I'm ready to praise Jonathan Majors as much as the next person, but I can't stress how proud I am of Michael B Jordan right now. I've been a fan of his ever since I was a high school freshman and it's incredible to see how much he's delivered in the last decade. My Wednesday screening can't get here fast enough.
The actor that plays young Damien will appear in Superman and Lois season 3 as John Henry Irons nephew. I can see from the trailers they blended storylines from Rocky III, Rocky IV into one story. What's interesting with Majors is I love his facial expressions because he has this rare talent where he can make an expression and us the audience will figure out what he is going through. Majors has this talent where he doesn't have to say anything and it's all through different emotions. He is definitely going to steal the show.
Rocky said to Adonis at the end of Creed 2: “It’s your time.” Then the camera showed Rocky sitting down and the shot slowly pulled back. That was a clear passing of the torch for me. I was not expecting Rocky to be back in Creed 3 when this was announced. So, no shock or disappointment there.
People can say what the want about Quantumania (I LOVED it) but with the range of emotion Jonathan Majors is capable of, I firmly believe he's the next Denzel. Just a next level actor and I will watch him in literally anything.
You know. I bought both Creeds on 4K Blu Ray and haven’t watched them yet. I felt like I had to be in the right mind-space. Will watch them this coming week and I’m going to see this. Love both actors!
Can’t wait! Grew up in the 80s so i’m a massive Rocky Fan. A bit bummed out he’s not in this but hopefully they at least mention his current status ( retired with his family hopefully) , Majors looks awesome as a heel and was surprised to see Viktor Drago in the last trailer , should be a blast.
Jonathan Majors truly is phenomenal. I loved getting to see him and Michael B. Jordan onscreen together, and the incredible friendship they have now forged offscreen because of it.
They are doing an early screening on Wednesday for this film. I'll be checking it out then. Great review and I'm looking forward to seeing Jonathan Majors!
I went to see Creed III on Monday, and I gotta say...I really disliked it. I was super disappointed. I thought all of the storylines fell flat, though I couldn't say why because everything about them should have worked for me. I also disliked the visual choices in the fight scenes. I had a lot of opposite reaction to this movie than most. I am super glad people seem to be liking the movie, and I hope everybody involved gets to see their movie be successful. Just didn't work for me on almost any level. Good performances, definitely, though.
You are right re Majors, the mega star, he brings a certain intensity and electricity to everything he does. A unique, and excellent actor. And yes, MJ and JM, opps, both great actors. Enjoyed the film.
Great review. I just finished watching Creed 3 and I thought it was a solid entry into the Creed franchise. And because I now see it as a Creed franchise, I don’t need to see Rocky in the next Creed film (although there was one moment in Creed 3 his character would have definitely been there).
I go back to the Creed 2 scene where Rocky says something like "It's your time now" to Adonis. That line combined with music and cinematography heavily implied that he wouldn't be in the next one, so why was there this uproar years later?
@@tomdevinney7280 The thing is the story is not Stallone's, it belongs to a studio - he said it himself in an interview. If I had my way he'd be included, I'm just wondering why anyone's actually upset.
I'm glad that I'm hearing the same thing from alot of reviewers. Its a stand alone film. It needs to be. Its the telling of the Creed name in the Rocky universe. However... I do agree that Sly needs to be in the next one. If it happens, and they manage to make it work with Sly, then I think it would heighten the experiences even more.
I can’t wait to watch this… I loved Creed I and II…. The training scenes always get me fired up. I think MBJ is a phenomenal actor and JM is an up and comer as well. He was great as Kang IMO. Really looking forward to watching this when it drops.
I’m proud of Michael B Jordan and I’m a big Jonthan majors fan and Ryan coogler producing is awesome we had rocky in all the films and first two creed movies I love how creed it’s more focused on creed story in a epic way
I am super hyped for this movie ,huge rocky fan since I was 10 , I know Stallone isn't in it and it's weird not seeing him in it ,but it's cool it is what it is ,
Really loved the movie, thought it was the best for the creed series, did miss Rocky a little bit but overall thought the movie worked great, very intense
CREED IV has already been announced! That's the one where he goes to Russia to avenge Rocky's death at the fists of the Russian champ. In V, we'll see Adonis train a young up and coming fighter who turns on him before Adonis teaches him a lesson by pummeling the green but cocky pugilist in a street fight. ADONIS CREED will see the former champ step back in the ring after a computer simulation suggests he could beat the current champ in a showdown bout in Vegas. Following that, we'll be introduced to Rocky's heretofore unknown grandson, whom Adonis will impart the many Life lessons the fledgling fighter will need to overcome the enormous odds stacked against him.
