It's about how hard you can get hit, and keep on going

Rating: 8/10 (11 February 2016)

On paper the premise for Creed doesn't sound like a good idea, it's a Rocky sequel for god's sake so a passing of the torch seems ludicrous when the previous 6, I repeat 6 films include the name "ROCKY" in them.
BUT...
Ryan Coogler got it completely right, creating a film that is not only a great Rocky film (and from what I've heard the best sequel), but is also a great film period.
I have not seen any of the Rocky sequels (except this of course) but I have seen the 1976 original to which I believe Creed is as good as, maybe even better.
The acting is good. Michael B Jordan more than redeems himself after the train wreck of a film that is Fant4Stic, Tessa Thompson is good as well, and I can't believe we may even see Rocky himself, Sylvester Stallone win an Oscar and actually deserve it showing a side of the Italian Stallion that we never thought we would see, in the biggest fight of his life yet, that of cancer.
Creed is both art-house and blockbuster, Ryan Coogler brings the edge of your seat action as well as the emotion as he portrays two generations of boxers fighting two very different fights. After having seen this and his debut feature Fruitvale Station, I believe that Ryan Coogler has cemented himself as the next big thing and an excellent filmmaker. And that one take boxing match scene tho, enough said.
Creed packs a punch in more ways than one, jabbing, crossing and Hooking you from start to finish. If you are a fan of Rocky films or just want to watch a good film, I highly recommend Creed and praise all those involved in it's making but especially Ryan Coogler who will be one to look out for in the future.