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The Hurricane Reviews

1999 Certificate 15
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The inspirational true story of boxer Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1966. Told in a series of flashbacks, Washington immerses himself in the role of Carter with a charged, intense passion. The story jumps around in time, from Carter's troubled childhood, to his arrest in 1966, to his .. Read more

Starring Vicellous Reon Shannon, Harris Yulin, Clancy Brown, Debbi Morgan
Director Norman Jewison
Genres Drama

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      Oscar Worthy

      If you ever wondered why Denzel won his best actor Oscar for 'Training Day' which was essentially a bad film, watch this. If you add his performances in... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      An outstanding film

      From the subject matter of this film, it might sound like a story you've seen many times before. But don't be put off - Denzel Washington's ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      This is probably one ...

      This is probably one of the best performances by Denzel, this film portrays the life of real life boxer Rueben Carter and how he was framed for murder. A sure ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Wow!

      When you go to the cinema to see a movie, you want to feel something and learn a few things. Hurricane delivers in all aspects, Denzel Washington deserved an ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Why didn't Denzel ...

      Why didn't Denzel Washington get an Oscar for his magnificent role in this movie? For me, it was far better than his performance in Training Day!

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      Hell of a story

      Literally. A story of a sickening injustice and I won't say whether it has a happy ending or not, rent it and find out. Occasionally gets close to over-... read more »

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    • Rated - 3.0 stars  

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      Not bad. Did'nt ...

      THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide

      Not bad. Did'nt quite follow it but justice was done in the end. Good story line and good acting.

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Great

      I rented this film with a little apprehension, however this was misguided. Washington puts in yet another sterling performance as the former boxing champion, ... read more »

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    • The Hurricane
      The inspirational true story of boxer Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1966. Told in a series of flashbacks, Washington immerses himself in the role of Carter with a charged, intense passion. The story jumps around in time, from Carter's troubled childhood, to ...

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