The Rocket

As a young boy growing up in Toronto, watching this movie gave me goose bumps. It brought back wonderful memories of the times my father would take me to the games at the Maple Leaf Gardens. A Toronto Maple Leafs fan for sure, but Montreal was a very close second. No other game at the Gardens matched the rivalry and intensity that was created when Montreal came to town. And to sit and be awed at watching the greatest of all hockey players. Very few, even by todays standards, could take a puck from his own end and burn his was up the ice with nobody touching him let alone stopping him. It was pure hockey poetry in motion.A truly great movie that showed the frustration of his life both on and off the ice. A movie that I will never tire of watching over and over again. Because every time I watch it, I will be brought back to the Gardens when I had the thrill of watching him play. Maurice Richard...the greatest of hockey players. There will never be and has never been a player to match him as far as I'm concerned...even the great Gretsky. A 10 minute standing ovation is further proof of that when fans, particularily French Canadian fans, had an opportunity to give back to him for all what he gave to them. A great hockey player and a great man.

Overall I thought this movie was very well directed and acted out. Unless u r a hockey fan, and understand how the game was played years and years ago, along with minimal salaries, you really can't understand and appreciate what it was like during that hockey era. I thought the movie depicted very accurate incidents of what really happened during that period. Roy Dupuis played an awesome character of the late Maurice "Rocket" Richard and showed true grit and character in his battle to make it in the big leagues. Having difficulty proving himself at times to coaches and peers "Rocket Richard" exploded into the Hall of Fame spotlight because of his true love and passion for the game. An awesome film from beginning to end depicting his life story showing the rough times and glory days of his career. Any true hockey fan would definitely appreciate this film for representing one of the greatest of all time in the game of Hockey. Definitely worth the purchase without even thinking about it. Great job...well done.

I rented this movie a couple of years ago and wanted to own my own copy because I find it inspiring. Maurice Richard is the Gary Cooper of hockey, a man of few words, a man of action, and a man who keeps it simple. He loves hockey, he loves his wife and family. He works hard, practices long hours, suffers quietly through physical injuries and injustice, and yet the man of few words speaks out through a sportswriter, trying to protect his fellow French-Canadian players from unnecessary physical harm. Like Jackie Robinson, he suffered much, and mostly in silence. He is an inspiration to many, yet it took a physical and emotional toll on him and his family. I like this movie because none of this seemed heavy-handed but was woven into a story about a young man and an adult who, through perseverance and unfailing hope, is able to play a game that he loves to play and wins because he loves to win.

As a Canadiens fan growing up in Boston, I admired the team as they had a commitment to winning. I was not, however, aware of the attitude change, and the influence that M. Richard had on Franco-Canadian culture back in those days. I did have the DVD, it provides an English-language track for those who would need it. But - tremendous story - for any hockey fan - it goes well beyond hockey. Worth a view.

The Rocket is an excellent movie that combines both the story of Maurice Richard and the Montreal Canadiens with the subtext of racial and cultural bias against French Canadians in the 1950's NHL. I really enjoyed the portrayal of Maurice Richard as both star player and firebrand against a system mired in blind injustice. The Rocket is set in a time before mine so I cannot verify it's period correctness, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The hockey sequences were action packed, the moral was not overbearing, and the characters really looked the part. The movie was neither sappy nor schlocky, but a great mix of sport and history. Richard's approach to standing up for his rights and demanding respect from the NHL is much like his powerful drives to the net: Down the right side and straight in your face. He shoots, he scores!!!

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.

The DVD arrived one day ahead of schedule. Well packaged, great movie.

Great movie about Rocket Richard. For English speakers only? I recommend the dubbed version.

No true hockey fan should miss this one. It's a terrific true story that covers some of the history of the game in Canada and North America and also answered many of the questions I have as to why things are as they are now. It tackles discrimination and other issues where I never realised there were to the extent and level that were present back then. It even held my partner's interest from start to finish and she's not a great hockey fan. But there is some good hockey action in this movie so you won't be disappointed!

True Story of Boxer called T he Rocket played by Roy Dupuis very entertaining film even more so if you like the actor.