Creed III (2023) film

-watched 6/29/2023- 3 [3/4] stars- on Amazon Prime

CREED 3:

An old friend returns

Adonis confronts past shame

Rounds of resentments

United Artists Releasing Presents "Creed III" Official Trailer

United Artists Releasing Presents “Creed III” Official Trailer

Most of the friends of my vintage grew up with the “Rocky” franchise of films and many were excited about the story continuing with the offspring of the late great Apollo Creed with the “Creed” films. With the first two films doing good in the box office, MGM is offering up a third in “Creed III”. The first trailer for this 2023 release just dropped and I’m sharing this along with the premise,…

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Recordemos que en el año de 1976, Rocky, una cinta de boxeo protagonizada por Sylvester Stallone y magistralmente dirigida por el fallecido John G. Avildsen, obtuvo el premio Óscar a la mejor película, contra todos los pronósticos. Pese a que sus contrincantes eran las superiores como las clasicas peliculas Todos los hombres del presidente, Network y Taxi Driver, lo cierto es que Rocky sigue…

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Robin Thede, Nick Offerman, Chris Redd and More Join Prime Video‘s CANDY CANE LANE Starring Eddie Murphy

Robin Thede, Nick Offerman, Chris Redd and More Join Prime Video‘s CANDY CANE LANE Starring Eddie Murphy

Today it was announced Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, and Chris Redd have joined the cast of Prime Video’s holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane, joining previously announced cast members Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Jillian Bell. Genneya Walton was a series regular on the Netflix series #BlackAF and Project Mc2 and also counts Fox’s The…

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Chris is desperate to win the neighborhood Christmas decorating contest. He signs a contract with an elf for the best Christmas ever. The elf's spell brings to life the 12 Days of Christmas, wreaking havoc, and Chris and his family have to break the spell to save Christmas for everyone as well as save Chris' life.

Candy Cane Lane stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Madison Thomas, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky. Reginald Hudlin directs the film.

Candy Cane Lane hits Prime on December 1, 2023.

CREED III (2023)

Starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Florian Munteanu, Phylicia Rashad, Alex Henderson, Spence Moore II, Tony Bellew, Selenis Leyva, Jessica McCaskill, Jacob 'Stitch' Duran, Canelo Álvarez, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Mila Davis-Kent, Jude Wells, Sherri Belinda Quinones and Michelle Davidson.

Screenplay by  Keenan Coogler & Zach Baylin.

Directed by Michael B. Jordan.

Distributed by United Artists Releasing. 116 minutes. Rated PG-13.

In the 47 years since the original Rocky was released, the film franchise has spawned nine films – six Rocky titles and now three Creed movies. Of all those films, Creed III is the first of the films in which Sylvester Stallone has not been involved as an actor and/or a writer. In fact, Stallone does not appear to have been involved in the film much at all. And his character of Rocky Balboa is not mentioned once in Creed III.

Stallone does get a producer’s credit, but that seems to be mostly contractual, judging from some of the complaints that Stallone has been airing in recent months about series producer Irwin Winkler hijacking his story from him. Stallone also gets a credit of “Based on the characters by…,” but honestly other than the dead character of Apollo Creed (originally played by Carl Weathers and killed off in Rocky IV) being discussed several times by characters in this film, and a huge portrait of the former champ in his son’s gym, none of the characters in Creed III seem to have been from the original Rocky movies. Technically, maybe you can also count supporting character Viktor Drago (played by boxer Florian Munteanu) as one of Stallone’s creations, too, because he was the son of a Rocky IV character, who was introduced in Creed II, which Stallone co-wrote.

However, considering that Creed II – which is the only one of the Creed films that Stallone had a hand in molding from a story aspect – was by far the worst of the now three Creed films, perhaps it is not a bad thing that the Creed films are distancing themselves from their original creator.

Creed III returns the creative reins to the Coogler brothers who were also in charge of the first Creed film, which was such a refreshing change from the slightly long-in-tooth original Rocky series. Keenan Coogler takes over the screenwriting responsibility from brother Ryan (who was busy working on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), although Ryan also helped to develop the story of Creed III. Not only that, but star Michael B. Jordan takes over for Ryan Coogler as a first-time director.

