Do not end the round

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2016)

There were doubts about this movie, but it turned out to be a sure hit. It was a great way to continue the Rocky story, but also start a new phase that could carry on for years to come. It is ironic that this story of Creed began where Rocky began in the original.
It was different to see Rocky coach rather than fight. But in a way he was still fighting. But it was not physically it was instead for self and legacy.
Creed was a troubled child growing up. He was always getting himself into fights with everyone he came across. He was his father's son. The fight was in him, and he just needed the proper guidance to learn how to control it. So as Rocky was helping Creed train to fight, Creed was helping Rocky keep his name alive. The majority of the movie was revolved around the character development of Creed. But it was well needed if this story is going to continue with sequels.
Although Creed was robbed of his fight, he sure did show everyone what he was made of. Everyone thought that he was a fake Creed and they thought that he could not live up to the level of gratitude that his father Apollo Creed had reached in the ring.
It was good to see this movie end where Rocky began his journey. It was an excellent way to pass the torch on and keep the legacy going.