Review of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) by Chosen 7 — 08 Sep 2010

Rod Lurie (The Contender) directs this surprising and intriguing true story of a champion boxer who is living on the streets homeless. A great tale of the power of hope, trust, and most importantly family. A strange story, but a great film, I guarantee this one will you catch you off guard. The twist in the story is strange, and well it's just downright weird but it kept me engaged, wondering all the way through. One of the better boxing films that I have seen, it's no Hurricane or Raging Bull, but that being said it's an entertaining tale that's for sure.

Samuel L Jackson and Josh Hartnett star. Jackson's role is one of his best as a homeless ex boxing champ. Hartnett is also likeable as an up and coming sports writer. Resurrecting The Champ is a very likeable and quite a powerful film as well. It also features good acting by Rachel Nichols and Kathryn Morris. Good film.