MicroReels Film Review - Creed

Rating: 8/10 (28 November 2015)

Very few movie franchises can continue on to 6 sequels and stay strong, despite the different directors, musical composers and story writers. The Fast & Furious franchise is one such example – being extremely entertaining to watch even after a total of 7 films. But here's a much better example that outshines it. A much more polished, dramatically hefty and visceral punch to the critics and celluloid – The Rocky Series. Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight's contender, weighing in at total awesomeness, is none other than – CREED!
I knew what this movie was all about before stepping into the theater. I did expect greatness from it, considering that the previous six films ranged from terrific films to decent ones. A pattern had been established at the heart of the series – defeat leads to hard work leads to victory (personal or public). Rocky's journey from the first film to his hunger for being the best, never giving up despite getting hit hard both emotionally and physically, and never losing the respect that he had earned, is something that few people will ever forget. Etched into the hearts and memories of millions worldwide, the 6 previous films told the tale of an underdog that rose to legend, and defended it, all the while, with a heart of gold and fists of stone...........
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