Honestly, Creed III is not as good as the original Creed film, but it is a definite step up in quality from the disappointing Creed II.

The weird issue is that to a certain extent, the first two Creed movies were revamps of earlier Rocky stories – with Creed giving a ghetto update to Rocky and Creed II being an odd mashup of Rocky II and Rocky IV. And although there are a few echoes of Rocky III in Creed III, for the most part this is a pretty original take on the storyline.

It doesn’t always work. There is a slightly melodramatic death of an older character (not unlike Rocky III). Also, the scenes with Adonis Creed (Jordan) and his cute deaf daughter Amara (Mila Davis-Kent) – while humanizing for Adonis and showing him to be a good father – end up wearing out their welcome long before the end of the film.

However, the main storyline – in which an old friend from Adonis’ streetwise childhood returns from a long jail stint to become his nemesis – is rather intriguing.

That returning character is Damian (played by Jonathan Majors, a mere weeks after he was introduced as the latest MCU antagonist Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.) As kids, Damian and Adonis both wanted to grow up to be boxing champs. However, one night when young Adonis got into a fight and Damian pulled a gun to protect him, Adonis got away from the police, but Damian ended up spending time in jail.

Damian is finally out of the joint not long after Adonis has retired from the ring. Damian shows up, hat in hand, looking for help to become a boxer, as he has kept himself in shape. Adonis feels guilty and tries to help, but when that help succeeds Damian allows the anger that he has felt for years to bubble over and starts antagonizing his old friend to come back to the ring and get a major beat down.

The character of Damian is a bit of a puzzle, honestly. At least twice in the running time of Creed III, he has a major shift in personality and priorities. While it is understandable that he’d have bitterness for going to jail for all these years for something he did to protect his friend, the whiplash of his feelings gets a bit overdone.

Still, while it was far from a perfect chapter of the franchise, at least Creed III puts the franchise back on the right footing. It may be interesting to see where the Rocky-verse goes next, which is not a statement that you could always make.

Jay S. Jacobs

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Eddie Murphy seeks to restore the Christmas spirit in this amusing trailer for Candy Cane Lane.

For the first time since their 1992 blockbuster, Boomerang, director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy, and producer Brian Grazer return for the film. This festive comic adventure stars Eddie Murphy as a man on a mission to win his neighborhood's annual Christmas home decorating contest. Candy Cane Lane's trailer was released on Wednesday.

Chris (Eddie Murphy) unwittingly makes a bargain with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to improve his chances of winning, and she performs a magical spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, wreaking havoc on the entire town. Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the time to break Pepper's influence, battle deviously magical figures, and save Christmas for everyone. The picture is produced by Brian Grazer, p.g.a., Eddie Murphy, Karen Lunder, p.g.a., Charisse Hewitt-Webster, and Doug Merrifield, and directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger. The film will be available on Prime Video on December 1, 2023, and will star Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky.

"Safety" Review: A Safe Telling of A True Story Worth Celebrating

“Safety” is the true story of Ray “Ray Ray” McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), who played safety for the Clemson Tigers from 2005 to 2007. During that time, his mother (Amanda Warren) went into a rehabilitation program to deal with her addiction, forcing Ray to take care of his younger brother, Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson) by housing him on campus. The film could trim about thirty minutes of fat and fumbles in the screenwriting with some Disney emotional cues, but when it focuses on the heart of the issue it’s in the zone. 

The film introduces us to Ray just as he’s starting to play, on scholarship, for Tommy Bowden at Clemson. Almost as quickly as he adjusts to the rigorous schedule of college football, he has to adjust to the fact that his brother is at home without positive supervision with his mother in rehab. (In the film, there is an adult in the apartment with Fahmarr, but he seems to be into street life.) Ray quickly takes Fahmarr back to his dorm and pulls his roommate, Daniel (Hunter Sansone), into the scheme. 

 The first hour is set up for comical buddy/caper comedy moments with Ray trying to hide his brother under laundry and getting him to and from school without his friendly resident advisor catching them. He also meets Kaycee (Corinne Foxx) and spends time trying to court her while balancing his new responsibilities. The film doesn’t really find its groove until an hour into its run time. 

