The one thing I’d like to praise Creed 3 for is the fact that there isn’t a moment where you ask “where’s Rocky?”. Before watching the film, I knew Rocky wasn’t going to appear on screen despite Sylvester Stallone being a producer on the film.
Creed 3 out now in cinemas is an excellent director debut from Michael B. Jordan that makes Creed a wholesome trilogy. I loved the themes this film touched on including abandonment, love, family, underdog story and more.
Creed’s childhood friend re-enters his life after being put behind bars for 18 years in a crime Creed witnessed. His friend, Dam, always dreamt of becoming champion and Dam going prison didn’t end that dream. Due to Creed feeling guilty of the incident, he invites Dam to his gym and takes him under his wing. Throughout the film Creed has to ask himself how much does he owe Dam and is Dam just using him for his success?
I had the honor of watching Creed 3 on an IMAX screen which really showcased the sharp and stunning visuals which kept your eyes glued on the display. You could witness the water in people’s eyes and the deepness of the cuts suffered from the boxers. As well as the amazing visuals, the sound was clear too from the roars and boos from the crowd and the scathing punches inside the ring. The film is well paced and takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions which makes the 2 hour run time fly by. I was thoroughly entertained by the compelling narrative and gripping direction which kept me on the edge of my seat.
Written by P Rose