Creed (2015)

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Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father,world heavy weight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo - the fierce rival who became his closest friend. (Rotten Tomatoes)

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Directed By: Ryan Coogler

Written By: Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Liev Schreiber, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Michael B. Jordan, Graham McTavish, Wood Harris, Ritchie Coster, Claire Bronson, Andre Ward, Tony Bellew, Jacob 'Stitch' Duran

Genres: Drama, Sport

Franchises: Rocky, Creed

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
11	BillyShears	90 _92nd
Son of a bitch: Adrian's Revenge - Rocky Remix ended up being great. I didn't like the fight scenes that much in Rocky Balboa (too "REAL") but they find the perfect blend between make this look like HBO boring realism and "I AM SEEING THE PAST I GOT PUNCHED SO FUCKING HARD IN THE HEAD" perfectly.
9	Leonardis	91 _68th
This movie was fantastic! Coogler and Jordan team up again to make something that is not only a solid boxing movie, but overall, a very well-made film in general. The script makes it an entertaining experience to watch Rocky and Creed connect with each other and learn new things about themselves. The directing was really gritty and really made you feel like you were in the ring with the boxers. While Stallone is getting harder to understand, he's still awesome as Rocky and Jordan is fantastic.
6	QuinlanLJ	82 _86th
A new film in the Rocky franchise that can actually go toe to toe with the first Rocky film! This film is amazing, Coogler is another director who shows that if you want to revive a franchise, have a fan of that franchise at the helm. Coogler is a fan and he shows it. Jordan and Stallone are amazing, especially Stallone who arguably turned in his best performance yet! It will be really exciting to see what Coogler, Jordan and Stallone do with the Creed sequel.
5	INDYATMN	74 _36th
I have 2 assume all the love this is getting is for the moving Rocky arc b/c unlike Star Wars I spent most of my time waiting for the old guy 2 come back on. Performances & direction r top notch, but as a character, the adult Adonis Creed lacks much of the vulnerability & all of the humor & humility that made Rocky such a likeable underdog. While Rock was genuinely shocked to discover he had any chance at greatness, Creed - except for 1 fleeting moment - behaves as if it were long overdue.
5	Judo Koala	85 _90th
Stallone's most honest and heartbreaking role ever. Part of what makes the film so remarkable is how the mythologizing of Rocky Balboa ruptures the fourth wall and becomes reality itself. It isn't just a film about Rocky growing old and having his body break down; it's also about Stallone's coming to terms with his own mortality, and with it all the happiness of years past fading away to memory. It's devastating, but done so completely earnestly in a way that earns its tears. Tremendous.
5	mrandersen10	70 _42nd
I wasn't as enamored with this as so many others seem to be. I think it's far too formulaic without doing much to mix it up and stand out. Jordan, Stallone and Thompson all put in top notch performances, but they're held back by a very safe and stale story. I was also slightly annoyed by how rarely they tapped into the deep pool of music tracks from past installments. Stallone and Conti are the heart and soul of the franchise, and it was a mistake to include so little of the classic soundtrack.
5	Groovy_Souls	85 _82nd
Undeniably on par with the original. Creed exemplifies what can be done to revitalize a franchise, without taking it to an unnecessarily cheesy or forced level. Jordan, Stallone, and Thompson are all undeniably lovable in roles both familiar and new. Coogler's direction is also to be praised, as he takes the nostalgic path with a fresh, new feel. Maybe not an Oscar winner, but Creed will be in the top ten of 2015.
4	Alex Watkins	4 _70th
It's hard to know what to say about a Rocky film, because you know exactly what beats it's going to hit, so I'll just say this is nimbly directed and that Michael B. Jordan is, as expected, excellent.
4	Obdurate	100 _99th
Not the best Rocky movie (and yes, I have ranked all of them 100 because I have no objectivity) but it's awesome. Coogler brings a different feel to the franchise; it's grimmer but it still has moments of lightness. It's Jordan's best performance and Stallone is once again BRILLIANT as Rocky. The final boxing match is a short film in itself, like they all have been. Coogler brings his own flavour but keeps the Rocky spirit alive. It's hard not to feel way too many emotions during it.
4	mwgerb	60 _66th
Continues the 2006 Rocky Balboa trend back towards grounded drama to great effect, especially now that it's in the hands of a talented new director and lead. I think it's well established at this point that the best Rocky movies are the ones where you lose the fight but win in life. Basically the exact same plot as the original, and that's not even a mark against it.
