Review of 42 (2013) by Linda V — 02 Feb 2016

Great movie. Brings this history to life for those of us that didn't live during that era.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Linda V on 02 Feb 2016.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew J (1,127) on 05 Sep 2017

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

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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 Playa0789 (7) on 25 Apr 2018

They end the movie after they won the penant not to tell you that his ass didn't win a ring until 8 years later…

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By Et2 (1) on 23 Mar 2019

“The true story of an American legend” is an inspirational phrase for a biographical film called “42”…

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By Galvy F (486) on 06 Feb 2017

Massive baseball fan, massively let down…

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By Brandy Mcdonnell (170) for The Oklahoman (170) on 06 Aug 2018

It may not be a cinematic grand slam, but 42 does a fine job sharing and celebrating Robinson's legacy, which makes it a solid win…

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By Dardowell (1) on 06 Apr 2019

Overall, I thought this was a very touching way to put the legacy of Jackie Robinson into a movie…

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By Leah Sydney (37) for Showbiz 411 (37) on 21 Jun 2018

This story is a tough one to hit the right notes on, but Oscar winning screenwriter of LA Confidential, Brian Helgeland, does just that…

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By Brandon W (1,786) 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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