Truly awesome performance

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2001)

One of the best films I've seen for years, this is absolutely excellent all round, from the script to the directing, to the cast, to Denzel Washington himself as the wrongly convicted boxer Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter.
Set in the 22 years from his conviction to his release, The Hurricane is the story of racism, corruption, hope, and above all, one man's torment.
When I say torment, the peace and tranquility Carter found while in prison is amazing, as is his drive and determination to keep going - a lesser man would have died in half the time.
Washington shows his brilliance as a convincing character actor yet again in what, perhaps along with the Green Mile, is the film of the 90s.
The Hurricane deserves all the accolades and awards it got [which are nowhere enough by the way] and a whole lot more.