Creed III

Edit: best movie I've seen in years. Michael B Jordan and Jonathan Majors were amazing.

Michael B Jordan really took the torch from Stallone and made this into his own thing. I was a bit hesitant going into this one knowing Rocky wouldn't be there but with this cast, I know it's in safe hands. This is the way you pass the batton. And the personal story is so intense. Donny trying to see the good in his friend. I haven't talked about how this is filmed and the score cause I don't know too much about that stuff. But this does something to me. (it does help I know a bit of sign language)

it's a rocky-creed movie. if you don't like the predictable plot and training montages then it's not for you. me on the other hand loved every second of it. Majors brings a very high intensity with his whole demeanor, and you can see where they want to take this franchise. I like it 10/10

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First of all: Believe victims, and I stand with the people Jonathan Majors has abused. I personally felt comfortable still seeing this as the allegations came out after this movie and as of yet there’s no word on if he’ll be in the series going forward. I absolutely don’t blame anyone if his presence colors the film or if they don’t see it at all.

Creed 1 was from a visionary director, a star of his generation, with a sharp clarity and finesse. Creed 2 was from a journeyman, a steady hand that kept the ship afloat, but the film lacked a distinct identity and was perhaps more Rocky than Creed. Creed 3 is from a first time director, eager to prove himself with new ideas and a daring style because he doesn’t know what he’s not ‘supposed’ to do. Jordan brings to the fire a distinct identity, wearing his influences on his sleeve, and gives the series a distinct feel of its own to build off on sans Rocky. It proves Creed an stand seperate from Rocky.

Jordan lives and breathes his character by this point. Charming and loving but wounded and raw, carrying forward the trait that’s been there from the start: his need to shield his pain and trauma and hide his feelings from those he loves most. Thompson is his equal, her plot line serving as a great parallel to Adonis and Dame alike, the film talking great care to showcase her feelings as well. And Amara is easily the most charming a child has ever been in a series, and you can’t help but imagine her carrying the story down the line. The detail given to her deafness is a wonderful touch too, and this family shines more than the Balboas.

One area Creed has relatively faltered in is its antagonists. It’s put so much time on fleshing out Adonis and his family that his rivals are secondary. Not the case here. Adonis finally has a rival equal to Rocky’s Apollo. He’s a character you understand completely, ruthless but understandably so, sympathetic but not to the extent that you root against Adonis. You understand why from his point of view he’s the hero, and in another film with slight tweaks, he would be. It showcases his physicality and menace in the ring but never loses sight of the human being, and strips that armor away to show the traumatized child at the heart. Majors’ personal misdeeds aside, Dame is a franchise highlight, with raw emotion brimming between him and Adonis.

It all culminates in the big fight, where Jordan proudly brings a level of stylization never seen in the series before, not even in IV’s goofy camp and Creed 1’s authentic vision. It takes the impassioned larger than life emotion of the anime that resonated with Jordan and proudly embraces it, but in a way that heightens the human drama rather than distract from it. It’s a riveting time, and even without Majors going forward (or at least I hope so) I think Creed is in good hands going forward. This one is a real knockout.

A little predictable but awesome movie. If you can watch it in 4DX it's amazing like you're in the ring with them haha ush :boxing_glove:

This was actually good better than rocky Lots of lessons being tought

Can’t wait for Amara IV when she goes to Russia to avenge the death of her mother at the hands of the girl that destroyed her painting

The high intensity match-up between Michael and Jonathan clearly makes this a clear winner.

Creed 3 is a muscular, ruthless and dazzling sequel which has all the elements of not just carrying forward the franchise but also a captivating match-up between the two leads Michael and Jonathan which is worth all your time. The screenplay this time is much more engrossing and arresting, boxing setups are brutal, music is vibrant and dynamic. Michael Jordan as usual is exceptional but Jonathan Majors takes away all the limelight this time. He is invincible in a sinister way as the antagonist. Overall, the best film of the franshise yet for sure which serves as a brilliant experience.

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It's basically what you would except from the Creed series. Although every time they said Drago, I was hoping Dolph Lundgren was going to show up.

Another entertaining entry from this franchise.

I do enjoy these 'Rocky'/'Creed' flicks, they always tend to bring enjoyable performances and excellent fight scenes - and 'Creed III' delivers in those aspects, alongside others. It is a shame, though, that they couldn't get Sylvester Stallone involved here.

In fairness, however, I wouldn't necessarily say the film is weaker or anything without Stallone - it just would've been nice to see him reprise his role, that's all. Cast-wise, it is as strong as you would expect. Michael B. Jordan is impressive, while Tessa Thompson is good (if somewhat underused). It's a shame that Jonathan Majors has ruined his own career off reel because that guy has quite the screen presence, hey-ho!

I'm kinda interested in further installments, though at the same time it would be good if they kept this as a three-film thing. But, hey, the original titular character got 6 movies so I guess the current main man deserves a couple more, eh? Intrigued to see where they go with it, all the same.