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Creed
2015 133 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★8.1
Drama
Director: Ryan Coogler
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Description
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
Budget:
$37M
US Gross:
$109.78M
Worldwide:
$173.6M
Starring
Michael B. Jordan
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Sylvester Stallone
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Tessa Thompson
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Awards
Golden Globe 2016
— Best Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2016
— Best Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2016
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Creed is widely regarded as a successful revitalization of the Rocky franchise, effectively bridging the gap between legacy fans and a new generation. While some critics feel it relies too heavily on predictable tropes and lacks the originality of the original film, most praise the emotional depth provided by the performances of Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone.
| Acting | Sylvester Stallone delivers a career-best, emotionally resonant performance as an aging, mentor-figure Rocky. | |
| Cinematography | The fight choreography—particularly the innovative single-take sequences—is dynamic and sets a new technical standard for the series. | |
| Direction | Ryan Coogler’s direction successfully blends contemporary cultural elements with the classic, gritty sensibility of the original franchise. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions are divided on the screenplay: many appreciate its focus on legacy and generational mentorship, while others criticize it for relying on predictable plot points and contrived melodramatic subplots. | |
| Theme | The film’s approach to character development is contested; supporters find Adonis’s journey compelling, while detractors argue he lacks substantial growth and remains underdeveloped compared to the iconic antagonists of past films. |