Epic in nearly every way, The Hurricane has the power to blow you away.
88
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
This is one of Denzel Washington's great performances, on a par with his work in "Malcolm X."
83
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
William Arnold
Jewison handles this rich tapestry of non-linear scenes with the skill of the old pro he is, and carefully modulates the drama to create the maximum emotional impact.
83
Entertainment Weekly
Owen Gleiberman
Washington immerses himself, even more than he did in "Malcolm X," in a stare of unforgiving outrage.