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The Hurricane
Posted: 14 May 2005, 17:58
by lvlarc
Anyone seen this film?
I watched it a year back and thought it was a cracking film, based on Ruben "Hurricane" Carters life.
If you havn't watched it then watch it!
It's on tonight ITV 11:00, so in 1 minute :)
Posted: 14 May 2005, 18:00
by KOJOE90
I don't like the film to be honest, too Hollywood for my taste.
Posted: 14 May 2005, 22:50
by E
The film really fucked with the facts - EG trying to make out Carter was robbed as part of a racist conspiracy against Joey Giardello...
He lost a fair decision - Giardello's family sued successfully for damages.
Also the scene at the beginning where there is this white paedophile who tries to molest some kids and carter throws a rock at him or something... never happened...
Posted: 16 May 2005, 08:01
by Wales
Good movie but its basically a load of bollocks, never let the truth get in the way of a good story though.
http://www.graphicwitness.com/carter/
Posted: 16 May 2005, 08:03
by Kilburn
Read the book and you'll see how utterly shit the film is, depsite the performance from Washington.
Posted: 16 May 2005, 09:39
by black panther
the book makes a good read but which book u talkin bout - his autobiography(the 16th round) or Rubin Carter - fighter
Posted: 16 May 2005, 10:01
by Kilburn
Rubin Carter "Fighter" is the book I'm talking about. IMO you can't put Carter's life into a 2 hour film. Just not possible.
Posted: 16 May 2005, 11:36
by KOJOE90
Kilburn wrote:Rubin Carter "Fighter" is the book I'm talking about. IMO you can't put Carter's life into a 2 hour film. Just not possible.
Is that the one by James S Hirsch?
I picked up a copy about a year ago but have not read it as yet.