The Champ

This is a fine little movie but rather a story about a journalist and an ex-boxer.It was not quite I expected but ended up with even a better one and a suprised story.It has all the things in life, making mistake, forgiveness, love, ashame, redemption,reunion with the lover ext.The story is about Josh Hartnett a journalist who is in trouble having separated with his wife, not writing good stories for his newspaper for awhile.He had a chance one day by meeting this guy on the street(Samuel L. Jackson) . It seems that he was a forgottened ex- champion who is now living on the street.By the time when he first meet this guy, he was seriously bitten up by a bunch of guys.He decided to write a story about that ex-champ.When he saw the TV fighting resource, he even confirmed that the champ has a scar on his chest which this guy on the street has exactly the same one too.Then he wrote the story which happens to be a huge success. He even appears on TV.But then again, he found out that he made a huge mistake.The guy on the street was not the champ. He was the other guy on the fight with the champ who was knocked out at the second round.By that time, the champ's son and the trainer came and tell the reporter Josh Hartnett that they will sue him.Now he is in a big touble not only because he will be sued but because he was seriously damaged his career.Even when he appeared in his son's lectue, all of his friends laughed at him.But he's got a second chance by the champ's son and his family. They asked him to write another article.By that time the fake champ one day was drunk and again was about to punched by this guy again. But this time he had this fighting instinct back and beat him back. He won his dignity. But sadly he died by losing his breath. He was too old for fighting.After the funeral Josh made up his mind and wrote a great article. He made it.He also reunited with his wife and his son too.Josh, Samuel his wife who is also a joulanist and their son they all are resurrected at the end.I expected a boxer who will gain something at the beginning but the story was something else which was even better -turned out to be.If you have a chance, you should definately have to watch this movie. It's not a cliche movie and you will love every minute of it.The wife of Josh is also very lovely and you will feel the same. (Kathryn Morris )Samuel, Josh are as usual all great.All the other actors were good too.It's a great small piece of work we got here.

Enjoyed the twist and turns

While this movie may be a bit sappy and may be a little long, it is a great story about the relationship between fathers and sons integrated into a very loose interpretation of a true story. Samuel Jackson turns in one of his best performances every that is more than deserving of an Academy Award. No matter what your relationship is with your dad or with your son this movie will touch you at some level. And anytime an audience can be touched or moved by a movie, it must be considered a great story and that coupled with Jackson's performance is the reason I give this movie all FIVE STARS.

I've always loved this movie. So glad to see it on Prime this week. Just watched it again, and--as always--so moved. Samuel Jackson is wonderful. Josh Harnett, Alan Alda, and Peter Coyote are great. And it's ALWAYS wonderful when Harry Lennix shows up in a film. ALWAYS. This film is about journalistic integrity. Fathers and sons. Homelessness. Ambition. Truth. Just a well-executed story.

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.

Great acting! Enjoyed the film clips of the previous boxing. The journalistic complications were thought-provoking.Interesting father vs. son interaction, and separated parents working together for their son.I definitely recommend 'Resurrecting the Champ'!!

I enjoyed this movie that dealt with some difficult journalistic issues and handled them deftly. I always enjoy Alan Alda in any role as well!

The DVD arrived in Great condition. Product as promised. Fast shipping.

VERY GOOD BLU RAY

Enjoyed it

Samuel Jackson spielt die Rolle des Boxers Bob Satterfield einfach gut und sorgt somit dafür, dass der Film etwas Besonderes hat.Es geht aber nicht nur ums Boxen, sondern auch um Journalismus, um Obdachlosigkeit, soziale Ausgrenzung, Ehrlichkeit und Moral. Der Film beruht auf einer wahren Begebenheit, was sicher auch dafür verantwortlich ist, dass die Story so ist wie sie ist. Sie könnte spektakulärer sein, ist aber einfach authentisch.Schaut ihn euch an!

A+

I came across this recently, having never previously heard of it. A really pleasant surprise this one, and a film that I would highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of true life stories.The film begins with wannabe big shot reporter Josh Hartnett, desperately in need of his big break, whilst living constantly in his late father's shadow (a famous sports reporter). Then along comes a former boxing legend, now living on the streets, played by Samuel L Jackson... No more information is needed on this (I implore you not to read the dvd promo blurb before watching), as the seeing the story's events unfold, is one of it's biggest assets. You could apply that to any film of course, but as it had such a low key release, most people could watch this completely cold. This, quite simply, is one of the best performances Samuel L Jackson has given in recent memory. It's is truly a great part for him, and he really seems to relish it. I'm not Josh Hartnett's biggest fan, but he puts in a very believable performance as the downtrodden (and down on his luck) reporter. His battles with wanting to both a better reporter and father, really drew me in, making for quite an emotional viewing. And the film is completely unashamed when it comes to tugging at the heartstrings (not a bad thing here). So, like I said, one for fans of true life dramas, boxing films, sports films, or just one for anyone who is currently experiencing fatherhood...