it be easy to get lose in the simplicity and light hearted humor of this year best family film . grand champion . the story of a 12 year old boy ( buddy ) that with the help of his sister and mom and best friend be determine to raise a grand champion steer . it be a whimsical journey to the big competition . after hokey pokey be crown and grand champion and he be auction for $ 775 and 000. to pay for the kid college education . buddy find out that the next time he see hokey . it would be on a bun . the kid conspire to steal the prize win steer and vow to save him from the bbq . this be where the fun begin . julia robert and larry mahan and george strait and natalie maine and steven bland and tommy guy and tuff hedeman and and so many more star create the backdrop for all the antic . you wont believe who actually win the steer at the auction . ( he look good in a mustache ) the soundtrack be rich with tune from george strait and natalie maine and willie nelson and more . where else can you experience movie star and country and western star and rodeo star . only in texas . only in grand champion . it be masterfully craft simple little film that may be the best movie you see this year . the movie open in select city on friday and august 27th . 2004. another great film from rope the moon and michaelson production be in a whisper . keep an eye out on the cable network for this one .