Creed III marks a strong directorial debut from Michael B. Jordan, who manages to nicely balance his work in front and behind the camera.
Strangely, his efforts as a director work more than his performance as an actor, struggling at times to be totally present in the moment, especially in the most intimate scenes. Yet Jordan's work is at its best when and where he feels most confident: in the ring! The fight scenes have a strong and distinct visual…