Review:
The Hurricane (1999)
overall review score: 4.6
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The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical drama film directed by Norman Jewison, starring Denzel Washington as Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a former middleweight boxer who was wrongly convicted for a triple murder and spent almost 20 years in prison fighting for his innocence.
Key Features
- Biographical drama
- Strong performance by Denzel Washington
- Based on a true story
- Injustice and perseverance themes
Pros
- Denzel Washington's powerful performance
- Emotionally impactful story
- High-quality production values
Cons
- Some liberties taken with the true story for dramatic effect