Champions Review - A Predictable Feel-Good Sports Movie

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Marcus (Woody Harrelson) is an assistant
The entire cast improves the movie. The Friends' happier and more positive attitude on life contrasts wonderfully with Harrelson's bitter, displeased demeanour as Marcus. Kevin Iannucci as
Champions takes a while to get going, and at just over two hours, it may have been cut a little to make the plot more concise. Marcus' origin tale might have been switched out at the beginning to give The Friends and their backstories more time on screen. This would have given the remaining characters greater nuance, further developing them and the many dynamics they interact with. That said, the poor start doesn't fully derail Champions. Once it begins to move, it keeps going while allowing its vivacious vitality to bring it to completion. Despite the occasionally flat comedic timing, there is enough charisma even when the humour doesn't always land.