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Creed

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 13m
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7.6/10
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Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in Creed (2015)
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
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The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
269K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,660
410
  • Director
    • Ryan Coogler
  • Writers
    • Ryan Coogler(screenplay by)
    • Aaron Covington(screenplay by)
    • Sylvester Stallone(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Michael B. Jordan
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Tessa Thompson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ryan Coogler
  • Writers
    • Ryan Coogler(screenplay by)
    • Aaron Covington(screenplay by)
    • Sylvester Stallone(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Michael B. Jordan
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Tessa Thompson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 571User reviews
    • 507Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 45 wins & 65 nominations total

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    Michael B. Jordan
    Michael B. Jordan
    • Adonis Johnsonas Adonis Johnson
    Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone
    • Rocky Balboaas Rocky Balboa
    Tessa Thompson
    Tessa Thompson
    • Biancaas Bianca
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Mary Anne Creedas Mary Anne Creed
    Andre Ward
    Andre Ward
    • Danny 'Stuntman' Wheeleras Danny 'Stuntman' Wheeler
    Tony Bellew
    Tony Bellew
    • 'Pretty' Ricky Conlanas 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan
    Ritchie Coster
    Ritchie Coster
    • Pete Sporinoas Pete Sporino
    Jacob 'Stitch' Duran
    Jacob 'Stitch' Duran
    • Stitchas Stitch
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
    • Tommy Holidayas Tommy Holiday
    Malik Bazille
    Malik Bazille
    • Amiras Amir
    Ricardo 'Padman' McGill
    • Padmanas Padman
    Gabe Rosado
    Gabe Rosado
    • Leo 'The Lion' Sporinoas Leo 'The Lion' Sporino
    • (as Gabriel Rosado)
    Wood Harris
    Wood Harris
    • Tony 'Little Duke' Burtonas Tony 'Little Duke' Burton
    Buddy Osborn
    • Conlan's Cut Manas Conlan's Cut Man
    Rupal Pujara
    Rupal Pujara
    • Dr. Katharias Dr. Kathari
    Brian Anthony Wilson
    Brian Anthony Wilson
    • Jamesas James
    Joey Eye
    Joey Eye
    • Sporino Cut Manas Sporino Cut Man
    Johanna Tolentino
    Johanna Tolentino
    • Lady Copas Lady Cop
    • Director
      • Ryan Coogler
    • Writers
      • Ryan Coogler(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Aaron Covington(screenplay by)
      • Sylvester Stallone(based on characters created by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While training, Adonis wears a shirt with the message "Why do I wanna fight? Because I can't sing and dance..." This was a line from Rocky to Adrian on their ice skating date in the first Rocky (1976).
    • Goofs
      After leaving the dressing room to enter the arena at Goodison Park, Merseyside, England, an American exit sign with red text can be seen above the door. UK exit signs are green with a pictorial of a man and a door. This was clearly not shot it the UK.
    • Quotes

      Rocky Balboa: Time takes everybody out; time's undefeated.

    • Crazy credits
      Only movie in the Rocky series which Stallone didn't get top-billing.
    • Alternate versions
      SPOILER: In the final theatrical release of the film, Adonis Creed loses the fight to Pretty Ricky Conlan by split decision, mirroring the end of the original Rocky. However, another ending was filmed in which Creed wins the fight.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jennifer Lawrence/Michael B. Jordan/Jeff Lynne's ELO (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      El Padre Armando
      Written by Xocoyotzin Herrera

      Performed by Macias & Macias

      Courtesy of LMS Records

      Under license from Latin Music Specialists

    User reviews571

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    Top review
    8/10
    "It's your name - use it"
    As a boxing movie Creed packs a heavyweight punch.

    Sylvester Stallone (as the film's producer) has covered a lot of miles with his Rocky legend, most recently with his 2006 Rocky Balboa. As such I had thought there was little milk left in the cash cow, but "Creed" proves me wrong. This time, with Stallone's advancing years, he wisely doesn't stretch credibility by having Rocky Balboa as the center of the pugilism, but hands the baton to young contender Adonis ("Donnie") Creed (Michael B Jordan). Adonis is the illegitimate son of Apollo Creed, Rocky's protagonist and later close friend in the first four Rocky films.

    Donnie is a kid from the wrong side of the tracks with a big chip on his shoulder and a reputation for finding trouble with his fists. Brought back from the brink by Apollo's wife (a touching performance by Phylicia Rashad) Donnie can't escape his family legacy and seeks Balboa's help to make it in the ring, using his own adopted name. Balboa's help leads to a number of 'traditionally' brutal Rocky-style encounters in the ring.

    I must admit I don't normally 'go' for boxing films like this, but this is extremely well done. All of the boxing training is gritty and believable and the actual bouts, particularly the classic finale, is suitably thrilling and a technical masterpiece of camera-work (hats off to cinematographer Maryse Alberti, who also filmed "The Wrestler" so is no stranger to the ring).

    A real surprise is just how good Stallone is in the role. There are scenes where Stallone really has to act – particularly an emotional locker-room scene when Rocky faces up to his own personal crisis – and any jokes about Sylvester "Expendables" Stallone's acting abilities are forgotten. Michael B Jordan is also a great find and a name to watch. He has to cover a wide range during the film and succeeds admirably.

    Tessa Thompson, impressive in last year's "Selma", makes a similarly positive impression here playing the love interest in the form of songstress Bianca, with a difficult future ahead of her.

    "Creed" is a love letter to the old Rocky films, and – with this quality, and likely success – the start of a whole new generation of films seems probable. The respect it shows to the originals is characterized by a moving tribute to the classic 'Philadelphia steps' scene that brings a genuine lump to the throat. That being said, the film is a lot more 'street' for a new generation, with a soundtrack (by Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson) that mixes rap and hip-hop with more classic orchestral elements. Without outright plagiarism of Bill Conti's classic score, Göransson subtly weaves in some of Conti's themes, notably Adrian's theme, as well as coming up with his own "Fly Now"- equivalent musical high-point.

    Impressive direction is by Ryan Cooglar in only his second feature film (after Fruitvale Station, also with Michael B Jordan). Cooglar also wrote the story and co-wrote the script. Without any spoilers, the story is delightfully 'un-Hollywood" by being unpredictable in where it goes. However, an area for criticism is that it took a few 'easy' short-cuts in places: a particular 'change of heart' in the film is way to glib and quick.

    Finally, i would love to watch this film in a cinema in Liverpool, when the "hallowed turf" for a bout is revealed as being Everton's ground, Goodison Park….! Generations of Liverpool FC fans will be turning in their graves and I predict that cinemas in the city could become scenes of the worst hand to hand combat since the finale of Kingsman!

    (Please see the graphical version of this review at bob-the-movie- man.com. Thanks.)
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    FAQ2

    • How and when did Paulie die?
    • In 'Rocky Balboa', Paulie mentioned that the Rocky statue, which was originally located at the top of the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, was taken down. But when Adonis arrived at Philadelphia, he spots the statue at a different location. Somebody explain this?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Instagram
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Tay Đấm Huyền Thoại
    • Filming locations
      • Goodison Park, Goodison Road, Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Warner Bros.
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,778,883
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,632,823
      • Nov 29, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $173,578,883
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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