The photo of Rocky and his son as a kid is a photo of a young Stallone and his late son Sage as a child who died during pre production of Creed. It took a lot of persuading by Coogler for Stallone to allow the photo to feature in the film. It makes the moment even more moving.
The one moment I regret not seeing in this reaction? When Rocky wants to stop the fight, and Adonis refuses, because he wants to "prove it". "Prove what?" "That I'm not a mistake." That line wrecks me every single time.
One thing I loved about this Creed is how they use real boxers and boxing shows. The guy who won his Mustang is Andre Ward one of the best fighters in the world at the time and all time, the guy he beats in his first fight is Gabe Rosado who was a good boxer, they used the real life HBO show “24/7”, the guy you guys said who looked like Edward James Olmos is probably the most famous cutman in fighting his name is “Stitch”. There’s so much more that they had.
A legit argument can be made, that Apollo Creed is just as important as Rocky in the franchise. His character is essential in Rocky’s journey, there’s no Rocky without Creed, and I love how that concept came full circle in this film
Just watched Creed 3. And I've gotta say Micheal B Jordan did an excellent job directing his first feature. Good storyline, great boxing scenes and cinematography was top notch. You can really see the love and effort he put into the third one. I will say that I love Rocky but after 3 it does falter a bit. But the Creed trilogy shows no signs of slowing down. It's great to see each director put their own stamp on it. If there is a part 4, I'm excited to see where it goes next and who will be behind the camera.
Ryan Coogler and Maryse Alberti really did the thing on the cinematography. This is my favorite shot boxing film. Those one shots tracking the character’s really immerse you in the scenes like you’re witnessing it in real life. Also the chemistry built between Adonis and the three most important people in his life was built beautifully.
Creed is one of my favorite movies of all time. I love this movie and you can fell that it was made with love. The passion and care jumps off the screen.
Ryan Coogler is outstanding. I think my favorite of his though, would have to be his feature directoral debut in Fruitvale Station. Powerful story coupled with powerful, intimate directing. Gets me every time
I grew up watching the Rocky movies as a kid with my dad so I’ve probably watched them all more times than I can remember! For me the two films are separate franchises just with a beautiful Rocky Balboa backstory dropped in to the Creeds to link them together. I think Creed would still be a winner without Rocky
Definitely my favorite of the “Creed” films overall. Probably my second-favorite of all the movies including “Rocky”. My personal ranking: - Rocky - Creed - Rocky Balboa - Creed III - Creed II - Rocky II - Rocky III - Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago (The Stallone Cut) - Rocky IV - Rocky V
This is my favorite sports movie of all time!!!! And it home hard for me because this movie came out only 6 months after my mom passed away from complications from cancer. She had fought it on and off for 10 years, and because she was a single mother I was her primary caretaker. The scenes of Rocky struggling from the chemotherapy were hard to watch, but the fact that it was perfectly matched with the training montage definitely uplifted me. The line of “You don’t fight, I don’t fight” still stays with me because my mom and I had the same deal. She fought for 10 years and while it was a rough fight, it was worth it. As for the movie itself, it’s a flawless masterpiece. Ryan Coogler actually tried to make Creed his first film but Sly Stallone said he would only work with him after he did at least one film. After he made Fruitvale Station Sly was all in. And I mean this from the bottom of my heart, this is (in my opinion) the best performance of his career. He was robbed of an Oscar but thankfully he got TONS of other awards for this movie.
seen all the Rocky movies several times, seen the first two Creed movies a couple times .. Creed III Absolutely blew me away. i LOVED it. favorite one in the series.
The fight was actually filmed at Everton soccer club after a match. A friend of mine was there, it was announced what they were filming and everyone could stay and be in the film 😊
10:20; LOL! 38:30; was on The Graham Norton Show that had the BTS footage of MBJ getting knocked out for real! So weird to hear Wood Harris referred to as the cop from Ant-Man as opposed to Avon Barksdale from The Wire!
Stallone got an Oscar nomination for Creed, but he was the *only* nomination for the movie, which kinda helped lead to the "Oscars So White" campaign. Sly even offered to boycott the ceremony but apparently Ryan Coogler told him to go and represent the entire cast.
