Sylvester Stallone, he's a pro. One might not like all the films he's done, and some have unfortunate, inane titles. He's got enough swagger to make a film that second thought might prevent, often a pity.
The one thing he's not going to depreciate, is a Rocky film. The self creation launched him. He's top shelf here.
Creed's a clever, well wrought knitting together of the legacy and the future.
The casting is excellent, Michael B. Anthony training for the role as a fighter would. Tessa Thompson, alluring and bright.
Tony Bellew the mountain to be climbed, seething and cocksure.
The script well written, the acting by all involved just about bang on. Tensioned effectively, and the story has hooks to draw you along the path.
The inevitable conclusion, meets most expectations.
I think Creed is only equaled by the original, each bookends the saga (so far) most appropriately.
Pure entertainment, all buttons pushed, relatable and respectful to a fault.
The first lives as legend, this is as worthy if slightly in debt, so an 8.
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