Creed III may be a little predictable at times, but is a triumphant directorial debut for Michael B. Jordan and is of course tense (it’s also described as Killmonger and Kang in another universe).
I grew up with the Rocky franchise and look forward to this one for sure. It's my understanding that Coogler wrote the script and was a producer on the film (I could be wrong). I wish Jordan well with this release.
Liked the movie....but I felt it was lacking a little something? I don't know if it was pacing, or time spent with Jonathan Majors character? I would've liked to have seen more of him, and more of the build up of animosity between creed and majors character. It also felt like the movie rushed through several important beats in the story that needed more scenes and time to be discovered and explored....was nice to see characters using sign language, don't see that very often. Good movie but....lacked a bit of desired ooummph. (Also it felt like the audiences were all cgi? Made the big scenes feel a bit more fake or flat).
I haven't see it yet obviously, but initial thoughts is I think they should keep Rocky out of them now. They've been transitioning this sub-franchise to focus more & more on Adonis so I don't think there is a need to fall back on Rocky again.
Do you think it's possible that you do a spoiler review for this film (especially since it overperformed so well!). I'd really love for you to go indepth. And I love the way they're using Victor Drago. It makes the world feel bigger. Would love for Creed 4 to be about Adonis training DAME to fight a fighter ROCKY has trained and nurtured. And I'd love a DRAGO something of his own. Could be interesting.
I appreciate that u are a real life boxing FAN that adds value and gravitas for me the trailer looked like a body building vendetta film and those aren't boxing Moreys ALL BOXING FANS KNOW UNCHECKED EMOTION MAKES U SLOPPY
Do you feel the trailer studio mislead us in away that made people feel there would be at least an explanation why Rocky isn't in the movie? Is this in a Ana De Armas lawsuit type of territory? Even if not I still feel trailer companies shouldn't be doing this type of stuff anymore. Great review! You have me looking forward to seeing the film.
Can't wait to see it. As a boxing fan as well, I'm assuming the ranking issue is that Majors will get a title shot with only a few pro bouts under his belt. That shit don't happen unless you're a freak amateur.
@@jeffcunningham0389 oh I saw it a couple weeks ago, it’s absolutely ridiculous. A few moments bugged me, like I appreciate casting real boxers, but then you have Jose Benavidez as HW champion lol. Or at one point during a montage while Majors is talking shit, he says Creed can’t make weight even tho they’re at HW. It was a decent watch overall, but since I fuck with boxing those details annoyed me.
So you do think there will be another one I mean it all depends on the box office but I don’t want what happen to Rocky happened to Creed do you think there is more to tell?
Being someone that was a Rocky fan since the 70s, I thought Rocky's exit in Creed 2 and were absolutely perfect and was all I needed to move on to the next generation. Though if Rocky wasn't there, I hope they didn't kill him off in the background. Easy answer, maybe? He is now in Vancouver? Still, I wish other franchises handed things off to the next generation as Creed did.
Loved it! I’m a huge fan of the Rocky/Creed universe. These movies are a lot of fun. You have to go in with a suspended belief on the boxing because anyone who gets hit like they do, their knocked out instantly or worse dead from those shots lol If I had 1 thing about this movie to question or wish went better was Dame being in jail for 18 years for pulling a gun out in that scenario, not too believable. Maybe some probation or a year or two? But that’s super nitpicking and overall I didn’t care, the movie was great
How would you rate the Creed trilogy? I've only watched the 1st installment, but I'm kind of leaning toward checking this out because of Jonathan Majors. Also, was the IMAX shooting an enhancement or not really noticeable?
