Ryan Coogler was tasked to continue the Rocky franchise in a new light. He had to develop another character which would take place in Rocky’s world. Along with this new character Coogler had to continue Rocky’s story as well. This indirectly means that the film had to live up to the hype and love fans have for the Rocky franchise. Well, Coogler who we now know is this amazing director made gold out of this first film. Michael B. Jordan’s inclusion in the film was simply phenomenal as the actor took it to new heights. The amazing success of the first film, there was a sequel which was not as good as the first but was good enough. However, it did raise the question can Creed exists without Rocky? Well, Creed 3 was supposed to answer this question but unfortunately, Coogler left the director’s chair and Jordan took over. Well, did this work in the film’s favor? Let’s see.
Creed 3 Reviews Round-Up: Best Creed Film After The Original!
Derek Smith
Slant Magazine
“Creed III comes down to a draw between its flashes of brilliance and its missed opportunities.”
Original Score: 2.5/4
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
“Can the Rocky franchise exist without Rocky?… Creed III, finally, has actually answered the question at hand. And it’s done so with a firm and enthusiastic “yes”.”
Original Score: 4/5
Kate Erbland
indieWire
“An overcooked script… keeps Creed III from landing every punch it throws. Overall, though, it does prove victorious: Jordan clearly has directorial skill, and he and Majors make for a formidable onscreen duo.”
Original Score: B-
Leah Greenblatt
Entertainment Weekly
“Creed III suffers from a certain lack of heft and specificity in its storytelling structure, a sense that the original bare-knuckle magic is not all there. But it’s also often better than the blunt-force melodrama of the last film.”
Original Score: B
Owen Gleiberman
Variety
“If Creed III turns out to be the last Creed movie, it will prove to be a satisfying finale. But if not, it keeps the bar high.”
Robert Daniels
Inverse
“Creed III is a thrilling crowning of a new hero grappling with his own complicated legacy.”
Benjamin Lee
Guardian
“A rare sequel that comes close to restoring one’s faith in the worth and legitimacy of the franchise as a concept, the latest chapter in what might well be the best we have right now.”
Original Score: 4/5
Lovia Gyarkye
Hollywood Reporter
“Jordan uses the full power of IMAX to direct some glorious fight scenes… These flourishes will surely delight many fans of the franchise, even as the narrative — the reason we keep watching Adonis fight in and out of the ring — lets us down.”
William Bibbiani
TheWrap
“This film’s ability to introduce new characters, recontextualize old ones, and even play with new genres is satisfying and electric.”
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Creed III is slated to released in theatres near you on 3rd March 2023.
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