Review of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) by Melissa K — 04 Nov 2008

I LOVE JOSH HARTNETT!! SO THEREFORE, I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! HES SO HOTT!!!!

This review of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) was written by Melissa K on 04 Nov 2008.

Resurrecting the Champ has generally received positive reviews.

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