The Rocky franchise is unironically one of the best and most consistent movie series ever. Besides 5 they are all great in there own way. Not many franchises have 9 good movies
SPOILERS AHEAD ! ! ! Imagine if Rocky had come to the funeral with ROBBY! Adonis is standing there with his black umbrella, greeting some folks arriving at church. Out of a family-wagon (Robby’s) steps out Rocky and son. Adonis sees Rocky and walks over to him. They stand in front of each other, sharing a silent moment before Rocky speaks; “Hey, Kid”.. Adonis; “Hey, Unc”. They hug, and Rocky introduces Adonis to Robby. The two shake hands. Robby; “Kinda feel like I already know ‘ya”.. Adonis; “Likewise, man”. Now, even those two shares a hug. Robby (in the midst of hugging Adonis) says; “So sorry for your loss.. I know what it’s like losing a mother”. Then they have their funeral, and at the gathering afterwards, Rocky is still there with Robby. They all have a little conversation between each other, similar to what Adonis has with Bianca in the film (she, of course, is still there too, listening to it all) That way, Rocky understands what’s going on between Adonis and his old friend. Rocky wants to help Adonis get ready for the fight, to which Adonis might say; “I appreciate it, but this really isn’t your fight anymore”.. Rocky smiles; “Your fight is our fight, kid. We wanna be here for you, ‘ya know”.. Robby gently nods as well, looking at Adonis with empathy; “Yeah.. Home-Team”… Queue in the MUSIC, and we now have a training-montage where both Rocky and Robby organically has stepped in, to help out with the training, along with all the others (still including Drago’s son) By the time of the fight, Rocky and Robby could simply sit on the first row, along with Bianca, watching along. But at the final moment, Rocky will step over to the side of the ring, to give Adonis those final words of encouragement, before he goes full fury on Damian (just a little fan-fiction there, hehe)
Watched it just now. I agree this film is good without Rocky. However there are 1 or 2 moments that felt natural for Rocky to show up & help move the story forward👊🏿🥊🔥👊🏿🥊🔥
If sly was in it i would watch this new creed 3 as i am a true rocky fan film however i am not that keen in wanting to see a creed standalone only film for me sly has to be in it to get me on board with it unfortunately. How ever these younger generation who hasn't watch any rocky films would probably like the new creed films and for them will be there rocky films
Don't you remember in the marketing leading up to the 2nd Creed, Sylvester Stallone admitted that would be his last time with Rocky?? He said he was officially retiring and passing the torch to Michael B Jordan. To hear his talk about not being involved in this film comes across as very disingenuous and a slap to the face of MBJ. The franchise has moved forward and he (Sylvester) needs to as well. I understand there may be moments where his presence is missed, but that should also be a part of the growth of Adonis, as he can't depend on Rocky forever! Rocky is now with his son and grandson, his fight is over!
I can't wait to see this movie‼ It's got 3 of the hottest young stars in it. I'm including Tessa. I am curious to see Michael B directing. I've enjoyed all of the Creed movies especially part 1 and I am disappointed that Sly is not in it. I enjoyed the relationship between Rocky and Adonis, but that won't stop me from seeing this movie. I'm glad you enjoyed it Kristian thanks for the review.
Honestly didn't miss Stallone. In fact Phyllicia Rashad would have been diminished if he was in it. This is also a little bit of fruitvale station what if?
Seem at end of Creed 2 it seem Rocky was going leave Adonis to go on his own thats why im shock all media pushback between Stallone and Jordan. I wish Stallone was in this movie and Majors turned out to be Clubber Lane kid. Would've been cool if outcome is Majors won the belt and at the end Adonis calls Rocky at the end for help?
So I hope this doesn't get me banned from this channel, but the only Rocky movie I've seen is the first one. I liked it, but I'm not a huge boxing guy so the franchise kind of missed me. But I like Michael B Jordan, and I LOVE Jonathan Majors. And honestly the trailer got me even interested in this idea of two friends with the same dream, but only one achieves it and the other goes to jail. Do you think I need to watch any other movies? I already know on a basic level who all these people are from it being such a major thing in the Zeitgeist.
Big time noticeable for me that stallone wasn’t there. You expect me to believe Adonis needed rocky to coach him to best drago but not Damian? If rocky would’ve came in to coach him out of retirement it would’ve been a 10/10 for me
I AM A HUGE FAN OF SLY/ROCKY. I DISAGREE with ppl who think that stallone must be in EVERY CREED Movie. YEAH, it would have be COOL if Rocky made a cameo, BUT, The CREED movies needs to stand on their own without Rocky❗
There a certain funeral in this movie and it makes zero sense for Rocky not to be there. I liked the movie 7/10 for me. But yeah it seems too easy to just give title fights out to anyone on the street. 😅
The movie never felt right. It was missing that underdog spirit. There's no real challenge to beat the odds or better yourself. The film felt numb, dull. The music was ok, but nothing to get you inspired or pumped really. The fights happened so fast, each fight didn't feel like there was a story in the fight, they just happened. There wasn't much anticipation built up to the final fight. The final fight itself lacked intensity, you almost don't care who wins. Anticlimactic ending. I'm a huge Rocky/Creed fan I've watched every Rocky/Creed movies many times over the last 40 years. times. This movie wasn't horrible by any means, but it's just above Rocky 5 in the franchise rankings.
To be honest, the trailers have done nothing for me :/ To me, it looks like a pretty much run-of-mill boxing movie and not having Stallone in it definitely made me lost interest a bit. I will watch it when it comes on streaming.
