QinPajamas t1_ja8u86j wrote on February 27, 2023 at 6:23 PM

He was supposed to be the antagonist but he was unintentionally easier to root for. Creed was not that likable in that film.

Amulek_My_Balls t1_ja8ymsv wrote on February 27, 2023 at 6:51 PM

The protagonist and antagonist is not determined by who you consider the more likeable character.

Also, it's Adonis, not Apollo.

Milk_A_Pikachu t1_jaa90j0 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:51 PM

In fairness, Apollo Creed is generally not the most likeable in all the Creed films. Philanderer who couldn't stop fighting and left his wife to raise his illegitimate kid. Which is why, for as amazing as the Creed films are, I hope it does end with a solid "I lived my dream. Now I am going to retire and spend time with my family" to show that the cycle has been broken.

But yeah, bog standard "the protagonist is whoever I relate to the most" stupidity.

QinPajamas t1_jadwk8q wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Yeah, slip of the tongue. Well, the audience is supposed to root for the protagonist and that was not easily done in Creed 2.

OfferOk8555 t1_ja8xl6b wrote on February 27, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Lolol what a take.

QinPajamas t1_jadwtny wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Why? Creed was the champ, rich, grew up in a mansion versus a guy who had nothing and grew up in a struggle and also sought his mother (and father's) love. Drago certainly wasn't a villain in that film despite the intentions.