
Creed
PG-13, 2015, Warner Brothers
Director:
Ryan Coogler
Starring:
Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Anthony Bellew, Phylicia Rashad, Graham McTavish, Tessa Thompson
Plot:
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
1
Fight breaks out in juvenile hall
Themes: Being Lost, Children, Orphans, Parenting
2
Arrogant boxer learns hard lesson
Themes: Advice, Listening, Teachability, Pride, Overconfidence
3
Trainer tells athlete, hard work is a must
Themes: Determination, Perseverance, Practice, Training, Work, Sports
4
Fearful fighter told to think about truth
Themes: Fear, Spiritual Warfare, Truth, Thoughts
5
Man learns to embrace identity as father's son
Themes: Identity in Christ, New Creation
6
Boxer and trainer fight cancer together
Themes: Facing Trials, Fighting, Sickness, Storms of Life, Motivation, Perseverance, Support
7
Harsh words stir up man's wrath
Themes: Anger, Controlling the Tongue, Words, Fighting, Quarreling, Self-Control
8
Boxers battle in bloody bout
Themes: Overcoming Challenges, Pain, Suffering, Sports, Perseverance
9
Underdog, refusing to quit, knocks down champion
Themes: Determination, Giving Up, Quitting, Purpose, Sports, Perseverance