Wished there was more Rocky in this film

Rating: 7/10 (2 July 2016)

I was disappointed when Stallone didn't win the Oscar this year, but after finally seeing Creed, the reason was clear. There just were not enough scenes with Rocky where he could really act. The story was there, but there was too much time spent on Creed's girlfriend. Really, who really cares about her story. They tried to recreate similar interest like with Adrian/Rocky but it falls flat. She's a singer, but that brings up the whole music of the film. Music falls flat - you won't hear more than one note from any of the Rocky films. the new music just sucked.
There is a twist, makes you think of Burgess Meredith, but in the end I really wished the story had concentrated more on Rocky, and on the Rocky/Creed relationship. It's too bad, because this was probably Stallone's only last shot at an Oscar.
The ending is predictable, but you will smile. This should be in for Rocky, but heh, you never know. Enjoy.