Creed movie review

Overview

The video is a spirited review of Creed, framed as a way of proving the movie’s identity beyond Rocky—and largely beyond Michael B. Jordan’s real-life film history jokes.

Main Plot (As Highlighted)

• The reviewer explains that Creed takes place in the Rocky universe, but isn’t just a retread of the old story.
• It centers on Donnie Creed (Michael B. Jordan), who is revealed as Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son—someone who never knew his father and is driven by the need to prove himself.
• Donnie seeks out Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) to train him, motivated by the idea that even if he “carries the name,” he must earn his own place as a fighter.
• Rocky begins as a complicated figure in Apollo’s shadow (a rival once, later a mentor), and over time their relationship develops into something like a surrogate family.

What Stands Out / Key Highlights

• Michael B. Jordan’s performance is praised as a major reason the film works. The reviewer calls him a great human character who’s trying to forge an identity rather than live off his father’s legacy.
• The video emphasizes the film’s theme: using the Apollo Creed name isn’t enough—you still have to fight to be “your own man.”
• Stallone’s comeback stands out. The reviewer jokes that many people assumed Stallone was “just a cartoon action star” after aging out of Hollywood, but argues he delivers a surprisingly strong performance and re-energizes the movie.
• The reviewer notes that the fights are exciting and well-used, not filler—no wasted time. They also highlight a specific moment that feels especially “real,” featuring a one-shot illusion (even if it likely wasn’t literally one take).

Jokes / Reviewer Tone

• The reviewer opens with a playful jab at Michael B. Jordan: a joke about him being able to “delete Fantastic Four” from his IMDb because he’s “earned” redemption through Creed.
• There’s also humor about Stallone’s career arc—implying everyone thought he was done, then pushing the idea that he proves otherwise.

Ending Reaction

The reviewer concludes that Creed is:

• a great character-driven movie, not just a boxing spectacle,
• emotionally touching, claiming they were tearing up by the end,
• successful at what the reviewer wanted from Star Wars: a franchise refresh that recaptures the original spirit while bringing in a new generation.

Personalities Mentioned

• Michael B. Jordan
• Sylvester Stallone
• Apollo Creed (referenced as the father figure in-story)
• Rocky (character; portrayed by Stallone)
• Donnie Creed (character; portrayed by Jordan)