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The Hurricane | 
 enlarge | Director: Norman Jewison
Actors: Denzel Washington, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber, John Hannah
Studio: Universal Studios
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Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 146 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD20719D
ISBN: 078324228X
UPC: 025192071928
EAN: 9780783242286
ASIN: 078324228X
Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 2000
Release Date: July 11, 2000
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In his direction of The Hurricane, veteran filmmaker Norman Jewison understands that slavish loyalty to factual detail is no guarantee of compelling screen biography. In telling the story of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter--who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1967 and spent nearly two decades in jail--Jewison and his screenwriters compress time, combine characters, and rearrange events with a nonchalance that would be galling if they didn't remain honest to the core truth of Carter's ordeal. Because of that emotional integrity--and because Denzel Washington brings total conviction to his title role--The Hurricane rises above the confines of biographical fidelity to embrace higher values of courage, compassion, and ultimate justice. Jewison is woefully heavy-handed in his treatment of the fictionalized, absurdly villainous detective (Dan Hedaya) who zealously plots to keep Carter in jail, and anyone familiar with Carter's story may object to the film's simplified account. But what matters here is the shining star of hope that is Lesra (Vicellous Reon Shannon), the Brooklyn teenager who rejuvenates Carter's legal battle in the early 1980s. This surrogate father-son relationship is what revives Carter's hope for family and future, and makes The Hurricane so engrossing and emotionally effective. Lesra's real-life Canadian mentors are compressed from nine characters to three, but their efforts are superbly dramatized, and Jewison hits the small but important grace notes that make a good film even better. By its final scenes, The Hurricane conveys the rich, rewarding satisfaction of surviving a difficult but valuable journey of mind, body, and soul. --Jeff Shannon
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In his direction of The Hurricane, veteran filmmaker Norman Jewison understands that slavish loyalty to factual detail is no guarantee of compelling screen biography. In telling the story of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter--who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1967 and spent nearly two decades in jail--Jewison and his screenwriters compress time, combine characters, and rearrange events with a nonchalance that would be galling if they didn't remain honest to the core truth of Carter's ordeal. Because of that emotional integrity--and because Denzel Washington brings total conviction to his title role--The Hurricane rises above the confines of biographical fidelity to embrace higher values of courage, compassion, and ultimate justice.
Jewison is woefully heavy-handed in his treatment of the fictionalized, absurdly villainous detective (Dan Hedaya) who zealously plots to keep Carter in jail, and anyone familiar with Carter's story may object to the film's simplified account. But what matters here is the shining star of hope that is Lesra (Vicellous Reon Shannon), the Brooklyn teenager who rejuvenates Carter's legal battle in the early 1980s. This surrogate father-son relationship is what revives Carter's hope for family and future, and makes The Hurricane so engrossing and emotionally effective. Lesra's real-life Canadian mentors are compressed from nine characters to three, but their efforts are superbly dramatized, and Jewison hits the small but important grace notes that make a good film even better. By its final scenes, The Hurricane conveys the rich, rewarding satisfaction of surviving a difficult but valuable journey of mind, body, and soul. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Rubin hurricane carter is cut down in the prime of his boxing career and convicted of three murders he did not commit. Sentenced to life in prison carter writes a best-selling autobiography called the sixteenth round which inspires a young man to enlist the help of activists to make carter a free man. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 03/28/2006 Starring: Denzel Washington Deborah Kara Unger Run time: 146 minutes Rating: R Director: Norman Jewison
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"Based on a true story" should tell you everything you need to know about this November 9, 2008
The Fancy One (Westchester County, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've read most of the reviews here and either they are unwaveringly convinced of former boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter's guilt, or staunchly believe in his innocence to the point of ad nauseam. Others didn't care for the movie for whatever reason, while you had an audience who loved this story, didn't know it was a fictionalized account of the events and simply didn't care because they feel Denzel Washington can do no wrong. However, the review I found to be most on point about this movie is one that was written by Bruno P on March 2, 2006: "Unbiased assessment of the Movie". I found this review of "The Hurricane" to be more balanced than most and probably the best summation of this film. Go back and read it, and then reassemble your thoughts about this movie.
