What You See...
Added 5/2/2009
Jackson's performance in this film was top notch, though the rest of it left something to be desired. With an interesting enough premise the plot became quickly predictable, which made Hartnett's character just seem a bit slow. I also kept waiting for some deeper insight into the politics of the sport in hopes of shedding light on why some of the Champ's decisions were made, to no avail. Interesting but not fantastic by a long shot.
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Couldn't get into the movie at all. I wish I would have saved my money
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Mediocre Feel Good Movie
Added 11/18/2008
Mediocre journalist, Erik Kernan Jr. (played by Josh Hartnett), continually lives in the shadow of his famous journalist father and strives to become a great writer in his own right instead of always living in the shadow of his legendary father.
Erik Kernan Jr. believes he has found his "breakout story", which will set him apart from the pack of other journalist, making him a star reporter worthy of writing top news stories.... Erik Kernan Jr. has stumbled across a homeless man believed to be a famous boxer long considered to be dead.... After spending countless hours with the homeless man, Erik Kernan Jr. writes and sells his story before doing the all important fact checking. Unfortunately, it isn't until the story is published, that Erik Kernan Jr. learns the true identity of the homeless man and learns that "The Champ" really isn't who he really claims to be at all! With an impending lawsuit, Erik Kernan Jr. finds himself in a lot of hot water. In the midst of controversy, Erik Kernan Jr. seemingly finds the true meaning of life through self examination/evaluation and learns valuable life lessons through the process that change him forever.
The message of the movie is good. The storyline was a bit slow and predictable, but otherwise a good movie.
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Jackson Is Fantastic Here In Yet Another Excellent Drama Involving Boxing
Added 11/15/2008
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 still a nice story of fathers-and-sons and the love and respect that's so important between the two of them. It also involves husbands and wives reconciling.
I've seen Samuel L. Jackson in a lot of movies and so I am quite aware what a fine actor he is, so I wasn't surprised he was so good in this film. However, I was still stunned at his performance. It's definitely the best character I've seen him play, partly because of his sentimental role but more so simply because he dominated this film. Josh Hartnett was fine in the co-leading role of this story but it was Jackson who really got my attention in every scene.
This is a very involving story that grabs you and won't let go. What is it about boxing stories, or stories that involve boxers, that make them so memorable? I don't know, but I've seen very few bad ones and certainly no boring ones. Many of them, like this one, have more of a human element than just being a sport story. Actually, there isn't a lot of ring action in this film, so I wouldn't label it a boxing film. As a drama, or whatever you want to label it, it's a fine movie and a good way to spend two hours.
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"HOW YOU FEELIN' TODAY CHAMP?" OH.. ABOUT 40 %! .....2 1/2 STARS!
Added 10/12/2008
It's a shame to let such a good premise end up being such a mediocre movie! 'Resurrecting The Champ' could have been a great film, but it ends up feeling about as deep as the puddle of u r i n e "the champ" leaves in his alley every night! We never really learn anything about him and the story is more about a mediocre journalist trying to prove himself. Josh Hartnett lacks the acting skills to do anything with his role and there are a number of side stories that are distracting and the time could have been used developing a real story about this "down and out" boxer. Samuel Jackson turns in a good performance and it's the first time I can remember he wasn't shouting his lines at everyone in a film! It's OK for a rental, but I wouldn't waste my time on a second viewing.
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