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Carman: The Champion

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Carman: The Champion reviews
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7.4 User Score:

Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama

Written by: Lee Stanley
Tony Cinciripini
Tadd Callies
Carman Licciardello (story)

Directed by: Lee Stanley

Release Date:
Theatrical: March 2, 2001
DVD: May 15, 2001

Running Time: 82 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: PG-13

Starring Carman Licciardello, Michael Nouri, Patricia Manterola, Robert Catrini, and Jeremy Williams

Former cruiserweight champion Orlando Leone (Carman) runs a youth center and works as a security guard for a local hotel. He is faced with incredible odds as he is forced back into the ring to face the current champion. Orlando is put to the test as everything that matters in his life is placed on the line. He must now lean on his faith to give him the strength to fight for his dreams. (Gener8Xion Entertainment)

What The Critics Said

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50

Variety Joe Leydon

Modestly engaging but thoroughly formulaic drama about a boxer turned preacher who returns to the ring to fund a community-outreach center.

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40

LA Weekly Nicole Campos

Drags through one tough-love moment after another without much energy or originality from its single-monikered star.

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30

Austin Chronicle Marjorie Baumgarten

Christian filmmaking has entered a new phase in which its creators have discovered how to soft-pedal their message under wraps of a conventional story.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 7.4 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Louanna P. gave it a 10:
I thought it was the best movie that Carman has ever done.

Amy C. gave it a 6:
I am a big Carman fan. But I have to admit I was a little dissappointed with the movie. I do commend his effort and hope he gets back into the arena of movie making.

L. R. gave it a 6:
Very good actors, fight was credible, father's memories interesting and very well done. The romance has to be improved, music was Carman's tracks (too obvious), Freddie's character has to be hardened to be more real.

Dave S. gave it an 8:
Very good Christian family movie.

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