The best of the Rocky sequels

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2015)

Creed is a sports drama film which is essentially the seventh movie in the Rocky film series. Not only is it a solid entry into the series but it also stands on its own as a great sports movie. So far, I consider it the best of the Rocky sequels, which is saying a lot.
Adonis Creed Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the illegitimate son of former heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed, is a young man who dreams of becoming a professional boxer. After some unsuccessful attempts of making big in his hometown of Los Angeles, Adonis travels to Philadelphia, where he meets up with Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), the friend and former boxing partner of his father. Although reluctant at first, Rocky takes Adonis under his wing and trains him to become a heavyweight champion boxer, following in his father's footsteps.
Filled with great boxing fight scenes, Creed is respectful to its source material and contains the right amount of heart and emotion. Michael B. Jordan gives a great performance in the lead role, you can really tell he's worked hard to make his character convincing. However, Sylvester Stallone steals the show as an older Rocky Balboa. It's fascinating seeing this character whom was once the student become the teacher. I would not be surprised if his performance earns him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards.
I rate it 8.5/10. If you're a fan of the Rocky film series, definitely give this one a watch.