Awesome Movie and continuation within the Rocky universe (can't wair for Creed 2 reaction / Creed 3 review) and yes Max's is real and they have Amazing Cheesesteaks 👏🏽😃
Rocky is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. Stallone does such a good job of both writing and portraying the character. If I could really be like Rocky the person I would be happy with that.
It's by far not the best Rocky, cause it's not a Rocky movie...it's Creed Franchise, Now MBJ wants to be a franchise on it's own and that what it is, in that sens it's the Best Creed movie. 🤷🏽♂️ Like you show guys, keep punching 🥊
Finally watched Creed Friday night. Wow. I can remember watching Rocky for the first time from the back seat at the drive in at 10 yrs old back in the 70's. This gave me the same energy. So good!!
I could talk at nauseum about Creed, but I'll just say this: Every time I watch Creed it feels like my life being exposed. This movie was shot in MY neighborhood. I pass by Bianca's apartment frequently. I've been to Max's for a cheesesteak. Bianca is performing at Johnny Brenda's. I was still at Temple U when they would block off a section of the campus to shoot the movie. Casting calls alerts. Bianca made me feel seen. Coogler's attention to detail and intimacy is UNMATCHED!
As a British football fan there is an undercurrent in this film a lot of Americans miss. Stallone set this final fight in the city of Liverpool where the team he supports (Everton FC) are based. Tony Bellow who plays "Pretty" Ricky Conlan also supports Everton. The fight is in the Everton Stadium called Goodison Park. The entire colour scheme for that last fight is blue. Here's the kicker: The city is also home to Everton's far more famous rivals Liverpool FC, multiple English League and Champions League winners who wear red. But you wouldn't know they even exist if you weren't a football fan. That had me smiling a lot and cracks me up whenever I watch this again.
Yes that restaurant you talking about asriel is too Broad and Erie 15 blocks from where I grew up at 15 Blackstone with my brother is still living great cheesesteak a good pasta
Fruitvale station is my favorite Coogler film but damn the creed series n black panther are right there!! Shoutout to bay area legend Ryan Coogler thooo. He stay making us proud out here
I remember the first time I watched this movie, I couldnt's sleep so I decided to get to watching Creed for the first time at 1am. When I say I ascended during that final fight dude. This movie was EVERYTHING
@Heroes Reforged If you guys go back and watch either the original teaser or first trailer you hear Adonis V.O. say, "A wise man once said it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." I think originally they were going to have Rocky pass away, but then changed their minds.
I love this movie and it's definitely in my top 3 in the rocky franchise. Although i disagree about the old rocky movie fights not being good enough. I was hyped in this fight but i remember literally cheering with my sibling for rocky when he fought in the original movies. Maybe i have a lot of nostalgia but i loved it
This watch along was so great you guys! If y’all ever felt like doing a watch along of Rocky 6 that would be so absolutely wonderful 🤣 but I know y’all booked til 2025
@19:53 the gloves they used in this movie are no joke, Floyd Mayweather himself uses Grant gloves, trying to get an authentic pair is not easy, the only way is to email them.
@@REDANDSILVER741 You can disagree, it's all subjective, I love creed but to me Rocky 1 & 2 are the pinnacle of the series & while i'd put Balboa above creed they're both excellent films.
I love this movie, it’s one of the best in the series. But as a Philly native, my only/biggest complaint is Tessa Thompson’s “accent” and pronunciation of the word “jawn.” She sounds like someone who’s not from the area being taught the word and I’m just saying, she could’ve asked a random native for some help on set. I’m sure at least one crew worker or extra could’ve taught her. 😂
I will give you 3 reasons why Creed sucks. 1. I saw Black Panther, but eff Michael B. Jordan for getting into this physical condition! 2. I'm sitting here with my Wendy's chili and some kind of bacon cheeseburger, and see number 1. 3. Well more of me feeling bad for numbers 2 and 1.. Let me know when you do Creed 2 because I'll give you 3 reasons why that sucked as well!
The fights in Creed 1 are far better than anything in 2 and 3. They were more grounded in reality. The punches in 2 and 3 were cartoony and over exaggerated. They were still entertaining sequels, but nothing beats the first one.
this is light spoiler question for creed 3. don’t read this if you haven’t seen it! . . . . . . it’s a spoiler, don’t read it if you ain’t seen it :) . . . . 2:36 did Amara’s teacher say the same thing to Adonis and Bianca??? the foreshadowing!!