Creed III is actually a big step back in quality from the previous 2 films. From poor dialogue to hokey, overly melodramatic moments, to uninspired boxing sequences, and mediocre-at-best acting performances.......this is a decent film, but not nearly what one would have expected, considering the high quality of the previous entries. I realize there's only so much you can do when it's simply a matter of two people throwing punches in a ring, but everything in the fight scenes is "been there, saw that, what's next?". Although Jonathan Majors is now Hollywood's "golden boy", at least for the moment, his Damian here is pretty much one-dimensional, one-note with a background and motivations that really stretch credulity. They may have just called this "Creed III: Rocky III" since there are so many closely-tied beats, including that of getting caught up in the fame and wealth that goes to one's head (it did for Rocky and it does for Creed). I don't know where some claim to see a lot of heart in the fights, I saw none of it. Fantastic fight choreography? Not by a long shot - just unoriginal. Although this film was an opportunity for Michael B Jordan to go it alone without the cache Syvester Stallone brought to things, Stallone's presence was sorely missed here. I thought the subplot in Creed 2 with the deaf daughter was very well done and touching, but the daughter here is nothing but in the way and slightly irritating. Speaking of irritating, so is Tessa Thompson's performance. She just doesn't change as a character, not nearly enough at least to make her interesting. For another boxing film apart from the Rocky/Creed franchise, Creed III is ok at best. For one IN the Rocky/Creed world.......just not very good. C at best.
Didnt love Creed 2, and as crappy as it is to know the Rocky isnt in this, It does actually look pretty good. I know there is funeral scene in this, i can only assume that its Maryanne and if so you would think Rocky would be at the Funeral. But i get it. I do wish the Winkler would work things out with Sly Rocky means so much to me and it sux that they cant just get sort their issues out. Sly is a Producer on this very curious to know how this works, as it just looks like he put his name on it and walked away. But anyway.
I’m so curious about this film. I thought Creed 1 was transcendent but Creed 2, though a decent film, felt like the predictable twitter fan fiction I expected the first film to be. Between Majors and Jordan directing I am so much more interested in this film.
Since Rocky kinda built the Creed series don't you think that Stallone should be part of the movie and the story? If there wasn't a Rocky movie there wouldn't be a Creed movie also do you think that Rocky should've been in this movie because he's like a father figure to Adonis and did they screw Stallone with him not being involved and not being in the movie?
Easily the worst of the creed films for me. Weak weak unrealistic script (even for this franchise) and that ending really took me out of the movie and dropped the score a full point for me.
You were to nice in asking folks to subscribe. I like it when you are like subscribe you clowns. Lol. As far as Creed 3, I will just wait for streaming. IDK without Stallone I am not as interested and I am not a mega Creed fan so just wait.
Really proud of Michael B. Jordan and especially Jonathan Majors. Jonathan’s screen presence in all he does is incredible, even in the Loki episode
Why are you proud of them, you don’t know them. Very weird man. The question rhetorical by the way.
I'm ready to praise Jonathan Majors as much as the next person, but I can't stress how proud I am of Michael B Jordan right now. I've been a fan of his ever since I was a high school freshman and it's incredible to see how much he's delivered in the last decade. My Wednesday screening can't get here fast enough.
I’m right there with you! As a black actor myself it makes me so proud to see his success even though I don’t know the guy from jump!
His direction held the film back
I'm a simple man. If I see that Kristian likes a movie, I'm optimistic I'll like it too. Can't wait for this movie man.
The actor that plays young Damien will appear in Superman and Lois season 3 as John Henry Irons nephew. I can see from the trailers they blended storylines from Rocky III, Rocky IV into one story. What's interesting with Majors is I love his facial expressions because he has this rare talent where he can make an expression and us the audience will figure out what he is going through. Majors has this talent where he doesn't have to say anything and it's all through different emotions. He is definitely going to steal the show.
Rocky said to Adonis at the end of Creed 2: “It’s your time.” Then the camera showed Rocky sitting down and the shot slowly pulled back. That was a clear passing of the torch for me. I was not expecting Rocky to be back in Creed 3 when this was announced. So, no shock or disappointment there.
Well I guess with how public Stallone was about all of it, that was the issue.
People can say what the want about Quantumania (I LOVED it) but with the range of emotion Jonathan Majors is capable of, I firmly believe he's the next Denzel. Just a next level actor and I will watch him in literally anything.
I was thinking the same thing in reference to Denzel.
Thrilled for Jordan for his directorial debut and what a year for Majors with this and Kang.
Love watching your reviews Kristian
So exicted for this !
Enjoy!
You know. I bought both Creeds on 4K Blu Ray and haven’t watched them yet. I felt like I had to be in the right mind-space. Will watch them this coming week and I’m going to see this. Love both actors!
Can’t wait! Grew up in the 80s so i’m a massive Rocky Fan. A bit bummed out he’s not in this but hopefully they at least mention his current status ( retired with his family hopefully) , Majors looks awesome as a heel and was surprised to see Viktor Drago in the last trailer , should be a blast.
