The movie on the surface tries to go to a different direction exploiting all underground stereotypes. The hero is a young black that listens to hip hop. Rocky has retired and manages his wife's Italian restaurant. The biker gangs of Philadelphia support them. The young fellow is in war with his last name, Creed, and what that represents. The easily foreseen screenplay includes amped-up training sequences and climates to a title fight with an absurd number of punches landed in every round. Stallone's character suffers from (spoiler alert) cancer and there you have a golden globe for him as well an Oscar nomination (wtf?) for best performance in a supporting role. Stallone getting an Oscar sounds like the academy is trolling us. The movie is extremely overrated (8.0 in imdb, 94% in rotten tomatoes) but even for a Rocky fan (as I am) it's extremely predictable and completely lacks emotion.

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BroyaxApr 22, 2018

Papy Sylvestre ne veut décidément pas lâcher l'affaire et remonte sur le ring, toujours en tant qu'entrâineur certes mais tout de même... mais que voulez-vous, un vieux faut bien que ça mange ! Même si ce n'est pas lui qui a réalisé, on sentPapy Sylvestre ne veut décidément pas lâcher l'affaire et remonte sur le ring, toujours en tant qu'entrâineur certes mais tout de même... mais que voulez-vous, un vieux faut bien que ça mange ! Même si ce n'est pas lui qui a réalisé, on sent bien sa grosse patte en coulisses sur la mise en scène en tout cas : c'est propre, classique, bien fait en somme.

Le scénario quant à lui n'est pas hélas au mieux de sa forme. On est allé chercher, inventer un rejeton à Apollo Creed... qui s'appelle Adonis... ben dis donc, ça va les chevilles ? un cas social, un fils abandonné mais une maman pleine de fric, oui tout ça en même temps. Même qu'il boxe au Mexique le petit Creed, carrément ! et s'en va trouver Papy Rocky parce que Papy il connaît la musique !

Ce personnage bancal est aggravé par l'acteur qui l'incarne, des plus médiocres à l'écran, des plus plats, d'une épaisseur inversement proportionnelle à la fonte qu'il soulève. C'est dire s'il est balèze... On lui a trouvé aussi une copine impromptue, chanteuse à la petite semaine en instance de surdité...

Oui, il faut vous dire que ce Rocky 7 envoit pas mal côté guimauve, tous azimuts ou presque... et encore je ne vous déballe pas tout, loin de là. Tout cela est donc excessif et nettement exagéré, un peu comme la bouffe chez les Amerloques en fait.

Dommage, car Stallone joue toujours le vieux boxeur avec sincérité, il sait toujours le rendre aussi attachant. Et si le film recycle les séquences d'entraînement, de progression et de combat (aucune surprise à cet égard) qu'on a maintes fois vues auparavant, il le fait encore avec une efficacité certaine.

Mais le psychodrame souvent outré commence à fatiguer et si on apprécie la baston, on se lasse de ce qu'il y a autour, car Rocky 7 repioche un peu trop dans les précédents films sans en restituer les impacts d'origine. Il est temps de tourner la page, champion !… Expand

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MelHowellMar 10, 2017

If you've seen Rocky before, nothing will surprise you here. What really disappointed me was the CGI fights, the hits were obviously fake. That was one of the things I enjoyed about the original Rocky movies is that they were actuallyIf you've seen Rocky before, nothing will surprise you here. What really disappointed me was the CGI fights, the hits were obviously fake. That was one of the things I enjoyed about the original Rocky movies is that they were actually hitting each other, maybe not as hard as real fighters, but they were real hits. This movie was just done with CGI, guess the pretty boys didn't want to hurt their face. lol… Expand

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iseenthefutureDec 31, 2015

It's all well and good until you try to retire and then your ex-colleagues kids track you down and through old-age guilt-trip force you to teach them their late father's trade. Tell them to **** off." The results will be at best, mediocre andIt's all well and good until you try to retire and then your ex-colleagues kids track you down and through old-age guilt-trip force you to teach them their late father's trade. Tell them to **** off." The results will be at best, mediocre and only that good as they are being compared to catastrophic previous results.… Expand

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yrcrazyNov 30, 2015

Dumbed down and predictable with a usual slice of emotional rubbish. Adonis Creed isnt even likeable in this endless drag of a movie. Only saving grace is that Stallone was still good.

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Val-835Jan 13, 2016

How many times do we have to hear the same story over and over, Sylvester ? I was in high-school back in '77 when Rocky came out. It was a good movie. Ever since then, what ? Even those Rambo movies and Get Carter were more entertaining than this.

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DotaKaijuDec 3, 2015

This movie is garbage. I was expecting a rocky balbao or at least something similar. The entire movie Im asking my self, Wheres the fight? Its 2 min of some training in some gym then its all drama for 30 min then a fight for 3 minutes thenThis movie is garbage. I was expecting a rocky balbao or at least something similar. The entire movie Im asking my self, Wheres the fight? Its 2 min of some training in some gym then its all drama for 30 min then a fight for 3 minutes then all drama then some training for a few minutes and a fight that lasted 5 minutes to. Round 1 - 11 was over before it even started. If you want to watch a movie go see this one only because theres nothing out. If your going there expecting to see a rocky balbao movie you will be disappointed leave the movie asking yourself to, Wheres the fight. They should have never brought a girl into the movie and made those parts about training and the fight… Expand

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AbeOfOddworldJan 24, 2016

Giving this film 1 out of 10 is a generous mark really, its the same old crap with the punching the air while motorbikes ride around you in the middle of the street (like that would ever happen). It did try to make a story out of it but thatGiving this film 1 out of 10 is a generous mark really, its the same old crap with the punching the air while motorbikes ride around you in the middle of the street (like that would ever happen). It did try to make a story out of it but that soon fell flat on its face.
All in all it's by far the worst film of 2015… Expand

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Shakes505Jan 15, 2016

I was looking forward to this but omg what where they thinking! Very boring seen it all before none of the characters are done well I couldn't wait for this trash to end...

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WinterkhanJan 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A disaster movie. Camera use is bad, bad music and mediocre acting by Sylvester, not special. And not a professional title match, they made of street fighting. When you eat a good punch to your chin, you open your eyes in the hotel.… Expand

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