Creed III

Synopsis: Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian -- a fighter who has nothing to lose.

Movie Review:

“Creed III” is directed by Michael B. Jordan, and it is the 9th film of the “Rocky” franchise. Making his directorial debut, Michael B. Jordan delivers an emotional, well-acted sports drama that is a personal story of Adonis Creed. He took inspiration from the popular Anime which made the film feel different than past “Rocky” films. The boxing fight scenes are intense, bloody, and violent to watch. Michael B. Jordan plays Adonis Creed, and he portrays a different side of Creed; one that is family oriented and a supporter of younger fighters. Mila Davis-Kent plays his younger daughter, and I loved their father/daughter relationship. Tessa Thompson plays Bianca Taylor Creed’s wife, and she is the heart and soul of the movie. She and Jordan have great chemistry together and shared some very emotional scenes throughout the film. Jonathan Majors plays Damien Anderson a former friend and boxing prodigy who becomes a rival to Adonis. He is the villain in the movie, but you understand why his character is out for revenge. This is the first time that Sylvester Stallone as Rocky is not in the movie. It is noticeable and it doesn’t take away from the story of Adonis, but you do miss him at certain points of the movie. The only issue I had with the movie is that there are some unrealistic elements throughout and the story seems predictable at times. I am giving “Creed III” a 4.5/5 stars.

Director: Michael B. Jordon

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, Tessa Thompson, Florian Munteanu, Canelo Alvarez, Wood Harris, Mila Davis- Kent, Teofima Lopez, Jacob Duran and Phylicia Rashad

Runtime: 116 Minutes