Jonathan Majors truly is phenomenal. I loved getting to see him and Michael B. Jordan onscreen together, and the incredible friendship they have now forged offscreen because of it.
They are doing an early screening on Wednesday for this film. I'll be checking it out then. Great review and I'm looking forward to seeing Jonathan Majors!
Love the way you do reviews. Big fan!
I appreciate that!
I went to see Creed III on Monday, and I gotta say...I really disliked it. I was super disappointed. I thought all of the storylines fell flat, though I couldn't say why because everything about them should have worked for me. I also disliked the visual choices in the fight scenes. I had a lot of opposite reaction to this movie than most. I am super glad people seem to be liking the movie, and I hope everybody involved gets to see their movie be successful. Just didn't work for me on almost any level. Good performances, definitely, though.
I LOVED the final fight and the visual choice that was made
You are right re Majors, the mega star, he brings a certain intensity and electricity to everything he does. A unique, and excellent actor. And yes, MJ and JM, opps, both great actors. Enjoyed the film.
Great review. I just finished watching Creed 3 and I thought it was a solid entry into the Creed franchise. And because I now see it as a Creed franchise, I don’t need to see Rocky in the next Creed film (although there was one moment in Creed 3 his character would have definitely been there).
Love your reviews
I appreciate that! Thank you!
I hit the subscribe button so hard I broke my fingers. Even though I'm already a subscriber. Hope you're happy, Kristian.. 😋
I go back to the Creed 2 scene where Rocky says something like "It's your time now" to Adonis. That line combined with music and cinematography heavily implied that he wouldn't be in the next one, so why was there this uproar years later?
cause that could've been written into the movie to screw over Stallone and steal his franchise
@@tomdevinney7280 The thing is the story is not Stallone's, it belongs to a studio - he said it himself in an interview. If I had my way he'd be included, I'm just wondering why anyone's actually upset.
I'm glad that I'm hearing the same thing from alot of reviewers. Its a stand alone film. It needs to be. Its the telling of the Creed name in the Rocky universe. However... I do agree that Sly needs to be in the next one. If it happens, and they manage to make it work with Sly, then I think it would heighten the experiences even more.
Looking forward to the movie.
I can’t wait to watch this… I loved Creed I and II…. The training scenes always get me fired up. I think MBJ is a phenomenal actor and JM is an up and comer as well. He was great as Kang IMO. Really looking forward to watching this when it drops.
I’m proud of Michael B Jordan and I’m a big Jonthan majors fan and Ryan coogler producing is awesome we had rocky in all the films and first two creed movies I love how creed it’s more focused on creed story in a epic way
I am super hyped for this movie ,huge rocky fan since I was 10 , I know Stallone isn't in it and it's weird not seeing him in it ,but it's cool it is what it is ,
Really loved the movie, thought it was the best for the creed series, did miss Rocky a little bit but overall thought the movie worked great, very intense
CREED IV has already been announced! That's the one where he goes to Russia to avenge Rocky's death at the fists of the Russian champ. In V, we'll see Adonis train a young up and coming fighter who turns on him before Adonis teaches him a lesson by pummeling the green but cocky pugilist in a street fight. ADONIS CREED will see the former champ step back in the ring after a computer simulation suggests he could beat the current champ in a showdown bout in Vegas. Following that, we'll be introduced to Rocky's heretofore unknown grandson, whom Adonis will impart the many Life lessons the fledgling fighter will need to overcome the enormous odds stacked against him.
Excited for this movie. Cool review. It's understandable if this is solely focused on Creed and Rocky is somewhere else.
Creed III may be a little predictable at times, but is a triumphant directorial debut for Michael B. Jordan and is of course tense (it’s also described as Killmonger and Kang in another universe).
Plan on see it
I grew up with the Rocky franchise and look forward to this one for sure. It's my understanding that Coogler wrote the script and was a producer on the film (I could be wrong). I wish Jordan well with this release.
VERY PERSONAL MOVIE AND I LOVED IT!
Liked the movie....but I felt it was lacking a little something? I don't know if it was pacing, or time spent with Jonathan Majors character? I would've liked to have seen more of him, and more of the build up of animosity between creed and majors character. It also felt like the movie rushed through several important beats in the story that needed more scenes and time to be discovered and explored....was nice to see characters using sign language, don't see that very often. Good movie but....lacked a bit of desired ooummph. (Also it felt like the audiences were all cgi? Made the big scenes feel a bit more fake or flat).
Damian is the Kang Variant that put most of his Stats into close range combat
i watched quantumania only for majors, and he really carried the entire movie with his performance. Will watch this movie now.
