Resurrecting the Champ

This was a very entertaining film with just the right mixture of action, drama, romance and intrigue. The latter - a big shock that occurs two-thirds of the way through the story - gives it its unique flavor. Otherwise, it's... Full review

This movie deserves more attention that what it has now (and distribution). Samuel L. Jackson played against type and did a wonderful job. It was also Josh Hartnett's best performance. The story is thought-provoking, heart-warming, and interesting. The writing is... Full review

We loved this movie. It was heartwarming without being sentimental and was well directed, well acted and the story was well crafted. Sam Jackson completely immersed himself in this role and gave an Oscar worthy performance and Josh Hartnett was... Full review

This movie is a gem, perhaps hasn't been marketed enough for most people to know it. But way better than half the stuff that is out there now, and a totally unexpected story. I'd definitely suggest going to see it... Full review

Jackson stands out in this heartfelt movie about a sports writer (played by Josh Hartnett), estranged from his wife (Cold Case's Kathryn Morris), who works to shine the limelight once more on a former boxer (Jackson) who has become homeless.... Full review

I had the privilege of seeing an advance screening of "Resurrecting the Champ" earlier tonight, followed by a Q & A with director Rod Lurie and screenwriter Michael Bortman. This is an extraordinary motion pictures. In my opinion, this film... Full review

I was lucky to preview this movie a few months back and needed some time to digest it. For those of you use to films by Rod Lurie, this movie will take you by surprise; in a very good way.... Full review

I saw this movie recently at a screening. Everybody's already talked about the plot so I don't need to get into those details. What I think this movie will be known for is its performances (more on that in a... Full review

I saw this film at the premier at Sundance. I went into the film expecting to see another typical action packed boxing movie. However, I was greatly impressed with the film, it was a lot better than I had expected.... Full review

I just got home from the world premiere of Resurrecting the Champ at the Sundance Film Festival. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. The first half of the movie is mostly focused on Erik (Josh Hartnett)... Full review

We all know how it is. You'd like to get out to see a new movie this weekend, but you can't find a babysitter or you are the babysitter or you know that the gorgeous weather most of the U.S.... ... Full Article

Resurrecting the Champ was a pleasant surprise for a movie; the acting of Josh Hartnett is exceptional, and Samuel L. Jackson is great as usual. ... Full Article

While Harnett and Jackson generally pack a real theatrical punch in most everything they are in you couldn't help, but snicker at the obvious similarities between Jackson's character and the crack head character popularized by Dave Chapelle on the Chapelle... ... Full Article

Connect to Facebook/Twitter, recommend via email and much more. I was asked what "Resurrecting the Champ" was about. "It´s a boxing movie" is the simple answer. ... Full Article

Resurrecting the Champ had the potential to be a knockout, but like most big prize fights it fails to deliver the goods. The film is loosely based on the true story of J.R. ... Full Article