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Editorial Reviews:
As a young boy from blue collar Quebec, Maurice Richard had a dream to play in the National Hockey League. Beneath his soft spoken, working class exterior burned a tenacity and passion that transformed this young factory worker into The Rocket.In the 1950’s pre helmet days of hockey, The Rocket played with a finesse, speed and conviction which made him a legend. A man of the people, denied equal rights in a culturally divided nation and ridiculed by critics as too frail to play hockey, Maurice Richard defied all odds to become the first player to ever score 50 goals in 50 games. This is the extraordinary true story of the man whose tireless fight on and off the ice ignited and forever changed a generation.
Customer Reviews:
The rocket Aug 24, 2010
The Rocket
A very good story even for those like me who knows nosin about the game, Dupois is great in this film, they could have not picked a very actor for the movie.
You will learn about the history of the region of Canada and will be facinating by Roy Dupois, scenery will remind you of a Xmas Card, such a beautiful region.
RD in another great movie Jun 29, 2010
I'm not a hockey fan. But this movie has open a door in the history of the sport. Roy D is excellent. The story was one of power and dedication to corruption of organized sports in the 1950's, not just for Canada but the world. It's a must see movie.
The Rocket Feb 14, 2010
An unexpected nuance in this movie made it more of art than of hockey, but hockey fans will appreciate it for the story and movie fans will appreciate it for it's artful portrayal of what outsiders to the game view as a brutal, crass sport filled with toothless goons. It is a lovely and quiet film that is filled with brutality of body and soul.
The Rocket Jan 17, 2010
If you are a true hockey fan, this video is a must see. It tells the story of the Montreal Canadiens Maurice "The Rocket" Richard and his struggle to play the game. It is an inside story. If you think you know the story, you are probably mistaken and should watch and learn. Acting is great, cinemaphotography goes between between classic vintage B & W footage and new footage seemlessly. It is spellbinding.
Incredible! A Time Machine Jul 13, 2009
They didn't just tell the story about Richard's life, they recreated it. Every detail, from the chain link fence in the old forum to the street scenes keep you enveloped in the 1940s and 50s. Most importantly, the hockey action is the most realistic of any movie period. I have heard people praise the action shots in Miracle, but you will agree that it was nowhere near as close to the action in this movie. McHattie almost steals the show as the fiery coach Dick Irvin. Dupuis' resemblance to Richard is almost scary. To Fanatics like myself, Hockey is religion, and cast and crew of The Rocket showed great respect for the game with this detailed masterpiece.
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