Review of The Hurricane (1999) by Alex K — 21 Nov 2013

My Favorite Sports Film Is 1980's Raging Bull.

This review of The Hurricane (1999) was written by Alex K on 21 Nov 2013.

The Hurricane has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 05 Aug 2013

It has good intentions, but this plays out like a TV Movie of the Week. Washington is pretty great, though…

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By Alec C (61) on 04 Feb 2017

Overlong and so boring. It stinks. (First and only viewing - 2/4/2017)…

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By King W (11) on 06 Jun 2015

Great movie. Denzel in his prime! Great storyline…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 07 Dec 2012

Good movie with outstanding Denzel Washington…

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By Cham O (189) on 26 Oct 2012

It's about a boxer Rubin Hurricane Carter…

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By Steven R (399) on 23 Mar 2013

Exceptionally entertaining movie. Denzel's BEST performance. The boxing scenes were off the hook…

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By Coltin L (58) on 05 May 2016

An excellent retelling of the rousing story of the unjust conviction of Rubin Hurricane Carter…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 23 May 2015

The movie is all Washington's and he shines brightly throughout in one of his best performances…

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By Joe M (1,521) on 03 Jul 2013

One of my favourite films Washington delivers such a strong and gripping performance and makes the film what it is also it highlights the truth…

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By James M (2,946) on 04 Feb 2013

Denzel Washington plays Rubin Hurricane Carter in this drama that won him the Oscar for best actor…

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