4	BionicNinjas	95 _92nd
Never expected myself to say this, but Stallone deserves an Oscar for his performance in this movie. Coogler's direction was rock solid, and Jordan, while not as charismatic or endearing as Balboa, did a wonderful job showing a different side to aspiring fighters.
4	AAAutin	69 _83rd
Michael B. Jordan is Nash Bridges in: DON JOHNSON.
4	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	100 _99th
Creed is almost as good a Rocky movie could get - which means that, yes, it's better than the original. With a strong emotional core, amazing boxing, and great acting, Creed is a fantastic movie. It follows the Rocky formula we've come to expect, but injects it with a new life and with small details that make it feel fresh again. Creed is a home run, slam dunk, hole-in-one, ace, and any other sports metaphor you can think of. Oh yeah: Creed is a knockout!
3	Moribunny	43 _31st
Having loved Fruitvale Station, I had been screaming for Ryan Coogler's next movie, and I was surprised, but intrigued when I read it was going to be Creed. Unfortunately, there isn't a single remotely original moment in Creed. It reminds me especially of Rocky V, which is a shame because Rocky V is best forgotten -- Rocky Balboa was far better. It seems like this will be a spinoff franchise, in which case I plead with the future sequel's writers to stop recycling Rocky's sappiest elements.
3	IcyBrian	87 _81st
I enjoyed the hell out of this. Fantastic performances from Jordan, Stallone, & Rashad. The boxing scenes had great drama to them, and knew just how to keep the blood pumping. Amazing cinematography, too.
3	Kojiless	44 _48th
A kid who gets into a fight in 2nd grade subsequently contracts an acute case of affluenza, and after trading a few bouts of fisticuffs in Tijuana suddenly becomes an underdog poster-boy for the choice of a new generation. He puts forth the complete 50% to accomplish absolutely nothing and in the end, Rocky still has cancer.
3	Ytadel	8 _93rd
I wasn't quite on the same cloud nine of euphoria walking out of this movie as with Rocky Balboa, but that isn't to say it wasn't great itself. Coogler injects the fight scenes with terrific, edgy adrenaline and Stallone and Jordan both do great work. I have to admit I do kinda miss Paulie, who was an asshole, but as asshole who livened things up with his assholishness. But still, pretty kick-ass boxing movie; will definitely buy the bluray and add it to my Rocky collection.
3	twincinema	85 _85th
I like Rocky's commitment to hats throughout the franchise.
3	bowfinger	40 _32nd
Don't understand the hype. It's just another boxing movie with the same clichés, most of which originates from the original Rocky. As a matter of fact, this felt like...uhm yes, watching Rocky I again, but with half the gusto.
3	Anomaly	76 _63rd
Another modern passing of the torch story. Some of the emotional beats are a bit weak and predictable, preventing it from reaching greater heights. But the fight scenes are exhilarating, and the single-take fight in the middle is something truly impressive. Not bad.
3	frederic_g54	7 _57th
Every other boxing movie ever made: The movie
3	Duder	55 _23rd
This was a well directed movie and Stallone was stellar, but the rest of the cast lacked behind and were on and off, just couldn't hold it together. Weak characters, both story wise and character wise, cliche story. The visuals and directing was good but OK movie overall.
3	hellsditch	77 _46th
Started strong but completely stalled out halfway in. It seemed like they were eventually going to develop and expand on the Adonis character, only that never actually happened. For me, he never moves past the "guy with abandonment issues who wants to make his own way" trope. I mean, it's not like Apollo even abandoned him -- he got freaking beat to death. I would have liked this so much more if there was ANY quirk or foible that added even a perfunctory second dimension to his personality.
3	TheRealJ-Ro	80 _70th
I feel so bad because I'm doing that thing that you really shouldn't do, and that's compare this movie against what I feel is the best of the franchise (Rocky Balboa). And this movie doesn't HAVE to be that movie, like I've said a dozen times, but Creed just feels... off. It feels rushed if I'm being honest. Stuff isn't given the time I feel it needs or deserves to breathe. Performance-wise, it's great, and the production values are there. I just feel that it pales in comparison to its cousins.
