An engrossing, surprising and moving drama that will restore your faith in the power of movies to tell great human stories. This is one to see. Josh Hartnett does some of his best screen work and Samuel L. Jackson has never been better. His brilliant portrait of a forgotten boxer well past his glory days should be remembered at Oscar time. - Pete Hammond, Maxim

I expected it to be something about boxers and I couldn't have been more wrong. This intricately constructed story of fathers and sons has a genuine resonance and reason rare in movies. Hartnett will surprise you. - Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald

Resurrecting the Champ is stunning, a powerful drama featuring a truly great Oscar worthy performance by Samuel L. Jackson. This is memorable drama and one of the year's best. - Paul Fischer, DarkHorizons.com

A poignant, wonderfully-acted story that everyone will enjoy. - Jeffrey Lyons, NBC/REEL TALK

Charged by a knock-out performance from Samuel L. Jackson. - Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter

Great performances by Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett. - Stephen Farber, Hollywood Life

"Resurrecting The Champ" is more than just a 'sports' movie, it transcends the genre to become something more than that. Heart warming and inspiring, a special summer surprise from Sundance. Sam Jackson delivers a knockout performance. - Ben Lyons, E!

Samuel L. Jackson delivers the performance of his career as a broken down fighter in the crowd pleasing, PG-13 rated knockout, "Resurrecting The Champ." Living on the streets in downtown Denver, Jackson meets Josh Hartnett, a down-on-his-luck sports journalist. For Jackson, the extraordinary screenplay for "Resurrecting The Champ" offered an opportunity to create a deeply felt performance. - Jeff Craig, Sixty Second Preview