The People's Review of The Hurricane
NickName
score = 90
95 Where was the promotion for this movie. I never gave it a chance
from the beggining when one day my roommate rented it and it turned out to
be one of the best proformances i have ever seen. Denzel plays the
best character, through the whole move you never second quess that Denzel
is the accutal character. I strongly recommend this movie to anybody
Lady T
score = 100
Denzel was astounding, as usual. I had never heard the story of
"The Hurricane" before, but I did learn a great deal from the
film.
Linda 1851
score = 100
comments = Is it possible to send an e-mail to the real Rubin Carter?
I was so impressed by his life. I would like the opportunity to tell
him so. The movie was very touching and reminds us of our
obligations to all mankind. My 14 year old son said "mom, we
should study this in our history class at school." I am a
kindergarten teacher of multi-cultural students and hope that I an able to
make a difference in their lives so they do not suffer as this man did.
Well, thankyou for your time and a job well done.
lisa
score = 100
I am a law student who has just graduated and taken the bar and I am
extremely overwhelmed with the fact that this man went to prison for this
long and his freedom taken away because of our corrupt society. I feel
that it is good that such movies as this can bring to life the true nature
of how society works. What happened to this man is a true disgrace.
Charles L. Cox
score = 100
I thought that this movie was one of the best films of my life that I have
ever seen. I was able to watch the movie on DVD and the extras that are
offered for viewing really cleared any dought that this was a true storry
and justice was given to him inthe end.
Joycelyn
score = 100
This movie is definitely worth seeing. Denzel Washington performance
as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter deserves an Oscar nomination.
The movie is great. An inspiring movie!!!!!
len hubbard
score = 100
A clear representation of life for many disadvantaged youth. Carter had
the priviledge of telling his story because he was famous. This movie is
among the best ever. It's powerful presentation, stong performances
and excellent emotional development of the characters add up to
Oscar-level accolades. Two thumbs UP! Incidentally, the audience
stood up and applauded at the end of the movie! Something I've not seen in
many years (not for Titanic nor English Patient or others the Academy
recognized as great works of art.)
Greg
score = 100
An inspiring, well-acted, well-written, powerful film. Denzel
Washington has reached new heights with his portrayal of Rubin Carter.
Entertaining, emotional, wonderful!
tom
score = None
if you've seen the preview, then you've seen the movie. a boring
movie with a terrible script, and nothing more than denzel's acting.
made by a bob dylan fan who listened to the song and realized that it
would be incredibly easy, simply and mindless to make a movie about it.
see the preview, or listen to the song. and FOR GODSAKES, SEE
MAGNOLIA!!!
s. faraher-amidon
score = 90
comments = for a movie to be seen and digested as a power house it must
have some emotional connection the viewer feels in his or her gut. one
must come away from the screen feeling some emotive element of electric
power has hit. that is the way i left the theatre after the hurricane.
even though i knew the basic story; even though i knew how it ended up.
even though i knew that the jury has convicted and had the case overturned
in court. to me that is the essence of power in movie making. to have the
audience leave the theatre with the feeling of electricity; of having seen
something special. it is a shame the hurricane was overlooked by the
hollywood oscar nominating process. in spite of perceived inaccuracies in
the story, the movie is a movie.......and one with a power house
performance by denzel washington. it is a movie which should not be
missed, nor the message forgotten.......justice ain't justice till the
innocent are let go, whatever color, race or creed.
b.m. green
score = 80
Poweful story, powerfully acted by Denzel Washington. Perhaps
because of the long imprisonment scenes, which made the film so powerful,
little was shown about Artis and his ordeal. Film had a
somewhat mystical quality. The young canadian black boy, so sensitively
portrayed, and his finding of Carter's book in a used book store
reenforces the concept that all that happens, happens by divine order.
Have seen many of the great films from the 1930's. But few
"rocked" one's senses as did many of the scenes in "The
Hurricane." Hopefully, a future film will be produced with additional
scenes that could not be shot because the film would have much exceeded
two hours. Though he has well earned an oscar, because of the controversy
regarding the veracity of the story, I doubt that Denzel Washington
will get an Oscar this go-round. However, as he took a salary cut
for this film, surely the fine reviews of his work, the Golden Globe and
other awards, and even the controversy will result in a healthy monetary
reward for this film artist. But it would be wonderful if The
Academy ignores politics and alleged problems with the story line and
judges primarly on the basis of the art of acting. If so, Denzel
Washington will be the male who wins the y2k Oscar.
Unknown33
score = None
Saw the actual Giardello vs. Carter-it was a good fight Giardello outboxed
him.There was nothing in the fight that resembled the last round-how can
one beleive the story-if there is a clear VISUAL manipulation of the
facts---Review the web site -Hrricane "the other side''doesn't appear
he was so totally innocent.
Paul
score = None
Well I guess my critique of this pack of lies that glorifies a
twice-convicted triple-murderer wasn't politically correct, so you didn't
feel like posting it to your site. That's fine; but now, at least, I
know that you obviously screen out any reviews that don't tow the line
with your personal philosophy. You'd rather not ruffle any feathers, I
suppose, and since it's your site, that is, of course, your option.
But it does show that the "people's reviews" are only
representative of those people whom you agree with. So much for this
site... two thumbs down.
Yosepe
score = 100
Hi.. IŽm from Mexico, I saw this excellent movie, what can I say :
See it and youŽll love it and be not racist (bob dylan made a good job
with the music) Rubin!!: The movie says that you could be the champion of
the world...I think, you always was... bye
al_pha9@hotmail.com
lebs
score = 100
hi,well i actualy think that it's a great movie that every one should
see!!!denzel plays a very nice role and a nice performance.GO SEE
IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicholas Butler
score = 100
The Hurricane was the best film I have ever seen. This gripping film had
it all from the first punch till the last. The Performance of Denzel
Washington should have been Oscar winning and was truly brillant. This
inspiring film had it all and showed the way America was and still is.
Being Black in that time would have been hard and this movie potraits it
perfectly. Great story of one boy following his heart to do what he
believes is right. Greatest film ever made and I recommend it to you all.
Insperational!!!
Joe
score = 90
An inspiring movie. If it did not touch you, you do not have a heart. I
was surprised that it was not nominated for best picture. That was the
true crime.
Kareem
score = 90
A great movie based on a true story and a great actor. The best
combination and not to be missed
Herman
Louise Williams
score
= 90
I
was blown away after this movie. The film did not receive the rating
for an Oscar however, it has touched many hearts of the injustice that
still breaths in the United States. I would like to know if charges
were placed against the crooked cop and others. Did Mr. Carter and
the other man receive any monies for the time spent in prison? What
are they doing today? What became of Mr Carter's family?
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June 1966, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (Denzel Washington) was a
strong contender for the middleweight boxing title. When three people were
murdered in a New Jersey bar, Carter's dreams were destroyed. Driving home
from a nearby club, Carter was erroneously arrested for the murders and
sentenced to serve three life terms in prison.