3	Neonman	61 _17th
Every word spoken and every action propel this film forward, but to what end? It's completely without nuance or playfulness, rather generic, and often pales in comparison to the original film, especially when it underwhelmingly references it. Stallone is surprisingly the one to bring a little juice to this, his anti-Expendables performance is the highlight of the film.
3	SirStuckey	90 _94th
Awesome film, perhaps the best of the series. A distinct film that manages to reference tropes of the series without feeling like a rehash at all. The cinematography is stellar, with some of my favorite camerawork of the year. Michael B. Jordan is great and in a certain moment looks damn near exactly like Carl Weathers from the first films. Stallone puts in a wonderfully understated role. Highly recommended.
3	Superargo	100 _99th
The very definition of an audience-pleaser. Watching this on Thanksgiving night with a cheering, screaming, crying sellout crowd was an unforgettable experience. CREED does more than just push all the right buttons, though. It's also an astoundingly graceful drama, with assured, exciting direction from Coogler and a slow-building, satisfying script that pays off heavily in the third act. All this, plus thrilling boxing sequences, and Stallone's best performance ever. See it!
3	Seethruskin	4 _52nd
The scene where he's boxing his father's fight video was beautiful. Everything about this was pretty solid, even the added romance subplot wasn't horrible.
3	RandallODim	89 _90th
One of the most interesting things in Creed, to me, is the way it functions like a bizarro Greek myth. Apollo Creed is a deific figure, his grandeur only captured in images and stories, his death treated less like a demise than an ascension. Thus, Adonis is positioned as the demigod hero, simultaneously trying to prove that he is more than his blood and that he is worthy of his lineage. He seeks a legendary tutor and undertakes trials, but ultimately, his true victory is over and for himself.
3	eCitizen	50 _49th
Michael B. Jordan was a charismatic choice in this reboot of the Rocky franchise but his character spends a lot of time brooding. Sylvester Stallone was showing his age. His instant girlfriend (Tessa Thompson) was cute. The director injected a few too many unnecessary & unsatisfying theatrics. I disliked the rap music. Too serious, somewhat formulaic & overly sentimental but there were a few inspired moments in the ring that nearly redeems it.
3	The Pirate	96 _98th
The best thing that could have happened to the Rocky series.
3	Boxcars	8 _71st
The motivation of the protagonist, Adonis, can be muddled at times, and certain elements (such as the romance) can be distracting, but 'Creed' is the most visually impressive picture in the Rocky series, and the film excels where it's most important: in the relationship between Adonis and Rocky and with the gratifying journey the two embark on together.
2	schnofel	59 _51st
Just another dull, sentimental boxing movie. But if you can get worked up by the Rocky formula, it's doing it perfectly well.
2	DMCrimson	84 _87th
I don't even particularly like Rocky movies but I still got caught up in the last fight's ending. Sweeping, emotionally-blunt Hollywood filmmaking doesn't get better than that three/four minute stretch. A great example of how to make a familiar storyline still earn it's tension and character arc...except the beginning. Adonis is a confusing guy until lands himself in Philly.
2	Kavu	74 _54th
Pretty well built movie with some badly written parts here and there. Stallone is great, Jordan is good, directing is top notch.
2	cagedwisdom	75 _65th
I prefered Rocky Balboa to this - it's proven now that the Rocky franchise has a story to tell but isn't Creed just telling a slight variant on a story they've already told told? Felt that way to me. In long periods it didn't add much new, and I must confess I got bored even though it is a good film which I enjoyed a lot of the time.
2	cowfrappe	79 _86th
An emotional, edge-of-your-seat reigniting of a franchise that hews a little close to cliche at times.
2	PeaceAnarchy	80 _61st
Starts off with a bang, but soon retreats into a safe space of inspirational mumbo jumbo extolling the virtues of dedication even as it half assedly wags its finger at the horrible the reality of boxing. Still, it's a well done boxing story, with a great lead performance, and feels like a disappointment mostly just because of how bluntly it undermines its own mythos even as it builds it up. The portrayal of the shallow sports media is brutal, even more so because they don't seem to realize it.
2	Bojangles	45 _29th
The long-take fight shots were engrossing. The various attempts at emotional manipulation were at turns effective ("that I'm not a mistake") and cringe-inducing. Contrary to popular opinion, I don't think MBJ is a good actor. He seems to be an acolyte the Will Smith School of Acting: strain thy face, enter the Oscar race. Their Method includes thinking through long division problems, and a low fiber diet to induce constipation-face. Self-aware, I don't like it.
