Creed III _ Movie Review
Michael B. Jordan, the talented actor and producer, has made his directorial debut with “Creed III,” the ninth film in the “Rocky” franchise and the third in the “Creed” spinoff series. Jordan not only stars in the movie as Adonis Creed, the son of legendary fighter Apollo Creed, but also directs it. His work as a director is impressive, and he brings a new level of swagger and emotional depth to the film. Jordan follows in the footsteps of Sylvester Stallone, who directed himself in four “Rocky” movies, including the moving “Rocky Balboa” in 2006. Jordan also has to follow in the footsteps of Ryan Coogler, his longtime friend and collaborator, who directed the first “Creed” movie. Jordan takes all the pressure and expectation and turns it into a film that both honors the series’ legacy while spinning the lore forward. The film is electrifying, and he draws powerhouse performances from his co-stars, including Jonathan Majors as Adonis’ childhood friend-turned-adversary.
