Creed (Rocky 7)

[Mudd]

I liked Rocky III a great deal. Rocky II was...the movie that they had to make in order to set up Rocky as a series rather than a single rather remarkable film.

Rocky IV is 80s pop movie excess on a par with Stayin' Alive - not without its pleasures.

 

[Beagleman]

So will the soundtrack to Creed be done by...Creed?

Rocky V would no longer be the worst of the sequels...

Because of the rap music? If so, I agree.

Rap music?

 

[fonzob1]

Rocky V would no longer be the worst of the sequels...

Rocky III would still be the worst of the sequels.

That's actually my favorite Rocky movie. I basically rank them

Rocky III>Rocky>Rocky II>Rocky Balboa>Rocky IV>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rocky V

Rocky V is the only one I don't like. As for Creed, I'll give it a chance. It could be good, and I liked Rocky Balboa so I think they can still make a good Rocky related film nowadays.

My problems with Rocky III:

1. Rocky's reaction to Mickey's death was over-dramatized and drawn out.
2. Rocky was physically too small for the final fight.
3. Paulie's jealousy was annoying. You would think he would appreciate the guy who brought him and his sister so much cash.

My ranking is Rocky IV > Rocky > Rocky Balboa > Rocky V > Rocky II > Rocky III

Rap music?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhfFOqat5N0

 

[RandyS]

Rocky V would no longer be the worst of the sequels...

Because of the rap music? If so, I agree.

Rap music?

With the exception of the end credits, which was sung by Elton John, I believe. The entire soundtrack of V was Rap. Which is fine for fans of Rap, I just don't happen to be one.

 

[hux]

I'm only interested if Creed's son fights Drago's son

In fact, I'm only interested if it's a Rocky IV remake

In many ways, Drago is the Rocky IV of Rocky opponents

 

[fonzob1]

I'm only interested if Creed's son fights Drago's son

In fact, I'm only interested if it's a Rocky IV remake

In many ways, Drago is the Rocky IV of Rocky opponents

So, you want Apollo's son to die then, and Rocky to avenge him in the ring?

 

[fonzob1]

Movie Trailer. Looks like an older, wiser Rocky Balboa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv554B7YHk4

 

[hux]

Yes!

I'm in.

According to Wikepedia they filmed the first scenes at Goodison Park at half time during a game. I'm guessing it must have been a scene where the crowd goes wild for Rocky or something. Dunno.

Let's hope the movie ends with Drago's son watching from the stands.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

It doesn't look like Drago is involved at all. Which is good. That shit with the Russians was an 80's thing - entirely proper for Rocky IV but kind of outdated now.

Besides, Drago didn't die, did he? So it's not like his son (if he has one) would have anything to avenge. At least not against Rocky; I doubt the Soviet government took kindly to Drago losing, so who knows what kind of retaliation they had in store. So Drago Jr. might have something against *them*, but not Rocky...

 

[fonzob1]

It doesn't look like Drago is involved at all. Which is good. That shit with the Russians was an 80's thing - entirely proper for Rocky IV but kind of outdated now.

Besides, Drago didn't die, did he? So it's not like his son (if he has one) would have anything to avenge. At least not against Rocky; I doubt the Soviet government took kindly to Drago losing, so who knows what kind of retaliation they had in store. So Drago Jr. might have something against *them*, but not Rocky...

All true. Plus, what are the chances that both Apollo and Drago would have sons who grow up to be boxers that fight one another. Still, you never know what they might do in a sequel...

 

[Pondwater]

I look forward to seeing it. The first one will always be my favorite though.

 

[od0_ital]

I was sold with the first set photo, but that trailer makes me wish it were out this weekend.

 

[fonzob1]

I was sold with the first set photo, but that trailer makes me wish it were out this weekend.

I agree. I am always going to give a Rocky movie a chance anyway, but that trailer really looks awesome. They even cut Michael B. Jordan's mustache like Carl Weather's, so there is a perceived resemblance.

 

[Aragorn]

It doesn't look like Drago is involved at all. Which is good. That shit with the Russians was an 80's thing - entirely proper for Rocky IV but kind of outdated now.

Besides, Drago didn't die, did he? So it's not like his son (if he has one) would have anything to avenge. At least not against Rocky; I doubt the Soviet government took kindly to Drago losing, so who knows what kind of retaliation they had in store. So Drago Jr. might have something against *them*, but not Rocky...

Adonis Creed kills Ivan Drago Jr. in the ring, and Robert Balboa Jr. avenges him. Total reversal on Rocky IV.

 

[DarthPipes]

It doesn't look like Drago is involved at all. Which is good. That shit with the Russians was an 80's thing - entirely proper for Rocky IV but kind of outdated now.

Besides, Drago didn't die, did he? So it's not like his son (if he has one) would have anything to avenge. At least not against Rocky; I doubt the Soviet government took kindly to Drago losing, so who knows what kind of retaliation they had in store. So Drago Jr. might have something against *them*, but not Rocky...

Agreed. It's odd to do a serious movie that's based on the often cartoonish events of the Rocky sequels and Drago the Soviet Superman was the biggest cartoon of them all.

That and timeline issues aside, this film looks really good. You can't go wrong with casting Michael B. Jordan.

 

[nx1701g]

I wasn't a Rocky fan but I saw the trailer for this yesterday with Terminator and now I'm seriously considering going to see it.

Though my wife has a friend who named his dogs after Apollo Creed so it's a little weird.

 

[Scottlang]

Love the rocky pictures creed looks great .

 

[hux]

Wasn't it originally supposed to be Creed's grandson (since Creed's son would be around 30+ by 2015)

Adonis Creed kills Ivan Drago Jr. in the ring, and Robert Balboa Jr. avenges him. Total reversal on Rocky IV.

Then Clubber Lang's son beats Rocky Jr in Rocky X

 

[fonzob1]

This is a good article on how "Creed" came about...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/06/30/sylvester-stallone-creed-sneak-peek/29462009/

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

New trailer is fantastic
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