73
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62 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91ColliderRoss BonaimeColliderRoss BonaimeCreed III honors the past while looking forward to the future, and gives Jordan—both the actor and the director—the spotlight in a way that shows his immense talents.
- 85PolygonSiddhant AdlakhaPolygonSiddhant AdlakhaMichael B. Jordan imbues this spinoff/threequel with a cinematic zest the series has never seen before, expanding the visual language of the Hollywood boxing movie in remarkable ways.
- 82TheWrapWilliam BibbianiTheWrapWilliam BibbianiCreed III may not have the pure, unadulterated power of the original “Rocky” or the original “Creed” but it’s a worthy follow-up that takes chances and makes the most of them. It’s a sharply produced and emotionally raw film, anchored by exciting performances and impressive writing.
- 80The GuardianBenjamin LeeThe GuardianBenjamin LeeThe Rocky spin-off series continues to dazzle with another knockout drama with the magnetic Jonathan Majors.
- 75ConsequenceLiz Shannon MillerConsequenceLiz Shannon MillerThere's a confidence to respect in this film, as it tells a story which feels fresh within the established framework.
- 70Screen RantPatrice WitherspoonScreen RantPatrice WitherspoonThough Baylin & Coogler’s script gives just enough to not be forgettable, Jordan’s direction seals the deal and provides fulfilling entertainment.
- 67IndieWireKate ErblandIndieWireKate ErblandOnly in the film’s final half-hour, which (unsurprisingly) sets the pair on a path to duke it out in the ring, do they — and this film — really spring to life.
- 65SlashfilmChris EvangelistaSlashfilmChris EvangelistaIndeed, I sure hope "Creed" doesn't take the "Rocky" route and pump out sequel after sequel. Whether or not that happens will surely be up to studio execs and box office returns, but if this is the final round for the "Creed" series, it's a fitting, if predictable, end.
- 63Slant MagazineDerek SmithSlant MagazineDerek SmithThe film comes down to a draw between its flashes of brilliance and its missed opportunities.
- This is a humorless, dry retread of the lesser, later “Rocky” movies, a molehill of a tale for our boxing titans to climb.