It's Not Just A Boxing Movie!

Rating: 9/10 (13 February 2000)

This movie was much more. It made me think about prejudice in my lifetime, like I've never looked at it before. Reuben "Hurricaine" Carter was a man like no other. He taught that young man some lessons but he also taught me some lessons in prejudice. I don't consider myself in any way shape of form, prejudice. I can understand 100% why he felt the way he did towards whites, I feel I would've felt the same. Why that cop had it out for him escapes me, because other than having a troubled youth, he did nothing to this man, to deserve being tracked down every time something happened, and being blamed for it. Carter is a strong man, but most of his strength comes in his character and soul, not from his fists or his hatred. He deserved to hate, he had that right, he earned it. I'm glad that he chose to leave the country, because I believe that cop would've done it again if given the chance. I'm also glad that he decided to trust these white people, because it taught him that we are not all bad, too. I admire him, and I thank him for opening my eyes to the colors of the world!