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MPAA RATING: R for language and some violence
Starring Denzel Washington, Garland Whitt, John Hannah, David Paymer, and Liev Shreiber
In Norman Jewison's moving biopic, boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (Washington) is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1967 while steadfastly maintaining and professing his innocence. After being contacted by an admiring teenager living in Canada (Shannon), a series of events leads to the assemblage of a legal team which gives him hope for release.
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Armyan Bernstein and Dan Gordon
Sam Chaiton (book Lazarus and the Hurricane) Terry Swinton (book Lazarus and the Hurricane) Rubin Hurricane Carter (book The 16th Round) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Norman Jewison |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: July 11, 2000 Video: July 11, 2000 Theatrical: December 29, 1999 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 155 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sean K gave it a4:
Denzel once again gives us a towering performance in a film that seems to have the right idea but its execution is utterly shot down because of the side story or should i say stories that develop. The film has some powerful moments but also so bland and relentlessness moments that seem to leave the viewer wondering why wasn't this film any better??
Tia W. gave it a10:
It is very inspiring and i thought it was awesome.
Terry O. gave it a2:
The powerful acting by Denzel is cheapened (indeed, rendered worthless and pointless or worse) by a movie that so quickly deserts fact and omits big chunks of reality. To say that it is bogus and manipulative is NOT an overstatement. I have done some research into the case and Carter's life and personality. One should consider why the Canadians depicted in this fiction no longer speak to or associate with Rubin. If this movie were "balanced" and told the WHOLE ("real") story it could be a mini-series several hours long --- and be a whole lot more interesting. Denzel deserves a 10+ for his performance, and is the only reason for this "2"; otherwise it is a total "0" for being manipulative, dishonest, incomplete, and opportunistic. It corrodes our natural good nature. I have an interracial family, have worked with and been formally commended by the Urban League, and have bonded with African-American tenants of mine who are underprivileged and given them lots of helping hands. So, put that into the formula before you think I am dissing this movie out of racism.
hailey w. gave it a10:
Brill film.
doctor parker gave it a10:
Unquestionably, at least in my mind, denzels best performance to date. this is the role he should have won the oscar for. the film itself is nearly flawless, aided in no small part by an inspirational real life drama, but brought to the screen with integrity, sensitivity, and pronounced skill. a triumph for all involved.
Laura gave it a 10:
I love this movie its truly moving.
Barry H. gave it a 10:
This is the best movie that Denzel Washington has been in. I all so like the Bob Dylan song, "The Hurricane."
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