 He also appreciated the performances of Stallone and Jordan, saying that Stallone deserved credit for taking a chance on young director Coogler, and that his trust had paid off.He concluded that the director "offered a smart, kinetic, exhilaratingly well-crafted piece of mainstream filmmaking".IGN reviewer John Lasser gave the film an 8.5 out of 10, saying, ""Creed" is a mirror of Rocky's story and we have all been watching that unfold on the big screen for decades.