REVIEW #273 Creed 3 (2023)

Creed retires from Boxing, taking on the role as manager for one of his most promising boxers. But he is soon forced to return to the ring when his past comes back to haunt him.

Michael B Jordan stamped his trademark on the Rocky franchise with this unique take on a Rocky/Creed film. His anime inspired style stepped away from the usual techniques we’ve witnessed in the franchise so far and it certainly paid off. It was creative, it was ambitious and it was exactly what was needed to deliver a certain degree of freshness to the genre. Jonathan Majors was the perfect addition to the cast as he delivered a stellar performance and the chemistry between him and Michael really helped illustrate the bond between their characters. Creed 3 is filled with heart, a focus on family, on friendship and then it was enhanced by the incredible choreography in the ring. It wasn’t perfect and it has its faults but all in all it was a very well made film that is one of my favourites in the franchise.

Overall (8.5/10)

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Callan