• Login
    • Basic Information on new release titles is posted as soon as titles are announced. Once reviewed, additional data is added to the database.
    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Resurrecting The Champ


    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 132 (June 2008) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Kathryn Morris, Harry Lennix, Rachel Nichols, David Paymer, Alan Alda & Peter Coyote

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
    Download WSR Review
    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links


    Special Features
    Special features include a feature commentary track by Director Rod Lurie, a four-minute behind-the-scenes featurette, six cast and crew interview segments, the original theatrical trailer, and previews.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2249549
    (MPAA Rating): PG-13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For some violence and brief language
    (Retail Price): $27.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 112
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year): 2007
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 04/08/08
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Rod Lurie
    (Screenplay/Written By): Subscribe Now!
    (Story): Subscribe Now!
    (Music): Subscribe Now!
    (Director Of Photography): Subscribe Now!
    (Production Designer): Subscribe Now!
    (Visual Effects): Subscribe Now!
    (Costume Designer): Subscribe Now!
    (Editor): Subscribe Now!
    (Supervising Sound Editors): Subscribe Now!
    (Re-Recording Mixers): Subscribe Now!
    (Executive Producers): Subscribe Now!
    (Co-Producers): Subscribe Now!
    (Producers): Subscribe Now!
    (Academy Awards): Subscribe Now!

      DVD Picture Information

    (Principal Photography): Subscribe Now!
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): Subscribe Now!
    (Measured DVD Anamorphic Aspect Ratio): Subscribe Now!
    (Measured DVD Letterbox Aspect Ratio): Subscribe Now!

      DVD Sound Information

    (DVD Soundtrack): Subscribe Now!
    (Theatrical Sound): Subscribe Now!
    (Theatrical Re-Issue Soundtrack): Subscribe Now!
    (DTS Bit Rate): Subscribe Now!
    (Dolby Digital Bit Rate): Subscribe Now!
    (Additional Languages): Subscribe Now!
    (Subtitles): Subscribe Now!
    (WSR Superb Sound Qualities): Subscribe Now!

      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Erik Kernan (Hartnett) is a reporter for the Denver Times who has been relegated to cover minor sports stories for the newspaper. Erik would like a shot at the big stories, but his stubborn editor Metz (Alda) doesn

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.34:1 DVD shows good resolution, especially on the closer shots. Colors look somewhat drab, and fleshtones look pale. Black levels are elevated, but shadow delineation is nicely defined. Edge enhancement can be recognized from time to time, and it muddies many of the longer shots. The picture generally looks impressive, although it looks flat and dimensionless at times. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    Reason #10 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    I have read and researched many so called hi-fi mags to find intelligent and well-balanced professional reviews on new home theatre equipment for my new house. Widescreen Review has, in my opinion, provided me with a no-bias approach to help me in building my new dream system. Widescreen Review is my primary resource for the latest news in DVD home theatre gear. And your Web Site is an excellent place, too.

    Peter Kerrigan
    26864 Mandelieu Drive, Murrieta, CA 92562 • Phone: 951 676 4914 • Fax: 951 693 2960
    Copyright © Information • All Rights Reserved • www.widescreenreview.com • Web Site Established In 1995 • Privacy Policy • Partners