Alicia I love this movie so much

FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Maleeha Vincent It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

fanpuck33 First of all, I must say I was blown away by the story of Rocket Richard. I knew of him only as a hockey player, I had no idea that to many people, he was so much more. I always loved the Rocket, and this movie only adds to that. I have even more respect for the man than I did before.As for the movie, the lead actor was good and looks very much like the Rocket. The problem, however, is the directed audience. The movie clearly was intended for a Quebecois audience. Parts of the movie were somewhat difficult to follow if you are not familiar with the history of Quebec. While not a huge problem, it did detract from my viewing experience. I thought they could have done a better job framing the movie with a little more information. The other negative of the movie was the lighting. I checked the brightness on my TV and it wasn't the problem. The whole movie is very dark, makes it difficult to see.Overall, I'd say this is a must-see for any Canadians fan and any big hockey fan. If you don't follow the sport much, then the movie probably isn't for you. It's not quite the stand alone story that other great sports movies tend to be. I enjoyed it very much, but I don't know that a non-hockey fan would get much out of it.

Chadd Roy Dupuis stars as "The Rocket" Maurice Richard in this epic hockey film. It is one of the best hockey movies I have ever seen, even better than Miracle. It doesn't matter if it's in French or if you don't even know who Maurice Richard was. You will get to know him during this film and want to know even more once the film has ended. It's an inspiring tale of one man overcoming hardships to prevail and show everyone how wrong they all were. 1950's hockey is portrayed with a gritty reality. Some of the most intense hockey fighting appears throughout this film. Dupuis really shines in Richard's relationship with his coach and his wife. Whether, you're a hockey fan or not, this movie is a must see.

syl_rd2 (Sorry if I made some mistakes, English isn't my first language) I have already seen Québécois film before this one and I found only the comedic ones were good. But then I had some good surprises with Québécois drama films (C.R.A.Z.Y. and Aurore) and then there was MAURICE RICHARD.Maurice Richard is one of this movie that has the ability to get me in because of the acting (other films that gets me in because of that are Schindler's List, V for Vendetta, Casino Royale and The Departed). I especially like Stephen McHattie's performance as Dick Irvin. He is one of those actors (with Jack Nicholson and Mads Mikkelsen) that have all the qualities : a wonderful look, a great voice and precise facial expressions.Other great elements about this movie are the choreographies. The hockey scenes in this movie are definitively the greatest one ever made in cinema (wich is surprising for a no-American film).One of the plots element of the film is how a simple member of the proletariat who lives in an impossible situation will become a Canadian-french hero.

fortunecookie-3 Superb movie all around. Knowing the Rocket from only watching him as a hockey player, what I found most impelling was the love story between Maurice and Lucille. Much too short. Just perfect. But at the same time, would have loved to have seen more.Obviously, being a Canadian, old enough to remember the early years of Maurice Richard's professional life and the 6 team NHL from the late 40's, this movie is a no-brainer to recommend.From the very beginning, The Rocket is a scene turner. Photographed in black and white made it more realistic.Glad in part that it is in the mother language of the participants. Perhaps it would have been better if it were entirely in English, but that would have taken away from the realism. Having to continually drop my eyes to read the subtitles was of course interruptive. However, The Rocket is so well photographed and directed, that it was able to tell its story with minimal dialogue and thus prove the old adage, "a picture is worth a thousand words."