Review of Creed (2015) by Mack_Fraser — 07 Feb 2016
Creed works. Holy crap, does it work! A feat that is all the more impressive for how infrequently the 'passing of the torch' style of film sequelization has actually been successful. The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Son of the Pink Panther, Son of the Mask and a pile of other failed attempts at franchise resurrection speak to the difficulty.
Creed makes it seem easy though. It creates fully realized characters that we come to care for as the film progresses that feel vital and alive, it is expertly shot and it end with a sense of emotional catharsis that is rare.
Sure, it sticks pretty closely to the Rocky formula but it deviates in interesting and intelligent ways; it respects what came before while also finding its own identity. Ryan Coogler has crafted a masterpiece of mainstream sports entertainment here that also manages to be a love letter to the changing face of Philadelphia.
An amazing film through and through.
This review of Creed (2015) was written by Mack_Fraser on 07 Feb 2016.
Creed has generally received very positive reviews.
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