Creed
The Rocky franchise passes the torch to writer-director Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station), helming the story of Adonis Johnson – son of Rocky Balboa's foe-turned-friend Apollo Creed. Fruitvale Station’s Michael B. Jordan stars as Adonis, with Sylvester Stallone reprising his immortal role as Rocky.
Johnson never knew his famous father who died before he was born. But with boxing in his blood, he heads to Philadelphia and tracks down Balboa. Seeing the strength and determination of Apollo in Adonis, Rocky agrees to train him despite battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring.
- Director:
- Ryan Coogler ('Fruitvale Station')
- Writer:
- Ryan CooglerAaron Covington
- Cast:
- Michael B. JordanSylvester StalloneTessa ThompsonPhylicia RashadAnthony Bellew
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Daniel Rutledge
flicksThe Italian Stallion is back - in a film that isn't about him. In Creed, Rocky Balboa is a semi-retiree content to work alone in his restaurant, until a shadow of his past forces him to step back into the ring. Michael B. Jordan is Adonis Creed, son of the iconic Apollo, out to prove himself a champion to the world - something he'll need a reluctant Balboa's help with.
"Rocky" reboot done right
There were two boxing movies released last year and this one was far superior to the other "Southpaw". Directed by Ryan Coolger this is the film of a young boxer who is lost and stumbles upon a tired, more or less given up Rocky. Rocky sees a lot of himself in the young creed. There are similarities between the first one especially the underdog tone. It...
Knockout!
When people ask me my favourite movies of 2015, Creed is right up there in my top picks. You know how The Force Awakens took Star Wars of old, paid homage, introduced new characters, re-introduced much loved old characters and created a whole new buzz for a franchise in much need of a kick in the space pants? Well, Creed does much the same for the Rocky...
Review: Creed
The Rocky franchise is back. With Michael B. Jordan taking the reigns as the protagonist for this new arch, the franchise is back. Who would have thought that the 7th installment would be one of the best. Stallone shines in his supporting role and there are a number of great nods to the first films and to the city of Philadelphia. If you thought the...
It's a knockout!
Creed adheres to the tried-and-tested Rocky formula more than I was expecting going in – there are many familiar beats here, from the rousing clang of anvils on the soundtrack to one big fight sequence that feels as though it’s been mapped beat-for-beat from one of Rocky Balboa’s previous climactic showdowns. This is not a bad thing – far from it. In...
Creed is a Champ!
Welcome back Rocky! I have missed you, or at least a 'Rocky' film worth watching. Not since Rocky Balboa's second outing has the Italian Stallion been so believable and genuine. 'Creed' circulated around my eardrums when whispers of its release started to make the rounds and my first thought was "oh no, not another one". How far can the story honestly go?...
Variety
pressA smart, kinetic, exhilaratingly well-crafted piece of mainstream filmmaking, and providing actor Michael B. Jordan with yet another substantial stepping stone on his climb to stardom.
The Guardian
pressThe film keeps pounding through the predictable set-up and storyline until finally, when you think it can fight no longer and will have to throw in the towel, it charges back with some scenes of originality, pathos and, in ever-so-swift jabs, excitement.
Entertainment Weekly
pressMore than preserves the Rocky franchise’s. It reminds you why it was great in the first place.
Flicks, Daniel Rutledge
flicksThe Italian Stallion is back - in a film that isn't about him. In Creed, Rocky Balboa is a semi-retiree content to work alone in his restaurant, until a shadow of his past forces him to step back into the ring. Michael B. Jordan is Adonis Creed, son of the iconic Apollo, out to prove himself a champion to the world - something he'll need a reluctant Balboa's help with.
Variety
pressA smart, kinetic, exhilaratingly well-crafted piece of mainstream filmmaking, and providing actor Michael B. Jordan with yet another substantial stepping stone on his climb to stardom.
The Guardian
pressThe film keeps pounding through the predictable set-up and storyline until finally, when you think it can fight no longer and will have to throw in the towel, it charges back with some scenes of originality, pathos and, in ever-so-swift jabs, excitement.
Entertainment Weekly
pressMore than preserves the Rocky franchise’s. It reminds you why it was great in the first place.
"Rocky" reboot done right
There were two boxing movies released last year and this one was far superior to the other "Southpaw". Directed by Ryan Coolger this is the film of a young boxer who is lost and stumbles upon a tired, more or less given up Rocky. Rocky sees a lot of himself in the young creed. There are similarities between the first one especially the underdog tone. It...
Knockout!
When people ask me my favourite movies of 2015, Creed is right up there in my top picks. You know how The Force Awakens took Star Wars of old, paid homage, introduced new characters, re-introduced much loved old characters and created a whole new buzz for a franchise in much need of a kick in the space pants? Well, Creed does much the same for the Rocky...
Review: Creed
The Rocky franchise is back. With Michael B. Jordan taking the reigns as the protagonist for this new arch, the franchise is back. Who would have thought that the 7th installment would be one of the best. Stallone shines in his supporting role and there are a number of great nods to the first films and to the city of Philadelphia. If you thought the...
It's a knockout!
Creed adheres to the tried-and-tested Rocky formula more than I was expecting going in – there are many familiar beats here, from the rousing clang of anvils on the soundtrack to one big fight sequence that feels as though it’s been mapped beat-for-beat from one of Rocky Balboa’s previous climactic showdowns. This is not a bad thing – far from it. In...
Creed is a Champ!
Welcome back Rocky! I have missed you, or at least a 'Rocky' film worth watching. Not since Rocky Balboa's second outing has the Italian Stallion been so believable and genuine. 'Creed' circulated around my eardrums when whispers of its release started to make the rounds and my first thought was "oh no, not another one". How far can the story honestly go?...
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