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Reviews for Creed (Michael B. Jordan, Stallone, dir. Ryan Coogler)

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GoldenEye 007

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I saw the trailer during Spectre and became intrigued. I know it is a spinoff, but I feel like I should see Balboa first.

I still haven't seen Balboa. :(
 
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Bobby Roberts

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See Balboa, definitely.

It's a really good Rocky movie, and it takes on a little bit of extra depth, metatextually, when you realize this is as close as Stallone's come to actually making a biography. A lot of the themes, and Rocky's characterization, is built on Stallone realizing how and why he's been fucking up his own legacy and career, and trying to own it in his own way.

Balboa is probably the Rocky movie that most obviously and thoroughly blends the man making the movie with the character that defines him.
 
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BronsonLee

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GAMEPROFF said:
Is Gonna Fly Now in this?
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Eh, I'll answer. Very vague spoilers for the movie.

It's in the movie in some fashion, yes. I reaaaaally like how they use it.

It isn't that Future song, either.

Bobby Roberts said:
They keep hinting at it in the trailers, and Rocky himself is in the movie, so I'd imagine at some point they bust it out.

Can't imagine they wouldn't. You got a crowdpleasing weapon like the Rocky Fanfare in your arsenal? UNLEASH.
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It is the ultimate goddamn weapon. Universally loved. Gets everyone hype.

Zantetsuken said:
Fuck! My hype has increased too much after reading some of the reviews in this thread.
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*shadowboxes*

You don't need to have seen any Rocky movie to get Creed, but I'd recommend at least watching Rocky I, IV, and Balboa. Balboa in particular has the closest ties.
 
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guek

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DMczaf said:
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Damn Carl still looks pretty fit
 
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Messofanego

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Bobby Roberts said:
See Balboa, definitely.

It's a really good Rocky movie, and it takes on a little bit of extra depth, metatextually, when you realize this is as close as Stallone's come to actually making a biography. A lot of the themes, and Rocky's characterization, is built on Stallone realizing how and why he's been fucking up his own legacy and career, and trying to own it in his own way.

Balboa is probably the Rocky movie that most obviously and thoroughly blends the man making the movie with the character that defines him.
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Balboa is like JCVD, then?
 
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ryutaro's mama

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BronsonLee said:
It's my favorite Rocky movie. If you had to press me, I could make an argument for Rocky I, but they're both so different. Balboa in particular is just such a savage movie.
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I loved Balboa...imagine a world where Rocky 5 was never made...how much stronger is the movie? Anyhoo...

Two things

1) that scene in the meat locker with Paulie... ;____;

2) so glad they went with the theatrical ending...so much stronger than the alternate.
 
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BronsonLee

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ryutaro's mama said:
I loved Balboa...imagine a world where Rocky 5 was never made...how much stronger is the movie? Anyhoo...

Two things

1) that scene in the meat locker with Paulie... ;____;

2) so glad they went with the theatrical ending...so much stronger than the alternate.
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Never seen Rocky V. Seems like it was the right move.

Uggggh that scene where Rocky just breaks :(

And yeah, while I like that they filmed the alternate, the theatrical ending was far, far better.
 
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inm8num2

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91% right now (21+, 2-)

AV Club: B+
More often, though, the movie is invigorating in its ability to reach its unexpected emotional crescendos with its visuals and music, and its use of Rocky iconography as touchstones rather than strict blueprints. Creed works far better than it should, and does so twice: as the unexpected payoff to a nearly 40-year-old series, and as the confirmation of a major talent in its director.
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RogerEbert.com: 4 stars
One need not be proficient in “Rocky” lore to appreciate “Creed,” but for those who have followed the exploits of Sylvester Stallone’s Philadelphia boxer, Ryan Coogler’s latest film pays unexpectedly rich emotional dividends. “Creed” is so reminiscent of the 1976 film that introduced us to Rocky Balboa that I sense newcomers will fall for “Creed”’s characters the way viewers fell for “Rocky”’s 40 years ago. Though 2006’s “Rocky Balboa” was a fitting final chapter for its titular hero, “Creed” finds more of his story to explore. In the process, the film reminds us that, employed by the right director, Sylvester Stallone can be a wonderful actor.
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This is one of the best films of 2015.
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Tabris

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From locked thread where someone said Balboa was no good.

Rocky, Rocky 4, and Rocky Balboa are exceptional movies.

Rocky Balboa also has one of the best movie speeches of all time. Yes, it's compare-able to Chaplin's The Dictator, Pacino's Any Given Sunday, and Baldwin's Glengarry Glenross speeches.

Here is the speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vg4uyYwEk
 
Wag

Wag

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I didn't say it was "no good" I said it was OK. It could have been a better movie. With Creed getting the stellar reviews it is I'm hoping it lives up to the hype.
 
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Bobby Roberts

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They cite that speech in the first trailer, even. Which some pedants pointed out shouldn't work becaues it's not like Donny was there to hear it. But whatever.

it's not like Rock wouldn't repeat it once he realized how cool it sounded.
 
