Creed 3 film review: Boxing gets boring in this rushed and predictable sequel

Although no longer in the director’s seat, Coogler has also returned as co-writer and producer alongside legendary Rocky star Sylvester Stallone.

Years after his last victory as undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Adonis Creed is enjoying a seemingly perfect retirement alongside his musician wife Bianca (Tessa Thompson reprising her role) and their daughter Amara (Mila Davis-Kent).

The family’s home life is suddenly thrown into disarray when Dame (Jonathan Majors), one of Adonis’ childhood acquaintances, resurfaces out of the blue.

Newly released after almost two decades in prison, Dame begs for a chance to box again and prove that he still has it.

When old rivalries and dark secrets are revealed, Adonis is forced to come out of retirement one last time in order to face his demons and protect his family from his former friend.

While nobody can fault Jordan’s direction or his acting talents, the film is unfortunately let down by its dull premise.

Creed 3 feels like a chore to watch. It’s rushed, predictable and not convincing in the least.

Sadly all the elements that made the first two films so accessible even for those of us who have little disposition for seeing two grown men hit each other in the face repeatedly for a couple of hours are nowhere to be found here. Which is a real shame.