By
Pike on
Thursday September 5, 2024 11:54 pm
I have just rewatched Creed and use this opportunity to share the reasons why I believe Ryan Coogler is the perfect candidate to take over the thrown of The X-Files, going forward.
DIVERSE BUT NO WOKE
Even though the movie uses a diverse cast, the movie is by no stretch woke. What I mean by it is that it is not political. It doesn’t try to force any type of agenda into the throat of the audience, unlike so many woke films nowadays.
MOVING ON…
Also, Creed is a great continuation of the Rocky series, but it doesn’t try to put Rocky Balbo into a boxing fight.
… WITHOUT FORGETTING
But it still pays a wonderful tribute to Rocky, by not only making it part of the story, but by having him fight his own fight, when he suddenly learns that he has cancer, putting himself in the same situation that took over his beloved wife Adrian, years before.
VISUALLY STUNNING
Visually, the film is stunning. The action sequences are carefully executed – and this is no easy task knowing that this film has to show actors fighting each others without actually doing it.
Anyone of you saw the film? What do you guys think?
The summary, for those who haven't seen it:
Creed (2015) is a sports drama film that serves as a spin-off of the Rocky series. Directed by Ryan Coogler, it follows Adonis "Donnie" Johnson Creed (played by Michael B. Jordan), the son of legendary boxer Apollo Creed. Though he never knew his father, who died before he was born, Donnie is determined to follow in his footsteps and become a professional boxer.
Raised in a wealthy lifestyle by Apollo's widow, Mary Anne (Phylicia Rashad), Donnie still feels an unshakable pull towards boxing. He eventually seeks out the help of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), his father’s former rival and close friend, to train him. Reluctant at first, Rocky agrees and begins mentoring Donnie.
As Donnie trains, he works to step out of his father's shadow and build his own legacy, taking on challenges both inside and outside the ring. His journey culminates in a high-profile fight against British champion "Pretty" Ricky Conlan (Tony Bellew), where he seeks to prove that he’s not just living off his father's name but is a fighter in his own right.
Creed explores themes of legacy, family, identity, and the fight for self-worth, blending nostalgia for the Rocky series with a fresh, modern take on the boxing genre. Sylvester Stallone's performance as Rocky garnered critical acclaim and earned him several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
