Films about Rocky the Boxer who has risen from thebaseman, with Sylvester Stallone in the title role, became truly iconic and legendary ribbons. Of course, the fans were very pleased when they learned that the Creed: Rocky Legacy spin-off will be filmed (film, 2016). The actor in the lead role, of course, is not Stallone, but he also appears in the film, however, as a minor character.
Little about the tape
The film "Creed: Rocky's Legacy" is not a direct continuation of the main story about a boxer named Rocky.
Of course, one of the initiators of this picturebecame Sylvester Stallone, who once wrote the script for the first film of the legendary boxing saga. Here he acts not only as one of the screenwriters, but also as a producer of the film.
The director of the film was Ryan Kugler, on the billwhich already has some decent tapes. For example, the film "Station" Fruitvale "(2013). The entire film crew is professionals and talented people who created a really good sports picture.
Несмотря на отсутствие большого бюджета, картина proved to be commercially successful. In Russia in 2016, when the tape was released in domestic cinemas, Creed: Rocky's Legacy (film, 2016) became a real blockbuster, having collected more than 750 thousand dollars at the box office.
Plot
In the epicenter of events is the youngathlete-boxer named Adonis Creed. As it turns out later, he is a son born out of wedlock, the legendary Apollo Creed, who in the first film of the franchise became the main contender of Rocky Balboa in the ring.
The young man has a real talent in boxing, but he lacks practice and a wise mentor. By the will of fate, he encounters Balboa, who later becomes his personal trainer.
Together they manage to achieve considerableresults. A young, inexperienced athlete and a wise-life boxer who, due to his age, no longer appears in the ring. However, his colossal experience in boxing allows him to become an excellent coach and mentor to young Adonis Creed. Together they are able to achieve considerable heights in professional boxing.
The duet of the main characters performed by Jordan and Stallone is just great. They look great in the frame and brilliantly regain their roles.
Creed: The Legacy of Rocky "(film, 2016): actors and roles
The main character performs young, but verypromising actor Michael B. Jordan, known for his roles in the films "Fantastic Four" (2015) and "Station" Fruitvale "(2013). The total number of pictures where he starred, has already exceeded 70.
This actor has repeatedly demonstrated himself inas a real professional. Here he also plays his role at 100%. His character is interesting and ambiguous, his story delays, and the viewer involuntarily begins to empathize with him. In a pair with the inimitable S. Stallone Jordan looks very decent.
R.Balboa here appears to be the wrong young and lively guy, constantly rushing to the top and victories. Here he is already a mature man who left professional sport a long time ago. However, as a coach of the young Adonis Balboa, not only looks a little different than in the original tapes, but also fits very harmoniously into the new entourage.
Interesting Facts
By analogy with the father (Apollo Creed), the son is named after the ancient Greek mythological character.
Stallone said in an interview that for himthe honor of taking part in this film project. He admires the fact that this franchise remains popular, even without having cool special effects and a large number of action scenes.
The film "Creed: Rocky Heritage" (2016) was the first in the franchise, the promotion of which is engaged in the company Warner Bros.
Actor Michael B.Jordan took his role very seriously. He constantly worked out his style in the ring. He drew inspiration and tactics from video fights of famous boxers such as: Timothy Bradley, Pernell Whitaker and Andre Ward.
Also interesting is the fact that the picture takes place at different times, namely in 1998 and in 2015.
Contribution to cinema
"Creed:Rocky's Legacy - the film (2016), whose actors coped well with their roles, is an indirect continuation of the paintings of Rocky. However, there are a huge number of references to original tapes.
The success of this film is comparable to what was inprevious tapes of the legendary franchise. The budget of the film was only $ 35 million, which is extremely small for a world-wide blockbuster. However, the film, where there are practically no special effects and action, managed to collect in the world box office more than 170 million American dollars, thus recouping the initial production costs almost 5 times.
Ratings films Creed:Rocky's legacy (film, 2016), whose actors did their best on the set, is very high. On the main Russian-language online site about the movie “Kinopoisk”, he has more than 7 points out of 10 according to audience reviews and reviews.
It is impossible to say with certainty whether this film will be a classic of the genre, like "Rocky". But we can say for sure that this is a worthy movie and a continuation of the cult film franchise.
Finally
Глядя на успех картины "Крид:Rocky's legacy (film, 2016), the actors and the entire film crew were on fire to continue the franchise. So far, there is no exact information about whether there will be sequels. The commercial benefit from the rental of the film was considerable, therefore, most likely, it will continue.
Fans of films about Rocky and this film in particular can only wait and hope that the creators decide to extend the franchise.
The film is very motivating to action.After viewing it, viewers have a desire to go forward, to achieve their goals at all costs. It is very useful. Such films stimulate activity, give the people confidence.
