Rubin “Hurricane” Carter (Denzel Washington) – The Hurricane
Although some have criticised alleged inaccuracies in the storytelling, it is impossible to deny the gravity of Denzel Washington’s central performance in this brilliant sport-crime saga. The Hurricane follows Rubin Carter as he journeys from middleweight boxing royalty to a triple homicide convict, Washington’s distinctly human portrayal adds layers that even seasoned viewers would not expect.
This is a deeply troubling, profound and poignant portrait of social image and criminality which showcases the intoxicating bright lights of success and the wallowing shadows of isolation.
So much choice here. Leo in the Aviator, Bale in The Fighter, Denzel (again) in Malcolm X, anyone in Goodfellas or Casino. If you’re going with The Social Network, give me Garfield over Eisenberg.
I concur on the Garfield over Eisenberg thing, lol.