At times, “Safety” feels like one of the best student films you’ll see about football this year! The acting, camera work, and silly jingles playing underneath certain scenes feel forced and uninspired. It does have a measure of weight and depth when the story digs into the true life conflict of Ray trying to balance school, his brother and mother’s welfare. It’s a difficult situation to be in. The crux of the story is about a mother who chooses herself in getting clean and the weight that puts on Ray, a brother turned father, who has a scholarship and his own future on the line. The conflict of Ray being torn between his own dreams and desires for himself but being willing to sacrifice everything to make sure his younger brother is taken care of is the reason that the story was known in every household around America at the time. 

I’ll be the first to admit I have a few biases. First, I went to the University of South Carolina, so it’s kind of in my blood to hate Clemson. Second, I graduated in 2005, so it’s really hard for me to believe that a line like “Whatchu know about Lauryn Hill?” would come out of Kaycee’s mouth. Lauryn Hill was still the GOAT at that time. The soundtrack is extremely accurate though- like if buying soundtracks was still a thing and you were in college during that time, it would take you back! Biases aside, there is a constant fight between stale performances (Foxx) and authentic performances (Reeves) and rehashed storylines and a heartwarming story.

“Safety” feels like a three hour movie because it spends the first hour meandering and crawling to its fifty yard line. The second hour is where the film gets into the end zone. What Ray McElrathbey did is noteworthy, but this film is just a passable representation of it.

Rating: C-

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In securing his first film role in the Disney biopic “Safety,” 12-year-old actor Thaddeus J. Mixson brought the character of Fahmarr McElrathbey to light. The newly-released streaming movie focuses on the life and times of former Clemson University safety, Ray McElrathbey, and his little brother, Fahmarr. It’s an inspirational and thought-provoking film that highlights the importance of care and…

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Chris wants to win his neighborhood's Christmas home decoration contest. Naturally, he makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper to better his chances as winning. Pepper "casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol, and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone." (Prime Video)

Candy Cane Lane stars Eddie Murphy, Jillian Bell, Tracee Ellis Ross, Genneya Walton, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky. Reginald Hudlin directs from a screenplay by Kelly Younger

Candy Cane Lane hits Prime Video on December 1, 2023.

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Fecha de estreno : 2020-12-11 Géneros : Familia, Drama, Historia Runtime : 122 Minutes Home Page : https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/safety/60yXP18CCjFo IMDb Page : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10649016 Company : Walt Disney Pictures, Select Films Reparto : Jay Reeves, Amanda Warren, Corinne Foxx, Matthew Glave, Luke Tennie, Brett Rice, Tom Nowicki, Hunter Sansone, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Marili Kateri Tagline: Overview : "Safety" es una película basada en la inspiradora historia de Ray McElrathbey, antiguo "safety" de la Universidad de Clemson, un joven que se enfrentó a todo tipo de dificultades y cuya dedicación y persistencia le permitieron superar numerosas adversidades. Con ayuda de sus compañeros de equipo y de la comunidad de Clemson, logró triunfar en el campo, a la vez que criaba y cuidaba de Fahmarr, su hermano de once años.

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Eddie Murphy tries to preserve Christmas in Candy Cane Lane, which will premiere on Prime Video on December 1st.

Candy Cane Lane will be available on Prime Video worldwide on December 1, 2023. On October 12, a teaser trailer will be released. Eddie Murphy is bringing his renowned comedic abilities to his first holiday feature! For the first time since their 1992 blockbuster, Boomerang, director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy, and producer Brian Grazer return for the film. Kelly Younger wrote the screenplay, which was inspired by his own holiday memories on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, California.

The first trailer was released on Tuesday, and it stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky. This festive comic adventure stars Eddie Murphy as a man on a mission to win his neighborhood's annual Christmas home decorating contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) unwittingly makes a bargain with a scheming elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to improve his chances of winning, she performs a magical enchantment that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and causes chaos throughout the town. Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the time to break Pepper's influence, battle deviously magical figures, and save Christmas for everyone. Candy Cane Lane will be available on Prime Video worldwide on December 1, 2023. On October 12, a teaser trailer will be released.