Creed

With the arrival of Creed, Rocky Balboa bid us farewell in quite dignified way. The movie did not come with anything new, so the only thing left is the endless moralizing of Sylvester Stallone, which I more or less enjoy, or the acting of Michael B. Jordan, which is something you have to get used to. He, as the child of the street, did not at first arouse too many emotions in me. Only Stallone’s upbringing made him somehow pleasant. However, simply by describing it, the pathos makes me sick. The story could not get more typical. Big fans will be probably satisfied with Creed and will nostalgically shed a tear. Rocky Balboa is enough for me, as it was able to make an original movie out of nostalgia, and I did not have to call it what I call this movie. Unlike the previous one, this movie is a completely routine job. (02/01/2016)

Some might argue that the Rocky story is overdone, but Creed is living proof that it’s far from it. Essentially, Creed follows the same formula as the original Rocky, a pattern that's been repeated over the years, and yet it still works like a charm. This film is a thrilling watch, capable of delighting old-school Rocky fans while also appealing to a new generation that may not have seen any of the earlier Rocky films. The modern take suits it well, and I was particularly impressed with Maryse Alberti's brilliant cinematography, especially those longer, uncut sequences. With Creed, Ryan Coogler has solidified his place among the top directors of today. I have no complaints. (08/05/2018)

I find this almost unbelievable. I didn't believe in the film at all, but it showed that Sly has what it takes to really act brilliantly. By giving up boxing and action, he can demonstrate how great of a character actor he is, and that simply put, Rocky is the best thing he ever created. Incredible nostalgia, yet a great modern film. I had a dry throat for a long time, yet it's a film with a strong positive message. (10/01/2016)

Terrible! I found the main "hero" totally unrelatable from start to finish. I still remember enjoying Rocky all those years ago. Back in the day, these films featured a charismatic main character and his evil counterpart. Creed lacks both. Plus, Rocky gets also attacked by cancer, which I take as a last-ditch attempt to stir at least some emotion in the viewer. And it worked – it stirred total disgust in me. Unfortunately, Rocky gets talked into treatment by the totally uncharismatic Adonis (WTF?), so maybe I'll get to see the next installment entitled Rocky: The Wheelchair. Yaaay!!! (23/06/2016)

I love these films and they rarely disappoint me. The story is a classic fairy tale but unfortunately without emotions, so Southpaw won in this respect. Michael B. Jordan is likable, Sylvester Stallone is friendly and the one-shot fights almost without editing are breathtaking, too bad there were only two of them, but they were decently long and adrenaline-pumping. I wasn't bored. 75%. (28/12/2015)