The Hurricane (2000)

[another powerful Denzel movie]

The Hurricane (2000)

IMDB- 7.4

RottenTomatoes- 83%

RJG Rating- 90

The true story about an upcoming boxer imprisoned unfairly.

Starring- Denzel Washington 

Director- Norman Jewison

Denzel Washington always brings his best ,and in Hurricane he doesnt disappoint.His acting is excellent ,and he really absorbs the role thus manages to give it a high sense of realism.The supporting cast though under the shadow of Denzel manage to give a decent performance.

The story is based on the life of Rubin Carter,an upcoming boxing champion ,who was given 3 life sentences for the murder of 3 people.The story is motivational and Denzel's performance makes it even more solid.It keeps you engaged and hooked on from the very start itself.But the movie has been criticized for its inaccuracy.Hurricane is not entirely a sports movie ,but of a boxer whose career was cut short due to racism.

Direction by Norman is good.He holds an even pace for the movie ,and even at around 150minutes ,Hurricane never seems too long or stretched.By selecting Denzel ,he manages to tell quite a tale with Hurricane ,and captures the struggles Rubin had to go through due to racism.

Overall ,its a movie worth watching ,especially for Denzel's excellent acting.

Acting- 4.5/5

Story- 4.5/5

Direction- 5/5

Drama- 5/5

Oscar Nominations -1

Best Actor- Denzel Washington

Goon (2012)

[a bloody movie]

Goon (2012)
IMDB- 7.0
Rotten Tomatoes- 83
RJG Rating- 90

A bouncer gets to join an ice hockey team as an enforcer.

Starring- Seann William,Jay Baruchel,Alison Pill,Liev Schreiber
Director- Michael Dowse

Goon is based on the real life story of Doug Smith who also co-wrote the book on which the movie is adapted from.

Seann William Scott (more popularly known as Stifler from the American Pie series) plays the lead role.He gives a decent performance and is a likeable character.Jay Baruchel has a short but funny role and he shines in it.Liev Schreiber & Alison Pill too give a good performance.

Story is short and sweet.It paints a full picture about the lead character and manages to keep the audience engaged.

Direction is also good.Goon cant be fully pushed off into the comic genre.It has its moments of drama and romance too and doesnt go slapstick on either.As for the sport scenes ,all are excellent.The climax is thrilling,since the final confrontation had been anticipated from the beginning itself.And the fight doesnt disappoint.The movie is bloody from start to finish,so be prepared for them.As a sports movie it has some good scenes on team spirit and so on.

Overall,Goon is a great movie if you are into sports and bloody fights.

Acting- 4/5
Story- 4/5
Direction- 4/5
Action- 5/5
Thriller- 4.5/5
Gore- 5/5
Comedy- 4/5