2	Ross	90 _93rd
It could hardly be written any better. Sly gives his performance of a lifetime back in the role that defined him and wins the Oscar 40 years after being nominated for the same role.
2	ChrisPalm	83 _93rd
Why not? I like these types of movies every time. The only original thing here is the main character being a rich instead of poor. And it kinda works..
2	Ofterdingen	83 _96th
If The Wire was a boxing drama. Stallone is outstanding.
2	muzak66	95 _96th
By far the Best Rocky since Rocky IV and Michael B. Jordan was incredible.
2	moraesfelipe	75 _80th
So believable and emotionally rewarding that it feels impossible not hold your tears during this. Coogler looks at the past of the franchise like a gentle guest, with visual and memory remarks that only serve so he can build an entire new character through Jordan's abrasive and committed acting -- and that it even takes him to do a joke about clouds and film boxing scenes with an amazing sense of realism, always through long shots. Unexpectedly genuine.
2	sellis	77 _52nd
Smooth and coherent visuals, excelling at opportunities to illustrate the simultaneous beauty and grotesque nature of boxing as an athletic art form. Doesn't amount to any truly moving moments. The love arc is authentic feeling but a bit underwritten in the last act. Not sure how she thematically fits in with the rest. Sly adds some reckless levity and weight to his role. It now makes complete sense why he's in the awards talk. Jordan, like the rest of the film, is merely adequate.
2	JacoIII	44 _75th
I was expecting this to be good but I wasn't expecting it to be great. Exceptional acting and directing. I have a lot of other thoughts but I'm honestly too tired to write them all out.
2	omgfridge	8 _80th
Will happily give this a second viewing which for me is always a good sign. Easily the best I've seen from Stallone acting wise where he steps into his old shoes only to give his most honest Balboa performance ever. The new up and comer Jordan under Coogler's watchful eye brings a believable hero where we see boxing scene and romance coincide effortlessly. A bit of something new, a bit of something old and totally refreshing.
2	fenixdown	78 _66th
Good story, great camera work.
2	CarsonWid	78 _84th
Not only a great movie, but great despite the fact that it so many requirements and restrictions that the filmmakers had to work with in regard to being part of the Rocky franchise. This movie makes me believe that spin-offs and reboots can actually be done well.
2	DavidBlast	35 _20th
In the inevitable end fight Rocky tries to cheer up Creed with 'They don't know what you've been through. They don't know what we've been through.' And I was thinking: Uhm... Sports movie clichés?
2	kgbelliveau	99 _98th
Creed is one hell of a film from start to finish. Immediately we are given a reason to connect with Adonis Johnson . Full of heart, courage and determination, Creed exemplifies how hard work can pay off. Jordan is a phenomenal young actor and this is the best work from Stallone in years. Jordan shows great chemistry with Stallone, calling Rocky Unc most of the film. It was the tender moments he shared with Rocky and leading lady Tessa Thompson that really showed his range and vulnerability.
2	bentien	77 _86th
The best Rocky film so far? It's this or the first...
2	redacted	72 _52nd
I'm stuck wondering if this is a 'passing the baton' film for Jordan or if it's a Coach Rocky reboot. Either way, we get a format straight out of the 80's including a training montage. You can pick it's beats because they're so familiar, eg the love interest introduction. Shakes the dust off the old franchise and gives it a slick 21st century reworking. Safe, easy watching, good for a plane flight.
2	doughbaron	80 _80th
Creed excels in its visuals, and they are so impressive that I'm still not sure the film was great overall. It is, however, extremely enjoyable, and should be seen by anyone that enjoys movies on any level.
2	Noblet	80 _70th
Has great moments in both character and action. I do think it's missing something to truly make it special. Maybe it's the lack of interesting secondary characters, I'm not sure.
2	Jerky	70 _89th
A pretty good bridge film between the Rocky franchise and the inevitable Creed sequels to follow. Michael B. Jordan continues to climb the leading men of Hollywood ladder and should become a household name very soon. And what can you say about Stallone? After 40 years of playing paper thin action heroes, he delivers his best performance in the role that made him a star in the first place.
2	Darren	70 _54th
Don't really remember that much of the Rocky franchise but this matched all expectations I had going in.
