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Check out what people in the industry are saying about Reversal. You can watch the clips in Windows Media or Quicktime, as indicated with the logo next to each picture.




CAEL SANDERSON

4-Time Undefeated NCAA Wrestling Champion






"An important 'must see,' especially for coaches and parents who are pushing their kids in sports, or any other activity."

-- CAEL SANDERSON

"This is a good film; great acting, and the wrestling is much more truthful and authentic than Vision Quest."

-- JOHN IRVING
Oscar-winning writer




KURT ANGLE

Olympic Wrestling Gold-Medallist and WWE Champion






"Anyone who has worked hard and�sacrificed for a sport should certainly see and will enjoy this film."

-- KURT ANGLE

"This is the best independent film I have ever seen. I'll watch it again and again, with my son, learning all along the way about much more than wrestling."

-- MIKE FURCHES
CrossHome.com




STING

WCW Champion and one of the original stars of the sport






"The technical strengths of screenplay, acting, and filming work well -- excitement over this film is building."

-- KEN JAMES
ChristianAnswers.net




CARL LEWIS

9-time Olympic Gold-Medallist for sprinting and long jump, and one of history's greatest olympic athletes






"The most amazing story about an athlete that I have ever seen . . . What a great film."

-- CARL LEWIS

"Reversal is a terrific piece of work. I would like to congratulate Jimi Petulla on a film that is long overdue."

-- ALAN C. UTTER
Professor, Appalachian State




SHANNON MILLER

7-time Olympic Gymnastics medallist and one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time






"Reversal is a universal story about trying to do the best you can with what you've got. I give Reversal a 10!"

-- SHANNON MILLER

"Reversal truly is a powerful film. From the very first minute of the movie I was 'in.' The cinematography and score were excellent and the audience response afterwards was overwhelming."

-- GLENN HIBDON
Tulsa World




KENDALL CROSS

Olympic Wrestling Gold-Medallist and Wrestling Coach






"A wonderful movie that will break your heart."

-- KENDALL CROSS

"This movie has good Christian values and moral messages. I cried!"

-- DR. TED BAEHR
Movieguide




NANCY SCHULTZ

Widow of Olympic and World Wrestling Champion Dave Schultz






"The action is intense. The wrestling footage in this film makes the Matthew Modine wrestling flick Vision Quest look like the wrestling episode of Saved By The Bell."

-- JEFF JOHNCOX
Oklahoma Daily




DANNY HODGE

Olympic Wrestler and Heavyweight Boxing Champion






" . . . a very well-crafted film. It has the look and feel of a major budget studio release."

-- DOUG LUKENS
Dove Foundation




KENNY MONDAY

Olympic Wrestling Gold-Medallist and Wrestling Coach






"You have to see this great film! You can get something from it. And you can be better. I'm better. I can't wait to get to the gym tomorrow."

-- KENNY MONDAY

"Petulla delivers a captivating, award-winning performance as the Coach / Father."

-- DAVID TEMPLETON
Pittsburgh Post Gazette




JACK SPATES

Oklahoma University Wrestling Coach






"An astutely observed and splendidly acted depiction of good people in conflict."

-- ED BLANK
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review




CARY KOLAT

2-Time NCAA Champion and 2000 Olympic Team Member






"Reversal is a 'must-see' movie. I enthusiastically rate it five 'Pins' for its wrenching realism and superb story plot!"

-- BILL WELKER
WrestlingUSA.com




MYRON COPE

"Voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers"







Movie Reviews and Articles

Current newspaper, magazine and Web site articles that have appeared on the film

  • Entertainment Insiders
    " . . . a story that needs to be told . . . "

  • 1st Source Wrestling
    " . . . a must have movie. "

  • Film Critic.com
    "It's inspirational without being saccharine . . . "

  • Online Film Critics Society
    " . . . authentic and believable. "

  • Townsend Outlook Publishing
    " . . . a stunningly authentic independent film . . . "

  • Film Threat
    " . . . sheer excitement and adrenaline rush . . . "

  • Hollywood Jesus
    "Good Christian message, simply brilliant . . . "

  • WWE Champion Kurt Angle
    "An 'A plus' movie . . . "

  • DVD Talk
    " . . . for anyone inspired by 'Rudy and 'Rocky.' "

  • Gold-Medallist Kendall Cross
    "I find Reversal fascinating . . . "

  • Washington County Observer-Reporter
    "Moviegoers call Reversal a huge hit!"

  • ChristianAnswers.net
    "The excitement over this film is building . . . "

  • Pittsburgh Tribune
    Gives Reversal a 4-star review

  • The Dove Foundation
    Reversal Receives the Dove "Family Approved" Seal

  • OU Daily
    "The action is intense . . . "

  • Wrestling USA Magazine
    " A moving tale . . . "

  • Kids Like Ours
    " . . . thought provoking, morally sound . . . "

  • Wrestling Observer
    " . . . best wrestling feature film I've ever seen . . . "

  • Saturday Night "Live"
    Kendall Cross on Reversal

  • Health & Leisure
    Appalachian University prof embraces Reversal

  • Wrestling USA Magazine
    "A triumph of the spirit . . . "

  • Movie Parables
    . . . manages to convey an integrity and honesty . . .

  • Wrestling USA Magazine
    "Reversal has what it takes to be very successful . . . "

  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    "Petulla and Vint offer great performances . . . "

  • Tulsa World
    "Reversal a big hit in Tulsa"

  • Wrestling.com (part 1) | Wrestling.com (part 2)
    Interview with writer/producer Jimi Petulla

  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    "Big screen magic . . . a triumph of spirit . . . "


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