The Creed franchise has always had a slightly more serious tone than Rocky, but hints from the Creed 3 trailer prove that it can still be as silly.
The Creed franchise is generally regarded as more serious than the Rocky saga, yet Creed III is thankfully proving that the sequel spin-off can be just as ridiculous as its forebear. After successfully reinvigorating the boxing juggernaut, the Michael B. Jordan-led series has gone from strength to strength. Showcasing a grittier, more down-to-earth style than Rocky , Creed's occasionally self-serious tone was arguably necessary in order to make the wider franchise respectable again.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY In contrast to Creed, which has often focused on heavy subjects, the original Rocky series regularly strayed into ludicrously lovable camp. For instance, even though Rocky IV boasted one of the saga's most prominent deaths , it's still difficult to take Drago's training montage – complete with stony-faced soviet instructors – overly seriously.
Over the course of the footage, Michael B. Jordan's Donny Creed is seen pulling a plane across a runway, punching a tree, and yelling at himself on top of a mountain. While on one level, these scenes serve to demonstrate Donny's physical prowess and emotional frailty, there's no doubt that they are also inherently silly. After all, even eccentric two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is yet to kick off his bout preparation by dragging a light aircraft.
Why It's Good Creed 3 Isn't Too Serious While it could be argued that moments like the plane drag undermine Creed's overall tone, it's actually good that the movie isn't overly serious. For a sports drama like Creed III, where emotional resonance is just as important as physicality, it's vital that the audience remains invested in the protagonist and the wider story.
Given the clear relationship between Creed and Rocky, it's also vital that the Creed series remains true to its origins. While filming styles and audience sensibilities have evolved, the role of the Rocky movies in laying a platform for Creed to thrive is impossible to understate. By including some more lighthearted and self-aware moments, Creed can effectively acknowledge where it's come from while building a positive future for the franchise.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PureArts Embraces the Creed with Assassin’s Creed Revelations StatueWorlds collide with PureArts and their latest Assassin’s Creed statue featuring not one but two heroes from the hit video game Revelations
Read more »
Boxing Apparel Brand Boxraw Launches Knockout Collab Ahead of 'Creed III' PremiereThe company’s latest collection features windbreaker jackets, two-in-one shorts, and tracksuits that are featured throughout the new Michael B. Jordan-directed movie
Read more »
Final Trailer and Poster For Creed III Teases Unfinished BusinessMGM has released the final trailer and poster for Creed III, and it teases unfinished business between the main players. It will be released on March 3rd. CreedIII MGM Creed3
Read more »
Jonathan Majors, the Conqueror: “I Have No Interest in the Fuckery of the Industry”Jonathan Majors’ physical transformations get a lot of attention, but he sees it as an extension of his craft. “It is as little acting as possible, which is my biggest thing: Don’t lie. Tell the truth.” VFHollywood
Read more »
The Best Way To Continue The Creed Franchise Is To Leave Boxing BehindIf Michael B. Jordan really wants the Creed franchise to expand, the best way is to forget boxing to focus on other sports and entertainment fields.
Read more »