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I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

As a hockey fan who also happens to love movies, the two combined made seeing "The Rocket" a must for me. It was playing only for a week in a tiny theater in NYC so I saw it the day after it opened. I was surprised to find out that it had been out awhile and only just arrived here two weeks ago.Roy Dupuis is a tower of dignity as Maurice Richard. I don't know what Richard looked like in real life, or what he was like, but Dupuis is a terrific actor, a great skater, and he cannot be faulted for anything. I have to admit that although I have naturally heard of Richard, I did not know much about his life and struggles, but now I am very interested in reading up on him. I was lucky enough to have seen three games at the Montreal Forum, which is where he would have played and have an enormous amount of respect for the tradition of the Canadians. They are still to hockey what the Yankees are to baseball, even though they are not always a playoff team. But its men like Richard that have created that tradition.The whole movie is very well done and it was nice seeing current NHL players in small parts. It is a better movie than all the other hockey movies I've seen (not that there are that many to choose from) and that includes "Slap Shot" which I love since its hilarious but its not even close to this, as far as the story it tells about a real stand-up guy, facing many obstacles and playing the greatest sport in the world. Hats off (since no one wore helmets back then..) to all involved. 10/10.

(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.

First off, i can't really say that i am really a hockey fan, but living in Canada, a hockey dominated country, i saw myself forced into watching this movie. My first reaction was -- sports movie? probably just another Rudi or Coach Carter. However there was much more to this movie than winning the game. In fact, unlike the typical Hollywood sports movie, the protagonist always saw things negatively, never seeing himself as the greatest player or anything. The essence of the story too, is beautifully presented. I have the feeling that there is more of a racist theme than a sports theme here. The most powerful moment is possibly the one where the coach makes a speech in terrible french, but tries to connect with his players, and putting himself on the same level with them.On the film making aspects, there is just one thing to say -- beautiful! The arts department did an amazing job at recreating Quebec in the WWII era, and the cinematography was, well... amazing. The different colors used for different settings, the camera work, it was all a little different from other movies of its kind, it was truly a pleasure to watch!! So my final verdict is this...even if you don't care whatsoever about hockey, if you want to see a great movie, watch Maurice Richard: The Rocket!

"The Rocket" was superb. Canadian filmaking at it's finest (another great recent example is Cronenberg's "A History of Violence"). The hockey legend was played to perfection by a stoic Roy Dupuis. And Dick Irvine's coach was anything but cliché. If you liked "The Rocket" you'll probably enjoy reading Quebec author Roch Carrier's biographical look at Maurice Richard and the Quebec he lived in entitled "The Rocket". Carrier, who penned "The Sweater" ("We were five Maurice Richards") and a quote from whom appears on the Canadian $5 bill, writes a thorough history of Richard, the Habs during his reign there and splatters the background with the tumult of the Quebec people over nearly 50 important years.The movie ranks No. 2 amongst all hockey films, with "Slapshot" undeniably in the No. 1 spot. The list drops off dramatically after that.