Home video review: Sylvester Stallone gives a knockout performance in 'Creed'

February 27, 2016 at 8:00PM
This photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in "Creed." Stallone was nominated for an Oscar award for best supporting actor for his role in the film. The 88th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28 (Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in “Creed.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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A knockout performance

With Michael B. Jordan starring as the one-dimensional boxing upstart Adonis Creed in "Creed" (PG-13, MGM/Warners), that left it to Sylvester Stallone to play the surprisingly multidimensional Rocky Balboa some 40 years after we met him. Who knew Stallone could act with nuance and depth? He dominates this predictably heartwarming "Rocky" pseudo sequel in an unpredictable way as the trainer for Apollo Creed's son. Stallone is a favorite to pick up a supporting actor Oscar for this role on Sunday. Director Ryan Coogler has long championed Jordan, whom he introduced in 2013's acclaimed "Fruitvale Station." Extras include how Jordan trained to become Adonis.

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