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Quick

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Rock was shouting so loud that someone in the vicinity probably picked it up and started writing it up on pictures of him and posting it on the internet.
 
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BronsonLee

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Creed spoilers re: the Rocky Balboa speech
It's not in the movie. It was only for the trailer. There are actually a few things in the trailer that got cut.
 
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RC

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Tabris said:
From locked thread where someone said Balboa was no good.

Rocky, Rocky 4, and Rocky Balboa are exceptional movies.

Rocky Balboa also has one of the best movie speeches of all time. Yes, it's compare-able to Chaplin's The Dictator, Pacino's Any Given Sunday, and Baldwin's Glengarry Glenross speeches.

Here is the speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vg4uyYwEk
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That's the truthful post you've ever written.

And I can't fully hate someone who loves Rocky.
 
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BronsonLee

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Bobby Roberts said:
Netflix brought all the Rockys back this month... EXCEPT Balboa.
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I was -super- pissed at this until I realized I had the Blu-Ray somewhere.

I'm rewatching Rocky I in different blocks when I can. It's such a damn good movie. Both I and Balboa are really freaking dark sometimes, mostly when Rocky is being introspective.
 
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BronsonLee said:
I was -super- pissed at this until I realized I had the Blu-Ray somewhere.

I'm rewatching Rocky I in different blocks when I can. It's such a damn good movie. Both I and Balboa are really freaking dark sometimes, mostly when Rocky is being introspective.
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Man, the scene in Rocky 1 when micky comes to Rockys apartment and tells him he wants to train him. Stallone is so emotional and you can almost see mickeys heart break while he walks out
Took you long enough to get here. Took you ten years to get to my house. Huh, what's the matter? You don't like my house? Does my house stink? That's right-it stinks! I didn't have no favors from you! Don't slum around me. Talkin' about your prime. What about my prime, Mick? At least you had a prime! I didn't have no prime. I didn't have nithin'! Leg's are goin', everything is goin'. Nobody's getting' no nothin'. Guy comes up, offers me a fight. Big deal. Wanna fight the fight? Yeah, I'll fight the big fight. I wouldn't wanna fight. Know what's gonna happen to me? I'm gonna get that! I'm gonna get that! And you wanna be ringside to see it? Do ya? You wanna help me out? Huh? Do you wana see me get my face kicked in? Leg's ain't workin', nothing's workin', but they go, "Go on, fight the champ." Yeah, I'll fight him. Get my face kicked in. And you come around here. You wanna move in here with me? Come on in! It's a nice house! Real nice. Come on in and move. It stinks! This whole place stinks. You wanna help me out? Well, help me out! Come on, help me out. I'm standin' here!
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Sanjuro

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Oh shit. Creed opens tomorrow. I skipped like 3 screenings, but I'm pumped.

I couldn't say no for some reason. It's like I was obligated to...say yes.
 
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BronsonLee

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Sanjuro said:
Oh shit. Creed opens tomorrow. I skipped like 3 screenings
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Get out.

Sanjuro said:
I couldn't say no for some reason. It's like I was obligated to...say yes.
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Goddamnit

Neffarias_Bredd said:
Man, the scene in Rocky 1 when micky comes to Rockys apartment and tells him he wants to train him. Stallone is so emotional and you can almost see mickeys heart break while he walks out
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It's such a fucked up scene. Mickey rolls in trying to, let's be real here, mooch a bit off of Rocky. Rocky tells him to go jump in a lake, and it's totally deserved. Then Rocky just launches into a rant about how fucked up his life is. He knows he's not being respected, and it's not a real shot, but what are his options?
 
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Sanjuro

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BronsonLee said:
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Just say...yes?

Screenings are tough around here. Either you are in the city, or you get the token one at a regular cinema. The city ones are tough because either you find friends, or you are paying more than the cost of a regular ticket.

My friend texted me tonight that she bailed on me to see Legend for free. THAT BITCH
 
MisterHero

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I don't care how messed up Rocky V is. The time warp with his angtsy teenage son was out of nowhere, but putting Rocky back on the streets was a sound concept.

plus they brought Mickey back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC6sMFbL288

I can't imagine how Sage Stallone's death affected Sly. Normally Rocky V would just be a crap movie, but there is a tiny bit of poignance about involving his son with his most famous character.

I like V more than III
 
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BronsonLee

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Sanjuro said:
Just say...yes?

Screenings are tough around here. Either you are in the city, or you get the token one at a regular cinema. The city ones are tough because either you find friends, or you are paying more than the cost of a regular ticket.

My friend texted me tonight that she bailed on me to see Legend for free. THAT BITCH
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I live near an AMC that seems to be doing quite a bit of them now, which works just fine for me. I'm with you on the city stuff. It's a mess.

SHE SNUCK OUT TO GO SEE LEGEND, womp womp
 
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Mr. Tibbs

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I'm not much of a Rocky fan but Fruitvale Station was far and away the best film of 2013. Just a heartachingly simple story about something that shouldn’t have happened, but did.

I can't wait to check this out.
 
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