Creed III did a lot of things differently, but that is its strongest attribute. It's not a Rocky film, but it doesn't want or need to be. Yes, Stallone's presence is sorely missed, but the rest of the cast put on some great performances, The best of which came from Johnathan Majors, WOW this guy can act. The storyline with him and Adonis added a lot of emotion and depth to the film. It was definitely a change of pace from the rest of the series. This is also true about the fight scenes, I like how they experimented with the slow motion and special effects. The final fight was as much of an anime battle as it was a boxing match. People had mixed feelings about it but I thought it was, once again, different and refreshing. The movie has its flaws and could have benefited from being a little bit longer. But overall, I think it is a strong addition to the series. I would love to see Rocky return, just like everyone else. But if he doesn't, the future is bright for the Creed series.
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The Fate of the Furious
(2017)
Fast-paced high octane action film, a nice addition to the series.
22 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
If you've been part of the ride for the first 7 Fast & Furious installments, you know what to expect. The franchise has become every moviegoer's guilty pleasure — mindless over-the-top action, million dollar sports cars, and the signature close-ups of women's butts. The cheesy dialogue and line delivery is forgivable, the acting is passable, and the cast is likable (the leader of whom being Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, who is carrying the series on his back at this point).
The new villain this time around is Cipher, played by Charlize Theron. Her mysterious monotone character is the most interesting of the Fast & Furious antagonists thus far. Speaking of antagonists, it is very entertaining to see the Shaw brothers (played by Jason Statham and Luke Evans) join the team and fight alongside Agent Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson") and Company. Jason Statham's performance, particularity his charisma with Dwayne Johnson, really is the highlight of the film. Vin Diesel is great as always, and in Fate of the Furious we see a more emotional side of him as he goes against the family to save his infant son. His betrayal does seems out of character, which is my only complaint about the film. It is very satisfying, though, when he is reunited with the rest of the characters. The nod to Brian at the end is a nice touch (Rest in Peace Paul Walker).
Overall, Fate of the Furious is a hell of a good time. It goes where the series hasn't gone before, which I didn't think would be possible. Stunts and fight choreography are top-notch as always. Very entertaining and refreshing, and meant for the big screen. 8/10.
The new villain this time around is Cipher, played by Charlize Theron. Her mysterious monotone character is the most interesting of the Fast & Furious antagonists thus far. Speaking of antagonists, it is very entertaining to see the Shaw brothers (played by Jason Statham and Luke Evans) join the team and fight alongside Agent Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson") and Company. Jason Statham's performance, particularity his charisma with Dwayne Johnson, really is the highlight of the film. Vin Diesel is great as always, and in Fate of the Furious we see a more emotional side of him as he goes against the family to save his infant son. His betrayal does seems out of character, which is my only complaint about the film. It is very satisfying, though, when he is reunited with the rest of the characters. The nod to Brian at the end is a nice touch (Rest in Peace Paul Walker).
Overall, Fate of the Furious is a hell of a good time. It goes where the series hasn't gone before, which I didn't think would be possible. Stunts and fight choreography are top-notch as always. Very entertaining and refreshing, and meant for the big screen. 8/10.
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