
What can be done in
a boxing movie that hasn’t been done before? What makes Creed different? The
talent behind it is the difference maker here, first of which is director Ryan Coogler. The young director brings just the right amount of nostalgia to get
you into it without going overboard, while putting his own twist on story
elements to make them feel new but familiar. Coogler was brought onto the film
but he didn’t come alone, snagging a young star in the making with Michael B.
Jordan.
The charismatic
actor is becoming a star in the making, delivering a brilliant performance as
the underdog boxer. Adonis is by no means a Rocky clone, which is great for a
fresh start, instead he adds his own charisma and edge to the character that
the old man never had. The old man still may be the best he has ever been, and
by old man I’m referring to Sylvester Stallone. Stallone brings perhaps his
best performance of his career, delving back into the friendly and lovable goof
of the first film back in 1976. But his performance goes beyond that, sinking
into a sadness that overwhelms a somewhat forgotten man until Adonis gives him
the motivation to fight once more.
The film as a whole
does come off as a very similar story to the first Rocky. The love story
elements, this time between Adonis and Bianca (Tessa Thompson ), are quite
similar to before and the underdog story is obviously a big part of the film.
But all of these elements are presented in way that it isn’t stale or eye-roll
inducing, throwing in pieces about legacy to make everything wrapped up with a
neat little bow. The fights look amazing and when that well-known music kicks
in during the final round you won’t help but scoot to the edge of your seat in
anticipation for what happens to the son of a boxing legend.

So what did you think of Creed? Have you seen it and how does it compare to the other films in the franchise? Comment below and let me know, and as always return to I Am Sam for weekly reviews.
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