A Beautifully Well Made Next Generation Spin-Off Sequel to the Rocky Franchise!!!

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2015)

Nine years ago, I thought 'Rocky Balboa' was the final film in the series, but it turns out there was a lot more story to tell. This spin- off and 7th film was very well directed, acted, and will definitely hit you in 'the feels' if you're a huge fan of the Rocky series. I man enough to admit that I was in tears the last 30 minutes of the movie. Rocky's character is pretty depressing in this film. Not only is Adrian dead, but Paulie has passed on, too. But first we must talk about Apollo Creed's extramarital son, Adonis (Donny)
Donny Johnson has lived a tough life. He never knew his dad. He loves to fight, but doesn't want to be associated with the 'Creed' name. Michael B. Jordan will definitely make a name for himself with this movie. No one will train him, so he moves to Philadelphia in hopes of meeting Rocky Balboa, the man who fought his dad in the original two films. Rocky is very reluctant to train Donny because he's out of the game, and doesn't believe that Donny is really Apollo's son.
Soon enough, Rocky gives in and decides to train him. Donny wants Rocky to keep it secret about who his dad is. Along the way, Donny meets a beautiful lounge singer named Bianca, who is slowly losing her hearing. When a British fighter named "Pretty" Ricky Conlan hears about Donny being the son of the late Apollo Creed, he wants to fight him.
The tears will begin to flow when we find out that Rocky is sick, and doesn't want treatment. Donny inspires him to fight on and live because Donny and Rocky have an immediate bond that's probably one of the most heartwarming in the whole series because Donny and Bianca give Rocky a new reason to try and keep living.
There are major nods, throwbacks and flashbacks to the previous Rocky movies. The main fight is awesome, powerful and will definitely bring out some nostalgia during the final round. This movie is definitely an experience and a beautiful tribute to the Rocky series and will hopefully start something new. I highly recommend CREED!!!