2	MontyCircus	40 _38th
I'm a boxing nut. It was a bit fun spotting all the famous boxers. And there were some fun lighter momemts, but aside from that, so much of this was laying down the runway...but it never took liftoff for me. That said, the fight scenes were incredible, with the camera so close to the action it was practically filmed by the participants while they threw punches! I think the biggest problem was the uninteresting, generic baddies. Anyone remember any of their names? Anything they did or said?
2	goremeat	80 _76th
Distracting love angle was rather weak stacked up to the convincing father/son and Father Time Kicks Your Ass angles. Some scenes were simply sublime; Stallone crumbling as he sees his (and Rocky's) time being "past". A man of grit and pride losing his ego and transcending to memory. Could have been tighter and leaner, but popped its shots off sincerely.
2	xacviant	84 _68th
Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the son of Apollo Creed, tries to make it as a boxer on his own merits--under the watchful eye of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), no less--but learns to embrace his father's legacy. Generally rousing revival of the series, an improvement in objective terms even upon the original ROCKY. Forceful direction by Ryan Coogler (with some stunning long takes), fine work from Jordan and Stallone, and a truly gripping finale make up for overlength and rough patches.
2	TheDailyNathan	81 _57th
A solid, well-acted movie by both Stallone and Jordan. All the typical tropes you'd expect out of a sports movie (especially boxing one), but it executes well.
2	caramlefloat	75 _39th
Story of a man who wants to make it out in the world as a champion boxer.
2	myfavchords	80 _79th
This is a very good entry in the Rocky series. Michael B. Jordan is excellent in the lead role and Sylvester Stallone is also great in this film. I would highly recommend this film to anyone who is a fan of the Rocky movies.
2	comepelicula	75 _81st
The first fight is a four minutes continuous shot, impressive. Technically an impeccable movie that revisits another chapter in Rocky's life, we have watched Rocky's development for some time and that gives it a depth that is unique. This movie stands on its own with a new main character and is fun to watch, sure is a told story and a bit slow but done well and with heart, and I value that
2	jnsoneji	90 _59th
The spirit of Rocky continues in this movie, done marvelously. Sylvester Stallone is great again. To teach someone to fight from sractch is filmed nicely. Wish there were more fights shown. A memorable role by Sylvester Stallone. He continues to talk to audience even as he grows.
2	gkfilm	55 _37th
Entertainment: 3.5 -- felt slower than expected... not as inspirational. Spirit: 1. Sustainability/Social: 1.
2	DesertPunk	86 _89th
It doesn't matter if you've went down the same path a million times if the walk is pleasant.
2	FoxyRussian	94 _88th
Very rarely do I get sucked into a movie and taken away by the performances and stories. This movie is fantastic filled with award winning performances.
2	juntakinte99	91 _85th
This is how you do a reboot. Like JJ Abram's 2009 Star Trek, this flick breathes new life into a franchise by making it less dated & stale. But at the same time Sly Stallone is amazing, showing an aging, kinder Rocky who has so much wisdom and inspiration to share. Director Ryan Coogler uses his familiar tropes, including love of a city and a fatherless kid caught in a system. But it's heightened by the camerawork, fights, and music. The only misstep is the every boxer's girlfriend character.
2	LookJabba...	8 _76th
Creed is proof that with imagination and the perfect dosage of mixing the old with the new, in the right hands a franchise can be revitalised. And full credit to Ryan Coogler for giving the Rocky saga a second coming. Visually, tonally & musically this is a stunning and impressive piece of filmmaking. Michael B. Jordan is perfectly cast and I hope this isn't the last we see of Adonis Creed. But Sylvester Stallone does what he does best and remarkably gives yet another powerful Rocky performance.
2	JaiGuy	80 _61st
I love a good boxing flick. This was a tad predictable, but offered some good drama and action on the ropes.
2	PluggedIN	60 _62nd
Even though the pic feels slow at times and at least a half hour too long, it's not too difficult to stay in your ringside moviehouse seat. I wish they'd left the profanity and sexual nods on the mat right along with the sweat and the blood, certainly. But there's something undeniably affirming and upright about the rest of this. Something that might even make you want to say "Yo!" (pluggedin.com)
2	donquixotic	40 _23rd
A mashup of Rocky, Rocky V, and Rocky Balboa complete with superfluous romantic subplot and sentimental crap like a visit to Paulie's grave. Recommended only for lovers of part 5, whoever they may be
2	karamazov.	39 _51st
Post-Thanksgiving movie night with the relatives. Pretty enjoyable for this sort of dealio.