I haven't see it yet obviously, but initial thoughts is I think they should keep Rocky out of them now. They've been transitioning this sub-franchise to focus more & more on Adonis so I don't think there is a need to fall back on Rocky again.
I can't wait to see this one! Great review!
Do you think it's possible that you do a spoiler review for this film (especially since it overperformed so well!).
I'd really love for you to go indepth. And I love the way they're using Victor Drago. It makes the world feel bigger. Would love for Creed 4 to be about Adonis training DAME to fight a fighter ROCKY has trained and nurtured. And I'd love a DRAGO something of his own. Could be interesting.
I appreciate that u are a real life boxing FAN that adds value and gravitas for me the trailer looked like a body building vendetta film and those aren't boxing Moreys ALL BOXING FANS KNOW UNCHECKED EMOTION MAKES U SLOPPY
Do you feel the trailer studio mislead us in away that made people feel there would be at least an explanation why Rocky isn't in the movie? Is this in a Ana De Armas lawsuit type of territory? Even if not I still feel trailer companies shouldn't be doing this type of stuff anymore. Great review! You have me looking forward to seeing the film.
Opens next Thursday where I live and I will be there 1040am first session!🥊🥊🥊💪💪💪😁😁😁
I heard that certain fight shots were based on anime fights. Which I think can be cool used in the right manner.
Can't wait to see it. As a boxing fan as well, I'm assuming the ranking issue is that Majors will get a title shot with only a few pro bouts under his belt. That shit don't happen unless you're a freak amateur.
That part will drive you NUTS but it is just a minor gripe but it bothered me.
Idk if you saw the movie yet or not but man its even worse than what u thought.
@@jeffcunningham0389 oh I saw it a couple weeks ago, it’s absolutely ridiculous. A few moments bugged me, like I appreciate casting real boxers, but then you have Jose Benavidez as HW champion lol. Or at one point during a montage while Majors is talking shit, he says Creed can’t make weight even tho they’re at HW. It was a decent watch overall, but since I fuck with boxing those details annoyed me.
@@Locusto199 the script was very amateurish. It would have been a MUCH better film with a better screenwriter
So you do think there will be another one I mean it all depends on the box office but I don’t want what happen to Rocky happened to Creed do you think there is more to tell?
As Kylo Ren said. Let the past die! Time marches forward. Love the last 2 Creeds. Looking forward to this one.
Really happy this turned out good, was worried with Michael B Jordan being a first time director
Watching at lunch, waiting for Capes & Cowls 😊
Have you seen Last Black Man In San Francisco? He blew me away in that movie and since I’ll watch anything he’s in
Being someone that was a Rocky fan since the 70s, I thought Rocky's exit in Creed 2 and were absolutely perfect and was all I needed to move on to the next generation. Though if Rocky wasn't there, I hope they didn't kill him off in the background. Easy answer, maybe? He is now in Vancouver? Still, I wish other franchises handed things off to the next generation as Creed did.
Loved it! I’m a huge fan of the Rocky/Creed universe. These movies are a lot of fun. You have to go in with a suspended belief on the boxing because anyone who gets hit like they do, their knocked out instantly or worse dead from those shots lol If I had 1 thing about this movie to question or wish went better was Dame being in jail for 18 years for pulling a gun out in that scenario, not too believable. Maybe some probation or a year or two? But that’s super nitpicking and overall I didn’t care, the movie was great
Kristian are you going to do a spoiler review for creed 3?
I’m glad this one is good. Creed 2 felt like the finale to the Rocky franchise and I was worried this one wouldn’t work.
Majors is a Powerhouse. Ever since Lovecraft Country.. I can't wait for this.
Top 3 in Rocky saga movies for me
I just saw Jonathan Majors in Ant-Man 3 and he's great. So I'm looking forward to seeing him in Creed 3!
How would you rate the Creed trilogy? I've only watched the 1st installment, but I'm kind of leaning toward checking this out because of Jonathan Majors. Also, was the IMAX shooting an enhancement or not really noticeable?
Great video
Thank you!
@Kristian Harloff I did love that part in the last match. It was a great directorial debut for MBJ. I also did feel the absence of Rocky.
Let's have a dream sequence with Carl Weathers be it the widow or som
The Rocky franchise is unironically one of the best and most consistent movie series ever. Besides 5 they are all great in there own way. Not many franchises have 9 good movies
Austin Burke and Perri were in the good not great reviews while Sean chandler was definitely high on the movie. So looks good for me !
Perri liked JW:Dominion tho :D Not saying that she has to hate it, but it just shows how subjetive movies are.
@@bobbyybouchee idk what that has to do with this..
