Review of 42 (2013) by Joey B — 04 Apr 2015

The disneyfication of professional sports' jim crow era.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Joey B on 04 Apr 2015.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Juanka P (230) on 26 Jan 2017

Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) más allá de ser un beisbolista norteamericano, fue nada más y nada menos que el primer negro en jugar…

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By Christine P (218) on 31 Jul 2017

Even though I really don't enjoy sports, I love sports movies. That's because they really aren't about sports. This movie is no different…

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By Galvy F (486) on 06 Feb 2017

Massive baseball fan, massively let down…

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By Konrad A (604) on 28 Jan 2017

This movie was inspiring! It's a true store and it is a good sports movie if you like sports it could be one to see…

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By Vivin M (150) on 05 Sep 2017

42 was one of my favorite movies. It was inspiring and really good…

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By Josh Terry (603) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 28 Nov 2017

Director Brian Helgeland's 42 may not be the greatest baseball movie of all time ... but it may tell baseball's most important story…

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By Brad R (338) on 21 Mar 2017

Some elements of the story omitted due to Hollywoodization. This film sported, pun pun, the pitcher signals, with 4 or 5 appearing…

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By Patricia P (137) on 15 Dec 2018

I couldn't help but notice that on Day1 of Jackie Robinson career in the Big Leagues: 04/15/1947, film makers showed the national anthem being…

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By James . (163) on 06 Feb 2017

Massive baseball fan, massively let down…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 30 May 2017

42 fails to display much drama or intrigue in a story that should be rich with both…

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