Has anyone seen this film outside of Canada? - Maurice Richard (2007) Discussion

[–] Whiffle 18 years ago

I don't think anyone but Canadians would come to this page.

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[–] bmassarani 18 years ago

I live in North Carolina and there has been NO mention of the film at all. I heard about it when i was browsing tsn.ca/hockey

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[–] theoriginalheyniceshoes 18 years ago

That's a shame, it's a good movie.

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[–] Buddymcdyanle 17 years ago

it's being released in decmber of '07

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[–] cindi-15 18 years ago

I live in Colorado and am hoping it will be released here

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[–] SsmittenKitten33 18 years ago

Same here! I've been checking the Landmark Theaters every week hoping they'll get it. I'd really love to see it. Hopefully, we'll at least get it on DVD.

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[–] Xyon 18 years ago

The DVD came out today. It is in region 1 and I'm sure that Americains interested in seeing it wouldn't have any problems ordering it from Amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Rocket-Charles-Binam%e9/dp/B000GJ0KJQ/sr=1-4/qid=1158747461/ref=sr_1_4/702-2582184-9461631?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

Note that this movie is not just about his hockey exploits. Yes hedid revolutionize Hockey but he also fought againts discrimination againts French Canadian players in a English run NHL.

So don't expect a full English version. Tere is a lot of english in this movie but the message Maurice tried to pass all of his life wouldn't be projected if it was entirely dubbed.

~Xyon~
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[–] MrBinky5 18 years ago

Because it's mostly about Canadian hertiage, it is very doubtful that it'l be released in America. If it is, probably in the Steel towns ie- Detroit, states that are just under eastern Canada. I agree though, it was an excellent movie no doubt. = )

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[–] tim_comerford 18 years ago

I am from NH, and saw the movie in Montréal. It was very good, I never knew the refs of the NHL were such sleezoids in the 40's and 50's. It was run like the WWF for god's sake..thank god someone said " Il Faut Que Ça Change!". I wish we got more Canadian flicks down here, we're close enough anyway. I also saw a preview for "Bon Cop,Bad Cop" it looked great, but I bet it won't be here:(
Interesting to note, I saw it in the theatre where the old Forum once stood, and sat in the bank of seats that was preserved where the red line would have been on the ice.

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[–] kaseyman231 18 years ago

thats awsome. im glad im canadian and glad soomeone finally did a movie on Maurice Richard... as for america yeah... i kinda find it "stupid" that it wouldn't be realeased there.

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[–] ivannano 18 years ago

Yes, it's now a 23 theater multiplex.

It's good that they are still using the building, but it still makes me a little sad to see it

On another note, they are turning Maple Leaf Gardens into a Superstore (grocery/clothing/shops)

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[–] spore1011 18 years ago

Maple Leaf Gardens was a far better name than "The Air Canada Centre"
I hate how this keeps happening, all the good things in Toronto are being given corporate names: The Canon Theatre?

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[–] amanda_cicc 18 years ago

hearing the sky dome become the Rogers Centre made me cry

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[–] cbudlong1 18 years ago

It's happening in Winnipeg too. We just built a new arena which opened last year, and it was going to be called The True North Centre. It's now known as the MTS Centre. Someone from Manitoba Telecom System decided that since they "sponsored" the building it needed their name in big glowing letters.
yuck!

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[–] el_siphono 18 years ago

The MTS Center ? LOL!!!, in French MTS means "Maladie Transmise Sexuellement (STD in english)" and you say they put their name in big glowing letter... But it can't beat the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville (wonder what the guy think when he give a name to his company, I mean there wasn't a better name that Gaylord)

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[–] Habs_Punk 18 years ago

Naming rights are big in corporate sponsorship. You'll never see any sports stadium of any kind with an "original" name again. There's too much money involved.

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[–] sarah_91 18 years ago

Well, back to the topic on the movie, I thought it was extremely well done.
As for it not being shown in the U.S., that sucks. It's really worth seeing, especially if you are a hockey fan. If you aren't...I'm sure you'll still enjoy it.

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[–] skasucks76 18 years ago

Habs Punk said "You'll never see any sports stadium of any kind with an "original" name again"

Not entirely true. When Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are either re-created or at least get a 9-figure renovation, they will definetly keep their name. Even though the other Chicago team had their stadium named after one of their early owners and opted to sell naming rights, you won't see it happen at Wrigley.
Yankee Stadium, if it ever rebuilds I could see it doing something like "citiBank Yankee Stadium" so that's a half point. Out of all American sports, baseball tries hardest to market itself as old-fashioned, so in certain uncommon markets it is more financially responsible to discard naming rights.

