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Adopted by his grandmother, Madame Souza, Champion is a lonely little boy. Noticing that the lad is never happier than on a bicycle, Madame Souza puts him through a rigorous training process. Years go by and Champion becomes worthy of his name. Now he is ready to enter the world-famous cycling race, the Tour de France. However during this cycling contest two mysterious men in black kidnap Champion.... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign and Comedy |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 22 min. |
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| Release Date: |
November 26th, 2003 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for images involving sensuality, violence and crude humor. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Steve Murray
"...blissfully bizarre..." more...
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B+ |
E! Online,
"...Belleville's bold, original style is all its own." more...
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A |
New York Post, Lou Lumenick
"...an utter delight..." more...
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A |
New York Times, A.O. Scott
"...a tour de force of ink-washed, crosshatched mischief and unlikely sublimity." more...
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A |
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