2	mrarn	70 _90th
After the last Rocky movie (Rocky Balboa) I swore never again would I watch Stallone in yet another remake. Still I found myself watching and to my surprise it wasn't bad. Maybe my expectations were so low it, it seemed better than it was. It's a copy of the first film, yet it's also a tribute to all the Rocky films that were remakes before it.
2	Arcamenel	70 _34th
There are strong sides but too much cliches in it.
2	Ippei	80 _86th
If you've seen one Rocky film, you've seen them all; so don't expect anything out of the ordinary from a plot view point. But they have managed to create a boxing film, with so much more heart and emotion. Michael B. Jordan is great, but Sly did really deserve that nomination with a very "real" and heartfelt performance as an ageing Rocky.
1	krmr	84 _64th
Surprisingly believable, but slightly anti-climactic.
1	nuotio	66 _85th
A lot better than any film in a 7 film series should be. Director Coogler took ingredients & characters from earlier Rocky films, and cooked up something interesting that is both contemporary & nostalgic at the same time. His style is a combination of gritty realism mixed with over the top montages. Likewise, the score is closer to 80's action scores with shades of Morricone. Jordan & Thompson are good, but Stallone really knocks it out of the park. His performance is very restrained and sad.
1	TheDiceman	40 _19th
Same old same old ,cringingly bad in some places.
1	timmo	90 _66th
A flawed, by-the-books script seriously elevated by directorial vision; legitimately, bafflingly stellar cinematography; and perfect performances. It doesn't have the inspiring rhythm of Stallone's films, but that's probably the point.
1	coffee	68 _44th
The kid quotes Godfather but the wrong one. Her should've used the "they pulled me back in..". Because this feels like GF3 with Rocky. I think we should all be thankful as Rocky has a boy not girl.
1	tenhas	80 _71st
Nostalgic and powerful. Boxing scenes are amazing.
1	AFlickering	2 _18th
bomber playing the p4p #1 is probably the funniest unintentional(?) joke of the year.
1	Suture Self	5 _43rd
Crowd-pleasing and typical. Coogler is obviously talented, but this doesn't really do him justice. Still, not a bad theater experience. Lots of people shouting at the screen, yelling stuff like "oh SHIT!!!" or "get him, GET HIM!!!"
1	td888	20 _9th
Ugh. What's the point of this movie. That scene with Adonis running on the street with bikers around him reminded me of that Catwoman basketball scene with Halle Berry.
1	caffe	82 _84th
I have such great affection for this series and if Rocky 6 was a great final chapter focusing on the character and his boxing career, this is a note-perfect epilogue. Even though Stallone always had a handle on how to play (and sometimes write) Rocky, he was always a bit iffy as a director. Having someone behind the camera with real talent and a true love for the history of Rocky makes it feel special, even though it's still a Rocky movie through and through and thus you know how it all ends.
1	Vassago	82 _86th
It is almost impossible not to love this movie if you're a Rocky fan. Ryan Coogler done a great job bringing back the nostalgic Rocky moments and creating something new.
1	Koalafish	70 _68th
Solid, but nothing you haven't seen many times before. For some reason the first fight was masterfully shot (in one take) and had a fantastic choreography, while the final fight didn't even come close and was both unrealistic and lame.
1	msprague	75 _74th
Good chemistry between the two main characters keep this film interesting and entertaining all the way through. A good boxing film and a pretty good drama.
1	KasperL	75 _77th
Way to go, Sly.
1	roonay3k	74 _78th
As a big Rocky fan, its hard not to like this movie. It had the rocky feel to it. It could have been better tough. The hate towards the villain wasnt big enough and the fact that he was british and wearing west ham outfits was kind of corny. Still a pretty good film!
1	Josie19	78 _83rd
And so the tale of Rocky Balboa comes full circle to the place where it all began and finally (hopefully) must end. I was very pleasantly surprised by this film and thought that Stallone's Oscar nom was well deserved.
1	WWallce4prez	85 _87th
Creed surprises us all by being nearly as good as the original. The final fight is arguably the best of the series, and the film oozes a strong and effective father/son motif. Anchored by solid performances by Stallone and Jordan, the film is one of 2015s best.
