1. Hands of Stone - Rotten Tomatoes
Hands of Stone's strong cast and fascinating real-life story aren't enough to compensate for a crowded narrative and formulaic script. Read Critics Reviews.
At age 72, legendary trainer Ray Arcel (Robert De Niro) comes out of retirement to coach world-class Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán (Edgar Ramírez). Arcel becomes a mentor to the ferocious fighter, convincing him that winning ultimately comes down to strategy. After scoring knockout after knockout, Duran prepares for a bout against Sugar Ray Leonard, the undefeated lightweight champion. Five months later, on Nov. 25, 1980, the two titans meet for an infamous rematch that makes boxing history.
2. Hands of Stone Reviews - Metacritic
But altogether, Hands Of Stone feels unfinished, over sexualized and not brutal enough. The fights lack the "oomph" factor that we have come to expect after ...
Hands of Stone follows the life of Roberto Duran (Edgar Ramirez), the Panamanian fighter who made his professional debut in 1968 as a 16 year-old and retired in 2002 at the age of 50. In June 1980, he defeated Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher Raymond) to capture the WBC welterweight title, but shocked the boxing world by returning to his corner in their November rematch, famously saying the words “no mas."
3. Hands of Stone user reviews - Metacritic
Hands of Stone, though having glimmers of great possibilities, fails it all in a run-of-the-mill, based-on-a-true-story movie that moves pretty slowly without ...
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4. Hands of Stone review – about as subtle as a blow to the head | Movies
22 aug 2016 · This tone-deaf biopic of the Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán can't work out whether its subject is a hero or a zero. And Robert De Niro doesn't help.
This tone-deaf biopic of the Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán can’t work out whether its subject is a hero or a zero. And Robert De Niro doesn’t help
5. Movie Review: HANDS OF STONE - Paul's Trip to the Movies
The film's lack of focus makes me question if it was once a much longer movie but went through some severe edits to get it under a two hour running time. Even ...
HANDS OF STONE Writer/Director: Jonathan Jakubowicz Starring: Edgar Ramírez, Robert De Niro, Usher Raymond IV, Ana de Armas, John Turturro, Ellen Barkin, Reg E. Cathey, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Óscar Jaenada
6. Review: Hands of Stone
26 aug 2016 · On paper, this should be a perfect match. Unfortunately, Hands of Stone does nothing to distinguish itself from dozens of other boxing movies.
Score: C Director: Jonathan Jakubowicz Cast: Edgar Ramirez, Robert De Niro, Usher Raymond, Ana de Armas Running Time: 105 Minutes Rated: R Roberto Durán was the pride of Panama and a champion in four different weight classes. Edgar Ramirez is one of the brightest international stars, capable of being alternately menacing, suave and tender. On paper, this should be […]
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31 mei 2017 · Hands of Stone is an exceptional biography of Roberto Duran, the Panamanian boxer mentored by the American Ray Arcel, the champions maker.
Hands of Stone is an exceptional biography of Roberto Duran, the Panamanian boxer mentored by the American Ray Arcel, the champions maker.
8. Review: 'Hands of Stone' lacks definitive punch - USA Today
23 aug 2016 · The boxing biopic Hands of Stone is punch-drunk when it comes to figuring out who's the real star contender.
Boxing biopic can't decide whose story it's trying to tell.