Reunited with a childhood friend, Creed resolves old scores in the third installment of this captivating series directed by Michael B. Jordan.
We may all be familiar with the series of Rocky/Creed boxing dramas. This drama shows that when the protagonist steps into the ring, his main opponent is not necessarily a rival boxer, but an internal struggle to overcome personal demons.
As daunting as it may seem, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has to face off against his opponent Damien “Dame” Anderson in this article. Representing the demons of guilt and shame embedded in him since childhood, this match is sure to be intense. Jonathan Majors brings a compelling presence in his performance, making Dame a stronger forcefield than you can imagine. There is no doubt that he is an acting heavyweight.
Jordan gives an impressive performance here, both as a protagonist and as a director. The battle scenes are powerful and thrilling. However, his affinity for stereotypical montages combined with a predictable script prevents the film from making a breakthrough in the Creed franchise.
Time seems to stand still as the scene is transported back to Los Angeles in 2002. Both Creed and Dame were aspiring prizefighters at this point. His two raw lads with great hopes of achieving boxing fame. But what could have been a momentous night for them suddenly changes when fate decides otherwise: Creed made his dream come true, while Dame spent his 18 years in prison. I had to pay the price. When the two childhood friends meet again for the first time in a while, looking into Dame’s eyes reveals that he can’t put it into words. He believes Creed owes him, which he plans to collect soon.
