Creed

— After all these years, something of the original “Rocky” is at work again in “Creed”. This is a decently scripted, directed, and acted boxing film. Both Michael B. Jordan’s character and Sylvester Stallone’s are more complex than expected and their relationship and emotions add some extra layers to the film. It’s not a great film, but it is old-fashioned entertainment along with a bit of nostalgia that was worth the price of admission.

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[2015. 133 min. Directed by Ryan Coogler. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, and Phylicia Rashad.]
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