Is it factual? No, it isn't. It leaves out crucial information that would give the viewer a better understanding as to why these things happened to Rubin Carter. But what film "based on actual events" gives you the COMPLETE story? Not very many. This is NOT a documentary - there inwhich you would EXPECT the truth to be profiled. This got the Hollywood treatment, like most so-called "bio-pics" do. Certain situations and composite characters are "created" for the purpose of making the story watchable. "The Hurricane" glosses over events in Carter's life and made him look like a man unfairly victimized by the system since he was a child - which may or may not be true. Was racism a factor? Most likely - those who think otherwise might want to do some brushing up on their American history, specifically about slavery and the Civil Rights Movement. On the other hand, Carter wasn't an angel; he had a volatile temper, problems with authority figures, and had several brushes with the law throughout his life. But this is his side of the story, and it has the right to be told. Whether you agree or disagree with this is of no consequence. This is the way it has ALWAYS been in the movies. For example, "Lady Sings the Blues" (1972) is an excellent film about the life of blues legend Billie Holiday, a film where Diana Ross proved that she could definitely act, and she too, was up for the Best Actress Oscar. But it was 90% FICTION! Does that mean it was any less moving and convincing?? No.
"Titanic" was also based on actual events, but the two characters the story was built around NEVER EXISTED. Yet you didn't hear anyone complaining about that - in fact, it won a truckload of Oscars, but again, no one made a stink about how the screenwriters took certain liberties with the script. The same goes for "The Hurricane".
The story we see here is told from the point of view of Carter (Washington), the three Canadians (played by Liev Schreiber, John Hannah, Deborah Kara Unger) and a teenager from Brooklyn, Lesra Martin (a great performance by Vicellous Reon Shannon). The Canadians Sam Chaiton, Terry Swinton and Lisa Peters along with Martin, played key roles in getting both Carter and the young man who was with him that night, John Artis, released from prison in the 1980s. So it is definitely biased. However, as a movie, the acting is superb. The chemistry between Denzel Washington and Shannon is fascinating to watch, and Washington has never been better, especially in the scene where Rubin is in solitary confinement and faces the three aspects of his personality. This was the movie he deserved the Best Actor Academy Award for instead of the "give me" he got the following year for the overhyped and obnoxious "Training Day", probably the only Denzel movie I never want to see again.
With such strong opinions expressed here, you'd think a lot of these reviewers actually witnessed the killings that night and can testify to Carter's guilt, therefore, you can say that this was the reason why Denzel lost out to Kevin Spacey in "American Beauty". So much was made about the verity of what we saw on screen from both the families of those killed on that fateful night in 1966 in Paterson, New Jersey, and those in the Hollywood community who doubted Carter's innocence. We will never know what truly happened that night, so why continue to speculate on it? All the debates in the world won't bring those people back.
My point is, watch the film for what it is - a powerful, effective dramatic story, and nothing more.
 You NEED This October 20, 2008
Michael Wideski (Canada)
You NEED this in your collection whether you are a Denzel Washington fan or a fan of Norman Jewison films.
Well done, virtually unknown film.
A Powerful Film October 13, 2008
Laura E. Birta (Manitoba)
No matter what the accuracy of this film is complared with the truth, it was excellent. Leaves you with much to chew on. Nothing like testing the metal of a man and his faith.
The Hurricane {HD DVD} September 27, 2008
Lou Scrobogna (sunbury, victoria Australia)
I saw this movie when first released and since I'm a Boxing fan & book main events like the Boxing on my satellite TV had to get The Hurricane for my collection with a great performance by Denzel Washington Recommended .
 This Is NOT The Story Of The Hurricane August 31, 2008
Steve Jackson (New England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In June 1966, two men entered a bar and grill in Paterson, New Jersey and opened fire. Two people were killed and one was to die later of injuries. A fourth victim survived.
Eventually arrested for the murders were Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and a friend. Carter was a one-time contender for middle-weight title whose career was on the decline. He had an extensive criminal record.
Carter was tried for murder in 1967 and found guilty. The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed his conviction, and he was put on trial again in 1973. The jury (which had two blacks) found him guilty within a matter of hours. The New Jersey Supreme Court upheld the conviction.
In 1988, the federal Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the District Court that prosecutors had withheld material evidence. New Jersey decided not to try Carter again, believing that a good case couldn't be made after so many years.
Contrary to what Carter and his apologists now say, he was never found innocent or exonerated of the murders.
The prosecution of Carter was not the strongest murder case brought in New Jersey in 1967 or 1973, but there was ample evidence to support a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt, as even the New Jersey Supreme Court (not known for its conservatism) held.
This brings me to "Hurricane." Even by Hollywood standards, the movie takes incredible license with the facts, not only with the trial but also Carter's life.
The production values are excellent and Denzel Washington's performance is outstanding. It does drag at times.
For more information on the case against Carter and this movie's misrepresentations, see Cal Deal's web site.
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