It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

...for the perspective about fundamental aspects of ordinary lives. for the impecable performance. for the subtle way to reflect struggles, idealism, shadows of past, desires and the change defining a long way across yourself. and that did it one of films with the basic purpoise of reflection support for rediscover the small things defining the life of viewer. each of them are the sources of the special status of a film about sport , newspaper, ambition and discover of yourself.

Directed by Rod Lurie, "Resurrecting the Champ" stars Samuel L. Jackson as a homeless man who appears to be Bob Satterfield, a once-famous professional heavyweight boxer. Satterfield is stumbled upon by a journalist desperate for a unique story, played by Josh Hartnett.To say any more about "Champ" would be to spoil several key revelations. Suffice to say that the film watches as its characters wallow in insecurity and self-hate. The film's awash with fathers, sons, performers and onlookers, all of whom are sold, and so desperately reach for, certain notions of success, conquest and masculinity. Teri Hatcher co-stars. Jackson is largely unconvincing in a tricky role.7.9/10 – Worth one viewing.

The surprising thing about this boxing story is that it's not really a boxing story per se. To use another sports film analogy, it's similar to the way "Field of Dreams" is not so much about baseball when you come right down to it, but the way a man relates to the legacy of a father who's no longer around but still manages to cast a shadow over his own life. The twist in the story occurs when Samuel L. Jackson's character turns out to be someone completely different from the celebrated sports figure he's presumed to be when first discovered by newspaper writer Erik Kernan Jr. (Josh Hartnett). The unveiling of Battlin' Bob Satterfield (Jackson) as a fraud becomes the undoing of Kernan's career as well, forcing him to embark on his own journey of introspection and self discovery. Putting politics aside, Jackson gives an exceptional performance here, much unlike just about any other character I've seen him portray. Though Hartnett was OK for his role, I could visualize a number of other actors who would have handled the job capably. Alan Alda injects a much needed conservative challenge to Hartnett's character to start taking his career seriously and produce something of value, and even though she portrayed a sleaze of a film producer, Teri Hatcher provided just the right touch in the film to jolt Kernan's career back on track to some semblance of respectability. The young kid playing Kernan's son (Dakota Goyo) hit the right notes when he needed to, and was most effective when keeping it real for his Dad.

I just finished watching Resurrecting The Champ and enjoyed this film. This film was shot in Calgary, Alberta and Denver, Colorado. I think it's funny how our American neighbours to the South love to use Western Canadian cities to imitate there own. Samuel L. Jackson has actually shot a few films in Canada and I had a friend see him in the local comic book store in Oakville, Ontario when he did unbreakable which is also a very good film. This time out Samuel L. Jackson plays a homeless boxer who calls himself "The Champ". I like Josh Harnett as well but it depends on the movie. He played a pretty good performance but Samuel L. Jackson makes this film. This story is very heartfelt and sad. I liked how the film pieced together and the ending is great. I just watched Tom Hanks in Charlie Wilson's War last night and that movie had a way bigger cast and budget but was not even as good as this movie.