Review of 42 (2013) by John W — 28 Oct 2013

Really good movie. makes me sad to see how colored folks were treated back then.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by John W on 28 Oct 2013.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 Filipe C (248) on 21 Jan 2018

Chadwick Boseman has been brilliantly playing the biggest African American figures for years, and yet no script has matched in weight the influence…

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By Mark T (909) on 22 May 2017

MLB(Major League Baseball) celebrates Jackie Robinson 's day every April.'.All the players must wear his number 42 jersey in order to respect…

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By Brooke Corso (225) for The Monitor (McAllen, TX) (201) on 17 Aug 2017

The game sequences are riveting, not only when Jackie slams a homer or steals a base, but also in the jubilance of him overcoming the negative…

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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 Vivin M (150) on 05 Sep 2017

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

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

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Love this movie as a baseball fan and I did some research and about 80% of what is in this movie actually happened…

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