Creed (2015)
Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
Rated: PG-13 for Violence, Language and Some Sensuality
Running Time: 2 h 13 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Story, Acting, Cinematography
WEAKNESSES: Schmaltzy Moments, Originality
Rocky Balboa serves as a mentor and trainer for Adonis Creed, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
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BLACK PANTHER
DIRECTED BY: RYAN COOGLER
STARRING: CHADWICK BOSEMAN, MICHAEL B. JORDAN, LUPITA NYONG'O, DANAI GURIRA, DANIEL KALUUYA, LETITIA WRIGHT
RATED: PG13
RUNNING TIME: 2H 14M
TMM SCORE: 4 STARS OUT OF 5
STRENGTHS: INTERESTING CHARACTER VARIETY, MUSIC, SOME ACTION SCENES, UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
WEAKNESSES: MAIN VILLAIN, POOR WORLD BUILDING, STILL A TENTPOLE FILM
Following the death of his father, T'Challa must learn what it means to lead a country, holding to tradition, forging new paths, protecting it from threats without and within, and setting right the sins of his departed father.
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