Review of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) by Jordan G — 21 Jun 2008
A solid morality play with a jaw-dropper of a twist ending, RESURRECTING THE CHAMP scores a knockout with great acting and a thought-provoking message.
Samuel L. Jackson turns in a brilliant performance as a washed-up boxer who now calls the streets and back alleys of Denver his home. Josh Harnett also shows subtle acting chops as the young reporter determined to tell the Champ's story. Alan Alda, too, is utterly convincing as the tough but kind newspaper editor who pushes his young writers to greatness.
The film shows a wonderful understanding of newsroom dynamics, and how writers and editors conspire to reel in a great story on deadline.
The movie's only weak point comes in the form of some heavy-handed moralizing that would have been better left to the viewers' own conclusions.
However - with its truly shocking conclusion and an excellent ensemble cast, RESURRECTING THE CHAMP is a film no viewer will soon forget.
This review of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) was written by Jordan G on 21 Jun 2008.
Resurrecting the Champ has generally received positive reviews.
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