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The first film from 2015 (there are a few) to appear on the list, Creed was a great movie and I believe should have been nominated for an oscar (or at least give Coogler a director nomination). I've been a huge fan of Michael B. Jordan since his days on Friday Night Lights, and I also liked him in That Awkward Moment (an underrated rom-com). This is him at his absolute best. His performance was amazing in this film. He was very believable and sympathetic as the son of the legendary Apollo Creed, Adonis.
Also back at the top of his game is Sylvester Stallone, who pulls arguably his best performance since the first Rocky in 1976. This version of Rocky is unlike any we've seen in the previous installments of the franchise, and he grows into a new role mentoring Adonis.
The biggest takeaway for me though was the film's direction. Ryan Coogler did an amazing job with this movie, and I'm very excited to see what he does with the Black Panther film. He pulled out the best possible performances from everyone in the film and the cinematography was very impressive (there is a fight scene in the film shot all in one long take that was really mind-blowing to watch in the theater).
I also like that this movie, while it does play out with a lot of familiar beats to the original, does a good job of paying homage while still not being a complete retread and still breaking new ground for the 40 year old franchise. I'm very excited to see where sequels could head with the new leading character and the world and characters they set up around him.
I loved this movie and made me an instant fan of Ryan Coogler, who is one of the most talented young directors with a unique style and I can't wait to see more of him.
47. Creed
The first film from 2015 (there are a few) to appear on the list, Creed was a great movie and I believe should have been nominated for an oscar (or at least give Coogler a director nomination). I've been a huge fan of Michael B. Jordan since his days on Friday Night Lights, and I also liked him in That Awkward Moment (an underrated rom-com). This is him at his absolute best. His performance was amazing in this film. He was very believable and sympathetic as the son of the legendary Apollo Creed, Adonis.
Also back at the top of his game is Sylvester Stallone, who pulls arguably his best performance since the first Rocky in 1976. This version of Rocky is unlike any we've seen in the previous installments of the franchise, and he grows into a new role mentoring Adonis.
The biggest takeaway for me though was the film's direction. Ryan Coogler did an amazing job with this movie, and I'm very excited to see what he does with the Black Panther film. He pulled out the best possible performances from everyone in the film and the cinematography was very impressive (there is a fight scene in the film shot all in one long take that was really mind-blowing to watch in the theater).
I also like that this movie, while it does play out with a lot of familiar beats to the original, does a good job of paying homage while still not being a complete retread and still breaking new ground for the 40 year old franchise. I'm very excited to see where sequels could head with the new leading character and the world and characters they set up around him.
I loved this movie and made me an instant fan of Ryan Coogler, who is one of the most talented young directors with a unique style and I can't wait to see more of him.