SummaryBoxing, "the poor man’s sport," has long given kids from America’s roughest neighborhoods an opportunity to escape violence with violence. But with success in the ring comes new fights for which there is no training: champions are made and broken in the blink of an eye, and young men thrust into the spotlight are often ill-equipped for the fame, ... Read More
Directed By:Bert Marcus
Written By:Bert Marcus
Champs
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Mixed or Average
59
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Universal Acclaim
9.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
59
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6 Reviews
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Feb 23, 2015
83
Tracking the rise of each fighter, Champs underscores the incredible skill, talent and fortitude each had on their way to the top, however it never shies away from pointing out the systemic failures that let them down.
User score
Universal Acclaim
9.1
91% Positive
86 Ratings
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8 Ratings
8 Ratings
Jan 3, 2018
10
Absolutely riveting, entertaining and enthralling. A total "knock-out", excuse my pun.
Dec 20, 2017
10
I watched this on Netflix over the weekend with my family and everyone absolutely loved it. I'm a huge Tyson fan and I learned things about him that I never knew. My sister is not a boxing fan, but she thought it was a really interesting and entertaining film, too, because there was much more to the film than just boxing. It reminded me of a more elevated and better done 30 for 30 because it showcased people's real stories, while still infusing sports.
Mar 12, 2015
67
As a documentary, Champs feels a bit punch-drunk — weaving from one idea to the next while never quite zoning in on any particular target for too long.
Mar 18, 2015
60
Director Bert Marcus’ Champs is the moviegoing opposite of a prize fight, a slick but not particularly stylish documentary that actually becomes more focused and energized in the late rounds.
Mar 12, 2015
60
Often it’s the fighters themselves who best sum up the appeal of “the sweet science.”
Feb 23, 2015
50
An unfocused mishmash that thrives only when it fixates on footage of actual bouts.
Mar 30, 2015
10
I really recommend this documentary. I love the shift that's happening in docs to make them higher quality and more exciting and this one is totally on trend with that. Just a great experience all around and a phenomenal story.
Mar 30, 2015
10
This is a serious film with serious messages, but incredibly uplifting. I have a difficult time watching some docs because they are just too hard to watch, but this was not one of those films. Yes, there are some tough moments, but the goal is inspiration and that was stand out for me.
Mar 30, 2015
10
Super film with a super cast. The messages, icons and stories relayed throughout the film made it really special to watch and have incredible takeaways.
Mar 28, 2015
10
I actually have seen this movie twice - once at Tribeca and once with friends when it opened in theaters. It's just so special and difficult to compare to anything else I've seen recently.
Mar 27, 2015
0
This film is more of a blowout than a knockout, if you pardon the pun. The movie is a bit beaten up, if you pardon the pun. The gloves are off, if you pardon the pun. This film is a bit MESSI in places, if you pardon the pun. You could say... HOLE IN ONE!
Production Company:
- Bert Marcus Productions
Release Date:Mar 13, 2015
Duration:1 h 25 m
