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Masculinity In The Film Creed And The Original Rocky Film

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The Rocky franchise has had an enduring effect on not only boxing films, but the movie industry in general, as shown in Creed. The film Creed follows the theatrical blueprint outlined in the legacy Rocky franchise, with its combination of emotional depth and intense, realistic boxing scenes. As in any good sports movie, the main character is an underdog facing personal challenges that can only be overcome through hard-work and dedication. Both Creed and the original Rocky films explore the themes of family relationships, fatherhood, masculinity and what it means to be a champion. Creed brings the format into the modern era, and spotlights race and masculinity in the current American boxing world. Overall, Creed, like its Rocky predecessors, successfully balances its sports and dramatic elements to create a compelling and inspiring film. Both the Creed and the Rocky movies follow the personal lives and careers of two aspiring boxers. In Rocky, the title character of Rocky Balboa is a small-time boxer who gets a shot at the heavyweight title, going up against one of the most popular and talented boxers at the time, Apollo Creed. Despite being the clear underdog, Rocky trains hard and refuses to give up, ultimately winning the respect of his …show more content…

Adonis exemplifies all the standard traits of masculinity, such as physical strength, courage and determination, but he struggles with emotional vulnerability and his deep-rooted need for meaningful relationships. The film takes us along on Adonis’ emotional journey and shows us that true masculinity is not just about strength and toughness, but in fact, being vulnerable can also make you a good man. Rocky served as both a father-figure and a mentor to Adonis, helping him to grow into his

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