What does it take for a movie to be a world champion? No dramatic haymaker. Just deliver what you promise, with style, taste and respect for your audience.
And coming in under two hours doesn't hurt.
Based on those criteria alone, Creed III easily earns the title. Since 2015, when Ryan Coogler directed the Rocky spinoff Creed with refreshing smarts and down-to-earth soulfulness, the franchise has been that rare sequel-reboot-brand extension that has earned its own place in the