1	jordanlige	100 _51st
Awesome movie
1	Okkervil	70 _67th
Talk of it being anywhere near as good as "Rocky" is clearly insane, but one of the series finest moments this certainly is. Coogler rather impressively revitalises a franchise that has no right to keep existing and brings the best performance out of Sly since "Copland". The relationships work, the fights work, the slightly grittier tone works, and perhaps most impressive is how comfortable "Creed" feels referencing and riffing on the original. It's very good, not amazing, but very good.
1	deaddilly	55 _19th
Creed was thoroughly generic. It followed the blueprint that you expected it would have. I did dig the camera work of the first few fight scenes. I gotta say the eye make-up was a little bit overboard.
1	forehead1	50 _47th
The fight scenes here - inside the ring at least - are perhaps the most authentic we've ever seen on the big screen; unfortunately the rest of this Rocky-lite production is more forgettable. Stallone still stands out most amongst this cast, perhaps because Jordon doesn't get an opportunity to really flex his acting chops until late on. There's plenty of 'filler' too (e.g. every scene with the girlfriend) yet the opportunity isn't taken to use this to develop Creed's character or the story.
1	Roberta	78 _66th
And we have the iconic song again. It brings back memories.
1	babaracus	8 _69th
good movie. I could do without the whole cancer thing but I hope they make more of these
1	hellboy76	69 _73rd
I think we are getting a little ahead of ourselves with the "as good as the original" talk, its too melodramatic and cliched for that. However it is a major step up from the last five films following the original and sees its best installment of director and actor of the series.
1	PerryStroika	78 _95th
This is the best boxing movie ever, for its kinetic fight scenes, for its perfect direction, and for the incredible way it builds on the Rocky mythology. The fluidity of the camerawork in the long takes, the way it moves seamlessly from closeup to two shots to master shot without cutting, is incredible. Great acting, great story, great film making.
1	auhasarderik	8 _79th
This got so many things right, the fight finale being a real genre stand out of the kind you haven't seen in a big while. And Stallone really shone here. Closer to the original ROCKY than any of its sequels. Fun, exciting, and true.
1	jbyn	82 _76th
Michael B Jordan has made me cry numerous times in the two films I have seen him in. I saw this movie on a plane, and though there is research out there stating one is more likely to cry when watching a movie on a plane, I think it was more due to Michael B Jordan's acting skills. There are a few cheesy moments, but for the most part the attempts to hit your emotions land successfully. I also enjoyed the boxing scenes in this film. They were exciting and had me feeling as if it was a real m
1	guy piranha	60 _40th
by the numbers boxing drama, could've been a homework in screenwriting class. everyone fights his own little battle, everyone ends up being a hero. every problem that is set up is solved in its following sequence. what a ride. it's also a tough nut to translate original rocky's depiction of professional boxing into our time without completely discarding its "laws", but a boxing movie with 12 rounds of "no-guard face smashing" in 2015 just doesn't cut it anymore.
1	damil	70 _67th
It's a pretty decent film. It's quite conventional and predictable, but that's what I expected. Michael B. Jordan was good, and Sylvester Stallone proved he can still give a great performance. The boxing scenes were really well shot, but I thought some of the direction and editing choices in the other scenes were a little questionable. I liked it, and I'm glad it wasn't a TOTAL nostalgia cash-grab.
1	ericambler	68 _39th
The inspiring performances are the main draw: Michael B. Jordan evinces empathy and ferocity, while Stallone brings the typical pathos and homespun humor that we expect from Rocky Balboa. Even so, this is a paint-by-numbers script--the first in the ROCKY series that wasn't penned by Stallone, and thus the film doesn't quite match the quirky, tranquil spirit of the beloved palooka; it's macho bravado all the way. This is basically SOUTHPAW with a Balboa connection.
1	chmul_cr0n	69 _53rd
Bland cinematography and music, which dampens the fun a bit. Understands Rocky better than pretty much any other Rocky movie, though (except for the first one, maybe :>). Dialogue + acting couldn't be more on point.
1	Calabria	76 _39th
Take away the sentimental references and it's an angsty kid movie
1	Barraoc	90 _95th
A great boxing movie in its own right, but a fantastic way of extending the Rocky franchise.
