Creed III Review: Highly predictable film that is still entertaining thanks to acting by Jonathan Majors and direction by Michael B. Jordan

We’re back for a third installment of Adonis Creed’s Life With Creed III. Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut and fulfills his vision for the future of these films in the franchise, which is appreciated as each film has a different director framing each film. Believe in their own style. In this new installment, Adonis faces a new challenge: the past. Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris and Phylicia Rashad star alongside Jordan.

A young hunk (Thaddeus J. Mixon) sneaks out of the house one school night to hang out with his friend Damien Anderson (Spence Moore II) so he can attend a boxing match. Young man sits in his partner’s corner and watches his friend win his amateur fight. After the fight, the two stop at the store, where the young man sees someone from his past and something goes wrong. Smash cut to grown hunk (Jordan) hanging out with his daughter and relaxing at home. He is retired and has his own fight studio where he trains other boxers, including current heavyweight champion Felix Chavez (Jose Benavidez).

When he comes out of the studio after meeting Chavez and his mother Laura (Selenis Leyva), he sees Damien (Majors) again after almost 20 years. They have lunch together and Damien reports that he tried to contact him with letters but Adonis never received them. While boxing and continuing to train in prison, he complains about his younger friend living the life he should have, leading him to demand a heavyweight title fight against Chavez. Of course, the answer was no at first. However, an opportunity arises and Adonis must decide if his friend is ready or if he will regret his decision.

Creed III It’s less about physical boxing moves and action and more about teaching the audience what boxing is and isn’t. It is a sport that requires a certain level of training and skill that takes years to master. it’s not just a fight in the middle of the ring. For Adonis to truly understand this, he must tap into his past and begin to heal before he can step into the ring and face his greatest fear. For years he threw himself into work, his gym is family, distracted him to tackle some real problems – here we see the character’s growth.

As his first feature, Jordan hits directing out of the park. I was a bit hesitant due to his inexperience, especially since this is a mainstream film that most first-timers avoid. The visuals are full of action and energy. The boxing sequences are a series of long clips that capture every maneuver and punch with incredible precision. A lot of risk is taken here by mixing action and drama. He has been in the business for a long time and dedicated himself to directing wherever he could.

Majors improves every project he is involved with. I saw the same characters from Believe And Creed II and what they can deliver for the last two films, he is a breath of fresh air. While Damien’s journey is unrealistic, the viewer sticks with him, even as a flawed outsider. Jordan seems a little more distant from the story, perhaps because he has to juggle acting and directing. Hopefully that balance comes with more experience and direction.

like a story Creed III is not that interesting. There is a lot of equality and the public sees the conclusion miles away. The emotional beats, culminating in Adonis’ past, are the most compelling as they bring more humanity to Creed.