CreedIII Review: Michael B. Jordan’s Directorial Debut Is Convincing & Confident Creed3
The third installment of the Creed franchise, directed by Michael B. Jordan, delivers a thrilling tale about the past sneaking up to disrupt the present and destroy the future. Jordan returns in Creed III as boxing champion Adonis Creed, standing opposite Jonathan Majors, who plays his childhood friend Dame with a score to settle. Jordan’s directorial debut is a triumph, as he navigates boxing sequences with excitement and precision.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY After dominating the boxing world for so long, Adonis Creed has finally decided to retire to concentrate on his family life and training the next generation of boxers. However, a childhood friend and former prodigy, Damian Anderson , reemerges after serving a long prison sentence, disrupting the peace that Creed has found for himself in retirement.
Given the great direction that the film encompasses, it’s hard to imagine why Creed III isn’t a total knockout. However, the simple reality is that the story has just been done so often in this genre, and it’s difficult not to predict how it will all play out. There’s the typical past burden facing the protagonist that he must overcome, and in this instance, it perfectly follows the former friends-to-enemies trope that nearly every genre has tackled.
If there’s one thing to count on for entertainment besides Jordan’s direction, it’s Jonathan Majors’ performance as Damian “Dame” Anderson. This should come as no surprise to longtime fans of the actor, but Majors’ is a force to be reckoned with. He delivers a layered and nuanced performance that will surely keep viewers glued to the screen. Jordan also delivers, though one could tell his energy was split between acting and directing duties.
A convincing and confident debut from Jordan, Creed III is a good addition to the long Rocky franchise/spinoff series. The film contains a standout performance from Majors, even though the script barely does him any justice. Yet, the actors push through the overused storyline to create entertaining and emotionally compelling performances that are bound to draw viewers in.
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