@@neilvarma Huh? It means: make your own opinion, because it's subjective :D Literally what I wrote. How is this not understandable?😅
SPOILERS AHEAD ! ! !
Imagine if Rocky had come to the funeral with ROBBY! Adonis is standing there with his black umbrella, greeting some folks arriving at church. Out of a family-wagon (Robby’s) steps out Rocky and son. Adonis sees Rocky and walks over to him. They stand in front of each other, sharing a silent moment before Rocky speaks; “Hey, Kid”.. Adonis; “Hey, Unc”. They hug, and Rocky introduces Adonis to Robby. The two shake hands. Robby; “Kinda feel like I already know ‘ya”.. Adonis; “Likewise, man”. Now, even those two shares a hug. Robby (in the midst of hugging Adonis) says; “So sorry for your loss.. I know what it’s like losing a mother”. Then they have their funeral, and at the gathering afterwards, Rocky is still there with Robby. They all have a little conversation between each other, similar to what Adonis has with Bianca in the film (she, of course, is still there too, listening to it all) That way, Rocky understands what’s going on between Adonis and his old friend. Rocky wants to help Adonis get ready for the fight, to which Adonis might say; “I appreciate it, but this really isn’t your fight anymore”.. Rocky smiles; “Your fight is our fight, kid. We wanna be here for you, ‘ya know”.. Robby gently nods as well, looking at Adonis with empathy; “Yeah.. Home-Team”… Queue in the MUSIC, and we now have a training-montage where both Rocky and Robby organically has stepped in, to help out with the training, along with all the others (still including Drago’s son) By the time of the fight, Rocky and Robby could simply sit on the first row, along with Bianca, watching along. But at the final moment, Rocky will step over to the side of the ring, to give Adonis those final words of encouragement, before he goes full fury on Damian (just a little fan-fiction there, hehe)
Great points they missed an opportunity
I do want to watch creed 3. Even though I haven't seen 2 and only seen parts of 1...
You should watch them.
Watched it just now. I agree this film is good without Rocky. However there are 1 or 2 moments that felt natural for Rocky to show up & help move the story forward👊🏿🥊🔥👊🏿🥊🔥
If sly was in it i would watch this new creed 3 as i am a true rocky fan film however i am not that keen in wanting to see a creed standalone only film for me sly has to be in it to get me on board with it unfortunately. How ever these younger generation who hasn't watch any rocky films would probably like the new creed films and for them will be there rocky films
Don't you remember in the marketing leading up to the 2nd Creed, Sylvester Stallone admitted that would be his last time with Rocky?? He said he was officially retiring and passing the torch to Michael B Jordan. To hear his talk about not being involved in this film comes across as very disingenuous and a slap to the face of MBJ. The franchise has moved forward and he (Sylvester) needs to as well. I understand there may be moments where his presence is missed, but that should also be a part of the growth of Adonis, as he can't depend on Rocky forever! Rocky is now with his son and grandson, his fight is over!
I can't wait to see this movie‼ It's got 3 of the hottest young stars in it. I'm including Tessa. I am curious to see Michael B directing. I've enjoyed all of the Creed movies especially part 1 and I am disappointed that Sly is not in it. I enjoyed the relationship between Rocky and Adonis, but that won't stop me from seeing this movie. I'm glad you enjoyed it Kristian thanks for the review.
Honestly didn't miss Stallone. In fact Phyllicia Rashad would have been diminished if he was in it. This is also a little bit of fruitvale station what if?
Seem at end of Creed 2 it seem Rocky was going leave Adonis to go on his own thats why im shock all media pushback between Stallone and Jordan. I wish Stallone was in this movie and Majors turned out to be Clubber Lane kid. Would've been cool if outcome is Majors won the belt and at the end Adonis calls Rocky at the end for help?
I saw this movie today. I REALLY LIKE CREED III. B+
First 👍 And looks good 🤞...
will creed 4 will be the sequel that adonis lose all his titles this time ?
So I hope this doesn't get me banned from this channel, but the only Rocky movie I've seen is the first one. I liked it, but I'm not a huge boxing guy so the franchise kind of missed me. But I like Michael B Jordan, and I LOVE Jonathan Majors. And honestly the trailer got me even interested in this idea of two friends with the same dream, but only one achieves it and the other goes to jail. Do you think I need to watch any other movies? I already know on a basic level who all these people are from it being such a major thing in the Zeitgeist.
Hahah never banned for the honesty! Go see them!!
