Review of 42 (2013) by Andy W — 23 Feb 2014

Inspiring. A must see for all baseball and history fans.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Andy W on 23 Feb 2014.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 25 Jan 2019

42 explains eloquently how and why Jackie Robinson became an enduring American hero, with extraordinary baseball prowess perhaps the least…

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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 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 Richard Z (25) on 02 Sep 2016

42 gives us a way to see Jackie Robinson's life. And viewers are more aware of his heroism for it…

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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 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 Debbie Baldwin (220) for Ladue News (220) on 01 Nov 2018

Just go. That's really all I have to say. A Jackie Robinson biopic was long overdue and this is an A+ effort. It's a 9…

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By Dwight Brown (181) for National Newspaper Publishers Association (180) on 07 Mar 2017

This honorable and enlightening film pays due respect to Jackie Robinson -- a sports legend and courageous American hero…

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By Aaron W (748) on 29 Apr 2017

Very good although it doesn't take enough risks…

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By Peter I (75) on 23 Jan 2017

Inspirational! A true American hero perfectly portrayed on the big screen…

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