How to Watch Champions (2023): Movie Cast – Review – Release Date

Let’s talk about ‘Champions,’ a fantastic 2023 American sports comedy-drama flick directed by the amazing Bobby Farrelly. You know him from some hilarious classics like Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, and Shallow Hal. Now, this movie is a cool English-language remake of the 2018 Spanish hit with the same name. That Spanish version was a real hit, raking in tons at the box office and winning a bunch of awards.

Picture this: Woody Harrelson taking the lead as Marcus Marakovich in an awesome movie. Marcus used to be a minor-league basketball coach and had a bit of a temper problem, landing him in some trouble with the law. But here’s where it gets heartwarming: as part of his community service, he ends up coaching ‘

The Friends,’ a team of players with intellectual disabilities. At first, he’s not too sure about it and even gives them the side-eye. But guess what? he spends time with them, he realizes they got more potential and heart than he ever imagined. And to top it off, he falls for Alex (played by Kaitlin Olson), who happens to be Johnny’s sister, one of the players on the team. Love and basketball – it doesn’t get any sweeter than that!

“You know what they say about movies, right? They’re like pizza – even when they’re not perfect, they’re still pretty good. So, this film? Well, it’s been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride in the world of critics. They couldn’t help but give a big thumbs-up to the cast, especially Woody Harrelson and Kaitlin Olson.

Some folks found it a tad too predictable and mushy. On Rotten Tomatoes, it’s sitting at a cool 50%, and IMDb gives it a solid 6.7/10. and there issome chatter about how it portrays people with intellectual disabilities, with a few saying it might be a bit insensitive and stereotypical.

“But wait, there’s a heartwarming side to this story too! You know, despite a few naysayers out there who’ve had their criticisms about the film, it’s also received an overwhelming amount of love from viewers and organizations alike..

They’re not just liking it; they’re giving it a big, enthusiastic thumbs-up for something truly noble – its mission to raise awareness and champion the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in both the world of sports and society as a whole. Isn’t it just heartwarming to see its partnership with Special Olympics? This incredible global movement is all about sports training and competitions for those with intellectual disabilities. the film even features real-life athletes with intellectual disabilities making special appearances. Now, that’s definitely something to bring a big, warm smile to your face!