Big time noticeable for me that stallone wasn’t there. You expect me to believe Adonis needed rocky to coach him to best drago but not Damian? If rocky would’ve came in to coach him out of retirement it would’ve been a 10/10 for me
I AM A HUGE FAN OF SLY/ROCKY. I DISAGREE with ppl who think that stallone must be in EVERY CREED Movie. YEAH, it would have be COOL if Rocky made a cameo, BUT, The CREED movies needs to stand on their own without Rocky❗
There a certain funeral in this movie and it makes zero sense for Rocky not to be there. I liked the movie 7/10 for me. But yeah it seems too easy to just give title fights out to anyone on the street. 😅
The movie never felt right. It was missing that underdog spirit. There's no real challenge to beat the odds or better yourself. The film felt numb, dull. The music was ok, but nothing to get you inspired or pumped really. The fights happened so fast, each fight didn't feel like there was a story in the fight, they just happened. There wasn't much anticipation built up to the final fight. The final fight itself lacked intensity, you almost don't care who wins. Anticlimactic ending. I'm a huge Rocky/Creed fan I've watched every Rocky/Creed movies many times over the last 40 years. times. This movie wasn't horrible by any means, but it's just above Rocky 5 in the franchise rankings.
I will watching anything Majors is in
To be honest, the trailers have done nothing for me :/ To me, it looks like a pretty much run-of-mill boxing movie and not having Stallone in it definitely made me lost interest a bit. I will watch it when it comes on streaming.
Creed III is actually a big step back in quality from the previous 2 films. From poor dialogue to hokey, overly melodramatic moments, to uninspired boxing sequences, and mediocre-at-best acting performances.......this is a decent film, but not nearly what one would have expected, considering the high quality of the previous entries. I realize there's only so much you can do when it's simply a matter of two people throwing punches in a ring, but everything in the fight scenes is "been there, saw that, what's next?". Although Jonathan Majors is now Hollywood's "golden boy", at least for the moment, his Damian here is pretty much one-dimensional, one-note with a background and motivations that really stretch credulity. They may have just called this "Creed III: Rocky III" since there are so many closely-tied beats, including that of getting caught up in the fame and wealth that goes to one's head (it did for Rocky and it does for Creed). I don't know where some claim to see a lot of heart in the fights, I saw none of it. Fantastic fight choreography? Not by a long shot - just unoriginal. Although this film was an opportunity for Michael B Jordan to go it alone without the cache Syvester Stallone brought to things, Stallone's presence was sorely missed here. I thought the subplot in Creed 2 with the deaf daughter was very well done and touching, but the daughter here is nothing but in the way and slightly irritating. Speaking of irritating, so is Tessa Thompson's performance. She just doesn't change as a character, not nearly enough at least to make her interesting. For another boxing film apart from the Rocky/Creed franchise, Creed III is ok at best. For one IN the Rocky/Creed world.......just not very good. C at best.
Watching it opening day in XD! Can’t wait #CREED3
Didnt love Creed 2, and as crappy as it is to know the Rocky isnt in this, It does actually look pretty good. I know there is funeral scene in this, i can only assume that its Maryanne and if so you would think Rocky would be at the Funeral. But i get it. I do wish the Winkler would work things out with Sly Rocky means so much to me and it sux that they cant just get sort their issues out. Sly is a Producer on this very curious to know how this works, as it just looks like he put his name on it and walked away. But anyway.
It felt more like a rocky 5 script !
I’m so curious about this film. I thought Creed 1 was transcendent but Creed 2, though a decent film, felt like the predictable twitter fan fiction I expected the first film to be. Between Majors and Jordan directing I am so much more interested in this film.
Good movie but feel strange without rocky or even mentioning his name!
it's just not really forgatable
I enjoy it more then creed 2. But where are creeds other kids. They was finally mentioned in this movie.
Since Rocky kinda built the Creed series don't you think that Stallone should be part of the movie and the story? If there wasn't a Rocky movie there wouldn't be a Creed movie also do you think that Rocky should've been in this movie because he's like a father figure to Adonis and did they screw Stallone with him not being involved and not being in the movie?
Fruit ville station as Oscar
Easily the worst of the creed films for me. Weak weak unrealistic script (even for this franchise) and that ending really took me out of the movie and dropped the score a full point for me.
Rocky 5 is good
adonis looked very superior against damian !
without stallone i dont care abot the movie.
Fair enough
6 is actually the worse one!
You were to nice in asking folks to subscribe. I like it when you are like subscribe you clowns. Lol. As far as Creed 3, I will just wait for streaming. IDK without Stallone I am not as interested and I am not a mega Creed fan so just wait.
Im glad rocky not in the film. You gotta let the kids go to college
decent film I enjoyed it not the best of the 3 imo . creed still the Best
also Jonathan majors stole the show .even if the story was a load of bullshit regarding how het gets a title shot which was utter nonsense.