‘Creed III’ Review: Hollywood’s Winningest Franchise Is Losing Its Scrappy Underdog Appeal

Adonis “Donnie” Creed, the indefatigable boxer played by actor-turned-director Michael B.

Jordan in the “Creed” franchise now entrusted to his rookie camera, measures his life in wins and losses; so do we.

The original “Rocky” clinched its classic status with a noble-defeat ending that proved the Italian Stallion led the league in heart no matter what his record said, and hungry young Donnie did the same in his first big-screen square-up.Continue reading ‘Creed III’ Review: Hollywood’s Winningest Franchise Is Losing Its Scrappy Underdog Appeal at The Playlist.

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