Diego Maradona is the latest documentary from Asif Kapadia, director of Oscar winning Amy Winehouse documentary Amy (2015).
Following a review of hundreds of hours of footage, Kapadia’s film focuses on the career of highly celebrated Argentine footballer Diego Maradona.
I don’t follow football as I once did, but I do remember being aware of Maradona’s greatness. I’m curious about the new truths I could learn, especially since Kapadia’s Amy proved quite enlightening.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Creed II is a movie I watched because I was told it’s worthwhile. It certainly would have been a better experience overall if I were a serious boxing fan.
Nevertheless, if, like me, you’re just a fan of good movies, that too is enough. Because thanks to the story, dramatic performances and that rather great fight sequence near the end, I had a good time with director Steven Caple Jr.’s film.
Centred around what is arguably the most important fight of Adonis Creed’s life, I enjoyed the emotional journey and overarching tension as Creed grows into the man and the mindset required to get to where he needs to be.
I also liked the rather moving moments in and outside of the boxing ring. From the time Creed learns of his opponent, to the required balancing act where his family life is concerned and the intense training in the desert, which culminates in the all-important biggest fight of his life.
Regarding the question of whether Creed II is better than Creed, the good news is that they’re both worthy. As such, definitely watch it if you’re into boxing. For everyone else, it’s beautifully shot, particularly the training and fight scenes.
Lastly, you will be moved and the cast is great.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Filmed over two years, Team khan is a new Fly-on-the-wall documentary about British professional boxer Amir Khan.
Directed by Oliver Clark and Blair Macdonald, the film follows Khan and his team in their quest to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., the best boxer on the planet.
If I followed the sport of boxing, I’d already know how this film ends. But since I don’t, I’m drawn to this one for insight into the life of a boxer and how the sport affects the athlete and the people closest to him.
Team Khan Release Dates: November 12th, 2018 (UK); November 16th, 2018 (UK)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Creed II (2018).
Trailer 2 for Creed II is officially great. I’m loving the intensity and purpose behind Adonis Creed’s eyes.
Directed by Steven Caple Jr; Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, and Florian Munteanu are among the stars.
Here’s the thing, I wasn’t going to get drawn into watching another boxing movie because, you know, ‘they’re all pretty much the same’.
The other thing is I’d just watched a different boxing movie trailer, which, I have to admit, didn’t look especially great. That unfortunate experience rightly brought me straight here.
Having thoroughly enjoyed this new Creed 2 trailer, It’s official, I’m in for the story, the intensity and maybe one or two other things.
Creed II Release Dates: November 21st, 2018 (US); November 30th, 2018 (UK)…
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Creed II (2018).
Happy Film Loving,
G
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Creed II (2018).
In the Steven Caple Jr. directed Creed II, Rocky Balboa and newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed team up to fight Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.
Additional key cast includes Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson and Florian Munteanu.
This one is, I imagine quite exciting for dedicated fans of boxing and the Balboa/Creed/Drago story. I’m more of a general ‘good film’ fan. Therefore, there’s a chance that this may be for me too, probably.
Creed II Release Dates: November 21st, 2018 (US); November 30th, 2018 (UK)…
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Creed II (2018).
Happy Film Loving,
G