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  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Starz Digital Media
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Starz Digital Media
  • 1 h 25 m

Summary Boxing, "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 t...

Directed By: Bert Marcus

Written By: Bert Marcus

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Starz Digital Media
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Starz Digital Media
  • 1 h 25 m

Champs

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
59
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 108 User Ratings
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Summary Boxing, "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 t...

Directed By: Bert Marcus

Written By: Bert Marcus

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
59
46% Positive
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54% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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46% Positive
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54% Mixed
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0% Negative
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83
Feb 23, 2015
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.
By Kevin Jagernauth FULL REVIEW
80
Mar 16, 2015
It really packs a punch (bet you saw that one coming).
By Keith Uhlich FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 108 User Ratings
8.0
78% Positive
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6% Mixed
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17% Negative
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8.0
78% Positive
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6% Mixed
6 Ratings
17% Negative
18 Ratings

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crhcrh
Jan 3, 2018
Absolutely riveting, entertaining and enthralling. A total "knock-out", excuse my pun.
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doralane660
Dec 20, 2017
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.
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67
Mar 12, 2015
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.
By Josh Modell FULL REVIEW
60
Mar 18, 2015
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.
By Eddie Cockrell FULL REVIEW
60
Mar 12, 2015
Often it’s the fighters themselves who best sum up the appeal of “the sweet science.”
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 11, 2015
Champs dances around the ring when it should be punching.
By Scott Tobias FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 23, 2015
An unfocused mishmash that thrives only when it fixates on footage of actual bouts.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
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10
behw
Mar 30, 2015
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.
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leilarosse
Mar 30, 2015
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.
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ghx
Mar 30, 2015
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.
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courtneysim
Mar 28, 2015
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.
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xXAlways_RiteXx
Mar 27, 2015
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!
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Production Company Bert Marcus Productions
Release Date Mar 13, 2015
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://bertmarcus.com/champs/
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