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2000
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22
Negative reviews
4
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3.6
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3.8
Watching the movie, you know that youre not getting the full, detailed story of Rubin Carter.
EW
4.0
Denzel Washingtons dazzling portrayal as Carter makes us see the mans courage and heart.
Common Sense Media
2.0
Despite the cliche ridden, factually loose script (and some confusing back and forth direction from Jewison), Washington shines like beacon of triumph ..
2.0
Beyond Washingtons presence, there isnt enough resonance to even pretend this films ambitions have any bearing on how we understand the flaws in the U ..
San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
Give director Norman Jewison credit for two things: 1) He made the movie; 2) He let Washington run away with it.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
The result is a decent minded, brilliantly executed movie about race and injustice which, while not quite as impressive as the directors own In The He ..
4.0
And yes, I hope to God the Academy tips their hat to this wonderful actor once again this time around.
JoBlo
5.0
In 1967, an all white jury convicts Rubin Hurricane Carter (Denzel Washington), an African American boxer, and John Artis (Garland Whitt), a young fan ..
Spirituality And Practice
4.0
Theres nothing like a real life miscarriage of justice story in which the facts are clear (at least in hindsight) and the wrong eventually righted; th ..
Tv Guide
3.8
Unfortunately none of these characters, despite the acting chops the players possess, are worth the bother.Still Washington is amazing.
Combust Ible Celluloid
3.5
Washington is fine in the role, but the film by the veteran helmer is a pretty routine biopic.
5.0
Denzel Washington (who last starred in The Bone Collector) gives a brilliant and nuanced performance as Carter, exposing many facets of his personalit ..
Lariat
3.2
Its all a true story, more or less, and its not dull; Washington is compelling enough as an actor to carry almost anything (witness the by the numbers ..
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
It comes to the screen with some major fictional stretches, and a powerhouse performance from Denzel Washington in the title role.
News Review
3.5
Although it may be a bit too long and contain sketchy characters beyond the central ones, it never seems boring and turns out to be a film worth seein ..
Screen It
3.0
Its an impeccably made film, with an authentic attention to detail and a careful attempt to look under the surface and avoid corny heartwarming moment ..
Shadows On The Wall
3.5
At the calm eye of this storm is the tightly wound, fiercely focused performance of Denzel Washington.
Film Journal International ..
2.5
It may be ironic, but its just as disappointing that, in the end, The Hurricane fails to deliver the knockout punch.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
Actors need to transcend the artifice of their characters and make them breathe for audiences. Denzel Washington has done that here, brilliantly.
2.0
Charismatic Denzel Washington has moulded himself into this role, a remarkable performance filled with contrasts and drama.
4.4
The boxing comedy Play It to the Bone aims to be a pure entertainment vehicle, and for one thirty minute stretch, it succeeds.
Mr Brown Movies
3.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La ..
Calendar Live
3.8
Its a brilliant piece of acting, even if it does scream Oscar clip!
Spliced Wire
3.1
Less a fight movie, and more a quiet emotional story of one mans endurance in the face of racism and injustice.
Ross Anthony
4.0
THE HURRICANE The story of Hurricane Carter is one of those classic sagas in the annals of American race relations.
Film Quips Online
5.0
A 24% increase in health costs.NY says no Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday ordered regulators to reject attempts by New York health insurance to raise rate ..
Rochester Goes Out
2.0
When it isnt annoying you with its simplistic character depictions, even the screenplay can be remarkably compelling.I will recommend this movie, but ..
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