Grand Champion (2002)

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A boy trying to do the right thing for his family loses his closest companion and decides to do something about it in this comedy-drama for the whole family that was shot on location in Texas. Buddy (Jacob Fisher) is a young boy being raised by his single mother Hallie (Joey Lauren Adams) on a small ranch in the Lone Star state. Buddy has been taking care of a young steer he calls Hokey Pokey, and while at first the animal is more of a pet than anything else, with hard work and encouragement

G, 1 hr. 34 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy

Directed By: Barry Tubb

In Theaters: Mar 1, 2002 Wide

On DVD: Jan 25, 2005

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This low-key family drama is so hokey that its title character is named Hokey.

September 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Jeff Strickler

Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Doesn't leave you wishing you could get your money back.

September 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News

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Matt Weitz

Dallas Morning News

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(Barry) Tubb fills the screen with wholesome, live-action family entertainment. That's a rarity these days.

October 15, 2004 Comment

Larry Ratliff

San Antonio Express-News Source: San Antonio Express-News

The folks who made Grand Champion are best known for activities other than making movies. Grand Champion won't change that.

September 23, 2004 Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)

St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Cute for a G movie. A little cheesy, but that's to be expected. I enjoyed it aside from the part where the boys were "on the run" with the steer - that was a little boring and long, but otherwise it wasn't bad.

August 24, 2009