Creed is Fantastic

Rating: 7/10 (4 December 2015)

Films like 'Creed' are the reason I go to the movies. Each year I slog through a lot of "meh" films and hope a few gems are sprinkled in. This is one of those gems. 'Creed' plays like a love letter to the city of Philadelphia, and it was evident that a love for the city was present. This movie is a worthy continuation of the 'Rocky' franchise and was truly a rousing effort. Sylvester Stallone is excellent, and Jordan proves to be a talented young actor. The direction was great, the score was perfect, and I just really enjoyed this film. The only negatives I can think of come with the acting of one of the doctors in the film, and the slightly unrealistic amount of shots landed in the final fight. If only real boxing were that exciting! That last one is a bit nit picky however, since suspension of total realism is a big reason I go to the movies. In conclusion, I really enjoyed this film. It had an emotional weight to it that you could feel in the theater and it even managed to bring tears to my eyes. That to me is one of the highest compliments one can give a film. It means that the emotions that the director and the actors were trying to convey to the audience went through, and went through with realism. That counts as a triumph in my book.