And to the girl that said she cried when the SkyDome became the Rogers Centre, which I hope was sarcastic because the fact that even a child would cry over that is hilarious but anyways the Blue Jays were first majority owned by and had their franchise fee paid for by Labatt Corporation, who's most famous product was and still is Labatt Blue pilsner. so even though it's subliminal, the Toronto baseball clubs nickname was corporately sponsored. I don't think there is another instance of this in the 4 major team sports in north america.

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[–] annerkey29 18 years ago

WTF??!! They are doing WHAT to MLG??? They turned the Forum into a movie theatre? Oh how that hurts to hear, I grew up watching HNIC from those buildings. I remember crying when they closed them down, even Chicago Stadium. Now it's a paking lot. Wow, that's heart breaking...

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[–] themur59 18 years ago

It is heartbreaking to see MLG become an oversized Grocery Store. You all should join me in boycotting Loblaws, been doing it since they purchased the gardens.

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[–] annerkey29 18 years ago

I would love too, if they weren't the only grocery store in town...When I leave town, believe me I will join the boycott. Giant poo heads.

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[–] rinny_summer 17 years ago

Here in Slovenia, it was shown on film festival. Being a hockey fan I was glad they did it! Loved the movie. :o)

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[–] FatboyJon 17 years ago

I am from Norway and a big hockey fan, and I saw the film two months ago. I think i stumbled over here on Imdb, and downloaded it after that. I loved the movie, and made all my friends, who are also big hockey fans, watch it. Everybody agreed that the Rocket is a great movie. Up there among the best sports movie ever made, like Raging bull and the Hustler, and defenitely the best hockeymovie ever. Slapshot and youngblood coming in second and third. I wasn´t aware of the mannor the french canadians were treated during the period that Maurice Richard played, so I were really shocked and disgusted that the racists in the hockey federation even has trophies named after them.
After reading up on the history of Maurice Richard (and alot of the Canadiens players) and the riot I think maybe adding more stuff about the riot and the politics surrounding the NHL thoose days(maybe adding 20 minutes to the film or so) would have made this film a perfect ten.

To reply the subject; I haven´t spoken to anyone here in Norway, who has seen or heard of the film.
I really hope the Rocket is released on region 2 in Europe soon, not only region 1.

FatboyJon.

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[–] hockeyfan_11 17 years ago

some people in france have probably seen this film

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[–] chrisbran17 17 years ago

I came across this movie on an NHL2k7 message board and searched for it on Ebay. Bought it for under 20 dollars.

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[–] simpsoncm 17 years ago

The movie is being shown twice at the AFI Film Festival in Dallas.

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[–] rbaum 17 years ago

Someone working for the same AFI Film Festival in Dallas told me that it won't be released anywhere else theatrically in America, but there should be an American DVD release sometime in April. I don't have specifics though.

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[–] sweiland75 17 years ago

if enough people demand its release then the local theatre should show it!

Only fools are enslaved by time and space.

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[–] Jenna-10 17 years ago

I am in the eastern US and bought MRTR sight unseen, mostly as a hockey fan who likes Roy Dupuis' work. I was not disappointed, and am now more interested in the history behind the dislike of Canada's French speaking population...

:) Jenna

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[–] sweiland75 17 years ago

"history behind the dislike of Canada's French speaking population..."

don't generalize

Only fools are enslaved by time and space.

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[–] JR1911 17 years ago

The film was released here in Finland about 5 months ago, just bought and watched it today. Great movie, enjoyed it a lot. There's far too few good hockey movies.

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[–] sweiland75 17 years ago

I'm not surprised it got attention in Finland.

Only fools are enslaved by time and space.

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[–] vienna_76 17 years ago

There was a screening at a theatre in Vienna last spring (which I learned about afterwards *grr*). I bought the DVD in Kitchener in June though, so my copy is going around over here...

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[–] jrose81 17 years ago

I was at a pre-season game here in Phoenix, Arizona and they were showing the trailer at the game. I think it has an October 5th release date. If there is a theater showing it nearby, I plan on seeing it.

I just got my ticket to see it Sunday at the Scottsdale Film Festival.

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[–] zb_davis 16 years ago

It's actually going to be shown at the Pittsburgh Film Festival next weekend.

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[–] thegreatgazoo-1 16 years ago

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=rocket.htm

BOMJ is usually on the money but their entry for The Rocket is all whack.

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[–] silentjeffrey 16 years ago

ive seen/owned the movie for about a year and i live in Illinois. its a great movie. Granted, i found out about in while i was in Montreal, but i'm still outside canada.

and ive shown the film to several people.

i was at a Chicago Wolves game back in Dec and they were showing the trailer and gave out "Limited Edition" posters afterwards.

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