1	hotsake	78 _89th
While not the best of the Rocky series it's still surprisingly good. This seems like a remake/reboot/sequel specifically from the first and fifth Rocky films. Stallone was awesome and Michael B. Jordan wasn't half bad. There were a lot of thing I didn't like but they really didn't hurt the movie much.
1	Lightning17	76 _61st
Creed has heart and honest culture, and is bolstered by strong performances and great moments that make this film worth watching.
1	PUNQ	70 _96th
Almost a knock-out. Definitely one of the better spin-offs to come out of Hollywood in recent times. Old Sylvester Stallone is awesome! Overall Creed (2015) got a cool vibe of love, passion, respect and rawness. Perhaps a bit too positive in defeat, but along with Southpaw (2015) shows that boxing films still got a powerful punch in Hollywood!
1	kokoskote	99 _83rd
A surprisingly good performance by Stallone, and what should have been a serious Oscar contender for main actor Michael B. Jordan and the director Ryan Coogler. The only actor I didn't like in this movie was Tessa Thompson, who played Creed's girlfriend. An otherwise enjoyable movie with an equally great soundtrack.
1	denizgunal13	75 _79th
Az daha klişesi olsa...
1	P u l p	44 _32nd
Yes man, you are a mistake... blah blah... . Same old same old. Sentimental boxing shit.
1	MrBlackTron	81 _75th
Her tarafından Stallone akan bir başyapıt. Rocky serisi ancak bu kadar iyi devam ettirilirdi şahane film olmuş. Tempo zaman zaman düşük ve konu klasik gibi fakat öyle bir tat var ki birden fazla kez seyretmek mümkün. Oyunculuklar başarılı, müzikler özgün her yönüyle özel bir film hele hele bizim jenerasyon için.
1	sw1341	80 _47th
Nothing new here but well acted. Jordan did get chapped by the Academy.
1	yug	50 _36th
The way this movie started, I thought we had a knockout at hand. But it dwells and lingers too much in past and fizzles to conclusion. The 1st professional fight had brilliant camera work.
1	EvilMangoes	95 _85th
A-
1	Bbeaty	82 _14th
A solid movie for the Rocky franshcise. I found it to be really predictable. But it delivers what it should for a Rocky movie.
1	zmoats	86 _75th
Creed is a superb sports film and even greater story. Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone give the performances of their respective careers. I do not think I have ever seen a sports film more wonderfully directed than Creed. Coogler did a wonderful job with the fight scenes, building tension and refusing to cut away from the action. He already set the stakes up for the fight, but that wasn't enough. Coogler did more, and succeeded in creating one of my favorite sports films of all time.
1	ptravers2	6 _54th
Hot damn! We have a winner. Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler, 29, turbocharges the Rocky franchise in Creed. His focus: Adonis Johnson (a stellar Michael B. Jordan), the bastard son of late champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), the father he never knew. The kid needs Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) to train him. Just enough plot for Jordan to strut his impressive stuff, and for a never-better Stallone to play the aging boxer with more feeling than I've seen from him since the original.
1	Mist600	74 _38th
Maybe just MY bad luck/mood but yet another film that hype/reviews -> expect greatness & was only good Over-rated. Totally solid unobjectionable sport, & finding oneself, movie. Seen as a sequel 2 Rocky IV it is clearly HUGE improvement ;-) Cast totally solid & believable. Plot fine. Stallone acting @ top of his game. Nothing bad 2 say. Yet was led 2 expect amazing film topping Rocky & set franchise afire again. I did NOT see that film. Lower expectations & enjoy accordingly
1	luord	74 _79th
Moving and exciting. It's a revival to the franchise full of talent and heart.
1	Nyctalope	80 _60th
Some excellent acting performances except by Stallone who seemed to be high on painkillers for the entire film.
1	mwestcott	82 _62nd
Stallone is at his best in years in Creed. The continuation of the Rocky saga is familiar, warm and even heartbreaking. Although the film is not nearly as accessible or re-watchable as the previous films.
1	peyrin	70 _56th
Doesn't escape the predictable inspirational feelgood story trajectory of the original film, but Coogler's mastery of the slick modern blockbuster style helps it all pack a mean punch.
1	Jasongirl67	50 _31st
I grew up on Rocky and I think they did a good job of passing the torch from Rocky to Adonis

Average Percentile 57.38% from 2551 Ratings